Posts Tagged: Books

Twiggy and Pomellato 1 Pomellato: Since 1967

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
The 60’s ushered in an era that would change forever the cultural and social landscape, particularly for women who discovered a new independence and liberation. And 1967 seemed to be the year that tipped the scales, from the Monterey Pop Festival to Twiggy to the summer of love.…
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Anne-Marie Midy Brussels home in The Authentics The Authentics

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
In a world driven by speed, sameness and recycled imagery and content, where the word authentic is batted around as a generic adjective for the mundane and undeserving, it is a true pleasure to read photographer Melanie Acevedo‘s and Schumacher Creative Director Dara Caponigro’s new book, The Authentics.…
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Remodelista The Organized Home

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
Most of you readers know by now, I am not a minimalist. Living with what I love (all of it) is one of life’s great pleasures. That does not mean, however, I don’t like a perfectly organized pantry, laundry room or office (still working on that one).…
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Renzo Mongiardino living room in Rome in Roomscapes copy Roomscapes

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
For those of you who just can’t get enough of the masterful vision of Renzo Mongiardino, add the reissue of Roomscapes to your list. Originally published in 1993, the new version, edited by his granddaughter, Francesca Simone, came out somewhat quietly last year.…
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Roman house in Renzo Mongiardino book, photo by Guido Taroni Renzo Mongiardino: A Painterly Vision

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The current return to maximalism can, in all likelihood, be traced to a single source – Renzo Mongiardino. Even those who didn’t know or couldn’t pronounce his name, have been unwittingly influenced by his lush and layered interiors. Redolent of eras long gone and faraway places, Mongiardino magically melded his many influences into elegant, moody and timeless spaces.…
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At Home with Dogs and Their Designers

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   22 Comments
When Susanna first suggested that I shoot the photos for her book At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, I dismissed her idea out of hand. While I have always had an interest (photography classes at RISD during college and a few since) and a long career as an art director, I am not a professional photographer.…
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Villa Astor views Villa Astor

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
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.…
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NYBG Perennial Garden New York Botanical Garden Celebrates 125 Years

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
This year the New York Botanical Garden celebrates 125 years. One of New York City’s most prized cultural institutions, the Botanical Garden is not only an urban oasis of breathtaking beauty, but also a a world-renowned leader in plant research and conservation and an educational facility that attracts both science scholars from around the globe as well as children, deepening the connections between plants and people.…
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Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design & Decoration Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design & Decoration

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
“I am lucky. I wake up each morning knowing that whatever that day brings, I will have been creative, designed something new, and somehow made something beautiful.” So states designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard in the introduction of his new book Martyn Lawrence Bullard: Design & Decoration.…
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A Day at Château de Fontainebleau - the pond pavilion A Day at Château de Fontainebleau

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Whereas many chateaux are associated primarily with a particular resident or royal, Chateau de Fontainebleau represents almost 1,000 years of French ruling dynasties. A Day at Château de Fontainebleau offers not only insights into the history, art and culture of France throughout the centuries, but also the lives of those who inhabited this magnificent French landmark.…
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