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At Home in Montecito with Suzanne Rheinstein

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
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 home in Montecito is all about tranquility. At her idyllic country retreat, Suzanne worked with architectural firm Bories and Shearron to totally transform what was a dated 1971 house into her ultimate “house of calm.”…
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Nantucket Lightship Baskets Video

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
As we enter June, it is with a sense of renewed optimism that we look forward to the upcoming summer season. One of the highlights here on Nantucket will be the Nantucket Historical Association‘s sixth annual Nantucket by Design event, held from August 5 through 7.…
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At Home in Tangier with Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
It would seem designer Frank de Biasi was always destined for a home in Tangier. With a college degree in international relations, studies at the Sorbonne, followed by six years at Christies and then twelve as Director of Interiors at Peter Marino, Frank expanded on his love of travel, art and history with blue chip design experience.…
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At Home in Connecticut with Susanna Salk

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Stacey Bewkes   •   33 Comments
Over the years, the hosts Susanna Salk and I feature in our video series have inspired us just as you have said they do you. And in this special episode, Susanna invites us into her own Connecticut country home to show how she has interpreted many of their unique styles to inspire you to perhaps do the same.…
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At Home with Jack Lenor Larsen at LongHouse Reserve

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
In the world of textiles, Jack Lenor Larsen is an icon. As one of the most influential fabric designers of our lifetime, Larsen is an accomplished weaver but also much more. At LongHouse, his home in East Hampton, he has created an extraordinary 16 acre reserve and sculpture garden, open seasonally to members and the public. …
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Markham Roberts Notes on Decorating

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
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 need to come together cohesively for a successful outcome.” In his first book he addressed the basics of design (although I would hardly classify anything in his interiors as basic) and now he features all those aspects that help to make his work so memorable – from sussing out the client’s deepest desires to the practicality of challenges and solutions, the crucial addition of layers and the final touch of something unexpected.…
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Thank You to The Local Vault

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence on The Local Vault
Based in Greenwich, CT, The Local Vault is a valuable new design resource for those living in the Tri-State area. With an inventory of both high-end consignment furniture as well as pieces from local retailers, designers, artists and artisans, they personally vet each private client  and take care of all details from listing to arranging for pick up and/or delivery.…
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At Home in Cartagena with Richard Mishaan

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Richard Mishaan home in Cartagena via Quintessence
With a love and knowledge of fashion, architecture and design, Colombian born, New York based designer Richard Mishaan has, for over 25 years, created interiors that effortlessly meld timeless and contemporary design with a sophisticated flair. Every project, whether residential, commercial or hospitality expresses Richard’s worldly take on modern luxury, including art and furnishings that help tell the story of the space with personality and appropriateness.…
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At Home in Antwerp with Gert Voorjans

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Classically trained and yet famously unconventional, Belgian designer Gert Voorjans creates interiors that are exuberant, elegantly eccentric and refreshingly unexpected! Fearlessly blending antiques, bold color and exotic influences, Gert shares his love of history, art and design throughout his work. Please join Susanna and me for a visit to the colorful and creative realm that is Gert’s atelier and home in Antwerp, Belgium.…
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At Home in Wales with Penny Morrison

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   31 Comments
Just over the British border, in the breathtaking countryside of Wales, Penny Morrison and art dealer husband Guy retreat from their busy lives in London to their beautiful country home. While the house was originally built in 1790 with an addition thirty years later, the Morrisons were thrilled to discover when they purchased the property some 30 years ago, that it hadn’t been touched since 1910. …
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