Posts Tagged: Design

Jonathan Adler and FoxyLady (1) 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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dogs-and-design-in-la Five Days of Dogs and Design in LA

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
As Susanna Salk and I finish up five days of shooting for Dogs and Their Designers in Los Angeles, I thought I’d give you a quick peek of a bit of the week. Our temporary home at the Sunset Towers was the perfect venue for our stay with elegant appointments, the most impeccable service, convenient location and the always hopping restaurant.…
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Yachting with Barton & Gray and Audrey Sterk Stylish Yachting

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Life on Nantucket revolves around the water. Whether you are in it, on it or just enjoying the view, the endless blue beckons. And while boats are a ubiquitous part of island life, many aren’t interested in the expense or effort of owning one. …
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Favorite Finds at the Architectural Digest Design Show

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Nature is the ultimate backdrop for any vignette as we saw in our look at going green at the Architectural Digest Design Show and DIFFA Dining by Design last week. It was also perfectly utilized in Amy Lau‘s elegant area she designed as the Architectural Digest Design Studio with furnishings from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.…
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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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Belperron Vintage Double Coronet Cuff The Brilliant Beauty of Belperron

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
It was in the 1960’s and early 70’s, when Ward Landrigan, then head of Sotheby’s jewelry department, first spied the distinctive work of jewelry designer Suzanne Belperron. By 1987, Landrigan had purchased Verdura and had hoped to augment the collection at the landmark Sotheby’s sale of the Duchess of Windsor’s jewels in Geneva.…
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Paul Goldberger and Frank Gehry at Design Leadership Summit Design Leadership Summit in Los Angeles

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Last week the Design Leadership Summit marked its tenth anniversary with an impressive line up of events in Los Angeles. Now over 300 strong, the Design Leadership Network‘s growing group of top design professionals traveled from across the country to learn, (re)think, connect and share.…
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Fornasetti trumeau Spring Design Auction at Christie’s

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The intersection of art and design frequently raises many questions. Is art considered not inherently as important or valuable when it has a function? Or should it perhaps be considered even more important since it enhances the owner’s life on a daily basis on both a physical as well as emotional level. …
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atelier delalain at the AD Home Design Show Final Favorites from the AD Home Design Show

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
One of the best aspects of the AD Home Design Show is that it covers the full gamut of design. As the leading US luxury design fair, it features an international array of offerings from art to appliances. In this final segment on this year’s show are picks from a variety of categories.  …
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Nina Yashar on la doublej The Irrepressible Charm and Chic of La DoubleJ

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Today we move north in Italy to Milan where fashion and design journalist J.J. Martin lives. Known for her enviably chic vintage wardrobe, Martin knows it’s all about the mix, which is also evident in her Milan apartment, documented by Elle Decor, below, and The Selby.…
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