food and drink

At Home on Clove Brook Farm with Christopher Spitzmiller

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
During the week, gifted ceramicist and designer Christopher Spitzmiller is busy creating his exquisite lamps, tableware and accessories found in the most stylish design shops and homes across the country including the White House. But weekends find him at Clove Brook Farm, his picture perfect country retreat in Dutchess County, NY.…
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My French Country Home Magazine

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
My French Country Home summer 2020 issue-1
Over the last ten years Sharon Santoni has been sharing her life in France on her popular blog My French Country Home. From her beautiful country home in Normandy, she has chronicled everything from food, home and garden. And over the years, she has expanded her wide reach to include a subscription box, tours, a podcast and most recently a bimonthly magazine dedicated to authentic French living.…
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At Home in the Kitchen with Bunny Williams

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
Our second installment of At Home in the Kitchen takes us to the chic Manhattan home of interior design icon Bunny Williams and husband, legendary antiquarian and shopkeeper John Rosselli! A move to a slightly bigger and brighter apartment on a higher floor in their classic 1920’s upper east side building, precipitated a thoughtful renovation.…
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At Home in the Kitchen with Preppy Kitchen

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen and Susanna Salk via Quintessence
Over the years, many of you readers and viewers have requested to see more kitchens in the homes featured in our video series, so I am delighted to announce we have created an entire new sub-series, At Home in the Kitchen, focusing on the stylish kitchens of designers and tastemakers incorporating design advice and some cooking/baking as well!…
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At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   38 Comments
Jill Sharp Weeks was clearly destined for a career in design. Growing up surrounded by her great great uncle’s paintings (American impressionist William S. Robinson), a photographer father and impressionable teenage years spent living in Japan, it is not surprising that Jill has developed a unique and distinct aesthetic that has informed everything she touches.…
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At Home in San Patrignano

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
It’s not often that a casual conversation on social media leads to discovering a remarkable community where the art of fine craftsmanship has been saving lives for more than 40 years. But San Patrignano is an exceptional place where addiction recovery meets the best of sustainable luxury.…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Quintessential-Guide-to-Champagne-2018
As tomorrow is (shockingly) the last day of December, the time has come for the Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2018 edition. In my book, any time is ripe for champagne, but New Year’s Eve in particular inevitably beckons some bubbly. And while I encourage all to imbibe responsibly, perhaps F.…
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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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Friday Favorites – Nantucket On the Go

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Something Natural Nantucket
This week’s Friday Favorites is a tad late due to the continuing Fourth of July week. With family on island, it’s been a parade of endless meals, games and activities! And with the (mostly) glorious weather, comes island and beach exploring with not necessarily time for sit down meals during the day.…
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Friday Favorites – Nantucket Natural Beauty

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Lemon Press Nantucket
Surrounded by an abundance of nature’s gifts every day, it’s not surprising that there is an emphasis on living healthfully here on Nantucket. Whether it’s what you eat or put on your face and body, natural beauty is a goal here on island.…
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