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At Home with Caleb Anderson and DeAndre DeVane in their Elegant Manhattan Apartment
Art & Antiques, Interior design, Video

At Home with Caleb Anderson and DeAndre DeVane in their Elegant Manhattan Apartment

When designer Caleb Anderson of DRAKE/ANDERSON purchased his 1926 Manhattan apartment, it hadn’t been touched in years. Belonging to the… Read More

At Home with Designers and Tastemakers
Architecture, Books, Interior design

At Home with Designers and Tastemakers

Little did we know, when Susanna Salk and I first embarked on our video collaboration nine years ago, where and… Read More

At Home with Pieter Estersohn in the Hudson Valley
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Interior design, Style, Video

At Home with Pieter Estersohn in the Hudson Valley

The house was a wreck, filled with years of hoarding, one room overflowing with 500 dolls, but Pieter Estersohn was… Read More

Markham Roberts Notes on Decorating
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Interior design, Nantucket

Markham Roberts Notes on Decorating

As designer Markham Roberts explains in his inspiring new book, Notes on Decorating, “There are thousands of moving parts that… Read More

At Home in Santa Barbara with Madeline Stuart
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Santa Barbara with Madeline Stuart

Madeline Stuart may have come to her current career in design via a somewhat circuitous route, yet it is clear… Read More

Setting the Table with Cathy Graham
Art & Antiques, Books, Design, Video

Setting the Table with Cathy Graham

Cathy Graham‘s party invites have always been some of the most coveted on the upper east side of New York… Read More

The Colorful Pattern Filled World of Henry Wilson
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Interior design, Travel

The Colorful Pattern Filled World of Henry Wilson

Yesterday, when single digits here in New England shocked us into acknowledging that winter was just getting started, a post by… Read More

At Home with Carolyne Roehm – Design & Style: A Constant Thread
Books, Design, Fashion, Garden, Interior design, Jewelry, Video

At Home with Carolyne Roehm – Design & Style: A Constant Thread

We have celebrated Carolyne Roehm’s many talents here before – in the garden, setting the table, the renovation and decoration… Read More

Château de Villette
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Interior design

Château de Villette

With design attributed to François Mansart (architect to Louis XIV) and gardens inspired by, if not actually designed by Le… Read More

The Power of Pattern
Books, Interior design

The Power of Pattern

Not only is my talented video partner Susanna Salk an insightful interviewer on our YouTube series, but a creative and… Read More

Sneak Peek – Veranda Wanderlust
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Sneak Peek – Veranda Wanderlust

Ask any designer to name their favorite source of inspiration and many will cite travel. Nothing quite refreshes and expands… Read More

The Authentics
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The Authentics

In a world driven by speed, sameness and recycled imagery and content, where the word authentic is batted around as… Read More

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See why designer @marcoscarani designed the incred See why designer @marcoscarani designed the incredibly chic kitchen in his and partner, Jamie Creel‘s @creelandgow glamorous Paris apartment. Full home tour on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
NEW COLLECTION of vintage linens are up on Q Worth NEW COLLECTION of vintage linens are up on Q Worthy!! All one of a kind, distinctive designs in excellent condition with exquisite craftsmanship from vintage linen partner @oficina.macmahon . 

1 - Vibrant white on yellow vintage tablecloth with 8 dinner and 8 cocktail napkins, hand appliquéd and embroidered in Spain.

2 - Incredibly charming vintage tablecloth with 12 dinner and cocktail with exceptional folkloric hand embroidery - SOLD

3 - An elegant blue and white vintage 1930s tablecloth with 12 napkins from a French workshop with expert Vietnamese embroiderers. Incredible three dimensional handiwork.

4 - Enchanting vintage tablecloth with 10 napkins in a soft blue cotton. Hand embroidered with charming multicolor flowers on both tablecloth and napkins. Made in Italy. SOLD

5 - An exceptional vintage linen tablecloth with 12 napkins in a lovely butter yellow with magnolias exquisitely rendered in appliqué and embroidery. Made in Italy.

6 - Charming spring green tablecloth with 8 napkins, hand embroidered in Italy with lovely unpretentious floral design.

Find all 6 sets on Q Worthy with sizes, more photos and prices. Last 5 sets sold very quickly 
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It’s the official start of the season here on Na It’s the official start of the season here on Nantucket and what says summer more than an outdoor shower. But more than merely that single accoutrement, designer @gary_mcbournie_inc created an almost complete outdoor bathroom for the warmer months at his and partner @w_j_richards former island home! Full #athomewith video visit on the Quintessence YouTube channel!! #designinspiration #outdoorshower #nantucketstyle #interiordesign
You may have seen, during @labiennale , the recent You may have seen, during @labiennale , the recent collaboration between @wallpaper_sanpatrignano with @venetianheritage at @museopalazzogrimani . This collection of nine wallpapers, based on historical patterns, were handmade in the San Patrignano workshops in support of the restoration work the Ventian Heritage Foundation does to promote and preserve the legacy of the Serenissima Republic. 

Several years ago, Susanna and I were lucky enough to visit and document the mission and incredible work the @sanpatrignano community does to save lives and give those struggling with addiction a new lease on life by learning artisan skills at the highest level. You can watch the full video visit on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
BEYOND excited to announce this year’s award-win BEYOND excited to announce this year’s award-winning lineup for @nantucketbydesign,  @ackhistory ‘s premier summer fundraiser, presented by @raveisnantucket . This year, from August 2-5, we celebrate the theme of Legacy with engaging keynote speakers, panel discussions, a partnership with the Nantucket Summer Antique Show and more!

Thrilled to be welcoming our keynote luncheon speakers @ashleyhicks and @martinamondadori . From interiors and landscapes to lifestyle and jewelry, our talented design panel, moderated by @verandamagazine editor-in-chief @steelemarcoux, includes @indiahicksstyle @wambuilovesplants @thomasjayne and @nicholasvarneyjewels .

As co-chair, with @oliviacharney, of Nantucket by Design, I hope you will join us and consider supporting the worthy mission of The Nantucket Historical Association by purchasing a leadership level ticket, which not only benefits @ackhistory but ensures your place at our always sold out luncheon and leadership level opening night cocktail party! Hope to see you there! LINK IN PROFILE  #ack #nantucket #nantucketbydesign #nantuckethistoricalassociation #design #nantucketisland #nantucketstyle #nantuckethistory
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