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The Stylish Traveler II Collection
Fashion, Travel, Video

The Stylish Traveler II Collection

Expanding on global inspiration culled from our continued travels, Susanna and I are excited to share our new Stylish Traveler… Read More

Merry Christmas 2022
Entertaining, Fashion, Holiday, Tabletop

Merry Christmas 2022

Hoping all who celebrated had a very Merry Christmas! This year I was delighted to collaborate with The Ark Elements… Read More

The Stylish Traveler
Fashion, Style, Travel, Video

The Stylish Traveler

Many of you have admired over the years the stylish dresses Susanna sports in our video series. We are both… Read More

Nantucket Lightship Baskets Video
Art & Antiques, Fashion, Nantucket, Video

Nantucket Lightship Baskets Video

As we enter June, it is with a sense of renewed optimism that we look forward to the upcoming summer… Read More

At Home in Connecticut with Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry
Architecture, Fashion, Interior design, Video

At Home in Connecticut with Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry

With a long history in the world of design and retail, Michael DePerno has been designing spaces and owned well… Read More

At Home in Los Angeles with Johnson Hartig
Fashion, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Los Angeles with Johnson Hartig

While Johnson Hartig’s talents and interests have always been extensive and wide ranging, he found his calling in 2001 with… Read More

At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Fashion, Food and drink, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks

Jill Sharp Weeks was clearly destined for a career in design. Growing up surrounded by her great great uncle’s paintings… Read More

At Home in San Patrignano
Art & Antiques, Design, Fashion, Food and drink, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in San Patrignano

It’s not often that a casual conversation on social media leads to discovering a remarkable community where the art of fine… Read More

Jessica McCormack at Moda Operandi
Fashion, Gifts, Interior design, Jewelry

Jessica McCormack at Moda Operandi

Originally founded as the exclusive online destination to preorder runway collections, Moda Operandi has, since its inception, branched out to… Read More

At Home with Carolyne Roehm – Design & Style: A Constant Thread
Books, Design, Fashion, Garden, Interior design, Jewelry, Video

At Home with Carolyne Roehm – Design & Style: A Constant Thread

We have celebrated Carolyne Roehm’s many talents here before – in the garden, setting the table, the renovation and decoration… Read More

The Return of Poiret
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The Return of Poiret

While today we are accustomed to the close connection between fashion and decor, with designers often crossing the divide, a… Read More

Pomellato: Since 1967
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Pomellato: Since 1967

The 60’s ushered in an era that would change forever the cultural and social landscape, particularly for women who discovered… Read More

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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.
And the winner of the @academia_de_la_mesa table c And the winner of the @academia_de_la_mesa table contest is… (drumroll please!) this extraordinary table by @Monicabardaji!! She entered on the very last day of the competition and completely won us over! With this table, Mónica has managed to create something both modern and classic, using completely unexpected elements. Nothing on the table is unnecessary and yet nothing is missing. The mix of wood and silver is phenomenally chic, the color and size of the flowers are perfect and we found it extremely elegant! It was a tough choice for us judges, as there was strong competition right on her heels!

Mónica is the lucky winner of the best prize we have ever given (what you see in the last photo), consisting of a Limoges porcelain tableware set, Cristóbal Marine, offered by @raynaud_porcelaines; six hand engraved glasses from @artel_glass; six embroidered placemats with their napkins from @noel_lingedemaison_paris; and six Tokyo Noir cutlery sets from @alain_saint_joanis.

All the finalists’ tables were wonderful, each with something that made it extraordinary, and we can only congratulate you on your creativity and craftsmanship!

Congratulations to Mónica as the winner, but also to all the other participants—each of you, with your tables, makes this possible! Over the coming days we will be raffling off the remaining prizes!!

Heartfelt thanks to the “usual” jury (@azarraluqui @amarosanchezdemoya @bea_satrustegui @carmencarooneill @paz_qb @raulromeropress and @vanessacraccoliving) and to our guest stars @bonadeaofficial @casa__lopez @quintessence (honored to be included) and @vioscooking — it has been a fantastic edition! ♥️
In this snowy January weather, see how @timothycor In this snowy January weather, see how @timothycorrigan uses a plethora of @benjaminmoore whites to full advantage in his elegant Paris apartment. Full home tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel!
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