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At Home and in the Office with Miles Redd

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
With a love of timeless style from fashion to film, a deep knowledge of design and decorative arts and an uncanny ability to mix high and low with aplomb, Miles Redd is a designer whose rooms glow with glamour and creativity.…
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Deyrolle: A Parisian Cabinet of Curiosities

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Deyrolle A Parisian Cabinet of Curiosities
When the legendary Deyrolle was decimated by an electrical fire in 2008, everyone in France and beyond rallied to the rescue of the beloved French institution. From the government, to Hermès who reissued a limited edition of its famous Plumes scarf to raise funds, to artists around the world who donated works to sell.…
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What’s Next in Interiors for 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Ottoman chic
With the advent of a new year, we are always tempted to predict what’s new and what’s next. And while I am not one for trends, they are often hard to escape. If you’re suddenly craving color and pattern, there’s a reason.…
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Kicking Off a Year of Kitchens and Baths at KBIS

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Kohler Bloom installation at KBIS
This week found me on a quick trip to Orlando to attend KBIS. For you non-interior design professionals, KBIS is the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, presented in association with the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). An enormous venue with over 600 leading brands, KBIS is the leading annual US platform for showcasing the latest industry products, technologies and learning opportunities.…
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Cabana Comes to America: Ralph Lauren in Bedford

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Cabana Ralph Lauren Limited Edition
For the 8th issue of their biannual magazine, Cabana comes to America, choosing five of Ralph Lauren Home’s Navajo inspired fabrics (the first time wools have been used) for the covers. Over the years, Ralph Lauren has become such an iconic household name that we sometimes forget the original artistic vision behind the brand.…
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Holiday Shopping in New Preston

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
George Home 1
As seems to happens ever year, the Christmas weekend has arrived sooner than somehow anticipated. I did, however, manage to meet up recently with video partner Susanna Salk for a morning of shopping in New Preston, Connecticut, a favorite destination where Susanna is lucky enough to live.…
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Patrick Mele The Store

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Patrick Mele store
Since he was a young boy, designer Patrick Mele has always wanted to have his own store. And now he officially wears two hats – interior designer and shop owner, as Patrick Mele (the store) opened yesterday to much fanfare in Greenwich, CT.…
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The Authentics

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The Authentics
In a world driven by speed, sameness and recycled imagery and content, where the word authentic is batted around as a generic adjective for the mundane and undeserving, it is a true pleasure to read photographer Melanie Acevedo‘s and Schumacher Creative Director Dara Caponigro’s new book, The Authentics.…
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The Spirit of Christmas at John Derian

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Christmas at John Derian
Few places in New York City evoke the holiday spirit quite like Christmas at John Derian‘s enchanting east village shop. A veritable cabinet of curiosities, the store is even more magical at the holidays when John’s penchant for the past, the artisanal and the handmade transforms the space into a nostalgic and whimsical winter wonderland.…
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The Salon Art + Design 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Hostler Burrows at Salon Art + Design 2017
Tomorrow marks the final day to visit The Salon Art + Design 2017 at the Park Avenue Armory. Including 56 of the worlds most influential galleries, this fair is marked by its wide ranging and inclusive nature. An impeccable mix of quality art and design, from historical to contemporary, including modern masters and emerging artists are all represented in this vibrant show.…
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