Monthly Archives: June 2014

At Ease | 4th of July

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
Last summer I inaugurated a light hearted shopping series At Ease that I hope to continue occasionally this season as well. For this week, I gathered a few casually chic items perfect for stylish at-home entertaining with the 4th of July in mind.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Jill Kargman on Nantucket

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Jill Kargman is anything but your average upper east side doyenne. Daughter of Coco and Arie Kopelman, the former president of Chanel, sister-in-law to Drew Barrymore (wife of Jill’s brother Will), happily married mother of three and chic fashionista, she was raised in the inner circles of the Manhattan social strata.…
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Thank You Flower Magazine

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Whether in the garden, home or art and design, flowers are nature’s beautiful bounty, enhancing every aspect of life. Seven years ago, recognizing a empty niche in the publishing marketplace, flower aficionado and editor Margot Show launched flower magazine. Originally focussing on floral, garden and event design, it has since expanded its vision to include interiors, art, travel, entertaining and more.…
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At Home in the Hamptons with Susanna Salk and Aerin Lauder

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   19 Comments
Less than two years ago, Aerin Lauder expanded her focus beyond her role at Estée Lauder to launch her eponymous lifestyle label and since then has continued to evolve and expand the brand. While debuting with a cosmetic collection, the company now includes fashion, fabrics, furniture, lighting and tabletop.…
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In the Studio Video with Susanna Salk and Madeline Weinrib

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
In her eponymous signature designs, Madeline Weinrib has melded the once disparate worlds of art and decor. As the great granddaughter of the founder of ABC Carpet & Home, Madeline spent much of her childhood playing on rugs and carpets, so it might seem natural that she would be designing them today.…
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Design Video Summer Extravaganza

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Throughout the year, as Susanna Salk and I get inspired with ideas for our design video series, our enthusiasm perhaps gets the best of us. Month after month we cannot wait to execute our concepts, capturing the talent and vivacious personalities of designers in entertaining venues, out and about, at home or in their studios.…
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In Art It’s Called Appropriation

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Ever since Natalie Massenet’s brilliant realization that online luxury shopping and editorial content are an ideal match, many have tried to followed suit. And while I don’t always consider the bricks and mortar fashion catalogues must-reads, Bergdorf’s has been doing an admirable job, in their seasonal print mailings, offering an every expanding sartorial lust list with some entertaining and smart editorial.…
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The Globetrotting Sophistication of Cabana Magazine

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   20 Comments
In this era of consolidation, cutting corners and mass market mentality, it is a rare pleasure to come across a unique product that strives to be more. Cabana Magazine, a new Italian publication launched during Salone del Mobile in Milan, is about sophistication on many levels.…
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A Day of Design at the Mayflower Grace

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Next Saturday, June 14th, I am delighted to be participating in the first ever Day of Design at one of my very favorite retreats, the Mayflower Grace. (You can read about one of my last visits here and here). This luxurious country hotel is the perfect spot for a gathering of local Connecticut and NYC design talent to share their opinions and points of view.…
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Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman Return to High Point Market

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
Although they manufacture in their own factory only eight miles from High Point, NC, Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman, one of my sponsors, hadn’t shown at market for years. But this April marked the return of this family owned, made-in-American brand to market, adding their upholstery line to the Lorts showroom.…
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