Monthly Archives: November 2016

Carolyne Roehm Watercolors at Mecox

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Carolyne Roehm has proved herself in the atelier with a fashion collection, at home with beautiful interiors, in the garden, behind the lens and most recently with a paintbrush. It makes you wonder, really, what can’t she do. But Carolyne is an avid and dedicated student and once she decides on a new arena of creative output, chances are, she will master it.…
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Setting a Holiday Table with Christie’s

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Designer Alex Papachristidis and I share a love of tabletop so we were delighted when several weeks ago Christie’s asked if we would like to collaborate on setting a holiday table using lots from their upcoming Living with Art sales. Merging a wide range of categories and styles, the sale focuses on how both fine and decorative art live successfully together in our homes. …
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Mark D. Sikes

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Those of you who follow Mark D. Sikes on his popular blog and Instagram feed know that he is all about classic style. Whether it’s his favorite blue and white stripes, red his way or timeless neutrals, his mantra is making it beautiful.…
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First Peek Holiday House NY 2016

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
It was one of those weeks of best intentions. I had hoped, among other posts, to bring you a fuller look at Holiday House NY 2016 which opened on Wednesday evening, but I just couldn’t make it happen. So enjoy today’s peek into the showhouse, at the new Soho location, and stay tuned for more from this year’s inspiring edition of the popular breast cancer fundraiser.…
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Rooms with a View 2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
This weekend marked the 22nd edition of one of Connecticut’s favorite design events with Rooms with a View 2016. Originally conceived by Albert Hadley, this destination designer showhouse transformed the Southport Congregational Church into twelve mini rooms created by select local and national designers.…
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The Salon Art + Design

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Monday is the final day to visit The Salon Art + Design at the Park Avenue Armory. In its fifth year, the show features 55 top galleries from around the world, exhibiting everything from ancient to contemporary classics. While I wish I could have stayed longer for a more comprehensive visit, I am including a few favorites that caught my eye on my whirlwind tour of this elegant show.…
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What a Week!

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
No one needs to be reminded of what a week this was. But besides the election, there were many opportunities to experience the restorative power of beauty at events in New York and Connecticut, many of which I will circle back to revisit.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Ken Fulk

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
Memorable experiences are all about the story and for Ken Fulk, no matter what the project, there’s always a story in his head. Whether orchestrating  Sean Parker’s opulent Big Sur wedding, transforming a turn-of-the-century San Francisco building into The Battery, the 60,000 square foot private club, or designing dramatic interiors for many of the city’s movers and shakers, Fulk has the imagination and determination to bring his visions to life. …
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Dialogues on Design

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
For the past three years, the New York School of Interior Design has offered a series of talks moderated by Newell Turner, editorial director of the Hearst Design Group, with top designers in the field. These sessions include discussions on process and approach to work, inspirations and influences, feeling on trends as well as current state of the discipline of interior design. …
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Pamela Jaccarino at Mecox

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
All who follow the printed world of beautiful homes and interiors, know Pamela Jaccarino as the VP, Editor in Chief of LUXE Interiors + Design. As Luxe’s founding editor, Pam oversees one national and 13 local editions of the world’s largest network of architecture and design magazines, selecting all the projects they feature as well as managing the editors. …
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