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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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Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me and @susannasalk to the stylish country home of designer @darrenhenault where he has renovated an 1800 farmhouse on a former Christmas tree farm into a chic bucolic family retreat! Big thank you to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio ! LINK IN PROFILE
Congrats to the MANY participants and selected win Congrats to the MANY participants and selected winners in a variety of categories at this year’s @nantucketgardenclub Daffodil Show at @bartlettsfarm !! #daffodils #daffodilseason #nantucketdaffodilfestival #nantucket #nantucketlife #flowershow
This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect weather and a great turnout for the 46th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival! I believe these festive ladies won the Hat Pageant! See more of the Sconset tailgate picnic and Daffodil Car parade in stories. #nantucket #nantucketdaffodilfestival #daffy2022 #ackdaffy #nantucketisland #acklove
Wishing everyone who celebrates this weekend, a ve Wishing everyone who celebrates this weekend, a very happy holiday, from my table to yours! #casacabana #eastertable #nantucket
Just arrived in paradise with @susannasalk chez @f Just arrived in paradise with @susannasalk chez @fisherweismancollection and @art_by_afisher #staytuned #sanmigueldeallende #athomewith
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