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Looking Back and Forward with a New Video Series
It is amazing to think that our Stylish Shopping video series is already almost six months old. And while we have several new subjects scheduled and a few exciting pieces in the “can,” still to be edited, Susanna and I couldn’t resist adding a new series to our repertoire.…
Posted in architecture, design, furniture, garden, interior design, Stylish Shopping
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Paris Finds | Palais Furst in Saint Germain
The allure of Saint Germain in Paris seems to know no bounds. The challenge is to allow time for both exploring and making new discoveries with revisiting those spots you already know and love. Palais Furst actually fell somewhat in the middle.…
Posted in design, furniture, garden, gifts, interior design, travel
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AERIN | Living the Life and the Label
AERIN is more than merely a label. It’s a lifestyle. And nothing has more credibility, authenticity or appeal than when the namesake of a company lives and breathes the brand. While Aerin Lauder may lead a luxury life, her down-to-earth approachability gives her brand both aspirational and relatable allure.…
Posted in beauty, fashion, food and drink, garden, gifts, interior design
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Timeless Design at Versailles
I was somehow surprised that my girls voted a visit to Versailles as their favorite part of our week in Paris. It just shows the timeless relevance of classic French design and the memorable impact of the palace, gardens and splendor of 18th century court life.…
Posted in architecture, art, art history, design, furniture, garden, history, interior design, travel
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The Landscape Designs of Doyle Herman
There are some areas of design where I know what I like but have no knowledge of how to achieve it. Landscape design is one of those disciplines and I am thankful for the likes of Doyle Herman here in Connecticut, whose work I have admired for years.…
Posted in architecture, books, design, garden
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Carolyne Roehm
Carolyne Roehm has an exquisite eye for beauty and a passion for perfection. No wonder everything she touches is divine. Even the inception of her career started sublimely as a house model and designer at Oscar de la Renta for ten years.…
1st Annual Garden Show at the Antique & Artisan Center
While I am currently in LA for Legends, I’m so glad I’ll be making it back in time for a full schedule of wonderful design events in Connecticut this weekend. High on my list is the 1st Annual Garden Show at the Antique & Artisan Center in Stamford.…
Posted in design, furniture, garden, interior design
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The Modern Classicism of Thomas Pheasant in Veranda
The beautiful project by Thomas Pheasant on the cover of the May/June Veranda, hitting stands later this week, sums up much of what I have been seeing and writing about lately. Having just returned from High Point, I can affirm that the theme of this issue is especially appropriate.…
Posted in architecture, design, furniture, garden, interior design
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High Point Picks
As many of you know, I have spent the last four days at High Point market, scouting the enormous variety of offerings. As an official style spotter, I have been pinning some of my favorite finds to a special High Point Pinterest board you can find here.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, garden, gifts, interior design, learning
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House Beautiful Instant Room with Alexandra Champalimaud
As the weather has been teasing us with a preview of warmer temperatures to come, the idea of outdoor living is on many of our minds. So I was thrilled to see that the May House Beautiful Instant Room featured a chic outdoor space designed by acclaimed designer Alexandra Chamalimaud.…
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