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At Home with Tamara Meadow in Connecticut
Antiques, Architecture, Interior design, Video

At Home with Tamara Meadow in Connecticut

Join us in bucolic Litchfield County, Connecticut for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer Tama Meadow at her… Read More

At Home with James Andrew & Scott McBee in a glamorous Manhattan maisonette
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At Home with James Andrew & Scott McBee in a glamorous Manhattan maisonette

Join us in Manhattan for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer James Andrew and his partner, artist Scott… Read More

At Home with Luis Puerta at his 18th century palazzo in the Spanish countryside
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At Home with Luis Puerta at his 18th century palazzo in the Spanish countryside

Tag along to Tendilla, Spain, a small town about an hour outside of Madrid for a behind the scenes visit… Read More

At Home in Milan with Eric Egan
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At Home in Milan with Eric Egan

Join us in Milan where we step inside the richly layered world of interior designer Eric Egan. Nestled in the… Read More

Threads of Time and Taste: Pierre Frey at Nantucket by Design
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Threads of Time and Taste: Pierre Frey at Nantucket by Design

When I was invited to speak with Patrick Frey for this year’s Nantucket by Design luncheon, I knew I wanted… Read More

At Home and at The Huntress with Jenny Wolf
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At Home and at The Huntress with Jenny Wolf

Tag along to leafy Pound Ridge, NY for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer and shop owner Jenny… Read More

Welcome Westmoreland – The Frick’s New Café

Welcome Westmoreland – The Frick’s New Café

It was a long awaited and much celebrated occasion when The Frick Collection reopened in March, unveiling its stunning five… Read More

At Home with Isabel López-Quesada in her historic Madrid townhouse
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At Home with Isabel López-Quesada in her historic Madrid townhouse

Tag along to Madrid for a behind the scenes visit with acclaimed Spanish interior designer Isabel López-Quesada at her stunning… Read More

At Home with John Lyle
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At Home with John Lyle

For over thirty years John Lyle has created luxurious objects and furniture that reflect his love of materials – from… Read More

At Home in Paris with the Hurleys
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At Home in Paris with the Hurleys

When Chilean born designer Micky Hurley and wife Malu decided to split their time between New York and Europe, they… Read More

Happy Mother’s Day
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Happy Mother’s Day

Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there – birth moms, adoptive moms, stepmoms, foster… Read More

At Home in Paris with designer and creative director Valentin Goux
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At Home in Paris with designer and creative director Valentin Goux

Tag along to France as we visit the colorful Parisian apartment of Valentin Goux. As the president and creative director… Read More

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Charleston has a way of drawing people back again Charleston has a way of drawing people back again and again—and homes like this remind us why.
Tag along as designer @michaelmitchelldesigner welcomes us inside his gracious home, where layers of history, thoughtful collecting, and a deeply personal approach to design make every room a reflection of both its owner and the city itself.
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One of my favorite things about setting a table is One of my favorite things about setting a table is that it never has to begin from scratch.

The most beautiful tables are collected over time—mixing old favorites with new discoveries, heirlooms with contemporary pieces, and the things you’ve loved for years with something that brings fresh perspective.

For this table, I’ve paired PeterDunham + Hudson Grace’s (@peterdunhamdesign @hudsongracesf ) beautiful salad and bread plates and napkins with Blue Carnation dinner plates, table linens, glassware, and flatware from my shop, alongside a few favorite pieces from my personal collection.

I hope this table is a reminder that you don’t need everything to match—or come from one place. The magic is in the mix. Every new piece should make you fall in love with the pieces you already own all over again.

That’s the joy of collecting—and the beauty of a table that reflects your own story.

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Very excited to be returning to @eleishvanbreems o Very excited to be returning to @eleishvanbreems on Nantucket for a 2 day trunk show next Thursday and Friday! If on island, do stop by! There will be many new introductions you will be the first to see!!
Some homes are beautiful. Others tell a story. Th Some homes are beautiful. Others tell a story. 
The Yucatán home of interior designer @laurakirar and architect Richard Frazier @rwf333 is both -  a masterful reflection of its surroundings, where architecture, landscape, light, and craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.
Tag along for a visit to this extraordinary retreat and discover how years of collecting, collaboration, and creative vision shaped a house that feels deeply connected to its place. LINK IN PROFILE
Wishing everyone a very happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Flow Wishing everyone a very happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Flowers from my thoughtful husband - all else from my shop (plates coming soon - DM to be notified).
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