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Stacey Bewkes

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Architecture, Garden, Holiday, Interior design, Travel

Chateau Splendor | le Prince Jardinier

We are taking a break from Wednesday Wine today to take a look at another lovely French location. After Megeve… Read More

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Fashion, Holiday, Interior design, Jewelry, Travel

Winter Wonderland

Everyone loves a white Christmas. Although I live in the northeast, it actually doesn’t happen that often. I’ve always dreamed… Read More

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Entertainment

Goodbye Blake

The film world lost a creative genius this week when Blake Edwards died last Wednesday at the age of 88…. Read More

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Entertainment

At the Movies

This Frank Capra holiday masterpiece is frequently eclipsed by his more popular and uplifting It’s a Wonderful Life. Perhaps it’s… Read More

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Fashion

Road Trip

One of my oldest friends in the city is also one of the chicest (she has been featured in The… Read More

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Books, Entertaining, Food and drink, Gifts, Style

Wednesday Wines – Gifts for the Wine Lover

Instead of discussing a wine today, I would like to introduce you to a wonderful company that carries fabulous gifts… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Books, Gifts, Holiday

From Venus to Mars: Gifts for Guys 2

This year, I found an eclectic assortment of gifts for guys of all tastes. Whether in the realm of practical… Read More

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Food and drink

The Cheese Stands Alone

In my food universe, Ken Skovron is the big cheese. As the owner of Darien Cheese, Ken is one of… Read More

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Entertainment

At the Movies Jr.

There are obviously many wonderful family Christmas movies both old and new. I didn’t want to suggest something like It’s… Read More

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Entertainment

At the Movies – Love Actually

Last week many readers were pleasantly surprised to learn about my favorite (and evidently a bit under the radar) Christmas… Read More

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Design, Fashion, Gifts

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If you were in Paris within the last few weeks and happened to stroll by the Hermes flagship store at… Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink, Holiday

Wednesday Wine

For today’s Wednesday Wine, I asked Quintessence’s resident expert Terry Rogers of Horseneck Wines in Greenwich, to suggest some wines… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Tag along as we st Our latest video visit is here! Tag along as we step inside the Paris apartment of French product and interior designer @pierregonalons where his home serves as a living laboratory for his ideas! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Interior designer @james_andrew shows how he brill Interior designer @james_andrew shows how he brilliantly used inspiration from Lee Radziwill’‘s Renzo Mongiardino designed London home to transform his partner’s bedroom into a personal haven. Full home tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
Wishing everyone who celebrates a very happy Easte Wishing everyone who celebrates a very happy Easter with beauty, love, and peace 🐣💛🐇
Join us as we visit the enchanting historic home o Join us as we visit the enchanting historic home of interior designer @younghuh where she has infused her Hudson Valley house with her signature mix of bold pattern and exuberant sense of color that makes every space feel both curated and completely livable! LINK IN PROFILE!
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