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Holidays

Christmas in Shangri-La
Holiday, Interior design

Christmas in Shangri-La

Every year friend and designer Carey Karlan goes all out creating themed holiday decorations for her charming 1926 cottage-style home. Past years… Read More

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Holiday, Interior design, Jewelry

Setting a Holiday Table with Christie’s

Designer Alex Papachristidis and I share a love of tabletop so we were delighted when several weeks ago Christie’s asked if… Read More

Favorite Holiday Movies
Entertainment, Holiday

Favorite Holiday Movies

Happy New Year! As everyone is relaxing over the weekend, I thought I would republish this list from last year… Read More

Home for the Holidays
Food and drink, Holiday

Home for the Holidays

While this has been a busy week, there is nothing quite as wonderful as being home for the holidays. The… Read More

Christmas in Connecticut
Architecture, Holiday, Interior design

Christmas in Connecticut

My friend, designer Lisa Hilderbrand, lives in a renovated 18th century saltbox that each year she transforms into the epitome of Christmas… Read More

Mathilde Nivet and the Art of Paper
Art

Mathilde Nivet and the Art of Paper

With the holidays upon us, window displays are front and center. From Bergdorf’s legendary masterpieces to the many brands that spare… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving
Food and drink, Holiday, Interior design

Happy Thanksgiving

There are many reasons to be thankful this year but I am always especially appreciative to have my family together for… 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

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Holiday

A Note From Santa’s Workshop

Just reminding myself why I’ve been sequestered in Santa’s workshop all weekend with no time to catch up around here…. Read More

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Proud mom!! Son @coolhandbewk first short is an of Proud mom!! Son @coolhandbewk first short is an official selection of the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival!  Writer, actor, co-producer and co-director #quadruplethreat #hriff And… he co-directed and co-produced it with @susannasalk son @oliversalk !! #hangtenproductions #hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival
Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag al Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag along with me and @susannasalk to @schuylersamperton charming 19th c. Connecticut farmhouse that she has filled with color, pattern, family heirlooms and her own chic line of textiles! Thank you to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio LINK IN PROFILE!
Welcoming the sun today and willing spring to make Welcoming the sun today and willing spring to make an early appearance! Find tablecloth, plates, glasses, napkins and basket on Q Worthy.
Stay tuned for @susannasalk and my At Home With vi Stay tuned for @susannasalk and my At Home With visits from Paris in four extraordinary homes! Thank you to our talented designer hosts for welcoming us into your inspiring abodes!! @casa__lopez @bambi_sloan @creelandgow @marcoscarani @malu_edwards @micky_hurley !
There’s always talk of trends this time of year There’s always talk of trends this time of year but timeless personal style is forever. Renowned for his layered and opulent interiors, celebrated interior designer @alidad_ltd relies on his love of pattern, color, and deep knowledge of history, and art to create spaces with intricate bespoke detail and timeless appeal. It was a privilege to film with him in his elegant home. See the full video visit with @susannasalk on the Quintessence YouTube channel.
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