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At Home with Timothy Corrigan at Chateau de la Chevallerie (the before)
There are few people who could not only imagine but are capable of bringing an 18th century French chateau back to life. Designer Timothy Corrigan is not only capable but enthusiastic and experienced, having expertly renovated his former French home, Château du Grand-Lucé. …
Posted in architecture, At Home with, interior design, Stylish Shopping, travel, video
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San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show
This week I was honored to speak at the San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show on a panel about collecting with designers Suzanne Kasler and Jay Jeffers. A big thank you to show chair Suzanne Tucker who invited me and helped organize a glamorous opening night gala as well as many marvelous talks and events during the week.…
Posted in art, furniture, interior design, travel
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Out and About Here and Across the Pond
For all of you who may have been wondering (or not) about my recent absence in these parts, let me take you along behind the scenes of what has been a whirlwind past few weeks. Before leaving for a trip across the pond, Susanna Salk and I were busy filming new episodes for our At Home With video series.…
Posted in books, design, interior design, travel
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Last Days of Summer
As we are enjoying the unofficial last days of summer, I wish you all a very happy Labor Day weekend. It’s always a little bittersweet as the luxurious long days slowly start to shorten and fall’s long light creeps in. But I have an exciting and busy season coming up, so I am, like you I hope, soaking it all in for now and looking back at a few highlights of this Nantucket summer that has yet again gone too fast.…
Posted in Nantucket, travel
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At Home in Los Angeles with Richard Shapiro
Enter Richard Shapiro‘s extraordinary home and it’s difficult to believe you are in the center of Los Angeles. Created with a passion for all that he loves – art, antiquities, architecture, travel – his home contains a level of authenticity, details and brilliant juxtapositions that few would have the knowledge, patience or eye to complete.…
Posted in architecture, art, At Home with, furniture, garden, interior design, Stylish Shopping, travel
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Nantucket Friday Favorites – Oldest House Reimagined
For the third year, as part of Nantucket by Design, NYSID students were invited to reimagine the front rooms of Nantucket’s Oldest House. Overseen by Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at NYSID, Ellen Fisher, the project is a great hands-on collaboration with the NHA, spotlighting the island’s historic property and showcasing the talent and creativity of the students.…
Posted in architecture, art, furniture, games, history, interior design, Nantucket, travel
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Nantucket House Tour – Hippie House Chic
On the southeastern shore of Nantucket, where conservation protects over 2,000 acres of natural landscape, sits a house nestled in the dunes with expansive views of sea and sky. When the owners approached designer Jeffrey Bilhuber, their directive was for what they called a hippie house, with that nostalgic spirit of summers past.…
Posted in interior design, Nantucket, Nantucket House Tours, travel
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Nantucket by Design 2018
With a flurry of lectures, parties, and a multitude of events large and small, last week marked the much anticipated Nantucket by Design 2018. In its third year, the Nantucket Historical Association’s major fundraiser celebrated the island’s unique influence on American design with attendees flocking to the Grey Lady from near and far.…
Posted in design, interior design, Nantucket, travel
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Nantucket Friday Favorites – Guest House Chic
One of the most photo friendly areas on Nantucket is the charming town of Sconset in the southeast corner of the island. With an abundance of rose covered cottages and a tiny “town,” it is brimming with history and nostalgia.
Several years ago, I shared one of my first house tours – a stylish home on the Bluff.…
Several years ago, I shared one of my first house tours – a stylish home on the Bluff.…
Posted in architecture, furniture, interior design, Nantucket, Nantucket House Tours, travel
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Summer Entertaining Favorites
While I edit my shots from my latest Nantucket house tours, I thought I would share an easy summer entertaining recipe, along with some favorite pantry and table picks. I published this same recipe quite a few years back which many of you newer readers may not have seen.…
Posted in entertainment, food and drink, gifts, Nantucket, travel
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