entertainment

Rebecca Redux

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   21 Comments
Manderley in Rebecca
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again… Many of you will recognize those evocative words from one of my favorite novels, Rebecca. Daphne du Maurier’s well loved gothic story was also brilliantly adapted to the big screen by Alfred Hitchcock in his first Hollywood venture and what would be his only Best Picture Oscar.…
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Movies to Celebrate and Start the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Lew-Ayres-and-Katharine-Hepburn-in-George-Cukor-Holiday
Traditionally, I have posted New Year’s movie suggestions before the calendar turns its last page but with this year’s mid week holiday, lounging still seems to be on many people’s agenda, so I thought this weekend might just make for prime viewing.…
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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Merry Christmas!
I meant for this to arrive in your inboxes this morning but with the excitement of having everyone home, guests arriving, last minute wrapping and the extenuating commotion that is Christmas Eve it somehow never made it. But that now affords me the opportunity to wish all of you who celebrate, a very Merry Christmas!…
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Summer Entertaining Favorites

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
vinaigrette recipe
While I edit my shots from my latest Nantucket house tours, I thought I would share an easy summer entertaining recipe, along with some favorite pantry and table picks. I published this same recipe quite a few years back which many of you newer readers may not have seen.…
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Spring 2018 Tabletop Market

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Lalique Hirondelles collection
While the Lenox Hill gala has provided inspiration for warmer weather entertaining, the Spring 2018 Tabletop Market offers a glimpse of what will be available in the coming months as we start to think about entertaining later in the year. Market always starts for me at Lalique, where they are celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Maison.…
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Setting the Table with Charlotte Moss

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   27 Comments
Charlotte Moss is not only a celebrated decorator and prolific author but a consummate and creative hostess. And although the title of her tenth book, out this week, may be Charlotte Moss Entertains, she actually eschews the term in favor of something less formal, less intimidating and definitely more fun.…
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Dr. Zhivago: The Story Behind the Style

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Dr. Zhivago ice palace interior
With the arctic weather producing feet of snow and sub zero temperatures here in New England and down the coast, there have, understandably, been numerous online references to Dr. Zhivago, David Lean’s 1965 classic. Dr. Zhivago ice palace interior Based on Boris Pasternak’s Russian Revolution love story, the film is not only one of the most beautiful epics ever filmed but one of the most fascinating.…
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New Year’s Movies

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
New Year's movies Indiscreet 1
Since we have a long weekend (and a freezing snowy one here in New England), it offers ample opportunity for staying in to watch some New Year’s Movies. I have posted selections of holiday movies in the past and thought I would create a mix of old and new entries here today.…
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At Home in New Orleans with Jane Scott Hodges

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
As the founder and owner of Leontine Linens, Jane Scott Hodges is credited with reviving the art of couture linens for everyday use. With a contemporary spin on timeless traditions, her custom linens and bespoke monograms pair luxury with real life.…
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Behind the Scenes of Final Portrait with Christies

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Final Portrait with Armie Hammer and Geoffrey Rush
Talented and charismatic, Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti was also obsessed, possessed and a perfectionist. And it is this last characteristic which is the focus of the Stanley Tucci’s new film, Final Portrait. Based on the book by American writer and art lover James Lord, it follows the writer and artist’s friendship and, the period in 1964, when Giacometti invited Lord to sit for a portrait in his Paris studio.…
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