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Setting the Table with Bunny Williams

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
Celebrated interior designer Bunny Williams is known not only for her stunning interiors but refreshing and authentic approach to gracious living. She and husband John Rosselli entertain frequently and one of Bunny’s greatest joys is welcoming family and friends to her 18th century house in rural Connecticut.…
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At Home in the Country with Gil Schafer Video

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
I first became familiar with architect Gil Schafer when his own country home in upstate New York, Middlefield, was published well over a decade ago. Since then, he has become known as one of the country’s greatest proponents of classic residential architecture.…
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At Home in New Orleans with Jane Scott Hodges

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
As the founder and owner of Leontine Linens, Jane Scott Hodges is credited with reviving the art of couture linens for everyday use. With a contemporary spin on timeless traditions, her custom linens and bespoke monograms pair luxury with real life.…
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Shelter

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Over the course of the past year while making the book At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, Susanna and I were privileged to visit the beloved dogs of 21 top interior designers. As we sought to capture the incredible bonds they have with their humans and the amazing lives they live together, we couldn’t help but think of all the dogs out there that haven’t yet found a forever home.…
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At Home in Connecticut with John Robshaw

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
With a background in fine arts and painting, John Robshaw caught the textiles bug when traveling to India in the 1990’s. There he discovered his passion for fabric making and the handcrafted beauty of their artisan traditions. Working with makers throughout Asia, he developed his signature look of color and pattern rich global chic that was to become the hallmark of his thriving company.…
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At Home and in the Garden with Juan Montoya

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
With projects around the globe, Columbian born architect and interior designer Juan Montoya is well known for his restrained yet layered luxury. Throughout his diverse projects, modernity is infused with a sensuous mix of elements and international influence. But at his own country house, La Formentera (named after a Balearic Island off the Mediterranean coast of Spain where he spent a year), in the Hudson Valley, a new talent emerged.…
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It’s a Dog’s Life with Isaac Mizrahi

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   17 Comments
Isaac Mizrahi certainly needs no introduction. Whether you know him as a celebrated fashion designer (look for his Isaac Mizrahi Live! women’s apparel and accessories collection for QVC), as an acclaimed cabaret singer (his hit one man show, “Does This Song Make Me Look Fat” will go national this fall at City Winery locations around the country), as a judge on Project Runway: All Stars, or from his many cameo appearances in films and on TV, Isaac’s immense creativity, energy, insight and wit is as infectious as it is inspiring!…
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Setting the Table With Carolyne Roehm in Charleston

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
When Susanna and I decided to launch our new Setting the Table With video series, filming Carolyne Roehm in Charleston at her historic home was at the top of our list. Among her endless list of accomplishments, her talent and passion for entertaining and setting a beautiful table is legendary.…
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It’s a Dog’s Life with Jonathan Adler – a New Video Series!

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
It’s no secret that many of us who have a passion for the world of beauty and design are also totally devoted to our dogs. Living well is about sharing the love and who better to celebrate with than our faithful four legged family members.…
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Setting the Table with Marian McEvoy – A New Video Series

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
Marian McEvoy Corkillage in her house
Regular readers know my longstanding love of tabletop so I am especially thrilled to announce the debut of a new video series – Setting the Table With! As we initiate the series just in time for spring/summer entertaining, my video partner, Susanna Salk, and I are excited to take you behind the scenes with notable tastemakers, who will be sharing their tips and advice on how to set a stylish table at home.…
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