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Month: August 2016

Saying Goodbye to Summer
Nantucket, Travel

Saying Goodbye to Summer

It’s always bittersweet as I get ready to pack up and say goodbye to summer, especially this year when I… Read More

Milieu Magazine Anniversary Issue Sneak Peek
Interior design, Travel

Milieu Magazine Anniversary Issue Sneak Peek

Three years ago, Texas based interior designer Pamela Pierce was ready for a new challenge. After thirty years of designing… Read More

Friday Five Favorite Finds IX
Art, Food and drink, Garden, Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

Friday Five Favorite Finds IX

This Friday’s Five Favorite Finds kicks off with a location that celebrates two popular island categories – food and gardens. Drive about a… Read More

Friday Five Favorite Finds IX Preview
Style

Friday Five Favorite Finds IX Preview

Friday Five has become a summer favorite and while I’ll be bringing you this week’s picks, you’ll have to stop back… Read More

NYSID at Nantucket by Design
Architecture, Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

NYSID at Nantucket by Design

As a board member of both the Nantucket Historical Association and the New York School of Interior Design, Maria Spears… Read More

Ike Kligerman Barkley at Nantucket by Design
Architecture, Books, Design, Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

Ike Kligerman Barkley at Nantucket by Design

After almost four decades of presenting the Nantucket Antiques Show as their major annual fundraising event, the Nantucket Historical Association updated… Read More

Friday Five Favorite Finds VIII
Art, Design, Fashion, Food and drink, Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

Friday Five Favorite Finds VIII

This week’s Friday Five Favorite Finds starts with a discovery that truly deserves its own post. But with many articles… Read More

Sneak Peek: The Box Updated in Galerie Magazine
Architecture, Art, Design, Interior design

Sneak Peek: The Box Updated in Galerie Magazine

When Hudson News founders Lisa and James Cohen came to the conclusion that most art magazines were a tad dry and unapproachable,… Read More

At Home with Susanna Salk and Christopher Spitzmiller
Architecture, Garden, Interior design

At Home with Susanna Salk and Christopher Spitzmiller

During the week, gifted ceramicist and lamp designer Christopher Spitzmiller is in his New York City studio, busy creating the exquisite lamps, plates… Read More

Friday Five Favorite Finds VII
Art, Food and drink

Friday Five Favorite Finds VII

This week’s Friday Five Favorite Finds begins downtown at The White Elephant, the sister property of the Wauwinet Inn, which I… Read More

Tony Duquette Jewelry at Sotheby’s
Fashion, Jewelry

Tony Duquette Jewelry at Sotheby’s

Before we return to activities on Nantucket, I wanted to be sure that the legions of readers who are Tony… Read More

Nantucket Update
Style

Nantucket Update

With a busy week on island and visiting guests, there hasn’t been time to bring you a Nantucket update. But… Read More

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A few highlights from an amazing week of design! T A few highlights from an amazing week of design! Thank you to everyone who helped make @nantucketbydesign such a memorable and successful event!! My co-chair @oliviacharney and I can’t wait to bring you more exciting inspiration next year!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketbydesign #nantucketstyle #nantucketisland #designinspiration #designevent #antiques #interiordesign #entertaining #athome #decor #collecting #fashionshow #tabledecor
Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nant Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nantucketbydesign chez my co-chair @oliviacharney beautiful island home!! Thanks to everyone who joined us this week at our many events, our wonderful speakers and to the many sponsors who helped support @ackhistory ! And finally a special shout out to @staceywhittierstuart our fearless leader at the Nantucket Historical Association without whom none of this would be possible!
We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak p We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak peek during @nantucketbydesign of the @veronicabeard x @juliskaofficial collaboration collection! See it at their 11 South Water St. shop where panel speaker @taraguerard has created an island inspired tablescape! A percentage of all sales at the VB Nantucket shop from Aug 3-7 will benefit @ackhistory ! AND we can’t wait for our exciting NBD Veronica Beard fashion show at a beautiful waterfront home tomorrow!! Tickets at NHA.org !!
Event chair, designer @susanzisesgreeninc at our @ Event chair, designer @susanzisesgreeninc at our @nantucketbydesign @rafael_osona_auctions designer preview
What a glorious day for the @nantucketgardenclub H What a glorious day for the @nantucketgardenclub House Tour!! . . . #gardens #nantucket #nantucketsummer #newenglandgarden #gardenclub #coastalgarden #islandgarden #nantucketmoment
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