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Sneak Peek – ELLE DECOR Global Style Issue

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
ELLE DECOR Global Style issue
Each year, ELLE DECOR assembles stories from the best of their international editions for their Global Style issue. A perennial favorite, it includes designers and projects around the world, introducing us to new faces and locales. The cover of this special issue, which will hit newsstands next week, features a project by the talented Monaco-based design firm Humbert & Poyet, which originally appeared in ELLE DECORATION Netherlands. …
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At Home with Susanna Salk & Ted Kennedy Watson

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   27 Comments
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Since 1998 Ted Kennedy Watson has been helping customers make their homes and lives more beautiful through his two popular Watson Kennedy shops in Seattle, Washington. Whether in person or online, both locals and visitors from around the world, find endless temptation in the special, the must-have and the life-enhancing items Ted procures for the shops, all displayed with award-winning, inspired creativity. …
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Back on Track

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   Leave a comment
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Immediately after the whirlwind of Thanksgiving, I left first thing on Monday to attend the Design Leadership Summit in Miami. Now that I’m back on track in the office, I’ll have some thoughts on this year’s conference to share soon. In the meantime, a little peek at a bit of the inspiration from a great group of speakers at the Nobu Eden Roc, an update of Miami architect Morris Lapidus’ iconic hotel.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Mark D. Sikes

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
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Those of you who follow Mark D. Sikes on his popular blog and Instagram feed know that he is all about classic style. Whether it’s his favorite blue and white stripes, red his way or timeless neutrals, his mantra is making it beautiful.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Ken Fulk

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
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Memorable experiences are all about the story and for Ken Fulk, no matter what the project, there’s always a story in his head. Whether orchestrating  Sean Parker’s opulent Big Sur wedding, transforming a turn-of-the-century San Francisco building into The Battery, the 60,000 square foot private club, or designing dramatic interiors for many of the city’s movers and shakers, Fulk has the imagination and determination to bring his visions to life. …
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Schumacher x Cabana

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Schumacher x Cabana
Twice a year design aficionados in the know anxiously await the arrival of the new Cabana Magazine. Not only do we anticipate the elegant imaginative editorials and insider peeks at the great trifecta of “thought, place and person” around the globe but the surprise of which textile house will grace the covers.…
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Five Days of Dogs and Design in LA

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
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As Susanna Salk and I finish up five days of shooting for Dogs and Their Designers in Los Angeles, I thought I’d give you a quick peek of a bit of the week. Our temporary home at the Sunset Towers was the perfect venue for our stay with elegant appointments, the most impeccable service, convenient location and the always hopping restaurant.…
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Bunny Williams A House by the Sea

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
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“We knew we wanted a house where we would really live outside, a house where the ocean breezes would blow through, and a house that would be a place in which we could gather our friends and family and entertain easily.”…
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2016 Biennale des Antiquaires and Robert de Balkany at Sotheby’s

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
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This week and next are going to be a very busy couple of weeks in Paris for the world of interiors, collectors and design. This past weekend, the 2016 Biennale des Antiquaires opened as the Grand Palais was transformed into a luxurious display of masterpieces from Old Masters and modern works to antiquities, decor and design as well as haute jewelry.…
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Design Leadership Summit 2016 Preview

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
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One of the highlights of last year’s design calendar was the Design Leadership Summit in Los Angeles. Celebrating ten years of bringing together, informing and inspiring the country’s top design professionals, the Design Leadership Network‘s Summit has been instrumental in broadening the scope of what we think about in today’s world of design.…
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