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France

My French Country Home Magazine
Food and drink, Travel

My French Country Home Magazine

Over the last ten years Sharon Santoni has been sharing her life in France on her popular blog My French… Read More

At Home with Timothy Corrigan at Chateau de la Chevallerie (the before)
Architecture, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home with Timothy Corrigan at Chateau de la Chevallerie (the before)

There are few people who could not only imagine but are capable of bringing an 18th century French chateau back… Read More

Château de Villette
Architecture, Art, 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

72 Hours in France!
Architecture, Art, Garden, Interior design, Travel

72 Hours in France!

As mentioned in my last post, I spent 72 hours in France this week with Susanna Salk, filming two new… Read More

The Versailles You’ve Never Seen
Architecture, Art, Design, Garden, Interior design, Travel

The Versailles You’ve Never Seen

You’ve made the requisite pilgrimage to Versailles and seen the storied chateau, in all likelihood with throngs of others. The… Read More

A Day at Château de Fontainebleau
Architecture, Art, Books, Design, Interior design, Travel

A Day at Château de Fontainebleau

Whereas many chateaux are associated primarily with a particular resident or royal, Chateau de Fontainebleau represents almost 1,000 years of… Read More

A Day at Château de Vaux le Vicomte
Architecture, Garden, Interior design, Travel

A Day at Château de Vaux le Vicomte

While no doubt familiar with the palatial splendor of Louis XIV’s Versailles, what you may not know is that the inspiration, and… Read More

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Architecture, Art, Interior design, Travel

International House Guest Video with Susanna Salk and Timothy Corrigan

As the indomitable Ms. Vreeland taught us, the eye indeed has to travel, so today we are delighted to introduce… Read More

passport
Travel

New Passport Rules | Traveler Beware

Anyone who has seen me within the last week now knows of the new passport rules governing international travel. And… Read More

le quatorze juillet
Beauty, Fashion, Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday

Le Quatorze Juillet

So today we recognize Bastille Day, le quatorze juillet, with a little red white and blue, French style. I’ve gathered… Read More

At Ease | Riviera Refinement
Fashion, Gifts, Travel

At Ease | Riviera Refinement

Who doesn’t dream about renting a villa with water views on the French Riviera? It’s all about summering at ease with a… Read More

le petit trianon architecture
Architecture, Design, Interior design, Travel

The Discreet Charm of the Petit Trianon

Today we travel back to Versailles to take a quick look at the Petit Trianon. Built by Louis XV for… Read More

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A few highlights from the VERY well attended @nant A few highlights from the VERY well attended @nantucketgardenclub 66th Annual House & Garden Tour a couple weeks ago. It was a beautiful if somewhat steamy day and we were all thankful for the occasional summer breeze 😉!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketisland #nantucketgardens #summergarden #garden #gardentour #nantucketgardenclub #coastalgarden #flowers #islandgardens #capeandislands
Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag al Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag along to @watsonkennedy & husband @tedsive idyllic island retreat where he has perfected the art of imperfection and effortless entertaining with comfort and style! LINK IN PROFILE! . . . #housetour #hometour #interiordesign #homedecor #redwhiteandblue #vashonisland #entertaining #tablesetting #settingthetable #seattlehomes #watsonkennedy #seattlestyle #waterfronthome
A few highlights from an amazing week of design! T A few highlights from an amazing week of design! Thank you to everyone who helped make @nantucketbydesign such a memorable and successful event!! My co-chair @oliviacharney and I can’t wait to bring you more exciting inspiration next year!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketbydesign #nantucketstyle #nantucketisland #designinspiration #designevent #antiques #interiordesign #entertaining #athome #decor #collecting #fashionshow #tabledecor
Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nant Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nantucketbydesign chez my co-chair @oliviacharney beautiful island home!! Thanks to everyone who joined us this week at our many events, our wonderful speakers and to the many sponsors who helped support @ackhistory ! And finally a special shout out to @staceywhittierstuart our fearless leader at the Nantucket Historical Association without whom none of this would be possible!
We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak p We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak peek during @nantucketbydesign of the @veronicabeard x @juliskaofficial collaboration collection! See it at their 11 South Water St. shop where panel speaker @taraguerard has created an island inspired tablescape! A percentage of all sales at the VB Nantucket shop from Aug 3-7 will benefit @ackhistory ! AND we can’t wait for our exciting NBD Veronica Beard fashion show at a beautiful waterfront home tomorrow!! Tickets at NHA.org !!
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