holiday

A Note From Santa’s Workshop

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Santa's Workshop
Just reminding myself why I’ve been sequestered in Santa’s workshop all weekend with no time to catch up around here. This little one may now be a teenager, but in ten years this holiday will hopefully be a cherished memory as well.…
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Tis the Season at Treillage

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Tis the Season at Treillage
I may be a bit lagging in my holiday preparations but it most definitely tis the season at Treillage. I made a stop at Bunny Williams’ and John Rosselli’s charming shop the other evening on my way to the Decorators Club Holiday Party.…
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The Decorators Club NYC

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
The Decorators Club, founded in 1914, was organized by 38 original members. Meeting in the home of Gertrude Gheen Robinson, who served as the first president, they established an organization “to encourage the promotion and advancement of the standards of education, for and of the practice of the profession of interior decoration and design; to establish and maintain such rules of ethical and professional practice as will serve as a guide for the decorator, the client and the trade; to maintain a spirit of friendly relationship among those who must work competitively.” Decorators Club party at the Colony Club NYCMonday night was the annual Christmas party, held at the lovely and genteel Colony Club.…
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Shop Small Saturday Surprise

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Holiday decorations at Pimlico
I try to support small local businesses whenever I can. Not only do these establishments play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities in our communities but it’s nice to see merchandise in person and actually know the people behind the brick and mortar.…
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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Setting the table for Thanksgiving
There is always much to be thankful for at this time of year – family and friends, health, and this year especially, house and home! I am always happy to be at home for the holidays and as usual am hosting Thanksgiving dinner.…
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Designing Greenwich Preview

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Designing Greenwich
This weekend premieres Designing Greenwich, an exciting new venue here in Connecticut. Upscale local publication Connecticut Cottages and Gardens,  with producers Meg Wendy and Mimi Sternlicht, have put together a fabulous showcase of art, interiors and style over the next three days.…
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Holiday House 2012 | Inson Dubois Wood

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Holiday House 2012
While I enjoy a wide spectrum of design, wild and chaotic is not normally on my list. But Inson Dubois Wood‘s dramatic ode to Venice’s Carnevale really hit a chord. Rather like the circus performer who can keep all the plates spinning in his act, this room successfully maintains the momentum of a variety of vignettes.…
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2012 Holiday House | Javaras Kennally

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Holiday House entrance
I’m sure many of you readers are familiar with Holiday House, the breast cancer fundraiser founded and chaired by Iris Dankner. Now in its fifth year, the much anticipated annual event on the design circuit is again taking place in the commanding 1921 20,000 square foot limestone townhouse at 2 East 63rd Street.…
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Bilotta and Bernardaud At the Table

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Art of the Table at Bilotta Kitchens
Last week Bilotta Kitchens and Bernardaud, the 5th generation French porcelain company, co-sponsored the second annual Art of the Table event in Bilotta’s beautiful NYC showroom. Both family owned firms, their customer focussed businesses and forward thinking philosophies lend them a synergistic compatibility.…
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New York Gift Fair Tabletop Delights

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
New York Gift Show
The New York Gift Fair offered so much terrific tabletop that it’s hard not to share just one more post on the beautiful linens and mats I saw. One company who had exhibited before but I was not familiar with is NYC based Tina Chen.…
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