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Robert Passal Hampton Designer Showhouse master bedroom
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Master Bedroom

Robert Passal‘s master bedroom at the Hampton Designer Showhouse has major wow power. With a fresh eye popping color scheme… Read More

House of Honey
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Nursery

Tamara Kaye-Honey has a distinctive point of view and her creative nursery at the Hampton Designer Showhouse is a perfect… Read More

Designer Tammy Connor Hampton Designer Showhouse
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2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Guest Retreat

There was something not quite definable but so very appealing about Tammy Connor‘s bedroom at Traditional Home‘s 2012 Hampton Designer… Read More

A Lange & Sohne Tokyo boutique
Design, Interior design

Meissen Home: A New Lifestyle Destination

I have no idea how this escaped my attention, but Meissen, the fabled German porcelain manufacturer, has now branched out… Read More

Lalique in a Soho loft bathroom
Architecture, Design, Interior design

Updating a Legacy

Please make the hop and visit me over at Cottage & Gardens, where my latest piece is live. We have… Read More

Lillian August desk vignette at Hampton Designer Showhouse
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Great Room

One of the amazing aspects of the Hampton Designer Showhouse is how so many of the rooms flow successfully together…. Read More

Patrick-Lönn-equestrian-study
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2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Study

Equestrian chic may be a popular theme these days, but it doesn’t get any more authentic or elegant than Patrick… Read More

Tilton Fenwick House Beautiful Instant Room
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House Beautiful Instant Room with Tilton Fenwick

Many times, especially for city dwellers, it is difficult to devote an entire room to a dedicated work space. And… Read More

New Ravenna custom mosaic backsplash
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Kitchen

As you would expect, the showhouse included a large bright modern kitchen with tons of storage, tailored Caged Lanterns from… Read More

Pearson guest suite at Hampton Designer Showhouse
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2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Guest Suite

Clearly the Hamptons’ natural environment made an impression on all the designers. What is so interesting is how each interpreted… Read More

Kate-Singer-details-in-her-2012-Hampton-Designer-Showhouse-den
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2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Den

Tucked between two larger rooms on the main floor is a lovely den. While most of us envision such rooms… Read More

Mabley Handler dining room in 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse
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2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Dining Room

Through the elegant entry to the right you can glimpse a sea of color. Segueing from the refined aqua of… Read More

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Great day in Bedford at @thetickingtent ! A few fa Great day in Bedford at @thetickingtent ! A few faves from a chock full venue of new and previous vendors. Congrats to @christinajuarezandco and @aspoonfulofbenjamin on another hugely successful sold out event.
Some people never seem to run out of ideas. Design Some people never seem to run out of ideas. Designer @maxsinsteden is one of them!

Tag along with me and @susannasalk as we visit Max at his wonderfully inventive Rhode Island cottage.
From clever custom details and ingenious decorating solutions to extraordinary collections and plenty of personality, Max has created a house that’s as elegant as it is relaxed. And he’s wonderfully generous about sharing the thinking behind it all.

Trust me, there are plenty of ideas worth stealing!
Watch the full episode on Quintessence and YouTube. LINK IN PROFILE.
Bridging the seasons with soft pink and amber, a b Bridging the seasons with soft pink and amber, a bevy of dahlias and beautiful hand blown Brume de Verre glasses from @ascherparis
40 years ❤️ 40 years ❤️
A magical retreat on Paros. There’s something so c A magical retreat on Paros. There’s something so compelling about the home of an artist and collector and @toddmarshard’s is as distinctive and personal as his work @Marshard.Paros . The ceramic artist has filled his stunning home with art and collections gathered over a lifetime. Our latest At Home With is now live - LINK IN PROFILE

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