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At Home in Connecticut with Bruce Glickman and Wilson Henley
Architecture, Art, Design, Interior design, Video

At Home in Connecticut with Bruce Glickman and Wilson Henley

For years, Bruce Glickman and Wilson Henley owned Duane, the well respected Tribeca outpost specializing in mid century furniture, escaping… Read More

Tapestry Travels Then and Now
Art, Interior design, Style

Tapestry Travels Then and Now

Almost a decade ago, when interviewing Timothy Corrigan about his extensive use and knowledge of antiques, I asked him why… Read More

At Home with Pieter Estersohn in the Hudson Valley
Architecture, Art, Books, Interior design, Style, Video

At Home with Pieter Estersohn in the Hudson Valley

The house was a wreck, filled with years of hoarding, one room overflowing with 500 dolls, but Pieter Estersohn was… Read More

At Home in Connecticut with Michael Trapp
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Video

At Home in Connecticut with Michael Trapp

Ever since his early childhood traveling to antique stores and broquantes with his mother when his military family was stationed… Read More

At Home in New York City with Bunny Williams
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Video

At Home in New York City with Bunny Williams

Bunny Williams has had a long and distinguished career in design yet continues to harness her unbridled creative energy, evolving… Read More

At Home in Manhattan with Emily Eerdmans
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Video

At Home in Manhattan with Emily Eerdmans

Emily Eerdmans is the real deal but she approaches her craft with a joy and humor that belies her impressive… Read More

At Home in Montecito with Suzanne Rheinstein
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Montecito with Suzanne Rheinstein

While acclaimed designer Suzanne Rheinstein’s storied Hancock Park home in Los Angeles is a study in layered neoclassical style, her… Read More

Nantucket Lightship Baskets Video
Art, Fashion, Nantucket, Video

Nantucket Lightship Baskets Video

As we enter June, it is with a sense of renewed optimism that we look forward to the upcoming summer… Read More

At Home in Tangier with Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Tangier with Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer

It would seem designer Frank de Biasi was always destined for a home in Tangier. With a college degree in… Read More

At Home in Connecticut with Susanna Salk
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Video

At Home in Connecticut with Susanna Salk

Over the years, the hosts Susanna Salk and I feature in our video series have inspired us just as you… Read More

At Home with Jack Lenor Larsen at LongHouse Reserve
Architecture, Art, Garden, Interior design, Video

At Home with Jack Lenor Larsen at LongHouse Reserve

In the world of textiles, Jack Lenor Larsen is an icon. As one of the most influential fabric designers of… Read More

Markham Roberts Notes on Decorating
Architecture, Art, Books, Interior design, Nantucket

Markham Roberts Notes on Decorating

As designer Markham Roberts explains in his inspiring new book, Notes on Decorating, “There are thousands of moving parts that… Read More

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Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Join m Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at the extraordinary magical Mexican home of designers jeffryweisman__ and @art_by_afisher @fisherweismancollection !! Big thanks to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio ! LINK IN PROFILE!
And so a new island summer begins. And so a new island summer begins.
Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me and @susannasalk to the stylish country home of designer @darrenhenault where he has renovated an 1800 farmhouse on a former Christmas tree farm into a chic bucolic family retreat! Big thank you to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio ! LINK IN PROFILE
Congrats to the MANY participants and selected win Congrats to the MANY participants and selected winners in a variety of categories at this year’s @nantucketgardenclub Daffodil Show at @bartlettsfarm !! #daffodils #daffodilseason #nantucketdaffodilfestival #nantucket #nantucketlife #flowershow
This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect weather and a great turnout for the 46th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival! I believe these festive ladies won the Hat Pageant! See more of the Sconset tailgate picnic and Daffodil Car parade in stories. #nantucket #nantucketdaffodilfestival #daffy2022 #ackdaffy #nantucketisland #acklove
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