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Kitchen Design

At Home in the Kitchen with Bunny Williams
Food and drink, Interior design, Video

At Home in the Kitchen with Bunny Williams

Our second installment of At Home in the Kitchen takes us to the chic Manhattan home of interior design icon… Read More

At Home in the Kitchen with Preppy Kitchen
Food and drink, Interior design, Video

At Home in the Kitchen with Preppy Kitchen

Over the years, many of you readers and viewers have requested to see more kitchens in the homes featured in… Read More

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Architecture, Design, Interior design

A New Old Kitchen by Young Huh in House Beautiful

One of my favorite sections in House Beautiful is the Kitchen of the Month. So when I heard a project… Read More

New Ravenna custom mosaic backsplash
Design, Interior design

2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Kitchen

As you would expect, the showhouse included a large bright modern kitchen with tons of storage, tailored Caged Lanterns from… Read More

Whirlpool white ice applainces
Books

House Beautiful Mick De Giulio Kitchen of the Year

Mick De Giulio has been designing kitchens for over 40 years and his wealth of experience shows in his Kitchen… Read More

Mick De Giulio
Architecture, Design, Food and drink, Interior design

House Beautiful 2012 Kitchen of the Year

As our lifestyles have evolved over the last few decades, there’s no doubt that the kitchen has become the hub… Read More

Creative Collaboration: Poggenpohl & C.P. Hart
Architecture, Art, Design, Interior design, Travel

Creative Collaboration: Poggenpohl & C.P. Hart

As I backtrack a bit here, our first BlogTour morning in London definitely started off on the right foot (yes,… Read More

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A few highlights from the VERY well attended @nant A few highlights from the VERY well attended @nantucketgardenclub 66th Annual House & Garden Tour a couple weeks ago. It was a beautiful if somewhat steamy day and we were all thankful for the occasional summer breeze 😉!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketisland #nantucketgardens #summergarden #garden #gardentour #nantucketgardenclub #coastalgarden #flowers #islandgardens #capeandislands
Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag al Our latest #athomewith video visit is here! Tag along to @watsonkennedy & husband @tedsive idyllic island retreat where he has perfected the art of imperfection and effortless entertaining with comfort and style! LINK IN PROFILE! . . . #housetour #hometour #interiordesign #homedecor #redwhiteandblue #vashonisland #entertaining #tablesetting #settingthetable #seattlehomes #watsonkennedy #seattlestyle #waterfronthome
A few highlights from an amazing week of design! T A few highlights from an amazing week of design! Thank you to everyone who helped make @nantucketbydesign such a memorable and successful event!! My co-chair @oliviacharney and I can’t wait to bring you more exciting inspiration next year!! . . . #nantucket #nantucketbydesign #nantucketstyle #nantucketisland #designinspiration #designevent #antiques #interiordesign #entertaining #athome #decor #collecting #fashionshow #tabledecor
Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nant Magical evening with @casabranca celebrating @nantucketbydesign chez my co-chair @oliviacharney beautiful island home!! Thanks to everyone who joined us this week at our many events, our wonderful speakers and to the many sponsors who helped support @ackhistory ! And finally a special shout out to @staceywhittierstuart our fearless leader at the Nantucket Historical Association without whom none of this would be possible!
We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak p We are excited to be offering an exclusive sneak peek during @nantucketbydesign of the @veronicabeard x @juliskaofficial collaboration collection! See it at their 11 South Water St. shop where panel speaker @taraguerard has created an island inspired tablescape! A percentage of all sales at the VB Nantucket shop from Aug 3-7 will benefit @ackhistory ! AND we can’t wait for our exciting NBD Veronica Beard fashion show at a beautiful waterfront home tomorrow!! Tickets at NHA.org !!
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