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Setting the Table with Charlotte Moss

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   27 Comments
Charlotte Moss is not only a celebrated decorator and prolific author but a consummate and creative hostess. And although the title of her tenth book, out this week, may be Charlotte Moss Entertains, she actually eschews the term in favor of something less formal, less intimidating and definitely more fun.…
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Pomellato: Since 1967

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
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The 60’s ushered in an era that would change forever the cultural and social landscape, particularly for women who discovered a new independence and liberation. And 1967 seemed to be the year that tipped the scales, from the Monterey Pop Festival to Twiggy to the summer of love.…
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Deyrolle: A Parisian Cabinet of Curiosities

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Deyrolle A Parisian Cabinet of Curiosities
When the legendary Deyrolle was decimated by an electrical fire in 2008, everyone in France and beyond rallied to the rescue of the beloved French institution. From the government, to Hermès who reissued a limited edition of its famous Plumes scarf to raise funds, to artists around the world who donated works to sell.…
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The Authentics

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The Authentics
In a world driven by speed, sameness and recycled imagery and content, where the word authentic is batted around as a generic adjective for the mundane and undeserving, it is a true pleasure to read photographer Melanie Acevedo‘s and Schumacher Creative Director Dara Caponigro’s new book, The Authentics.…
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Remodelista The Organized Home

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
Remodelista The Organized Home
Most of you readers know by now, I am not a minimalist. Living with what I love (all of it) is one of life’s great pleasures. That does not mean, however, I don’t like a perfectly organized pantry, laundry room or office (still working on that one).…
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Roomscapes

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Roomscapes
For those of you who just can’t get enough of the masterful vision of Renzo Mongiardino, add the reissue of Roomscapes to your list. Originally published in 1993, the new version, edited by his granddaughter, Francesca Simone, came out somewhat quietly last year.…
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Renzo Mongiardino: A Painterly Vision

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
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The current return to maximalism can, in all likelihood, be traced to a single source – Renzo Mongiardino. Even those who didn’t know or couldn’t pronounce his name, have been unwittingly influenced by his lush and layered interiors. Redolent of eras long gone and faraway places, Mongiardino magically melded his many influences into elegant, moody and timeless spaces.…
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About Decorating: The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
About Decorating The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham
Rather like his own personality, Richard Keith Langham’s interiors never take themselves too seriously. Yet they all possess an easy elegance and livable congeniality with an updated sense of tradition that isn’t afraid to include a good dose of wit and whimsy.…
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At Home with Dogs and Their Designers

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   22 Comments
At Home with Dogs and their Designers cover
When Susanna first suggested that I shoot the photos for her book At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, I dismissed her idea out of hand. While I have always had an interest (photography classes at RISD during college and a few since) and a long career as an art director, I am not a professional photographer.…
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Rockefeller Homes and Gardens

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Rockefeller townhouse in NYC for sale
When you grew up, as I did, on the Hudson River, in the vicinity of Pocantico Hills, the Rockefeller name loomed large. In addition to their own stately homes, the family was largely responsible for so many generous gestures in the area, from the charming Union Church with its Matisse and Chagall windows, to the amazing Stone Barns Center to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. …
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