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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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The Modern Classicism of Thomas Pheasant in Veranda

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Thomas Pheasant
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.…
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High Point Picks

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
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.…
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House Beautiful Instant Room with Alexandra Champalimaud

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Instant Room
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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More Designer Tabletops from the Lenox Hill 2013 Gala

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Designer tabletops
Each year the designer tabletops at the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House gala continue to amaze. It was interesting how everyone interpreted this year’s High Society theme. Some, like Allison Hennessy, watched the Grace Kelly movie for inspiration. Designer tabletops“One of the opening scenes takes place in a beautiful loggia, full of decorative details (blue green color palette, chinoiserie walls, wicker furniture, lacquered finishes) which I incorporated into my table with the Bob Collins chintz table cloth and the lacquered wicker chargers.” Designer tabletops Allison’s mother-in-law, Paula Hennessy, had recently purchased the vintage birdcage at Scott Antique Markets in Atlanta.…
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