interior design

Roomscapes

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Roomscapes
For those of you who just can’t get enough of the masterful vision of Renzo Mongiardino, add the reissue of Roomscapes to your list. Originally published in 1993, the new version, edited by his granddaughter, Francesca Simone, came out somewhat quietly last year.…
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Renzo Mongiardino: A Painterly Vision

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Renzo Mongiardino cover
The current return to maximalism can, in all likelihood, be traced to a single source – Renzo Mongiardino. Even those who didn’t know or couldn’t pronounce his name, have been unwittingly influenced by his lush and layered interiors. Redolent of eras long gone and faraway places, Mongiardino magically melded his many influences into elegant, moody and timeless spaces.…
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If It’s Tuesday…

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Ballinger Award Winner
This week felt a bit like the 60s comedy, If It’s Tuesday It Must be Belgium. With a plethora of events in both New York and Connecticut, it was impossible to catch them all, but I did attend several brimming with inspiration and holiday shopping opportunities.…
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TEFAF New York Fall 2017 Continued

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Aronson Delft flower vase at TEFAF New York Fall 2017
The number of highly selective dealers and quality of their pieces made it challenging to cover the TEFAF New York Fall show in a single post. Hence, I am back today with more picks from this year’s supremely elegant edition. Aronson Delft flower vase at TEFAF New York Fall 2017Aronson always presents the most beautiful Delftware.…
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TEFAF New York Fall 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Egyptian hieroglyphic fragment from Charles Ede at TEFAF New York Fall 2017
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) landed stateside in NY. After two blockbuster showings in the fall and spring, this evening marked the Opening Night Reception (benefitting The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as well as the cultural programs produced by the Park Avenue Armory) of TEFAF New York Fall’s second edition.…
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About Decorating: The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
About Decorating The Remarkable Rooms of Richard Keith Langham
Rather like his own personality, Richard Keith Langham’s interiors never take themselves too seriously. Yet they all possess an easy elegance and livable congeniality with an updated sense of tradition that isn’t afraid to include a good dose of wit and whimsy.…
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Thank You

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment
Greenwich Design District collage
A big thank you to Lillian August for hosting me and Susanna Salk for a hopping At Home with Dogs and Their Designers book signing as well as to those who came out to the Greenwich Design District inaugural Taste and Tour event to see us.…
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Special Shopping for the Chic and Unique

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
La Tuile a Loup at KRB NYC
Last week was an insanely busy week of design and although I was under the weather and missed many fun events, I managed to sneak in a couple special shopping opportunities! Highlights included friend Eric Goujou’s La Tuile a Loup NYC debut at KRB – two favorites together that I am thrilled was a smashing success.…
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At Home in New Orleans with Jane Scott Hodges

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
As the founder and owner of Leontine Linens, Jane Scott Hodges is credited with reviving the art of couture linens for everyday use. With a contemporary spin on timeless traditions, her custom linens and bespoke monograms pair luxury with real life.…
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At Home with Dogs and Their Designers

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   22 Comments
At Home with Dogs and their Designers cover
When Susanna first suggested that I shoot the photos for her book At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, I dismissed her idea out of hand. While I have always had an interest (photography classes at RISD during college and a few since) and a long career as an art director, I am not a professional photographer.…
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