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Happy 4th of July

It seems like two seconds ago it was Memorial Day and now summer here on Nantucket is in full throttle…. Read More

It’s a beautiful day here on Nantucket and finally feels like spring might actually be arriving sometime soon – a… Read More

In the heart of old Paris, in the 5th arrondissement, La Tuile à Loup has been a go-to source for… Read More

Hoping everyone had a wonderful holiday. In these challenging times, it’s important to be grateful for family and friends and… Read More

Daring to dream is the vivid ethos behind the layered and storied brand, The Ark Elements. Founder Kate Holt, below,… Read More

From my table here on Nantucket to yours, wishing all of you readers who celebrate a very happy Easter. With… Read More

Created in 2018 by Karen Suen-Cooper and Martin Cooper, the co-founders of The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place Card Co., National Place… Read More

Hoping all who celebrated had a very Merry Christmas! This year I was delighted to collaborate with The Ark Elements… Read More

There is always much to be thankful for at this time of year – family and friends, health and a… Read More

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

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

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