Quintessence video series

Quintessence provides exclusive insider access to top designers and tastemakers at home around the world. Tag along with host, design author Susanna Salk and Quintessence founder, Stacey Bewkes for the most inspiring interior design and style.

Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk & Peter Dunham

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Peter Dunham
It’s hard to precisely pin point the style of designer Peter Dunham. The LA Times used the term “Merchant Ivory modern,” which is certainly apt but doesn’t quite tell the whole story. With a background almost as eclectic as his designs, Dunham’s aesthetic encompasses quite a bit of territory.…
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At Home Poolside with Susanna Salk and Bunny Williams

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   21 Comments
Bunny Williams
Bunny Williams certainly needs no introduction. The acclaimed designer is celebrated not only for her inspiring interiors but her refreshing and authentic approach to gracious living. The day we arrived at her house, trucks were unloading and the house was abuzz with preparations for a charity event for over 200 people that Bunny was hosting the next night.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk at Serena & Lily Beach Market

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Serena & Lily Beach Market
A few weeks ago, Susanna and I traveled out to the Hamptons on behalf of Serena & Lily to visit their first bricks and mortar store, the Serena & Lily Beach Market in Wainscot. Tag along as we meet up with the Hamptons interior design duo Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler of Mabley Handler, to tour the shop and all that it has to offer. A former garage, the building that is now the Serena & Lily Beach Market is a large loft-like space that encourages exploring.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Robert Couturier Part Deux | The Library

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
couturier
There were so many scene-worthy moments at the Connecticut house of Robert Couturier that we decided to offer you a short sequel, an amuse bouche of sorts. Welcome to chez Robert part deux – the library! From an antique federal door arose the marvelous free standing structure that is Robert Couturier’s library.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Robert Couturier

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Robert Couturier
Robert Couturier is the ultimate embodiment of old school meets modern world. Raised in the elegant 16th arrondissement of Paris and educated at the prestigious École Camondo, he possesses a deep seated knowledge and love of French history and the decorative arts.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Eddie Ross

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Eddie Ross
Crossing the divides of styling, entertaining, decorating and production, Eddie Ross is a whirling dervish of creativity. While his career began in the culinary arts, he soon expanded his skill set into the world of decor with positions at House Beautiful, Martha Stewart, and now Better Homes & Gardens, columns in Woman’s Day and Southern Living, work in front of and behind the camera for TV shows such as Martha, HGTV, the Food Network and Bravo’s Top Design, features in almost every lifestyle mag, as well as musings on his popular blog.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Carolyne Roehm

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Carolyne Roehm
Carolyne Roehm has an exquisite eye for beauty and a passion for perfection. No wonder everything she touches is divine. Even the inception of her career started sublimely as a house model and designer at Oscar de la Renta for ten years.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Miles Redd

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Miles Redd
Miles Redd needs no introduction among design cognoscenti. This expert mix master represents modern glamour at its best. Combining such seemingly disparate elements as  flea market finds with the finest pedigreed antiques, Miles knows how to make spaces sing with an exuberant joie de vivre.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Amanda Nisbet

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   21 Comments
Amanda Nisbet
What could be more fun than jewelry shopping with the talented and ebullient Amanda Nisbet? It is abundantly clear that Amanda loves what she does and that enthusiasm translates brilliantly into her spirited and distinctive interiors. Filled with color and energy, her rooms bring a fresh approach to modern luxury.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk and Mario Buatta

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
Mario Buatta
Mario Buatta is a design legend. For over 50 years the multitalented decorator has been designing rooms known for their exuberant color, fearless approach to pattern and punch and yes, inclusion of chintz. But as he explained during our shoot, chintz was always merely a part of the picture.…
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