Monthly Archives: August 2015

Nantucket House Tour | Chic on the Cliff

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
Nantucket is a small island full of big world connections. Earlier this summer, I was delighted to meet Cynthia Everets through mutual design friend Mary McDonald. We hit it off and gradually discovered numerous six degrees of separation.  It was when visiting Cynthia’s charming Nantucket house on the cliff, the idea of a Nantucket House Tour series came to me.…
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Because It’s All About the Story

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Thank you dear readers for being patient as I prepare many wonderful features coming soon. This coming week will include my first house tour on the blog of a never published lovely home here on Nantucket. In the meantime, I’ll share with you an irresistibly charming piece I happened across from Hermès.…
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A Vicarious Visit to Camilla Guinness’ Arniano

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, T Magazine published a feature on British interior designer Camilla Guinness. Known for her eclectic mix of English style with dramatic glamour, she created interiors for the likes of Isabella Blow and “an inner circle of bohemian Brits,” most notably, Ned and Marina Lambton, whose 17th century Tuscan villa she helped to restore. …
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The Good Garden | The Landscape Architecture of Edmund Hollander Design

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
While landscape design has always been an important feature for a home, the increasing emphasis on indoor/outdoor living over the last several years has heightened even further the priority given to gardens and the design of our environmental spaces. One of the most recognized east coast landscape architect firms, Edmund Hollander Design, has been creating lush and meticulous outdoor spaces for the last 25 years.…
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On the Road

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Between short trips on the road and longer island stays, it’s been a busy summer. And I think I’ve set a personal record for the number of ferry rides I’ve completed in one season. But it means there’s lots in the works.…
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Virtual Postcard | Maya Williams in Coastal Italy

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Welcome to the latest episode of Virtual Postcard, our summer travel series featuring the world seen through the eyes of designer friends and style makers around the globe. Interior designer Maya Williams is a native southern Californian whose love of art, culture and history is nurtured with frequent travel.  …
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Fashion and Decor Meet on the Vanity Fair Best Dressed List

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Each year the Vanity Fair Best Dressed List arrives with great anticipation. And for 2015, the world of interiors is represented by none other than the very dapper Robert Couturier, who topped the men’s list of this year’s honorees. While Robert’s designs represent a sophisticated mix of dramatic contrasts, his fashion is decidedly classic. …
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Timothy Corrigan in Los Angeles

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
When visiting Timothy Corrigan in Los Angeles, you are greeted with the same sense of comfort and elegance that is evident in all he does. Whether in France or California, Timothy effortlessly melds his easy west coast livability with a stylish European sensibility.…
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Sotheby’s Auction of a Distinguished Estate

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
While it would be impossible to top the enormity and stellar selections of the milestone Bunny Mellon sale last fall, an upcoming Sotheby’s auction this October will present the property from another distinguished Virginia horse country estate. The elegant home of Mary Sayles Booker Braga’s ‘Oakendale,’ near Middleburg, below, contained a collection of fine art, furniture and decorative art purchased from many of the best dealers in New York and London.…
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Shopping Nantucket | Atlantic

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Shopping Nantucket offers a plethora of tempting picks and Atlantic, in their spacious new spot on Federal Street, should most definitely be on your list. Longtime summer resident Colleen Darby Wurts originally started her business in a friend’s Sconset garage. After spending the winter picking choice antiques, she did three big summer weekends there and was a resounding success.…
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