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Setting the Table with Cathy Graham
Art, 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

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

Celebrating the English Rose
Garden, Style, Travel

Celebrating the English Rose

Just take a stroll this weekend around Instagram and you will see a plethora of roses blooming in gardens here… Read More

Lunch with Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey at Christie’s
Art, Food and drink, Garden, Interior design

Lunch with Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey at Christie’s

While the latest nor’easter blew through with a vengeance last week, causing event cancelations and delays, I was delighted to… Read More

Merry Merry
Style

Merry Merry

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you all a very merry merry! This year for my table,… Read More

Setting the Table with Bunny Williams
Garden, Interior design, Video

Setting the Table with Bunny Williams

Celebrated interior designer Bunny Williams is known not only for her stunning interiors but refreshing and authentic approach to gracious living…. Read More

More from Middlefield
Architecture, Garden, Interior design

More from Middlefield

Since Susanna’s and my video visit with Gil Schafer at his country house, Middlefield, seemed to resonate with so many,… Read More

Petal It Forward
Gifts

Petal It Forward

Flowers really do make you happy. Not only do nature’s bountiful blooms enhance any setting but bring beauty and lift… Read More

Flowers Through Art at Bunny Williams Home
Art, Interior design

Flowers Through Art at Bunny Williams Home

Deborah Needleman began her Sign of the Times piece in last week’s T Magazine Design issue, “This country is in… Read More

NYBG 2017 Orchid Show
Design, Garden

NYBG 2017 Orchid Show

This spring, the 2017 Orchid Show celebrates its 15th year at the New York Botanical Garden with a focus on the the… Read More

Foraged Flora – A New Vision for the Art of the Arrangement
Books, Design

Foraged Flora – A New Vision for the Art of the Arrangement

As we enter the new year, it seems the perfect time to share Louesa Roebuck’s wholly original and fresh vision on plants… Read More

Orchidelirium: 2016 Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden
Design, Garden

Orchidelirium: 2016 Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden

It all started with the Victorians. Their 19th century obsession with orchids, Orchidelirium, became the foundation for our continuing infatuation with these exotic blooms today…. Read More

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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
Wishing everyone who celebrates this weekend, a ve Wishing everyone who celebrates this weekend, a very happy holiday, from my table to yours! #casacabana #eastertable #nantucket
Just arrived in paradise with @susannasalk chez @f Just arrived in paradise with @susannasalk chez @fisherweismancollection and @art_by_afisher #staytuned #sanmigueldeallende #athomewith
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