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Back to the Land
Architecture, Travel

Back to the Land

While we just celebrated the birthday of our own “land” this weekend, there seems to be a more widespread undercurrent… Read More

Happy Fourth of July!
Architecture, Holiday, Nantucket, Travel

Happy Fourth of July!

From a quintessential American setting, wishing everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Nantucket fireworks were last night, and… Read More

New York Botanical Garden Celebrates 125 Years
Architecture, Books, Design, Garden

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… Read More

24 Hours in New Orleans
Architecture, Food and drink, Interior design, Travel

24 Hours in New Orleans

Early last month, Susanna and I flew down to spend a quick 24 hours in New Orleans. With a little… Read More

More Patina Farm Style
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Design, Travel

More Patina Farm Style

Thank you to so many of you who stopped by and left such lovely comments about Susanna’s and my video visit to Brooke… Read More

Final Look at Kips Bay 2016
Architecture, Interior design

Final Look at Kips Bay 2016

Today (Thursday) is the final day to tour the Kips Bay 2016 Decorator Show House. While there is never time… Read More

Garrow Kedigian Ode to an Emperor at Kips Bay 2016 Show House
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

Garrow Kedigian Ode to an Emperor at Kips Bay 2016 Show House

I find I often have an affinity for those designers who also have architectural backgrounds. They frequently structure their spaces with distinctive… Read More

Kati Curtis at the 2016 Kips Bay Show House
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

Kati Curtis at the 2016 Kips Bay Show House

Design Kati Curtis leads us up the staircase at the 2016 Kips Bay Show House with a spiritual metaphor. For… Read More

David Collins Studio at the 2016 Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

David Collins Studio at the 2016 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

This is the final week of the 2016 Kips Bay Decorator Show House, with Thursday, June 9th, marking the last opportunity to visit the amazing rooms… Read More

Day of Design at the Mayflower
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

Hope to See You!

Before we all start to wind down for summer, there are still quite a few local design events on the… Read More

At Home with Susanna Salk and Brooke & Steve Giannetti on Patina Farm
Architecture, Garden, Interior design, Travel

At Home with Susanna Salk and Brooke & Steve Giannetti on Patina Farm

Patina Farm is the realization of a dream that many only fantasize about. Living on a small lot in suburban Santa Monica, California,… Read More

At Home with the Giannetti’s on Patina Farm
Architecture, Holiday

Happy Memorial Day and Sneak Peek

Wishing everyone a very happy Memorial Day weekend. While we celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season, let us… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk in Milan at the richly layered studio and luminous apartment of interior designer @eric.egan where his transatlantic sensibility bridges old world charm and modern chic.  LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show next Thursday and Friday at the beautiful @eleishvanbreems shop on Nantucket! Stop by to shop all you need for stylish entertaining and home. Our mix-and-match pieces from global artisan partners include many exclusives you won’t find elsewhere. Hope to see you!
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at designer @jennywolfinteriors Pound Ridge, NY flagship shop @TheHuntressNY and her charming apartment retreat above where Home is a Feeling! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at the stunning Madrid home of esteemed Spanish designer @isabellopezquesada where sophisticated style meets nature and comfort! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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