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At Home with Susanna Salk and Windsor Smith
Interior design, Travel

At Home with Susanna Salk and Windsor Smith

Windsor Smith embraces a style that melds modern living with old fashioned values. While she crafts luxurious homes with elegant interiors,… Read More

At Home with Susanna Salk and Michael Bruno in Tuxedo Park
Architecture, Art & Antiques

At Home with Susanna Salk and Michael Bruno in Tuxedo Park

Not only is Michael Bruno, founder of 1stdibs and now Housepad App (more on that in a bit) a man of… Read More

On the Road
Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

On the Road

Between short trips on the road and longer island stays, it’s been a busy summer. And I think I’ve set a… Read More

At Home with Susanna Salk and Timothy Corrigan in Los Angeles
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design, Travel

At Home with Susanna Salk and Timothy Corrigan in Los Angeles

When visiting Timothy Corrigan in Los Angeles, you are greeted with the same sense of comfort and elegance that is evident in all… Read More

McMillen at Home: Three Generations of Style
Interior design

McMillen at Home: Three Generations of Style

Founded in 1924 by Mrs. Drury McMillen, McMillen Inc. is the oldest, continuously operating interior design firm in America. And I… Read More

Design Video Update
Garden, Interior design, Travel

Design Video Update

I’ve been so busy trying to keep you up to date with my latest inspiration and finds, that I hadn’t realized… Read More

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Interior design, Travel

Report from Los Angeles

It’s been a very busy few days here in Los Angeles (did I tell you I was coming?). From filming… Read More

At Home with Susanna Salk and Laura Slatkin
Gifts, Interior design

At Home with Susanna Salk and Laura Slatkin

Whether at home, at work as founder and CEO of NEST Fragrances or contributing to philanthropic causes of autism and… Read More

At Home with Howard Slatkin
Architecture, Books, Design, Food and drink, Interior design

At Home with Howard Slatkin

There aren’t very many New York City apartments these days that could justify an entire book. But then again, there… Read More

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Architecture, Design, Garden, Interior design

At Home Poolside with Susanna Salk and Bunny Williams

Bunny Williams certainly needs no introduction. The acclaimed designer is celebrated not only for her inspiring interiors but her refreshing… Read More

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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).
Great day at this year’s @thetickingtent with a fa Great day at this year’s @thetickingtent with a fabulous selection of new and repeat vendors in a spacious new tent ! A few of my faves - some of which didn’t make it in only because I couldn’t get good shots with the crowds! Wonderful to see so many design friends and congrats to @christinajuarezandco and @aspoonfulofbenjamin on an even bigger and better event at the beautiful @springhillvineyards !
Nantucket’s Daffodil Festival turns 50 this weeken Nantucket’s Daffodil Festival turns 50 this weekend — half a century of decorated antique car parades, legendary tailgate picnics, and armloads of the island’s most cheerful bloom. The Daffodil Flower Show, organized by the @nantucketgardenclub is worth the trip. Today the island is at its most glorious, and this golden table, along with some festive shots from past Daffy days, is our small celebration of a very big milestone. (The flowers may not be daffodils, but the spirit is entirely there.)
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Our latest video visit is here! Tag along as we st Our latest video visit is here! Tag along as we step inside the Paris apartment of French product and interior designer @pierregonalons where his home serves as a living laboratory for his ideas! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Interior designer @james_andrew shows how he brill Interior designer @james_andrew shows how he brilliantly used inspiration from Lee Radziwill’‘s Renzo Mongiardino designed London home to transform his partner’s bedroom into a personal haven. Full home tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
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