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Nantucket Favorite Friday Finds VII

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   Leave a comment
With its modern organic vibe, Coastal is a long time Nantucket favorite. Founded by ex-Calvin Klein fashion executive Karen Fisher, the store features a unique mix of vintage and contemporary artisanal furniture, art and accessories all with a creative coastal feel.…
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A Look at How They Decorated with Author P. Gaye Tapp

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
It was no surprise when long time blogging friend, decorator and now author, Gaye Tapp  shared her book idea for How They Decorated with me. Passionate about the intersection of fashion and interiors as well as how the past informs today, Gaye has amassed a following fascinated by her astute and insightful musings.…
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Vogue Living x Schumacher

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
It’s hard to keep up with Dara Caponigro and her team at Schumacher! Their latest creative collaboration with Vogue – Vogue Living – just launched and the collection a wonderful melding of many of the themes I write about here – fashion and decor, timeless design and looking back to move forward.…
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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds III

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
It’s been busy on island and I’m a tad late with this week’s Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds but wanted to give you a peek before week’s end. While many visitors explore the main cobblestone streets in town, there are many places to see tucked away on side streets.…
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Summer Staple: The Straw Bag

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
In this weekend’s WSJ Off Duty, fashion contributor Hayley Phelan extolled the virtues of the straw bag with a comprehensive and entertaining look at this timeless accessory. Jane Birkin and her straw bag-1Mirrorpix via Getty Images via the WSJ Citing favorite examples from film and fashion, such as the famous image of Jane Birkin, above, as well as select shopping options, the piece also includes a tongue-in-cheek interview with a straw tote as well as illustrative versions of imagined bags owned by the three little pigs.…
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Pierre Frey x J. Crew

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
The intersection between interiors and fashion continues to inspire as Pierre Frey x J. Crew have joined forces to collaborate on a chic capsule swim and beach wear collection for the American brand. With the heat of summer making an early appearance in these parts and both national holidays on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be more appropriate for a stylish tropical treat!…
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At Home and Around the World with Susan Walker and Ali MacGraw for Ibu

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   22 Comments
Susan Walker has long walked the line between style and substance. With a spiritual soul, curious mind and educated eye she finally found what has become her true calling and three years ago, Ibu opened its doors in Charleston. In Indonesia, Ibu means woman of respect and Susan adopted the name for her company representing women artisans in 34 counties around the globe, using their time honored skills to create beautiful clothing and home decor.…
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Valextra x Dedar

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
The long time love affair between fashion and interiors seems to only be getting hotter lately with more collaborations coming to the forefront of design. During a recent trip to Bergdorf’s, I noticed a very chic marriage of high style that has somehow stayed under the radar.…
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The Circle Game

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
I get email pitches for a wide variety of products, many of which have no relevance to subjects that I cover here. And normally this would have been one of them but as soon as I saw it, it was a deja vu moment back to childhood when I had a similar Sting Ray model on which I spent much of my time riding around our hilly neighborhood.…
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Obeetee & Tarun Tahiliani – Proud to be Indian

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
India is renowned as a leading source for the finest embroidery in the world with a centuries long heritage of textile and weaving traditions. As one of the largest handmade rug makers in India, Obeetee is driven by not only design excellence and quality craftsmanship but by its ethics, commitment to sustainability and community and continuation of India’s design heritage.…
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