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A Look at How They Decorated with Author P. Gaye Tapp

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
It was no surprise when long time blogging friend, decorator and now author, Gaye Tapp  shared her book idea for How They Decorated with me. Passionate about the intersection of fashion and interiors as well as how the past informs today, Gaye has amassed a following fascinated by her astute and insightful musings.…
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Wallpaper Wizardry | The Schumacher Library of Wallcovering

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
My love of wallpaper is no secret and I was intrigued as Schumacher hinted on their Instagram feed (@Schumacher1889) about an impending wallpaper announcement. So I am especially excited to be able to share with you their big reveal – The Schumacher Library of Wallcovering, debuting in all domestic and international showrooms next week.…
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Villa Astor

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
The subtitle of the beautiful new book on Villa Astor says it all – “Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast.” Part history, part social commentary, part architecture, interiors and gardens, this beautifully photographed and designed edition of this famous Italian landmark is as insightful as it is inspiring.…
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The Garden of Peter Marino

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
As summer is in full swing, and Garden Conservancy Open Days and special events are offering glimpses into normally private domains, we can all enjoy an unprecedented peek at the very glamorous Southampton garden of Peter Marino. In a large and luxurious volume from Rizzoli, the renowned architect and designer shares an intimate entree into his extraordinary garden.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Muriel Brandolini

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Few summer retreats are as well known as Long Island’s Hamptons. In communities where artists and writers, fishermen and farmers coexist with the more well known moguls and celebrities, houses range from modest cottages to timeless shingled houses to modernist mansions.…
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Signature Spaces by Paolo Moschino & Philip Vergeylen

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
“Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.” Jean Cocteau’s perceptive aphorism opens Signature Spaces with a taste of what it is to come. Among the beautiful images of Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen‘s work and inspiration, the designers/authors have let the wit and wisdom of past luminaries shed light on their concepts, ideals and process of beauty, interiors and the well lived life.…
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Prepping for Paris

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Next week marks the start of the design shows in Paris as well as the second edition of our Ancien et Moderne Pop-Up. As I am prepping for Paris, I thought I would share a few finds for any of you planning a trip to the City of Lights.…
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Foraged Flora – A New Vision for the Art of the Arrangement

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
As we enter the new year, it seems the perfect time to share Louesa Roebuck’s wholly original and fresh vision on plants and floral arranging in her recent book, Foraged Flora, written with Sarah Lonsdale, co-founder of Remodelista. Organized by month, the book takes us through a year of inspiring, organic floral installations and arrangements, all created using local and foraged plants and flowers.…
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David Monn The Art of Celebrating

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Tis the season and as we all plan our holiday celebrations, there is no better place to look for inspiration than the incredible repertoire of David Monn, as captured in his recent book, The Art of Celebrating. While many of Monn’s events may be larger than life, from parties at the White House, galas at the Met’s Costume Institute and affairs at the New York Public Library, there is much to glean from his thoughtful and individualized approach to each and every celebration.…
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Amelia Handegan Rooms

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
I have met Amelia Handegan on several occasions and like her work, she is understated, accomplished and full of surprises. She is probably best known for her sensitive work on historic properties, where, with “one foot in the past and one foot in the future,” she intuitively melds old and new.…
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