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What’s Next in Interiors for 2018
Design, Interior design

What’s Next in Interiors for 2018

With the advent of a new year, we are always tempted to predict what’s new and what’s next. And while… Read More

Kicking Off a Year of Kitchens and Baths at KBIS
Design, Interior design

Kicking Off a Year of Kitchens and Baths at KBIS

This week found me on a quick trip to Orlando to attend KBIS. For you non-interior design professionals, KBIS is the… Read More

Cabana Comes to America: Ralph Lauren in Bedford
Architecture, Design, Interior design

Cabana Comes to America: Ralph Lauren in Bedford

For the 8th issue of their biannual magazine, Cabana comes to America, choosing five of Ralph Lauren Home’s Navajo inspired… Read More

Holiday Shopping in New Preston
Art, Design, Gifts, Interior design

Holiday Shopping in New Preston

As seems to happens ever year, the Christmas weekend has arrived sooner than somehow anticipated. I did, however, manage to… Read More

Patrick Mele The Store
Art, Design, Interior design

Patrick Mele The Store

Since he was a young boy, designer Patrick Mele has always wanted to have his own store. And now he… Read More

The Authentics
Art, Books, Design, Gifts, Interior design

The Authentics

In a world driven by speed, sameness and recycled imagery and content, where the word authentic is batted around as… Read More

The Spirit of Christmas at John Derian
Art, Design, Gifts, Holiday

The Spirit of 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…. Read More

The Salon Art + Design 2017
Art, Design, Interior design

The Salon Art + Design 2017

Tomorrow marks the final day to visit The Salon Art + Design 2017 at the Park Avenue Armory. Including 56… Read More

Renzo Mongiardino: A Painterly Vision
Architecture, Art, Books, Design, Interior design

Renzo Mongiardino: A Painterly Vision

The current return to maximalism can, in all likelihood, be traced to a single source – Renzo Mongiardino. Even those… Read More

If It’s Tuesday…
Architecture, Art, Design, Gifts, Interior design

If It’s Tuesday…

This week felt a bit like the 60s comedy, If It’s Tuesday It Must be Belgium. With a plethora of… Read More

Thank You
Art, Design, Interior design

Thank You

A big thank you to Lillian August for hosting me and Susanna Salk for a hopping At Home with Dogs… Read More

Introducing the Greenwich Design District
Design

Introducing the Greenwich Design District

While Greenwich, CT has long been known for its strong retail presence, with luxury fashion boutiques lining the avenue, over… Read More

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There’s always talk of trends this time of year There’s always talk of trends this time of year but timeless personal style is forever. Renowned for his layered and opulent interiors, celebrated interior designer @alidad_ltd relies on his love of pattern, color, and deep knowledge of history, and art to create spaces with intricate bespoke detail and timeless appeal. It was a privilege to film with him in his elegant home. See the full video visit with @susannasalk on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
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