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Art & Antiques

Christopher Coleman master bedroom
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

Thank you ELLE DECOR: My Pick from The Modern Life Concept House

Thank you to ELLE DECOR for including me in their “Great Ideas from the Modern Life Concept House” piece online…. Read More

Pauline de Rothschild by Louise Dahl-Wolfe
Art & Antiques, Fashion, Interior design

Style Knows No Age: Iris Apfel at Sotheby’s

If ever there was an example of the value of staying true to one’s vision, Iris Apfel is certainly it!… Read More

Secto-Design-lighting-&-Vallila-Interior-textiles
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

Kicking off Design Week at Wanted

Did you know it is Design Week in New York City? Well it may be a bit under the public… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Fashion

My Amazing Mother

My mother was truly exceptional, but growing up, it somehow seemed normal that we had couture quality Easter coats she… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Fashion, Interior design

Little Augury One Kings Lane Tastemaker Sale

I am pleased to share that two of my favorite sites are joining forces this week for a wonderful sale…. Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

Spring Has Sprung at the Park Avenue Armory Arts & Antiques Show

The Art and Antique Dealers League of America Spring Show at the Park Avenue Armory is the best of the… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

New Trads at the Armory Art and Antique Show

Yesterday evening was opening night at the Art and Antique Dealers League of America Spring Show at the Park Avenue… Read More

Patrick-James-Hamilton-vignette-detail
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

More Style from Design on a Dime

Flair Home designers George Nunno and Jon Maroto have a distinctive super sophisticated eclectic style I adore. With a mix of… Read More

Amanda-Nesbit-Design-on-a-Dime-Barbie
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

Ravishing Rooms at Design on a Dime

Design on a Dime is one of the most popular design events in the New York community. Benefiting Housing Works‘… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

High Point Picks – Eclectic Elements

Natural Curiosities strikes just the right creative note with its eclectic and somewhat eccentric collections encompassing the “beautiful, historical and… Read More

Neoclassical-mirror-&-chair
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

An Evening at the Antique and Artisan Center

With 22,000 square feet featuring over 80 of the hottest dealers in America, the Antique & Artisan Center is the anchor… Read More

Berdie Brady and Beth Dempsey’s shoes
Art & Antiques, Interior design

Black & White Carpet: Stéphane Kossman

Between fashion week and the upcoming Oscars, the latest offering at the Samuel Owen Gallery is perfectly timed. Last week… Read More

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