travel

The Stickwork of Patrick Dougherty

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Travel always yields delightful discoveries and my trip last week was no exception. An unseasonable cold spell in Virginia and North Carolina made our spring-like last day even more enjoyable. Inspired to take a brief walk after arriving early on the beautiful Duke University campus, I ambled across the bridge overlooking the South Lawn.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Sara Ruffin Costello

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
As the founding Creative Director of the original beloved Domino magazine, Sara Ruffin Costello proved she knew a thing or two about style. Since then her talents have been well served writing for everyone from T Magazine and the Wall Street Journal to Vogue and Architectural Digest, authoring design books, such as The Domino Book of Decorating and Jeffrey Bilhuber American Master, consulting, decorating and recently designing a capsule collection of dresses, jewelry and homewares.…
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Gone Fishin’

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Dear readers – I am taking a few days respite from the snow down south in Florida. You can follow along on Instagram if you’re in need of sunshine and warmth. I’ll be back in a few days with more updates from the world of design!…
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Eclectic Chic in Nashville

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
This past weekend was the annual Antiques & Garden Show in Nashville, where last year I was honored to moderate a great panel of talented designers. A favorite stop during my trip was to Jeannette Whitson‘s eclectic chic studio in the booming 12 South district.…
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Paris Deco Off 2017 Color and Pattern

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Of the colorful and pattern laden fabrics of the Paris Deco Off 2017 collections, many were conceived from travel and nature inspired sources. This was certainly the case at Pierre Frey, where Maoming evokes the ancient textile traditions of the Miao women in remote Chinese mountain villages.…
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Paris Deco Off Preview

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment
While I continue to edit my photos from Paris, I bring you a quick Deco Off preview. Among the showrooms I was able to visit during the show, an abundance of themes shone through. While bright colors and pattern are still driving forces, there was also a focus on neutrals, but with an emphasis on natural materials with noticeably more texture.…
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A Visit to Ancien et Moderne

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Last week in Paris, my colleague Beth Dempsey and I unveiled this year’s version of Ancien et Moderne, the second edition of our Pop Up Salon during Paris Deco Off. What a wonderful week of creative collaboration it turned out to be! …
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Nathan Turner & Eric Hughes

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
While both California natives, it took designers Nathan Turner and Eric Hughes years before they would have a Malibu beach home together. Always a west coast boy at heart, Nathan built a successful career in southern California as a designer, shop owner and entertaining expert.…
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Prepping for Paris

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Next week marks the start of the design shows in Paris as well as the second edition of our Ancien et Moderne Pop-Up. As I am prepping for Paris, I thought I would share a few finds for any of you planning a trip to the City of Lights.…
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Puntacana Resort & Club

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
As we endure these tundra-like temperatures here in the northeast, it’s the perfect time to dream about a tropical destination. High on my list is the Puntacana Resort & Club in the Dominican Republic. Last March was my first visit to the DR and while I didn’t have the pleasure of staying at Puntacana, I was lucky enough to be escorted there for a day of lunch and learning more about the resort.…
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