interior design

At Home with Susanna Salk and Hutton Wilkinson

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   19 Comments
Hutton Wilkinson house
A multi-talented creative force, Hutton Wilkinson began his career at the age of 18 as apprentice to design icon Tony Duquette. He went on to collaborate with Duquette for the next thirty years on a myriad of projects including interiors for such clients as Norton Simon and Jennifer Jones, Doris Duke and John and Dodie Rosecrans.…
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Weekend Inspiration

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Weekend Inspiration - Ellen Weldonjpg
Before it’s time for the many upcoming spring design events, I wanted to share some weekend inspiration I’ve been stockpiling over the last few weeks. Several months ago I received a snail mail invitation that was so beautiful, I saved it for future reference.…
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Inside Venice

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Inside Venice cover
Celebrating the best of Venetian decorative arts, Inside Venice offers us a private view of the city’s most beautiful and rarely seen architectural and interior design jewels. Written by Toto Bergamo Rossi, the director of the Venetian Heritage Foundation, the book transports us to seventy-two mostly private apartments and palazzos, beautifully photographed by Jean-François Jaussaud.…
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Soane Britain Jumps the Pond

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Soane Britain New York studio
While craft and the art of bespoke are experiencing a resurgence in appreciation, it’s always been the singular mission at Soane Britain. For the last 18 years, founder Lulu Lytle has been creating covetable furniture, lighting, fabrics, wallpapers and accessories that are the essence of “exquisite craftsmanship, elegant proportions and deliciously English sense of the exuberant.”…
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New York Botanical Garden 2016 Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Hutton Wilkinson, Brett Leemkuil, Tony Duquette 2016 Orchid Dinner table
Once you see this year’s spectacular Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, you will appreciate how well so many of the tables captured the spirit of Orchidelirium. Here we take a final look at the 2016 Orchid Dinner before moving on to the actual show.…
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The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Cullman & Kravis Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner
The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner is always a favorite event of the season. This past Tuesday evening, in its new venue at the The Plaza Grand Ballroom, the event raised more than $600,00 for the development of the NYBG’s orchid research collection.…
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First Peek at the NYBG Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
the NYBG Orchid Dinner Collage
Last night was the NYBG Orchid Dinner, the annual tabletop fundraiser for the development of the New York Botanical Garden’s orchid research collection. I’ll be back shortly to share more details from this wonderful event but thought you’d like to have a first peek at a few of the glorious tables created by the group of this year’s talented designers.…
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La Tuile a Loup

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
La Tuile a Loup
In the heart of old Paris, in the 5th arrondissement, La Tuile à Loup has been a go-to source for the best of artisanal French craftsmanship for over 40 years. When the original owners were retiring in 2006, private banker Eric Goujou was already a devoted customer.…
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Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
James Sansum at Antiques & Garden Show
The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is a much anticipated event of the season. A highlight of not only Nashville but antique, garden and design aficionados across the country, the show features over 150 dealers from far and wide as well as between 10,000 and 15,000 visitors.…
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Quick Peek at Nashville

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Peek at Nashville collage
I’ve just arrived back from a whirlwind trip down south and wanted to at least give you a quick peek at what I saw in Nashville. It’s clearly a city on the rise, with a burgeoning young population, redevelopment and building everywhere and a strong cultural core. …
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