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Antony Todd
Architecture, Design, Interior design

The Sixth Annual Hearst Designer Visions

While I plan on enjoying the rest of August, which is already passing way too quickly, I am, at the… Read More

Robert Passal Hampton Designer Showhouse master bedroom
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Master Bedroom

Robert Passal‘s master bedroom at the Hampton Designer Showhouse has major wow power. With a fresh eye popping color scheme… Read More

House of Honey
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Nursery

Tamara Kaye-Honey has a distinctive point of view and her creative nursery at the Hampton Designer Showhouse is a perfect… Read More

Designer Tammy Connor Hampton Designer Showhouse
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Guest Retreat

There was something not quite definable but so very appealing about Tammy Connor‘s bedroom at Traditional Home‘s 2012 Hampton Designer… Read More

A Lange & Sohne Tokyo boutique
Design, Interior design

Meissen Home: A New Lifestyle Destination

I have no idea how this escaped my attention, but Meissen, the fabled German porcelain manufacturer, has now branched out… Read More

Lalique in a Soho loft bathroom
Architecture, Design, Interior design

Updating a Legacy

Please make the hop and visit me over at Cottage & Gardens, where my latest piece is live. We have… Read More

Lillian August desk vignette at Hampton Designer Showhouse
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Great Room

One of the amazing aspects of the Hampton Designer Showhouse is how so many of the rooms flow successfully together…. Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Study

Equestrian chic may be a popular theme these days, but it doesn’t get any more authentic or elegant than Patrick… Read More

Tilton Fenwick House Beautiful Instant Room
Design, Interior design

House Beautiful Instant Room with Tilton Fenwick

Many times, especially for city dwellers, it is difficult to devote an entire room to a dedicated work space. And… Read More

New Ravenna custom mosaic backsplash
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Kitchen

As you would expect, the showhouse included a large bright modern kitchen with tons of storage, tailored Caged Lanterns from… Read More

Pearson guest suite at Hampton Designer Showhouse
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Guest Suite

Clearly the Hamptons’ natural environment made an impression on all the designers. What is so interesting is how each interpreted… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Den

Tucked between two larger rooms on the main floor is a lovely den. While most of us envision such rooms… Read More

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It’s sunny out and the snow is melting so thoughts It’s sunny out and the snow is melting so thoughts are on celebrating warmer days with our exclusive tablecloth handwoven in Tangier. Such a happy versatile color that effortlessly grounds all the dinnerware in our collection - a few examples here. In stock and ready to ship. Shop through link in profile.
Join us at the Connecticut home of @salomondee , a Join us at the Connecticut home of @salomondee , a house imagined to feel both entirely new and as though it has always belonged to its riverside setting. Designed in collaboration with architect @halardhalarddesign , it balances tradition and restraint—rooted in local vernacular yet quietly unconventional. WATCH AT LINK IN PROFILE
A few of my favorites from the bevy of temptation A few of my favorites from the bevy of temptation at this year’s @thewintershownyc . Dealers tagged in each image.
As we start the new year, taking a deep fresh brea As we start the new year, taking a deep fresh breath with inspiration from Spanish designer @ludovicoporta . See how he creates a sense of calm elegance using curated collections and negative space in his magnificent renovated 18th century palacio. Watch the entire house tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
Monday blues with an international cadre of artisa Monday blues with an international cadre of artisanal tableware from our @shopqworthy collection. Shop it all through link in profile.
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