Posts Tagged: Italy

Villa Astor views Villa Astor

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
The subtitle of the beautiful new book on Villa Astor says it all – “Paradise Restored on the Amalfi Coast.” Part history, part social commentary, part architecture, interiors and gardens, this beautifully photographed and designed edition of this famous Italian landmark is as insightful as it is inspiring.…
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The Gateway at Corian Cabana Club Corian Cabana Club at Salone del Mobile

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Of all the FOMO inducing moments at Salone del Mobile last week, one of the most inspiring was the Corian Cabana Club. Celebrating the sensory world of maximalism that the magazine espouses, Cabana Magazine and Corian Design collaborated on a mythical and muticultural journey into an imaginary village with seven cabanas, each inspired by a different culture and created by noted design personalities, all members of the extended Cabana family.…
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Excellence Villas - Entry at Villa Andres Positano Visiting Italy with Trust & Travel

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
It’s August, the official vacation month of the year. So as I think of future travel and its infinite possibilities, high on my list would be a languorous stay in Italy. What better way to experience a place than to be a homeowner, even if temporarily.…
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Inside Venice residence in the Dorsoduro Inside Venice

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Celebrating the best of Venetian decorative arts, Inside Venice offers us a private view of the city’s most beautiful and rarely seen architectural and interior design jewels. Written by Toto Bergamo Rossi, the director of the Venetian Heritage Foundation, the book transports us to seventy-two mostly private apartments and palazzos, beautifully photographed by Jean-François Jaussaud.…
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Varenna, Italy on Lake Como Lake Como and Beyond | Italy Redux

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   11 Comments
There is only so much I can put in a post without it becoming overwhelming and unwieldy. While I hope you enjoyed the full view of Romeo Sozzi’s world in Susanna’s and my recent video, there were so many other moments and images I was unable to include.…
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Susanna and Romeo copy small The World of Romeo Sozzi and Promemoria

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Designer Romeo Sozzi sees the world through a lens of beauty, passion and creativity. Continually curious, endlessly inspired, he carries a notebook and pen wherever he goes, never knowing when the creative spark will ignite. Living is an art and Romeo is a master of translating its essence.…
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Beach club in Capri by Max Sinsteden Virtual Postcard | Max Sinsteden in Capri

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Summer may be winding down, but travel inspiration continues. In the latest segment of VIRTUAL POSTCARD, designer Max Sinsteden takes us to the timeless Mediterranean destination of Capri. One of the most celebrated locations in Italy, this island in the Bay of Naples has, for decades, represented the best of la dolce vita. …
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Arniano villa owned and decorated by Camilla Guinness A Vicarious Visit to Camilla Guinness’ Arniano

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, T Magazine published a feature on British interior designer Camilla Guinness. Known for her eclectic mix of English style with dramatic glamour, she created interiors for the likes of Isabella Blow and “an inner circle of bohemian Brits,” most notably, Ned and Marina Lambton, whose 17th century Tuscan villa she helped to restore. …
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Maya Williams in Positano Virtual Postcard | Maya Williams in Coastal Italy

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Welcome to the latest episode of Virtual Postcard, our summer travel series featuring the world seen through the eyes of designer friends and style makers around the globe. Interior designer Maya Williams is a native southern Californian whose love of art, culture and history is nurtured with frequent travel.  …
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Hotel Il Pellicano Hotel Il Pellicano Turns 50

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Hotel Il Pellicano is an iconic Italian destination that has long been on my bucket list. Overlooking the Mediterranean from a promontory on the Tuscan coast, next to the stylish seaport of Porto Ercole, the hotel has been frequented by a cadre of international stylemakers since its opening in 1965.…
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