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Irene Neuwirth Jewelry
Design, Fashion, Jewelry

Neuwirth’s Natural Beauty

Irene Neuwirth‘s statement jewelry has major IT girl appeal. Ever since college when she started dabbling with beaded jewelry as… Read More

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Entertainment, Gifts, Holiday

#Jingletweet Finale

What a wonderful evening of friends, colleagues and good cheer!! A huge thanks to Audiocom for sponsoring the evening in… Read More

Christmas in Connecticut
Architecture, Interior design

Christmas in Connecticut

The season is certainly upon us and everyone seems to be in the spirit this year. The stores are crowded,… Read More

Global Lighting Illuminated
Interior design

Global Lighting Illuminated

How propitious that my guest post for Global Lighting appeared on the day that I am recovering from our fabulous… Read More

#Jingletweet Countdown Prize No. 1
Books, Design, Entertainment, Fashion, Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday

#Jingletweet Treasure

I’m excited to announce that #Jingletweet has finally arrived. For those of you who haven’t been following along via social… Read More

New England Home Magazine
Design, Interior design

An Evening with the Keno Brothers

Come visit me over at New England Home Magazine today where I’m chatting about the fun and enlightening evening I… Read More

Vladimir Kanevsky porcelain flowers
Entertainment, Fashion, Gifts

Holiday House Party – Some Enchanted Evening

A group of us were invited by the lovely Marsha at Splenderosa to an imaginary holiday party. It is a… Read More

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Art & Antiques

Arcimboldo Redux – Klaus Enrique Gerdes Photography

Four years ago when photographer Klaus Enrique Gerdes was working on a series depicting different parts of human anatomy, he was… Read More

Martyn Lawrence Bullard Live, Love & Decorate
Books, Design, Gifts, Interior design

Holiday Book Briefs

As I mentioned in my Katie Ridder Homes review, I was honored that my local book emporium, Barrett Bookstore has… Read More

Maurice Sandoz Fabergé Imperial Peacock
Art & Antiques, Design

Mechanical Wonders – the Collection

There are really no words to express the exquisite beauty and incredibly intricate craftsmanship of the Sandoz collection on exhibit… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Fashion, Jewelry

Mechanical Wonders – the History

Several weeks ago I attended a marvelous event that represented the epitome of creative collaboration. Beginning with a shared passion… Read More

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Design, Food and drink, Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving

All set (pun intended)!! Just deciding between the flatware! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday. I am grateful every day… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at the stunning Madrid home of esteemed Spanish designer @isabellopezquesada where sophisticated style meets nature and comfort! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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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).
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