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At Home in the Hudson Valley with Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Cooper
Architecture, Gifts, Interior design, Video

At Home in the Hudson Valley with Martin Cooper and Karen Suen-Cooper

After years of urbane sophistication, living in New York, London and traveling the world, fashion designers Martin Cooper and Karen… Read More

John Derian Picture Book Project
Design, Gifts, Interior design

John Derian Picture Book Project

Straddling past and present with aesthetic aplomb, John Derian has created a world that is as unique and transportive as… Read More

Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2018
Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday

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… Read More

New Soho Design Destinations – One Kings Lane
Art, Design, Gifts, Interior design

New Soho Design Destinations – One Kings Lane

My how things have changed in Soho! During the 10 years I lived there, it was primarily art-focused with galleries… Read More

Alex Papachristidis Trunk Show at Moda Operandi
Design, Gifts, Interior design

Alex Papachristidis Trunk Show at Moda Operandi

Designer Alex Papachristidis is known not only for his elegant interiors but his layered and luxurious entertaining style. Incorporating collections… Read More

Jessica McCormack at Moda Operandi
Fashion, Gifts, Interior design, Jewelry

Jessica McCormack at Moda Operandi

Originally founded as the exclusive online destination to preorder runway collections, Moda Operandi has, since its inception, branched out to… Read More

Summer Entertaining Favorites
Entertainment, Food and drink, Gifts, Nantucket, Travel

Summer Entertaining Favorites

While I edit my shots from my latest Nantucket house tours, I thought I would share an easy summer entertaining… Read More

Spring 2018 Tabletop Market
Entertainment, Gifts, Interior design

Spring 2018 Tabletop Market

While the Lenox Hill gala has provided inspiration for warmer weather entertaining, the Spring 2018 Tabletop Market offers a glimpse… Read More

On the Move with a Busy Week in Design
Garden, Gifts

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…. Read More

NY Now Spring 2018
Art, Design, Gifts, Interior design

NY Now Spring 2018

If you can’t get to John Derian‘s charming east village emporiums, seeing his booth at the NY Now Spring 2018… Read More

NY Now 2018
Art, Design, Gifts, Interior design

NY Now 2018

I hadn’t been to the gift show for a couple of years so I decided it was time for a… Read More

Holiday Shopping in New Preston
Art, Design, Gifts, Interior design

Holiday Shopping in New Preston

As seems to happens ever year, the Christmas weekend has arrived sooner than somehow anticipated. I did, however, manage to… Read More

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There’s always talk of trends this time of year There’s always talk of trends this time of year but timeless personal style is forever. Renowned for his layered and opulent interiors, celebrated interior designer @alidad_ltd relies on his love of pattern, color, and deep knowledge of history, and art to create spaces with intricate bespoke detail and timeless appeal. It was a privilege to film with him in his elegant home. See the full video visit with @susannasalk on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
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