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Interior design

Women’s powder room designed by Klaff’s in the Connecticut governor’s residence
Design, Interior design

The People’s Project: The Main House

Beyond the foyer, which I have shown before, is a reception area, linking both the front and back entrances and… Read More

The Connecticut Governor’s Residence
Architecture, Design, Interior design

Creative Collaboration: The People’s Project – An Introduction

I recently had the privilege of previewing the spectacular renovation of the historic Connecticut Governor’s Residence in Hartford. What an… Read More

James Andrew sketch for Rooms with a View
Design, Interior design

Rooms with a View Inspiration

In anticipation of the Rooms with a View Gala Preview next week, I thought it might be fun to meet… Read More

Rooms with a View 2011 invitation
Design, Interior design

Rooms with a View

Rooms with a View is one of my favorite design events in Connecticut. Conceived by iconic designer Albert Hadley 17… Read More

Tablesetting at the Metropolitan Club NYC
Architecture, Entertaining, Entertainment, Interior design, Travel

Royal Oak Timeless Design

Last week I had the honor of being invited to attend the Timeless Design Gala for the Royal Oak Foundation…. Read More

Decorex Delights – Part 2
Design, Interior design, Travel

Decorex Delights – Part 2

One of the singular pieces that I was excited to see in real life at Decorex was Boca do Lobo‘s… Read More

Decorex Delights – Part 1
Design, Interior design, Travel

Decorex Delights – Part 1

Although it has been several weeks since my BlogTour trip to London, there just hasn’t been enough time to cover… Read More

Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

Thank You Elle Decor

Photo: Courtesy of the MCNY Thank you Elle Decor for asking me to contribute to your Design Insiders’ Weekly Finds!… Read More

dessert at La Grillade
Design, Food and drink, Gifts, Interior design

Gilting the Home

I would imagine most of you readers are already familiar with Gilt and probably Gilt Home. But as of this… Read More

Governor’s Mansion in CT
Architecture, Design, Gifts, Interior design

In the Works

The last few days I’ve been out and about – so much so that it has left me little time… Read More

GP &J Baker showroom London
Interior design, Travel

Chic Chelsea Harbour

It would be impossible to discuss interior design in London without mentioning the beautiful Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Our trip… Read More

barbour brights
Design, Interior design, Travel

Color Mix at 100% Design

Have you ever wondered how it is that different designers and manufacturers all seem to be on the same color… Read More

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Join us as we visit the enchanting historic home o Join us as we visit the enchanting historic home of interior designer @younghuh where she has infused her Hudson Valley house with her signature mix of bold pattern and exuberant sense of color that makes every space feel both curated and completely livable! LINK IN PROFILE!
Our latest video visit is here! Tag along to the H Our latest video visit is here! Tag along to the Harlem home of interior designer @real_robert_couturier and partner, landscape designer Sebastian Trujillo @seebaass_ , where their combined sensibilities have given a new layered life to their historic brownstone. LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
It’s sunny out and the snow is melting so thoughts It’s sunny out and the snow is melting so thoughts are on celebrating warmer days with our exclusive tablecloth handwoven in Tangier. Such a happy versatile color that effortlessly grounds all the dinnerware in our collection - a few examples here. In stock and ready to ship. Shop through link in profile.
Join us at the Connecticut home of @salomondee , a Join us at the Connecticut home of @salomondee , a house imagined to feel both entirely new and as though it has always belonged to its riverside setting. Designed in collaboration with architect @halardhalarddesign , it balances tradition and restraint—rooted in local vernacular yet quietly unconventional. WATCH AT LINK IN PROFILE
A few of my favorites from the bevy of temptation A few of my favorites from the bevy of temptation at this year’s @thewintershownyc . Dealers tagged in each image.
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