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The Garden of Peter Marino
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Books, Garden

The Garden of Peter Marino

As summer is in full swing, and Garden Conservancy Open Days and special events are offering glimpses into normally private domains,… Read More

Paradise Found – Gardens of Enchantment
Books, Garden

Paradise Found – Gardens of Enchantment

Anyone who has perused the pages of books or magazines or even Pinterest boards that feature beautiful gardens, is familiar… Read More

At Home in the Garden with Carolyne Roehm Video
Art & Antiques, Books, Design, Food and drink, Garden

At Home in the Garden with Carolyne Roehm Video

Carolyne Roehm is as at home in the couturier’s atelier as she is in the kitchen, in the studio or… Read More

Outstanding American Gardens | A Celebration 25 Years of the Garden Conservancy
Garden

Outstanding American Gardens | A Celebration 25 Years of the Garden Conservancy

In 1988 “horticultural enthusiast” Frank Cabot had a vision. So inspired by a visit to Ruth Bancroft’s unusual garden of succulents near… Read More

Gardens at First Light
Books, Garden

Gardens at First Light

In the past several years since her beautiful first book, In the Garden, celebrated 18 spectacular gardens here in the Northeast,… Read More

Bunny Williams On Garden Style
Books, Design, Garden

Bunny Williams On Garden Style

While some of you, like me, may still have your original 1998 edition of Bunny Williams On Garden Style, you will definitely… Read More

In the Garden by Stacy Bass
Books, Design, Garden

In the Garden with Stacy Bass

If you are a reader of such local upscale Connecticut magazines as athome, Greenwich or Westport Magazines, or national publications… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk in Milan at the richly layered studio and luminous apartment of interior designer @eric.egan where his transatlantic sensibility bridges old world charm and modern chic.  LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show next Thursday and Friday at the beautiful @eleishvanbreems shop on Nantucket! Stop by to shop all you need for stylish entertaining and home. Our mix-and-match pieces from global artisan partners include many exclusives you won’t find elsewhere. Hope to see you!
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at designer @jennywolfinteriors Pound Ridge, NY flagship shop @TheHuntressNY and her charming apartment retreat above where Home is a Feeling! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at the stunning Madrid home of esteemed Spanish designer @isabellopezquesada where sophisticated style meets nature and comfort! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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