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Paris Pop Up Invitation

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Philippe Berry les éléphants
Next week, during Deco Off, please join me for a unique Paris Pop Up! I am thrilled to finally share a very special project I have been quietly collaborating on behind the scenes for the past several months.  Ancien et Moderne represents much of which I write about here – the melding of time-honored craftsmanship with 21st century lifestyle.…
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New Digs for Newel

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Newel
As a source of decorative and fine arts for both the entertainment and design/antiques industry, Newel has been an insider’s choice since 1939. Originally founded by Meyer Newman as a prop house for Broadway shows, Newel is still, four generations later, a leader in both its fields. …
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The Exciting New Drake + Anderson

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Caleb Anderson Holiday House
While I am frequently touting the stylish mix of the well established with the new, I am not normally referring to firms. But in this case the mix is indeed a stylish pairing of people, as acclaimed designer Jamie Drake and rising star Caleb Anderson have joined forces to create the new firm Drake + Anderson in 2016.…
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Parish-Hadley Tree of Life Celebration at the Antique and Artisan Gallery

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
Parish Hadley Tree of Life celebration at Antique and Artisan Gallery
There is no question that Parish-Hadley Tree of Life is a must-have volume for any interior design aficionado. Authored by distinguished alumni Brian McCarthy and Bunny Williams, the volume is a rich and colorful history told through informative and entertaining chapters from thirty designers and architects who worked at the legendary firm. …
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Winter Antiques Show 2016

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   Leave a comment
Winter Antiques Show 2016 Honorary Design Chairs
While our focus may be on the upcoming holidays, treats in the new year will include the prestigious Winter Antiques Show 2016. This year’s Honorary Design Chairs are a stellar group including Nate Berkus, Ellie Cullman, Alexa Hampton, and Markham Roberts.…
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Mathilde Nivet and the Art of Paper

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Mathilde Nivet for Hermès
With the holidays upon us, window displays are front and center. From Bergdorf’s legendary masterpieces to the many brands that spare no expense to make their products shine, there are legions of art directors and set designers behind the scenes who make it all possible.…
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Beth Webb at Greystone Mansion Maison de Luxe

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Beth Webb at Greystone
Adjoining Nina Campbell’s bedroom for Mr. Doheny, designer Beth Webb of Beth Webb Interiors created a tranquil retreat for the woman of the house. “The minute I walked into the Greystone Mansion I felt as if I’d been in this house for a lifetime.…
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Villa Santo Sospir

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Villa Santo Sospir via Fabrizio Rollo
Sometimes, as you’re falling down a rabbit hole, you happen upon a rare gem. Hence this weekend treat. Jean Cocteau’s amazing Milly La Forêt, now a museum a short trip from Paris on the edge of the forest of Fontainebleau, is his oft published residence.…
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Nina Campbell at Greystone Mansion Maison de Luxe

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Nina Campbell Greystone Mansion Maison de Luxe
At the Greystone Mansion Maison de Luxe showhouse, Nina Campbell designed a luxurious bedroom suite suitable for a modern day Mr. Doheny, patriarch of the legendary estate. Stately and sophisticated yet appropriate for modern day living, it is a stylish statement of elegance and aplomb.…
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At Home in the Garden with Carolyne Roehm Video

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
Carolyne Roehm at home in the garden
Carolyne Roehm is as at home in the couturier’s atelier as she is in the kitchen, in the studio or behind the lens, but nowhere is she more passionate than in the garden. In her 12th book, At Home in the Garden, Carolyne shares her lifelong love of nature as expressed in her glorious gardens at Weatherstone, her magnificent Connecticut home.…
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