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Marie Christophe, Guerlain and Cour des Senteurs
Art & Antiques, Beauty, Gifts, Interior design, Travel

Marie Christophe, Guerlain and Cour des Senteurs

As Paris is only two weeks away, I thought it was an opportune time to write about the amazing confluence… Read More

Tilton Fenwick Sissy
Design, Interior design

Tilton Fenwick for Duralee Fabrics

I have known the Tilton Fenwick design team of Suysel DePedro Cunningham and Anne Maxwell Foster almost since the beginning of… Read More

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Interior design

Dogs and Their Designers Video

When Susanna and I thought we might like to do a year end video celebrating dogs and their designers (as… Read More

aerin lauder new year’s lunch
Food and drink, Holiday, Interior design

Rustic Chic New Year’s Lunch with Aerin Lauder

Attending elaborate parties thrown by her legendary grandmother, Estée Lauder, certainly influenced Aerin Lauder’s entertaining style. And tempered by her… Read More

Stephen Sills Decoration
Art & Antiques, Books, Design, Holiday, Interior design

Design Books Round Up

Although I started this fall with the best intentions, I somehow never managed to finish writing about the overwhelming number… Read More

Oberkampf Fleurs Tropicales et Palmiers
Art & Antiques, Interior design

Interwoven Globe and JAR at the Met

As many of you head into the city for a holiday visit, I would encourage you to make a stop… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Holiday, Interior design

Art at the 2013 Holiday House Finale

As the snow was falling yesterday, I was reminded of designer Darrin Varden‘s chic Winter Solstice lounge at the 2013… Read More

Peter Drayton Coffee Table
Art & Antiques, Interior design

Art at Holiday House NYC Continued

Proving that small spaces can have big impact, Patrick Hamilton imbued his tiny Holiday House NYC room with mansion-sized luxe… Read More

Mindy Shapero
Art & Antiques, Design, Holiday, Interior design

Holiday House Art Continued

Inspiration can sprout from surprising places. The spark for Susanna Salk‘s Holiday House room was triggered by stylist Caroline Sieber’s… Read More

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Design, Gifts, Holiday, Interior design

It’s a Wrap Video with Susanna Salk and John Derian

John Derian is one part Charles Dickens, one part Saint-Germain-des-Prés and one part East Village, but 100% authentic. His distinctive and… Read More

Ettore Sottsass sculpture
Art & Antiques, Holiday, Interior design

Celebrating Art at Holiday House

Holiday House is a cause easy to embrace. Founder Iris Dankner’s showhouse, now in its sixth year, celebrates the best… Read More

matisse lithograph
Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday, Interior design

Antique & Artisan Christmas Boutique

It’s no secret that the Antique & Artisan Center is one of my favorite local sources for all that is… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Tag along for a be Our latest video visit is here! Tag along for a behind the scenes visit with designer and creative director @vgoux and @susannasalk in his Paris apartment and new Left Bank gallery.  As the president of @_rinck_ , overseeing the studio and workshops of the historic interior architecture and design company, he has created a highly personal home, incorporating fabrics and pieces from the company mixed with work from contemporary artisans and abundant color!  LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Thrilled to share our latest video visit! Tag alon Thrilled to share our latest video visit! Tag along to Milan for an inspiring visit with @martinamondadori and the all-encompassing world of @cabanamagazine - her Mongiardino-designed childhood home, her apartment created with @ashleyhicks1970 and her chic shop in Milan. You’ll be inspired, informed and entertained!! 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 joyous Madrid home of Spanish designer @martadelarica where she shows how life with young children can live comfortably with stunning innovative design. It’s a family affair of inspiring style and love! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
See how two luminaries from the world of fashion - See how two luminaries from the world of fashion - @petercopping and @rambertfleurs - translated their talents to the renovation of their weekend home, @lacarliere in France, indulging their passion for collecting and interiors. Watch the full home tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me and @susannasalk to the historic Locust Valley home of designer @alfredoparedesstudio where he transformed his 1929 Harrie T. Lindeberg house from the ground up, thoughtfully creating sophisticated spaces with layered collections perfect for creating timeless memories with his family. LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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