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Design, Interior design

Magnificent Monograms

Unfortunately, since I wrote this post several years ago, the owner, Caroline Breckenridge, has passed away. Please continue on to read… Read More

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Architecture, Books, Design, Interior design

Interior Portraits

There are so many wonderful design books making their debut this fall. I have already covered David Easton’s beautiful Timeless… Read More

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Architecture, Interior design

This Old House

Almost four years ago, we downsized and moved to a more modest house next door – yes, next door. With… Read More

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Architecture, Food and drink, Interior design

Gil Schafer – In Vino Veritas

I don’t need any wine to speak the truth about this project. It’s simply spectacular. If you were to plan… Read More

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Architecture, Interior design

Gil Schafer – Part Deux

The featured project on Gil Schafer’s website currently is the William C. Gatewood House in Charleston, SC, which won an… Read More

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Architecture, Interior design

Gaga over Gil – Part 1

OK, I confess, I have a bit of an obsession (the oxymoron is actually understatement) with the work of architect… Read More

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Architecture, Books, Interior design

Exciting Offer

David Easton’s studio is offering Quintessence readers bookplates, signed by David, to put in their copies of Timeless Elegance. E-mail… Read More

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Design, Interior design

Richard Frinier | Designing the Outdoors

Richard Frinier is one of the best known designers of luxury outdoor furniture working today. The recipient of more than… Read More

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Architecture, Design, Interior design

Brilliant Box

How could I not have known about 212box. Designers for the thinking man (the term referring to the unisex global… Read More

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Fashion, Interior design

Marvelous Milly

Although most recent fashion posts have been about Spring 2011, there are many of us still shopping for our fall… Read More

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Architecture, Books, Design, Interior design

Timeless Elegance – The Houses of David Easton

I just received my David Easton book, Timeless Elegance, today and although I don’t want to spoil it for those… Read More

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Design, Interior design

Barbra Scott Sample Sale

You may remember the beautiful preserved hydrangeas I featured in my hydrangea post last month, created by the talented Barbra… Read More

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See the genius, uber chic way designer @isabellope See the genius, uber chic way designer @isabellopezquesada created a separation between her kitchen and living room in her stunning Madrid home. Be sure to watch the full house tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
As the former chief creative officer of Ralph Laur As the former chief creative officer of Ralph Lauren Home, designer @alfredoparedesstudio knows a thing or two about creating enticing spaces and collecting. Hear how he creates contemporary and comfortable rooms, layered with art and collected objects that have patina and reference the past. FULL HOUSE TOUR ON THE QUINTESSENCE YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
Honored to share Conversations on Design, a speci Honored to share Conversations on Design, a special event spearheaded by Charlotte Moss celebrating creativity, community, and the future of interior design. This inspiring program benefits the Interior Design Scholarship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUarts), supporting the next generation of designers, creators, and innovators.

The program features leading voices in the world of design:
* Alexa Hampton & Suzanne Tucker on Legacy
* Charlotte Moss & Lisa Fine on Travel and Its Influences
* Meg Braff & Jane Scott Hodges on Entertaining

Moderated by Rebecca Birdwell and John Bossard, this video captures the live event held in Charlottesville, Virginia, at Farmington Country Club on September 24, 2025.

Conversations on Design explores how tradition, travel, and hospitality shape today’s interiors—through the lens of celebrated designers and tastemakers.

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To purchase Charlotte Moss’s latest book, HOME: A STORY -> https://amzn.to/47gkLPB

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The genius of Mongiardino! @martinamondadori share The genius of Mongiardino! @martinamondadori shares one of the maestro’s brilliant ploys for solving what he considered the Achilles heel of decoration. Watch the full At Home with video visit on the Quintessence YouTube channel. #athomewith
Love wins, always. Amazing weekend celebrating my Love wins, always. Amazing weekend celebrating my daughter @bewkey and the wonderful man by her side @kirkkryder as they step into a beautiful new chapter together.! 🤍🤍🤍
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