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Back to School

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Even though many children have already started school, I don’t think of the back to school season as officially starting until after Labor Day. So in preparation for tomorrow, and in the spirit of gently re-engaging our minds after the summer hiatus, I’ve attached a fun video.…
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The Last Hurrah

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
As we gear up for what many of us consider the last weekend of summer, I thought a little farewell to the season would be fitting. Whether you’re heading to the beach or planning a lovely meal with friends or just hanging out at home I wish you and yours a very lovely weekend.…
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The Mona Lisa Curse

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
I would imagine most of you are familiar with Robert Hughes. The Australian art critic wrote for TIME magazine for over 30 years, has made dozens of TV documentaries, published many books and won countless awards, too numerous to list here.…
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J. Crew U.

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment
I was in my local J. Crew in New Canaan over the weekend doing a little back to school shopping with my daughter. The fall collection is just starting to come in and there were so many fabulous things, but what really caught my eye was the new merchandising in the store.…
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Vive La France

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   Leave a comment
Today marks the 66th anniversary of the liberation of Paris after WWII. Ralph Morse was a photographer for LIFE for decades. He was in Paris then and took these extraordinary photographs documenting the momentous occasion. Still alive at 93, Morse spoke with LIFE about his time in France in 1944 and 45.…
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The Lovely Lillian

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
Ever since I read the Caped Crusader article with Raquel Zimmerman in the August Vogue (the one where she is in Central Park and on the streets of NY with the horse), I have been searching for the photograph it reminded me of.  …
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Nantucket Top 20 – Eat

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   Leave a comment
I could do weeks’ worth of posts on Nantucket. There is so much to see and do. Here, however, is an extremely abbreviated list of a few more of my favorite places, divided into three categories for when you are on island.…
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Nantucket Top 20 – Shop

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment
Nantucket is a shopper’s heaven. There is more quality shopping here within a small area than most places I can think of. I have focussed on not only personal favorites but traditional Nantucket stores that have strong ties to the island.…
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Nantucket Looms

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   Leave a comment
Nantucket Looms represents some of the best artisanal industry on Nantucket. Liz Winship, who has been on the board of directors of the Nantucket Atheneum and Small Friends, worked for Nantucket Looms for years before purchasing it in 1993. And this year the store moved to its own building at 31 Main St.…
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