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ACK Attack | Nantucket Getaway

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
ACK
Readers who follow me on instagram and twitter know by my ACK hashtags that I have been on Nantucket this week. For those of you who are not social media mavens, here is a little taste of what I have been sharing.…
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The Summer of My Blue Hydrangea

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
blue hydrangea
Actually I have never had so many different shades as this year. From classic blue hydrangea to pink and violet, my bushes have been like a technicolor display in the cool end of the color spectrum. And not only have they been colorful but amazingly abundant – as if someone put steroids in the soil.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Robert Couturier

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Robert Couturier
Robert Couturier is the ultimate embodiment of old school meets modern world. Raised in the elegant 16th arrondissement of Paris and educated at the prestigious École Camondo, he possesses a deep seated knowledge and love of French history and the decorative arts.…
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Looking Back and Forward with a New Video Series

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
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.…
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Paris Finds | Palais Furst in Saint Germain

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
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.…
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AERIN | Living the Life and the Label

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
AERIN
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.…
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Timeless Design at Versailles

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
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.…
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The Landscape Designs of Doyle Herman

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
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.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Carolyne Roehm

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
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.…
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1st Annual Garden Show at the Antique & Artisan Center

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
garden show
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.…
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