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Beth Webb at Greystone Mansion Maison de Luxe
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design, Travel

Beth Webb at Greystone Mansion Maison de Luxe

Adjoining Nina Campbell’s bedroom for Mr. Doheny, designer Beth Webb of Beth Webb Interiors created a tranquil retreat for the woman… Read More

Villa Santo Sospir
Art & Antiques, Interior design, Travel

Villa Santo Sospir

Sometimes, as you’re falling down a rabbit hole, you happen upon a rare gem. Hence this weekend treat. Jean Cocteau’s amazing Milly… Read More

Catching Up on the Road
Architecture, Interior design, Travel

Catching Up on the Road

I am on the road again and despite my best intentions, time did not allow for a full post. I… Read More

Patrick Dragonette at Maison de Luxe 2015
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design, Travel

Patrick Dragonette at Maison de Luxe 2015

When Patrick Dragonette was assigned his “Room without a View” for Maison de Luxe, he thought about what kind of room he… Read More

Timothy Corrigan at Maison de Luxe 2015
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design, Travel

Timothy Corrigan at Maison de Luxe 2015

With a breathtaking setting overlooking Beverly Hills, Greystone Mansion is the spectacular location for the 2015 Luxe Magazine Maison de Luxe Designer Showhouse. A magnificent example… Read More

Luxe Magazine Greystone Mansion Showhouse Sneak Peek
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design, Travel

Luxe Magazine Greystone Mansion Showhouse Sneak Peek

This week designers have been putting the finishing touches on their rooms in the Luxe Magazine Greystone Mansion Showhouse. The… Read More

Design Leadership Summit in Los Angeles
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Design, Travel

Design Leadership Summit in Los Angeles

Last week the Design Leadership Summit marked its tenth anniversary with an impressive line up of events in Los Angeles. Now over… Read More

Lake Como and Beyond | Italy Redux
Architecture, Design, Garden, Interior design, Travel

Lake Como and Beyond | Italy Redux

There is only so much I can put in a post without it becoming overwhelming and unwieldy. While I hope… Read More

The World of Romeo Sozzi and Promemoria
Design, Garden, Interior design, Travel

The World of Romeo Sozzi and Promemoria

Designer Romeo Sozzi sees the world through a lens of beauty, passion and creativity. Continually curious, endlessly inspired, he carries… Read More

A Day at Château de Vaux le Vicomte
Architecture, Garden, Interior design, Travel

A Day at Château de Vaux le Vicomte

While no doubt familiar with the palatial splendor of Louis XIV’s Versailles, what you may not know is that the inspiration, and… Read More

The Last Days of Summer
Nantucket, Travel

The Last Days of Summer

As the weekend marking the unofficial end of summer winds to a close, here’s hoping you all have a wonderful Labor… Read More

Virtual Postcard | Max Sinsteden in Capri
Interior design, Travel

Virtual Postcard | Max Sinsteden in Capri

Summer may be winding down, but travel inspiration continues. In the latest segment of VIRTUAL POSTCARD, designer Max Sinsteden takes… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Join me at the stu Our latest video visit is here! Join me at the stunning countryside home of Spanish interior designer @ludovicoporta where he transformed a ruin of an 18th century palazzo into an idyllic weekend retreat ! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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

Thanks to Caspari and The Scout Guide for sponsoring
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
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