Few cities have seduced artists, designers and travelers quite like Istanbul, with its romantic exoticism and singular position between two… Read More
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Nantucket Friday Favorites – Greater Light
I’m woefully late for last week’s Friday favorite from here on Nantucket. All I can say is that island time… Read More
Happy Anniversary Maria Mitchell
When you think of Nantucket, perhaps beautiful beaches, cobblestone streets and rose covered cottages come to mind, but this small… Read More
Rosario Candela – Elegance in the Sky
In early 20th century New York City, as many affluent residents were gradually abandoning their mansions and townhouses for apartments,… Read More
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
The Power of Pearls
In the September/October special 30th anniversary issue of Veranda (which we will revisit), the style section’s Objects of Desire celebrates… Read More
A Look at How They Decorated with Author P. Gaye Tapp
It was no surprise when long time blogging friend, decorator and now author, Gaye Tapp shared her book idea for How They… Read More
NYSID at Nantucket by Design
As a board member of both the Nantucket Historical Association and the New York School of Interior Design, Maria Spears… Read More
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
Woman in Gold at the Neue Galerie
Yesterday’s opening of the film Woman in Gold brings to international attention the amazing story of Maria Altmann and her… Read More
