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Holiday

Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas

While we all hoped for a more convivial holiday, with the ability to travel to loved ones and gather together… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving

While this is traditionally a time to be thankful, this year seems especially meaningful as we are all so much… Read More

Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas

Wishing all of you who celebrate a very Merry Christmas! As you readers know, setting the table is always one… Read More

Movies to Celebrate and Start the New Year
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Movies to Celebrate and Start the New Year

Traditionally, I have posted New Year’s movie suggestions before the calendar turns its last page but with this year’s mid… Read More

Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2018
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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

Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!

I meant for this to arrive in your inboxes this morning but with the excitement of having everyone home, guests… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving

While I am always aware at this season how much I have to be thankful for, this year is a… Read More

Happy July 4th
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Happy July 4th

Wishing everyone a very happy July 4th from here on Nantucket, where the appeal of the gray lady is epitomized… Read More

Happy Memorial Day
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Happy Memorial Day

Wishing everyone a very happy Memorial Day! While this weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, it was also a… Read More

New Year’s Movies
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New Year’s Movies

Since we have a long weekend (and a freezing snowy one here in New England), it offers ample opportunity for… Read More

Christmas on Fifth Avenue
Holiday, Interior design

Christmas on Fifth Avenue

Friend, designer Phillip Thomas loves the holidays and so earlier this week I stopped by to see what he was… Read More

The Spirit of Christmas at John Derian
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The Spirit of Christmas at John Derian

Few places in New York City evoke the holiday spirit quite like Christmas at John Derian‘s enchanting east village shop…. 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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