Monthly Archives: March 2017

A Busy Week in Design

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
For those who follow along on Instagram, I had the best intentions of posting the full tour of One Kings Lane President Debbie Propst’s lovely New Canaan, CT home today but with this being an incredible busy week in design, with one more full day to go as I write, there just wasn’t a second to spare.…
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Flowers Through Art at Bunny Williams Home

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Deborah Needleman began her Sign of the Times piece in last week’s T Magazine Design issue, “This country is in the midst of a floral revolution.” And while she was referring to the new natural sensibility in flower arrangements (see my piece on Foraged Flora), it also applies to a wider range of artistic endeavors.…
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NYBG 2017 Orchid Show

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
This spring, the 2017 Orchid Show celebrates its 15th year at the New York Botanical Garden with a focus on the the culture, history and of course orchids of Thailand. This southeast Asian country is home to more than 1,200 orchid species, one of the largest and most diverse in the world.…
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The Orchid Show – Thailand

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
I’ve just returned from a marvelous evening at the NYBG Orchid Show – Thailand. I’ll be back with more about the show and additional photos, but in the meantime, enjoy a peek at the lush and exotic splendor of this annual event.…
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DIFFA Dining by Design 2017

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
On Monday evening Dining by Design 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of DIFFA‘s (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) landmark event, bringing together brands and designers to help raise awareness, support and funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. It’s always inspiring to see the inventive installations created for this special evening.…
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The Stickwork of Patrick Dougherty

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Travel always yields delightful discoveries and my trip last week was no exception. An unseasonable cold spell in Virginia and North Carolina made our spring-like last day even more enjoyable. Inspired to take a brief walk after arriving early on the beautiful Duke University campus, I ambled across the bridge overlooking the South Lawn.…
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Thought for the Day

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
After a spring break week of college touring with my youngest (hence my absence here), I returned home, as we all do from travels near and far, with a somewhat refreshed and inspired eye (somewhat in that my daily sites were primarily academic institutions).…
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Architectural Digest Gets a New Look

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
It’s not often that I write about recently published magazines or share new stories (unless I am lucky enough to be offered a sneak peek), but the fresh new redesign of Architectural Digest appearing in the April issue is worthy to note.…
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Signature Spaces by Paolo Moschino & Philip Vergeylen

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
“Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.” Jean Cocteau’s perceptive aphorism opens Signature Spaces with a taste of what it is to come. Among the beautiful images of Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen‘s work and inspiration, the designers/authors have let the wit and wisdom of past luminaries shed light on their concepts, ideals and process of beauty, interiors and the well lived life.…
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Sneak Peek – Soane Spring 2017 Launch

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
As we all avidly anticipate the arrival of spring, we can also look forward to the hatching of new collections. It’s always a good day when Soane writes with news and I have been eagerly waiting to share a sneak peek at their spring 2017 launch.…
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