architecture

A look at design and styles of architecture throughout the years

At Home Poolside with Susanna Salk and Bunny Williams

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   21 Comments
Bunny Williams
Bunny Williams certainly needs no introduction. The acclaimed designer is celebrated not only for her inspiring interiors but her refreshing and authentic approach to gracious living. The day we arrived at her house, trucks were unloading and the house was abuzz with preparations for a charity event for over 200 people that Bunny was hosting the next night.…
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Suzanne Kasler Brings Paris to Connecticut in Veranda

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Suzanne Kasler
Designer Suzanne Kasler is well known for her sophisticated mix of classic and contemporary and in the upcoming September/October issue of Veranda she shows how it’s done with a French twist in a new chateau-inspired house in Greenwich, Connecticut. Suzanne KaslerThe upcoming issue is all about color, from neutral to brights, and that’s exactly what Kasler focussed on in this project – mixing the two to create an exuberant yet not overwhelming scheme.…
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ACK Attack | Nantucket Getaway

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
ACK
Readers who follow me on instagram and twitter know by my ACK hashtags that I have been on Nantucket this week. For those of you who are not social media mavens, here is a little taste of what I have been sharing.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Robert Couturier Part Deux | The Library

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
couturier
There were so many scene-worthy moments at the Connecticut house of Robert Couturier that we decided to offer you a short sequel, an amuse bouche of sorts. Welcome to chez Robert part deux – the library! From an antique federal door arose the marvelous free standing structure that is Robert Couturier’s library.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Robert Couturier

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Robert Couturier
Robert Couturier is the ultimate embodiment of old school meets modern world. Raised in the elegant 16th arrondissement of Paris and educated at the prestigious École Camondo, he possesses a deep seated knowledge and love of French history and the decorative arts.…
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Looking Back and Forward with a New Video Series

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
It is amazing to think that our Stylish Shopping video series is already almost six months old. And while we have several new subjects scheduled and a few exciting pieces in the “can,” still to be edited, Susanna and I couldn’t resist adding a new series to our repertoire.…
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The Discreet Charm of the Petit Trianon

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
petit trianon
Today we travel back to Versailles to take a quick look at the Petit Trianon. Built by Louis XV for his influential mistress Madame de Pompadour, who died before she could ever inhabit it, it is Marie Antoinette who is most associated with the charming chateau.…
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Timeless Design at Versailles

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Versailles
I was somehow surprised that my girls voted a visit to Versailles as their favorite part of our week in Paris. It just shows the timeless relevance of classic French design and the memorable impact of the palace, gardens and splendor of 18th century court life.…
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Postcard From Paris

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   21 Comments
Postcard from Paris
I had hoped to post this yesterday but since we have been very busy out and about, this little postcard from Paris was delayed. As this is my girls’ first trip to the French capital, we of course had to indulge in a bit of classic sightseeing.…
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A Grand Greek Revival Relives its Former Glory

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Greek Revival
As soon as I read “jubilant restoration of an iconic Greek Revival,” I was hooked. And it only got better when I viewed the interiors of this beautiful project that will appear in the July/August Veranda. The Pillars, a late 19th century architectural grande dame, was from an era when first families came to the spa town of Hot Springs, Virginia for the season.…
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