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Late Summer Entertaining with Addison Ross
Entertaining, Nantucket, Style, Tabletop

Late Summer Entertaining with Addison Ross

Labor Day may have passed, but there are still weeks left to enjoy late summer entertaining. In fact, this is… Read More

At Home on Vashon Island with Ted Kennedy Watson and Ted Sive
Books, Design, Entertaining, Food and drink, Interior design, Style, Tabletop, Travel, Video

At Home on Vashon Island with Ted Kennedy Watson and Ted Sive

Most Saturdays, after closing up their two Watson Kennedy shops in Seattle, Ted Kennedy Watson and husband Ted Sive, head… Read More

Introducing Virtual Postcard
Architecture, Food and drink, Style, Travel, Video

Introducing Virtual Postcard

We are excited to announce a new video series, Virtual Postcard. So many of you viewers have said you love… Read More

Merry Christmas
Entertaining, Holiday, Tabletop

Merry Christmas

While we all hoped for a more convivial holiday, with the ability to travel to loved ones and gather together… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving
Entertaining, Holiday, Style, Tabletop

Happy Thanksgiving

While this is traditionally a time to be thankful, this year seems especially meaningful as we are all so much… Read More

At Home on Clove Brook Farm with Christopher Spitzmiller
Architecture, Books, Food and drink, Garden, Interior design, Video

At Home on Clove Brook Farm with Christopher Spitzmiller

During the week, gifted ceramicist and designer Christopher Spitzmiller is busy creating his exquisite lamps, tableware and accessories found in the most stylish… Read More

My French Country Home Magazine
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My French Country Home Magazine

Over the last ten years Sharon Santoni has been sharing her life in France on her popular blog My French… Read More

At Home in London with Nina Campbell
Entertaining, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in London with Nina Campbell

With an international following and commissions around the world, Nina Campbell is one of the industry’s most well known and respected designers…. Read More

At Home in the Kitchen with Bunny Williams
Food and drink, Interior design, Video

At Home in the Kitchen with Bunny Williams

Our second installment of At Home in the Kitchen takes us to the chic Manhattan home of interior design icon… Read More

At Home in the Kitchen with Preppy Kitchen
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At Home in the Kitchen with Preppy Kitchen

Over the years, many of you readers and viewers have requested to see more kitchens in the homes featured in… Read More

Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas

Wishing all of you who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! As you readers know, setting the table is always one… Read More

At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks
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At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks

Jill Sharp Weeks was clearly destined for a career in design. Growing up surrounded by her great great uncle’s paintings… 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 in Milan at the richly layered studio and luminous apartment of interior designer @eric.egan where his transatlantic sensibility bridges old world charm and modern chic.  LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show next Thursday and Friday at the beautiful @eleishvanbreems shop on Nantucket! Stop by to shop all you need for stylish entertaining and home. Our mix-and-match pieces from global artisan partners include many exclusives you won’t find elsewhere. Hope to see you!
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at designer @jennywolfinteriors Pound Ridge, NY flagship shop @TheHuntressNY and her charming apartment retreat above where Home is a Feeling! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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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