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Introducing Soane Fall 2016
Design, Interior design

Introducing Soane Fall 2016

I have written about Soane on many occasions in the past as they represent all that I love in the world… Read More

Friday Five Favorite Finds VIII
Art, Design, Fashion, Food and drink, Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

Friday Five Favorite Finds VIII

This week’s Friday Five Favorite Finds starts with a discovery that truly deserves its own post. But with many articles… Read More

Oberkampf Fleurs Tropicales et Palmiers
Art, Interior design

Interwoven Globe and JAR at the Met

As many of you head into the city for a holiday visit, I would encourage you to make a stop… Read More

Nude, Study for a Painting
Art, Design, Fashion, Interior design

Fortuny y Madrazo | An Artistic Legacy

It wasn’t until I saw the exhibit Fortuny y Madrazo: An Artistic Legacy at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute that… Read More

Designer fabrics and wallcoverings
Interior design

High Point Picks | Keeping Tradition Fresh at Thibaut

While Thibaut is the oldest continuously operating wallpaper company in the country, that doesn’t keep them from pushing the envelope… Read More

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Design, Interior design

Iris Apfel at Stark Carpet

One of the final events at fall market was hearing the legendary Iris Apfel speak at Stark Carpet. In her… Read More

My week
Architecture, Art, Books, Design, Entertainment, Fashion, Interior design

It’s Fall – A Busy Week!

Although my favorite season has not officially begun, fall events are already in full force. It was a busy week… Read More

Holland-&-Sherry-Bespoke-fireplace-mantel-with-Deyrolle-lobsters
Architecture, Design, Fashion, Gifts, Interior design

Holland & Sherry Bespoke

On a popular street in NYC’s hip Nolita neighborhood, in the most beautiful building on the block, the chicest new… Read More

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Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Join m Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at the extraordinary magical Mexican home of designers jeffryweisman__ and @art_by_afisher @fisherweismancollection !! Big thanks to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio ! LINK IN PROFILE!
And so a new island summer begins. And so a new island summer begins.
Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me and @susannasalk to the stylish country home of designer @darrenhenault where he has renovated an 1800 farmhouse on a former Christmas tree farm into a chic bucolic family retreat! Big thank you to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio ! LINK IN PROFILE
Congrats to the MANY participants and selected win Congrats to the MANY participants and selected winners in a variety of categories at this year’s @nantucketgardenclub Daffodil Show at @bartlettsfarm !! #daffodils #daffodilseason #nantucketdaffodilfestival #nantucket #nantucketlife #flowershow
This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect weather and a great turnout for the 46th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival! I believe these festive ladies won the Hat Pageant! See more of the Sconset tailgate picnic and Daffodil Car parade in stories. #nantucket #nantucketdaffodilfestival #daffy2022 #ackdaffy #nantucketisland #acklove
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