Monthly Archives: October 2016

Ralph Lauren Home Spring 2017

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Twice a year, Ralph Lauren Home transforms their expansive Chelsea headquarters into livable vignettes to showcase their latest collections. Last month I visited to see the three distinct spaces they outfitted for Ralph Lauren Home Spring 2017. Having recently returned from my summer in Nantucket, I felt right at home in Half Moon Bay.…
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Out and About from Christie’s to Castaing

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Now in the full throttle of fall, it is always a challenge to visit all the wonderful events, openings and introductions on the calendar. This week I sneaked in a few especially worth noting. Tuesday night was hopping and I started at jeweler Mish‘s exquisite downtown shop to celebrate editor Mario López-Cordero’s Veranda Retreats, veranda-retreatsfeaturing a selection of projects near and far that have been featured in the magazine.…
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Peter Hone Collection at Christie’s Interiors Sale

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Of all the auctions this month, none could be more charming than the Christie’s Interiors Sale of the Hone Collection in their South Kensington outpost. Many of you will recognize the interiors of Christian House, Peter Hone’s Soane-like London home, as he and his home have been profiled many times over the years.…
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Schumacher x Cabana

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Twice a year design aficionados in the know anxiously await the arrival of the new Cabana Magazine. Not only do we anticipate the elegant imaginative editorials and insider peeks at the great trifecta of “thought, place and person” around the globe but the surprise of which textile house will grace the covers.…
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Sneak Peek: House Beautiful Celebrates 120 Years

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
As America’s longest published home magazine, House Beautiful celebrates 120 colorful years in its upcoming November issue. Since 1896, the magazine has been connecting with readers, offering inspiration and ideas for decorating, entertaining and living with happy personal style. I recently spoke with Sophie Donelson, Editor in Chief, about the anniversary issue and enduring appeal of the magazine.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
Husband and wife, architect and interior designer, California girl and New York City boy. This combination wouldn’t necessarily bode well for creating a house for themselves from scratch. Yet that’s exactly what Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer did. And not only did they accomplish this feat with rare and exceptional style, but they chronicled the before, during and after in their beautiful new book, A House in the Country.…
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TEFAF New York Fall Preview

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) is widely regarded as the world’s most distinguished art and antiques fair. Established in 1988, it has showcased masterpieces in every category of art and design at its annual show in Maastricht, the Netherlands, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2017. …
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Inside the Design Library with Beacon Hill at D&D Fall Market

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
“Textile designs serve no practical function, but they can transform an environment, tell the story of a culture, symbolize a tradition, establish unity, convey a personality, or express a mood. Culturally, they allow us to recognize “our tribe” and give one a sense of belonging.” Peter Koepke, Owner and Director of The Design Library, explains the power of print in his new volume, Patterns: Inside the Design Library.…
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Sotheby’s Fall Auctions

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Anticipating next week’s Fall Market at the D&D Building (more exciting news about that next time) followed by the first ever TEFAF New York Fall at the Park Avenue Armory (I will be reporting back), the public exhibitions for Sotheby’s fall auctions next week of furniture and decorative arts are now open.…
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2016 Fall Tabletop Market

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
A few weeks ago, the latest in the art of the table was celebrated at the 2016 Fall Tabletop Market. While most of the new items presented are not available until after the holidays, I have included a few favorites from past seasons for those looking to augment their tables for upcoming fall entertaining.…
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