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At Home with Fashion Designer J.J. Martin & La DoubleJ in Milan
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At Home with Fashion Designer J.J. Martin & La DoubleJ in Milan

Tag along to Milan for a behind the scenes visit with exuberant designer and entrepreneur J.J. Martin at her chic… Read More

At Home with Frank Di Biasi and Gene Meyer at their new home in Tangier
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At Home with Frank Di Biasi and Gene Meyer at their new home in Tangier

Join us in Tangier for an updated behind the scenes visit with designers Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer at… Read More

The Winter Show 2025
Antiques, Art & Antiques, Decorative Arts, Interior design

The Winter Show 2025

Always one of the early highlights of the arts season in New York, The Winter Show opened last night at… Read More

At Home with Veere Greeney in Tangier, Morocco
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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

At Home with Alexander Doherty in his Manhattan apartment
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At Home with Alexander Doherty in his Manhattan apartment

Tag along to Manhattan for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer Alexander Doherty at his elegant Upper West… Read More

At Home with Timothy Corrigan in his glamorous Paris apartment
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At Home with Timothy Corrigan in his glamorous Paris apartment

Tag along to Paris for a behind the scenes visit with acclaimed designer Timothy Corrigan at his beautiful Belle Époque… Read More

At Home with Teodora Diana Montanaro in the Roman Countryside
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At Home with Teodora Diana Montanaro in the Roman Countryside

Tag along to the Roman countryside for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer and real estate developer Teodora… Read More

At Home with Timothy Corrigan at his French country home Château de la Chevallerie
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At Home with Timothy Corrigan at his French country home Château de la Chevallerie

Tag along to the northernmost Loire Valley in France for a behind the scenes visit with acclaimed designer Timothy Corrigan… Read More

Nantucket by Design 2024
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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
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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

At Home in Marrakesh with Meryanne Loum-Martin
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At Home in Marrakesh with Meryanne Loum-Martin

Join Susanna in Marrakesh, Morocco as she visits renowned hotelier Meryanne Loum-Martin at her stunning property containing both her renowned… Read More

At Home with Peter Copping and Rambert Rigaud at La Carlière
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At Home with Peter Copping and Rambert Rigaud at La Carlière

Tag along to Normandy, France for a behind the scenes visit with Peter Copping and Rambert Rigaud at their 15th… Read More

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One of my favorite things about setting a table is One of my favorite things about setting a table is that it never has to begin from scratch.

The most beautiful tables are collected over time—mixing old favorites with new discoveries, heirlooms with contemporary pieces, and the things you’ve loved for years with something that brings fresh perspective.

For this table, I’ve paired PeterDunham + Hudson Grace’s (@peterdunhamdesign @hudsongracesf ) beautiful salad and bread plates and napkins with Blue Carnation dinner plates, table linens, glassware, and flatware from my shop, alongside a few favorite pieces from my personal collection.

I hope this table is a reminder that you don’t need everything to match—or come from one place. The magic is in the mix. Every new piece should make you fall in love with the pieces you already own all over again.

That’s the joy of collecting—and the beauty of a table that reflects your own story.

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Very excited to be returning to @eleishvanbreems o Very excited to be returning to @eleishvanbreems on Nantucket for a 2 day trunk show next Thursday and Friday! If on island, do stop by! There will be many new introductions you will be the first to see!!
Some homes are beautiful. Others tell a story. Th Some homes are beautiful. Others tell a story. 
The Yucatán home of interior designer @laurakirar and architect Richard Frazier @rwf333 is both -  a masterful reflection of its surroundings, where architecture, landscape, light, and craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.
Tag along for a visit to this extraordinary retreat and discover how years of collecting, collaboration, and creative vision shaped a house that feels deeply connected to its place. LINK IN PROFILE
Wishing everyone a very happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Flow Wishing everyone a very happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Flowers from my thoughtful husband - all else from my shop (plates coming soon - DM to be notified).
Great day at this year’s @thetickingtent with a fa Great day at this year’s @thetickingtent with a fabulous selection of new and repeat vendors in a spacious new tent ! A few of my faves - some of which didn’t make it in only because I couldn’t get good shots with the crowds! Wonderful to see so many design friends and congrats to @christinajuarezandco and @aspoonfulofbenjamin on an even bigger and better event at the beautiful @springhillvineyards !
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