Posts Tagged: Jacques Garcia

Chateau de Villette garden Château de Villette

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
With design attributed to François Mansart (architect to Louis XIV) and gardens inspired by, if not actually designed by Le Nôtre himself, Château de Villette has stood, almost unchanged, since the late 17th century. It was, however, in the next century, that the château shone, serving as a hub for influential intellectuals and elite, supporting ideals of the Enlightenment.…
Posted in architecture, art, art history, books, interior design | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments  

Alexander LJung in Ferragamo Summer Travel Inspiration from Italy

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
While it isn’t even officially summer, the Memorial Day weekend has clearly marked the onset of summer travel. Already I’ve been following friends on instagram dashing off to dazzling destinations and reading about ravishing new restaurants in Paris and Rome as well as fashionable new travel attire.…
Posted in fashion, food and drink, interior design, travel | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments  

Interior Design Books | Veranda A Passion for Living Interior Design Books for Holiday Giving

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Interior design books are always high on the holiday gifting list in these parts and while we’re in the home stretch, there’s still time to make a visit to your local bookstore or order online. I would have liked to share each of these individually, but this fall seems to have been in fast forward mode.…
Posted in books, holiday, interior design | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments  

Welcome Back to the 18th Century at the Louvre

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Next week marks the reemergence of the 18th century at the Louvre. In the north wing of the museum’s Cour Carrée, resides its exceptional collection of 18th century decorative arts. The collection, which hasn’t been on view for almost ten years, includes an incomparable array of masterpieces, from rugs and tapestries to royal furniture, jewelry and porcelain.…
Posted in architecture, art, art history, design, furniture, history, interior design, travel | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments  

Jacques Garcia’s Champ de Bataille

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
While his design career was launched with such contemporary projects as the Montparnasse Tower and the Meridien group of hotels, Jacques Garcia has been an avid antiques collector since childhood. Focussing primarily on the 17th and 18th centuries, he amassed an impressive collection including many royal pieces of furniture, art and objects.…
Posted in architecture, art, furniture, garden, history, interior design, travel | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments  

High Point Picks | Jacques Garcia Collection for Baker

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
One of the most talked about events at High Point this fall market was the unveiling of the new Jacques Garcia Collection for Baker. In a large and luxuriously designed space, the substantial new collection was received with enthusiastic response. Jacques Garcia CollectionFor almost 30 years, the celebrated French designer has been creating both residential and commercial projects at the most prestigious addresses.…
Posted in architecture, design, furniture, interior design | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments  

Antiques to Visions | Catching Up from A to Z

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
From the Avenue Antiques Show (a ring from Camilla Dietz Bergeron I loved but lost out on) coral ring to celebrations for authors – Timothy Corrigan (a vignette from Vicente Wolfe’s chic loft where the party was held) Vicente Wolf's loft and Howard Slatkin (signing his special edition book – see below – at Bergdorf’s) Howard Slatkin Howard Slatkin Fifth AVenue Styleto Hearst Designer Visions (Alessandra Branca‘s glorious bedroom for ELLE DECOR) Alessandra Brancato High Point Market (Jacques Garcia‘s chic collection for Baker with hand forged details) Jacques Garcia for Baker to the excitement of technological advances (HB Connect brings our Charlotte Moss video directly to your phone in this month’s House Beautiful) House Beautiful ConnectHouse Beautiful Connectto a special lunch Dessert at Gotham NYCI have much to share but haven’t had a minute to spare.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments  

High Point Fall Market Coming Soon

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
It’s hard to believe that this year’s High Point Fall Market is less than two weeks away. I am delighted to announce that I will again be participating in the Sponsored Blogger Program. This market each blogger is assigned to two showrooms and I am thrilled to be representing Baker, participating for the first time this market, and Wesley Hall. …
Posted in design, furniture, interior design | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments