Monthly Archives: April 2014

Sneak Peek at What’s New in Veranda Magazine

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
As the new May/ June Veranda Magazine is about to hit mailboxes and newsstands, I was delighted to recently meet with editor-in-chief Clinton Smith to discuss not only the beautiful new issue but also where Veranda is heading under his auspices.…
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Design on a Dime 10th Anniversary Edition

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
While we ended yesterday looking at bold and bright rooms at this Design on a Dime 10th anniversary show, there were also the dark and rich variety. Ron Marvin‘s room showed him at his tailored handsome best. His masculine haven was the sort that a woman would be happy to lounge in.…
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Housing Works Design on a Dime 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Design on a Dime 2014 marked the 10th anniversary of one of the most popular design events in the New York community. Benefiting Housing Works‘ programs for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, the annual event features more than 50 (over 60 this year) top tier designers who create rooms with donated merchandise, which is then sold for 50- 70% off retail.…
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Lenox Hill Gala Finale

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
With all the design events lately, it’s been challenging to keep up and then when I saw Lilly Bunn‘s lovely feature in the new House Beautiful, I realized I had never shared hers and several other favorite tables from the Lenox Hill Gala.…
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Good as Gold at Tabletop Market

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Just as we saw the warmth of golden hues at High Point, gold at tabletop market was a continuing theme as well. At Lalique, their new Provence collection and limited edition Rayons, romance symbols of nature including wheat, bees and honeycombs.…
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Tabletop Market Sneak Peek

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
It’s been another busy week with spring design events in full bloom. Almost all of today was spent scouting new product at the Tabletop Market – below a sneak peek at some of what I’ll have to share very soon. Tabletop Market Then I was delighted to attend a wonderful evening at the Kips Bay President’s Dinner in a festive new location at Cipriani’s, below.…
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Setting a Stylish Table with Carolina Irving for Oscar de la Renta Home | Video

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Carolina Irving has worn many stylish hats. But her most recent incarnation is that of Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta Home, where she will oversee the home collection, the furniture collection at Century, the fabric and wallpaper collections with Lee Jofa and the rug collection with Elson & Company.…
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Going for the Gold at High Point

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Whether brass, gilt or gold leaf, tones of gold at High Point added a luxe touch to many showrooms. Charlotte Moss‘ new collection at Century included timeless decorative pieces such as the Beaufort chair and ottoman in a charming faux bamboo that would add instant chic to any room.…
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Feeling Blue at High Point Market

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
While other shades have come and gone, the staying power of blue at High Point this spring market proved the universal popularity of the hue. Whether fashion forward Yves Klein cobalt, classic navy or the pop of peacock, blue was prevalent in almost every showroom I visited.…
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More Tabletop Creativity from the Lenox Hill Gala

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Each year, in anticipation of the Lenox Hill Gala, I wonder how designers will top their creations from previous seasons. And each year I am amazed at the innovative ingenuity displayed. From towering to (not quite) tiny, the table decorations ranged in size and extravagance but none lacked creativity.…
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