Cars for the Classic and Adventurous

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments

Cars for the Classic and Adventurous

If you’ve been to Nantucket, you’ve no doubt spotted that special breed of car on island – those sport utility vehicles that bridge the gap between classic and cool. Often built for navigating unpaved roads and the occasional beach run, they are just as stylish in town as on rugged terrain. The timeless Grand Wagoneer, which I’ve written about before  (and occasionally share my #wagoneerspotting on Instagram) has a loyal following, many of whom are anxiously awaiting the new edition by Jeep in 2019 or 20.

But for those of you who can’t wait or are pining for a vintage original, let me introduce you to Wagonmaster.…

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A Look at How They Decorated with Author P. Gaye Tapp

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments

A Look at How They Decorated with Author P. Gaye Tapp

It was no surprise when long time blogging friend, decorator and now author, Gaye Tapp  shared her book idea for How They Decorated with me. Passionate about the intersection of fashion and interiors as well as how the past informs today, Gaye has amassed a following fascinated by her astute and insightful musings. I immediately knew she would do justice to the marvelous subject matter in an original and intelligent manner, one that capitalized on her voluminous knowledge of fashion and decor history as well as her expert design sleuthing skills.

Within its pages, How They Decorated illuminates the creative expression of sixteen of the twentieth century’s most stylish women.…

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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds VI | A Weekend of Art and Antiques

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments

Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds VI | A Weekend of Art and Antiques

In addition to its beautiful beaches and historic charm, Nantucket offers a rich cultural scene for such a small island. This week I had the opportunity to view two lovely venues for art and antiques. On Thursday and Friday, luxury brand consultant, landscape designer and photographer James Ogilvy had a small exhibition of his ethereal landscape photography at a private home here on island.

© Ogilvy Photography 2017

While based in Scotland, Ogilvy has been summering in Nantucket for nearly 30 years and the exhibit, entitled Thin Places, holds meaning and relevance for both places. According to ancient Celtic and Christian theology, it references a place where heaven and earth are especially close.…

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Vogue Living x Schumacher

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments

Vogue Living x Schumacher

It’s hard to keep up with Dara Caponigro and her team at Schumacher! Their latest creative collaboration with Vogue – Vogue Living – just launched and the collection a wonderful melding of many of the themes I write about here – fashion and decor, timeless design and looking back to move forward.

Inspired by the Vogue archives and developed in tandem with the sophisticated eye of Vogue’s International Editor at Large, Hamish Bowles, it is an updated take on classic English Country. As Dara explains, “As the worlds of fashion and home intersect more and more, it made perfect sense for us to partner with Vogue.  …

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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds V | Nantucket by Design 2017

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment

Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds V | Nantucket by Design 2017

While Friday has somehow segued to Sunday, this week’s favorite find from here on Nantucket has to be Nantucket by Design 2017. Building on the momentum established with last year’s debut, the collection of week-long events benefitting the Nantucket Historical Association, hit the ground running with the VIP cocktail party I highlighted in the last post.

Next event on the agenda was the Design Luncheon, sponsored by Nantucket Looms and New England Home Magazine, where Robin Standefer of Roman and Williams spoke, highlighting their work, including Greydon House here on island (above and below – we’ll be back to visit in more detail).…

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Nantucket by Design 2017

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments

Nantucket by Design 2017

While the first week of August on Nantucket has in recent years always included a focus on design, this year marks the second annual edition of Nantucket by Design.

The major fundraising event for the Nantucket Historical Association, this exciting week of design brings together a group of distinguished designers, sponsors and events to celebrate the great history and traditions of design style here on Nantucket.

The week launched yesterday evening (Tuesday) with a VIP cocktail party with Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams. The design duo behind the chic new boutique hotel on island, Greydon House, they will be the featured speakers at the sixth annual Design Luncheon today (Wednesday) at the Great Harbor Yacht Club on Wednesday.…

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Wallpaper Wizardry | The Schumacher Library of Wallcovering

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments

Wallpaper Wizardry | The Schumacher Library of Wallcovering

My love of wallpaper is no secret and I was intrigued as Schumacher hinted on their Instagram feed (@Schumacher1889) about an impending wallpaper announcement. So I am especially excited to be able to share with you their big reveal – The Schumacher Library of Wallcovering, debuting in all domestic and international showrooms next week.

Building on the success of Volume I three years ago, this new edition includes the complete collection of Schumacher’s 1,736 wallcoverings, organized into 19 logical and easy to use chapters.

photo by Melanie Acevedo

From panels, as seen in an interior by Miles Redd using his Brighton Pavilion panels, above, to chinoiserie, florals, textures, large, small and mid size prints, as seen in a design by Jana Bek using Veere Grenney’s Belvedere, below, and more, each category includes beautiful photography, with over 200 images of installed patterns as inspiration, to easily see and source the products.…

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Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds IV | Sustainable Nantucket

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments

Nantucket Friday Favorite Finds IV | Sustainable Nantucket

This week’s Friday finds features just one important favorite. This week I attended Sustainable Nantucket‘s Farm Fresh Feast. Held in the beautiful fields at the Walter F. Ballinger Educational Community Farm, it was a festive and delicious evening celebrating all this wonderful organization accomplishes.

As Nantucket has grown, many organizations have sprouted up to enhance the social, environmental and economic values of the community while protecting the island’s very special character.

Sustainable Nantucket not only helps to support and raise awareness of the local family farms and small-scale growers but offers a variety of year round programs and events to help build a more locally based, self-reliant food economy.…

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Villa Astor

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments

Villa Astor

The subtitle of the beautiful new book on Villa Astor says it all – “Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast.” Part history, part social commentary, part architecture, interiors and gardens, this beautifully photographed and designed edition of this famous Italian landmark is as insightful as it is inspiring.

Following a foreword by William Waldorf Astor’s great-grandson, the story of Astor’s prominent career, disenchantment with American society and politics, move to England and eventual pilgrimage to Italy unfolds. Told by Boston-based architectural historian and authority on the British country house, Curt DiCamillo, it is a fascinating tale of passion, perfectionism and the power of memory. …

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Scenting the Summer House

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments

Scenting the Summer House

There’s nothing much better than the sound and smells of ocean breezes, drifting off the water though open windows. Scent is an essential accessory to any home, especially a summer house on the water, where sometimes dampness leaves its mark in less idyllic ways. Like many Nantucket houses outside of town, originally meant for seasonal summer living, ours has no basement so I’m always looking for new ways to add a welcoming scent to augment nature’s best and mask the less appealing. I was excited to find an already favorite brand had a new solution. NEST Fragrances new Liquidless Diffuser is such an easy and effortless option.…

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