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Lunch with Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey at Christie’s
While the latest nor’easter blew through with a vengeance last week, causing event cancelations and delays, I was delighted to still be able to attend a marvelous luncheon at Christie’s hosted by chairman Marc Porter and Martha Stewart with co-author Kevin Sharkey, celebrating their new book, Martha’s Flowers, and the upcoming Peggy & David Rockefeller Collection auction.…
Posted in art, auctions, Christie's, food and drink, garden, interior design
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On the Move with a Busy Week in Design
With a busy week in design, I am just catching up with a few highlights I thought you might enjoy. Stay tuned for lots of great videos coming your way. This week, Susanna Salk and I visited Charlotte Moss at her beautiful townhouse to shoot an upcoming Setting the Table episode to coincide with the publication of her new book.…
Posted in garden, gifts, invitations, Stationery
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At Home in Los Angeles With Lulu Powers
While celebrity chef and author Lulu Powers is primarily known for her entertaining expertise, her creativity known no bounds. With a passion for parties, culinary creations and spirited styling, Lulu’s home is the perfect expression of her fearless joie de vivre.…
Posted in At Home with, design, food and drink, garden, interior design, Stylish Shopping, travel, video
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2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner Continued
Today we continue our look at more of the beautiful tables from the 2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner.
For her lovely table, friend Beth Webb collaborated with Julia B, using her vintage inspired Quattro Mani tabletop collection as well as hand embroidered and hand appliquéd linens.…
For her lovely table, friend Beth Webb collaborated with Julia B, using her vintage inspired Quattro Mani tabletop collection as well as hand embroidered and hand appliquéd linens.…
Posted in garden, interior design
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2018 Antiques & Garden Show Nashville
If possible, the 2018 Antiques & Garden Show in Nashville seemed even bigger and more packed with endless finds than when I attended two years ago! And with a great line up of speakers (that I was honored to be a part of) and events, it was a must-visit destination of the design season.…
Nashville Bound
One of the most popular events of the season is the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville coming up on February 2-4. Celebrating its 28th year, it is the longest-running event of its kind. I am excited to be Nashville Bound next week to return to this very special show.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, garden, interior design, travel
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Setting the Table with Bunny Williams
Celebrated interior designer Bunny Williams is known not only for her stunning interiors but refreshing and authentic approach to gracious living. She and husband John Rosselli entertain frequently and one of Bunny’s greatest joys is welcoming family and friends to her 18th century house in rural Connecticut.…
Posted in garden, interior design, Setting the Table, Stylish Shopping, video
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More from Middlefield
Since Susanna’s and my video visit with Gil Schafer at his country house, Middlefield, seemed to resonate with so many, I thought, as we head into the weekend, you readers might enjoy seeing a few more shots from this gracious home.…
Posted in architecture, furniture, garden, Gil Schafer, interior design
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At Home in the Country with Gil Schafer Video
I first became familiar with architect Gil Schafer when his own country home in upstate New York, Middlefield, was published well over a decade ago. Since then, he has become known as one of the country’s greatest proponents of classic residential architecture.…
Posted in architecture, At Home with, garden, Gil Schafer, interior design, Stylish Shopping, video
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The Versailles You’ve Never Seen
You’ve made the requisite pilgrimage to Versailles and seen the storied chateau, in all likelihood with throngs of others. The Hall of Mirrors was glorious, the magnificent gardens sublime but in truth, you saw only a small portion of the great and hidden splendors of the Sun King’s Palace.…
Posted in architecture, art, art history, design, garden, history, interior design, photography, travel
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