February 2016 - Quintessence

New York Botanical Garden 2016 Orchid Dinner

Once you see this year’s spectacular Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, you will appreciate how well so many… Read More

The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner is always a favorite event of the season. This past Tuesday evening, in its… Read More

Last night was the NYBG Orchid Dinner, the annual tabletop fundraiser for the development of the New York Botanical Garden’s… Read More

In the heart of old Paris, in the 5th arrondissement, La Tuile à Loup has been a go-to source for… Read More

If you have received your March issue of House Beautiful, you have no doubt noticed the amazing artwork of Rajiv Surendra…. Read More

The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is a much anticipated event of the season. A highlight of not only… Read More

I’ve just arrived back from a whirlwind trip down south and wanted to at least give you a quick peek at what I saw in… Read More

I am very excited to be heading south this weekend to the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville where I will… Read More

Monday marks Chinese New Year with the Year of the Monkey, the ninth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle. For… Read More

Today continues the story of Paris and Art Deco with the work of fascinating artist Bernard Boutet de Monvel, whose art is… Read More

Among the surging sea of colors at Paris Deco Off was also a strong undercurrent of black and white. From exuberant… Read More

It’s wonderful that more and more companies are choosing to do pop ups in the city during the shows but… Read More