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At Home in San Patrignano
Art, 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

At Home in Paris with Timothy Corrigan
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Paris with Timothy Corrigan

Every since designer Timothy Corrigan lived in Paris as an advertising executive in the late 1980s, he has been a… Read More

Adventures in Los Angeles
Architecture, Art, Design, Interior design, Travel

Adventures in Los Angeles

Thank you to those who checked in during my absence here. Delighted to be missed and you will (I hope)… Read More

At Home in London with Lulu Lytle
Art, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in London with Lulu Lytle

While Lulu Lytle originally dreamed of becoming an Egyptologist, her current role as cofounder and creative director of Soane Britain… Read More

The Colorful Pattern Filled World of Henry Wilson
Architecture, Art, Books, Interior design, Travel

The Colorful Pattern Filled World of Henry Wilson

Yesterday, when single digits here in New England shocked us into acknowledging that winter was just getting started, a post by… Read More

Nantucket Historical Association at the 2019 Winter Show
Art, Interior design, Nantucket

Nantucket Historical Association at the 2019 Winter Show

While many visit Nantucket for its beautiful beaches, charming cobblestone streets and rose covered cottages, those of us who annually… Read More

Join Us Around the World and At Home
Interior design, Travel

Join Us Around the World and At Home

While Susanna and I have often spoken together at private events and clubs across the country, we have never spoken… Read More

Ancien et Moderne 2019 at Paris Deco Off
Architecture, Art, Interior design, Travel

Ancien et Moderne 2019 at Paris Deco Off

Next week marks the start of the design year with Maison et Objet and Paris Deco Off 2019. And for… Read More

At Home with Timothy Corrigan at Chateau de la Chevallerie (the before)
Architecture, Interior design, Travel, Video

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… Read More

San Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show
Art, Interior design, Travel

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… Read More

Out and About Here and Across the Pond
Books, Design, Interior design, Travel

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… Read More

Last Days of Summer
Nantucket, Travel

Last Days of Summer

As we are enjoying the unofficial last days of summer, I wish you all a very happy Labor Day weekend…. Read More

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Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag al Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag along to @watsonkennedy & husband @tedsive idyllic island retreat where he has perfected the art of imperfection and effortless entertaining with comfort and style! LINK IN PROFILE! . . . #housetour #hometour #interiordesign #homedecor #redwhiteandblue #vashonisland #entertaining #tablesetting #settingthetable #seattlehomes #watsonkennedy #seattlestyle #waterfronthome
A few highlights from an amazing week of design! T A few highlights from an amazing week of design! Thank you to everyone who helped make @nantucketbydesign such a memorable and successful event!! My co-chair @oliviacharney and I can’t wait to bring you more exciting inspiration next year!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketbydesign #nantucketstyle #nantucketisland #designinspiration #designevent #antiques #interiordesign #entertaining #athome #decor #collecting #fashionshow #tabledecor
Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nant Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nantucketbydesign chez my co-chair @oliviacharney beautiful island home!! Thanks to everyone who joined us this week at our many events, our wonderful speakers and to the many sponsors who helped support @ackhistory ! And finally a special shout out to @staceywhittierstuart our fearless leader at the Nantucket Historical Association without whom none of this would be possible!
We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak p We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak peek during @nantucketbydesign of the @veronicabeard x @juliskaofficial collaboration collection! See it at their 11 South Water St. shop where panel speaker @taraguerard has created an island inspired tablescape! A percentage of all sales at the VB Nantucket shop from Aug 3-7 will benefit @ackhistory ! AND we can’t wait for our exciting NBD Veronica Beard fashion show at a beautiful waterfront home tomorrow!! Tickets at NHA.org !!
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