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At Home with Veere Greeney in Tangier, Morocco
Tag along to Tangier for a behind the scenes visit with designer Veere Grenney at Gazebo, his extraordinary Moroccan home… Read More
Nantucket by Design 2024
In a new iteration of the Nantucket Historical Association’s popular fundraiser, Nantucket by Design 2024 has moved to July with… Read More
Happy 4th of July
It seems like two seconds ago it was Memorial Day and now summer here on Nantucket is in full throttle…. Read More
Worthy
WorthyWith a focus on craftsmanship and fine design, my collection for you and your home is hand selected from artists, artisans and smaller companies around the world
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Iris Apfel Collection at Christie’s
The more is more spirit of the exuberant Iris Apfel is coming to Christie’s at the end of this month…. Read More
Suzanne Rheinstein Collection at KRB
There are few contemporary design icons today as missed as the much loved Suzanne Rheinstein. Her refined yet casually chic… Read More
Paris, City of Pearls
Whether you are traveling to Paris for pleasure or for the upcoming design events (Maison et Objet and Deco Off),… Read More