In the Studio with

At Home in Connecticut with Bunny Williams

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Over the years, I have had the privilege of documenting many aspects of celebrated designer Bunny Williams‘ talents. And while Susanna and I have shared several video visits with Bunny, we  have never visited her inside her beautiful Greek Revival home, immortalized in her first book, An Affair with a House.…
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End of an Era – Madeline Weinrib is Closing Shop

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
In the Studio with Madeline Weinrib
So many of us involved in the world of design were saddened to learn that Madeline Weinrib is closing shop. Her iconic designs were some of the very first to promote a global view and celebrate the work of artisans around the globe.…
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Design Video Update

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Quintessence design video series
I’ve been so busy trying to keep you up to date with my latest inspiration and finds, that I hadn’t realized how out of date the welcome reel was for Susanna’s and my design video series. We’ve been traveling from Connecticut to Los Angeles to Italy and back filming exciting people and places to share with you.…
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Giving Thanks to You

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
Quintessence At Home Video with Susanna Salk and Howard Slatkin
Since this holiday weekend is all about giving thanks, I’d like to acknowledge the many featured guests and visitors who have helped Susanna’s and my videos reach 100,000 views on YouTube. While we are brimming with ideas for 2015, with many already in the works, we’d love to know if there are any stylemakers, subjects or destinations that you are longing for us cover.…
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In the Studio Video with Susanna Salk and Frances Palmer

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Frances Palmer pottery
I had been a fan of Frances Palmer and her beautiful ceramics long before I started this blog. Her distinctive and artistic take on vases, pots and other vessels attracted me along with legions of early admirers.  Trained as an art historian, Frances found her passion in working with her hands, first as a printmaker and ultimately as a potter.…
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In the Studio with Peter Fasano Unveiling his Latest Designer Collaborations

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Drying fabric at Peter Fasano Studio
“New blood brings new ideas. It allows me to have my vision re-widened, to see things through other peoples’ eyes and that’s great.” So says textile designer, Peter Fasano. Producing hand silk-screened fabrics and wallcoverings in his Great Barrington, MA studio for over thirty years, the industry veteran recently welcomed four rising NYC design stars for a collaboration. …
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In the Studio Video with Susanna Salk and Madeline Weinrib

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Madeline Weinrib fabrics
In her eponymous signature designs, Madeline Weinrib has melded the once disparate worlds of art and decor. As the great granddaughter of the founder of ABC Carpet & Home, Madeline spent much of her childhood playing on rugs and carpets, so it might seem natural that she would be designing them today.…
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In the Studio with Susanna Salk and Vladimir Kanevsky

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   17 Comments
Vladimir Kanevsky
When House Beautiful suggested we visit the studio of celebrated porcelain artist Vladimir Kanevsky (who Charlotte Moss chose to feature in her guest-edited November issue), Susanna Salk and I had no idea we would be heading to Fort Lee, New Jersey.…
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