interior design

At Home with Carolyne Roehm in Charleston

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   32 Comments
Ever since watching Gone with the Wind as a child, Carolyne Roehm has long had a predilection for the South. As she matured, her interests turned more to European history, particularly that of France, where she spent many years on and off.…
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Frank de Biasi x Christie’s Rockefeller Collection Auction

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Frank de Biasi for Christies
The next Christie’s collaboration celebrating the upcoming Peggy and David Rockefeller Collection auction is with designer Frank de Biasi. The Christie’s alumnus creatively reimagined the Lobby Gallery at the auction house incorporating items from the sale. A brilliant Mongiardino-like solution for the walls of the blank-box-of-a-space, using a cut and paste collage of Doug and Gene Meyer (Gene is Frank’s partner) wallpapers for Holland and Sherry, set the stage for a stylish interpretation of the collection.…
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Lunch with Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey at Christie’s

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
Kevin Sharkey and Martha Stewart
While the latest nor’easter blew through with a vengeance last week, causing event cancelations and delays, I was delighted to still be able to attend a marvelous luncheon at Christie’s hosted by chairman Marc Porter and Martha Stewart with co-author Kevin Sharkey, celebrating their new book, Martha’s Flowers, and the upcoming Peggy & David Rockefeller Collection auction.…
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The Return of Poiret

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Paul Poiret photo Rex Features
While today we are accustomed to the close connection between fashion and decor, with designers often crossing the divide, a century ago, these relationships were not so intertwined. But there was one creative couturier who embodied the modern concept of lifestyle, encompassing clothing, interiors and even beauty.…
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentices Work Their Magic in Milan

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Entry Hall by Studio Peregalli. photo Simon Upton for ELLE DECOR
It is a special treat whenever a new project from the extraordinary Studio Peregalli is unveiled. And when it is a project in Milan originally designed by Renzo Mongiardino, Laura Sartori Rimini’s and Roberto Peregalli’s celebrated mentor, it deserves special attention.…
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At Home in Los Angeles With Lulu Powers

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   20 Comments
While celebrity chef and author Lulu Powers is primarily known for her entertaining expertise, her creativity known no bounds. With a passion for parties, culinary creations and spirited styling, Lulu’s home is the perfect expression of her fearless joie de vivre.…
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Soane Spring 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Soane Spring 2018 - Carousel Chair-Nasturtium light
Twice a year, it has been my privilege to share with you sneak peeks from the beautiful new offerings of one of my favorite companies. For the Soane Spring 2018 collections, a combination of new furniture and fabrics shows off their handmade manufacturing expertise and historically based sensibilities.…
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2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner Continued

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
Beth Webb 2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner
Today we continue our look at more of the beautiful tables from the 2018 NYBG Orchid Dinner. Beth Webb 2018 NYBG Orchid DinnerFor her lovely table, friend Beth Webb collaborated with Julia B, using her vintage inspired Quattro Mani tabletop collection as well as hand embroidered and hand appliquéd linens.…
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NY Now Spring 2018

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
John Derian 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 show was certainly the next best thing. John Derian NY Now Spring 2018 From his myriad of decoupage collections, to charming furniture, above, bedecked in Nathalie Farman-Farma’s beautiful Decors Barbares fabrics.…
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NY Now 2018

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Lindroth design lanterns at NY Now 2018
I hadn’t been to the gift show for a couple of years so I decided it was time for a revisit. If you have never been, it is difficult to explain the vast enormity of this venue. I didn’t really have much of an organized agenda, and I’m sure missed many booths I would have liked, but let me share some of my favorite finds from the NY Now 2018 Spring edition.…
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