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Jamie Drake

Drake Anderson Kips Bay Bedroom
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

Drake Anderson Kips Bay Bedroom

Inspiration for the Drake Anderson Kips Bay bedroom began on a trip the design partners took to London, where a state… Read More

The Exciting New Drake + Anderson
Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

The Exciting New Drake + Anderson

While I am frequently touting the stylish mix of the well established with the new, I am not normally referring to… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

A Video Journey of Four Rooms at the Kips Bay Showhouse 2015

The Kips Bay Showhouse 2015 edition is celebrating its 43rd year and the 100th year of its beneficiary organization, the Kips Bay… Read More

Jamie Drake Designer Visions
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Interior design

Jamie Drake for House Beautiful at Designer Visions

In the Designer Visions apartment designed by Jamie Drake for House Beautiful, it’s not surprising that color plays a major… Read More

Jamie Drake for House Beautiful Designer Visions
Architecture, Art & Antiques, Design, Interior design

Jamie Drake Designer Visions 2013 for House Beautiful

With a shared love of color, Jamie Drake and House Beautiful are a perfect pairing for Hearst’s Designer Visions showhouse…. Read More

Women’s powder room designed by Klaff’s in the Connecticut governor’s residence
Design, Interior design

The People’s Project: The Main House

Beyond the foyer, which I have shown before, is a reception area, linking both the front and back entrances and… Read More

The Connecticut Governor’s Residence
Architecture, Design, Interior design

Creative Collaboration: The People’s Project – An Introduction

I recently had the privilege of previewing the spectacular renovation of the historic Connecticut Governor’s Residence in Hartford. What an… Read More

hydrangea sun room
Garden, Interior design

Hydrangea Happy

I love hydrangea – is there anyone who doesn’t? They are the perfect summer bloom. As the end of summer… Read More

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Delighted to share my latest exclusive collaborati Delighted to share my latest exclusive collaboration with @thetangierbureau . The Embroidered Exotic Leaf Tablecloth is the perfect backdrop for the holiday season but will segue beautifully into spring and summer! Available in this glorious green but also in a delicious mustard/sky blue - see in stories!
#tablescape #tabledecor #tablecloth #setthetable #madeinmorocco #quintessence #qworthy
To all my American friends, wishing you a happy Th To all my American friends, wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!! From my table to yours!!
Excited and honored to share WILLIAMSBURG Designer Excited and honored to share WILLIAMSBURG Designer in Residence @heatherchadduck inspiring transformation of the historic Nelson-Galt house interiors @colonialwmsburg ! Brilliantly incorporating many of the @wmbgbrand products, she has created a home that both honors its heritage and is a fresh interpretation of history for modern living. Thank you to video sponsors @spicherandco and @paulmontgomerystudio !! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video)
What a treat filming @sarastorydesign glamorous, a What a treat filming @sarastorydesign glamorous, art filled, comfortable family home in Manhattan with @susannasalk ! #staytuned #athomewith
Inspiring day filming with at designer @johnlylede Inspiring day filming with at designer @johnlyledesign colorful, creative and art-filled historic Hudson Valley home with @susannasalk ! #staytuned
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