books

Jeweler by Stellene Volandes

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Jeweler by Stellene Volandes
In her stunning new book, Jeweler: Masters, Mavericks, and Visionaries of Modern Design, Stellene Volandes, jewelry expert and Editor-in-Chief at Town & Country magazine, profiles seventeen accomplished designers, whose exceptional work represents unique combinations of creativity, technical expertise, and individuality.   Jeweler by Stellene VolandesWhat sets jewelry apart is the intimate connection to its maker.…
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John Derian Picture Book

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
John Derian Picture Book, photo Steven Johnson
If ever there was a person who has built a hugely successful and much imitated business based on a very personal, authentic and idiosyncratic vision, it would be John Derian. His decoupage and decorative objects, over 700 created annually, are sold and collected around the world.…
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Wanderlust by Michelle Nussbaumer

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
wanderlust-interiors-that-bring-the-world-home-by-michelle-nussbaumer
While many designers glean inspiration from their travels, Michelle Nussbaumer takes her love of worldly cultures and treasures to another level in her lush new tome, aptly named Wanderlust : Interiors That Bring the World Home. Within its opulent pages, layered with tribal textiles, global glamour and exuberant color, are both broad and detailed looks at Nussbaumer’s own homes here and abroad as well as wide ranging client projects.…
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Bunny Williams A House by the Sea

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Bunny Williams A House by the Sea book jacket
“We knew we wanted a house where we would really live outside, a house where the ocean breezes would blow through, and a house that would be a place in which we could gather our friends and family and entertain easily.”…
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Beautiful by Mark D. Sikes

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Mark D. Sikes Beautiful cover
Anyone who follows Mark D. Sikes on his popular blog is familiar with his love of  “chic people, glamorous places and stylish things.” Mark has a great eye and recognizes the best in fashion, interiors and personal style. And now with his book Beautiful, he shares with us not only his inspiration, but about 15, almost all previously unpublished projects, that illustrate how his classic, all-American style successfully translates to his design practice.…
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Ike Kligerman Barkley at Nantucket by Design

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
view from Ike Kligerman Barkley Nantucket house
After almost four decades of presenting the Nantucket Antiques Show as their major annual fundraising event, the Nantucket Historical Association updated and rebranded this much anticipated week, introducing Nantucket by Design this year. Honing in the focus on design and designers, they organized, under the capable, enthusiastic and energized leadership of inaugural chairman Maureen Bousa, a terrific week of events highlighting established and emerging talent as well as iconic island properties and local resources.…
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Paradise Found – Gardens of Enchantment

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Paradise Found by Clive Nichols
Anyone who has perused the pages of books or magazines or even Pinterest boards that feature beautiful gardens, is familiar with the name of Clive Nichols. One of the world’s finest and most famous flower and garden photographers, he has traveled the world photographing gardens that include the HRH The Prince of Wale’s own private garden in Scotland and Lord Rothschild’s in Corfu.…
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New York Botanical Garden Celebrates 125 Years

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
The New York Botanical Garden celebrates 125 years
This year the New York Botanical Garden celebrates 125 years. One of New York City’s most prized cultural institutions, the Botanical Garden is not only an urban oasis of breathtaking beauty, but also a a world-renowned leader in plant research and conservation and an educational facility that attracts both science scholars from around the globe as well as children, deepening the connections between plants and people.…
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Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design & Decoration

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design & Decoration
“I am lucky. I wake up each morning knowing that whatever that day brings, I will have been creative, designed something new, and somehow made something beautiful.” So states designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard in the introduction of his new book Martyn Lawrence Bullard: Design & Decoration.…
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Out and About

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
jean-philippe demeyer
While I’ve been busy out and about, I’ve been bookmarking a few interesting tidbits to circle back around with to take a closer look. Let me share a few. Belgian antique dealer Jean-Philippe Demeyer’s 13th century estate, Rooigem, just outside of Bruges is a statement in bold and irreverent style.…
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