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Lake Como and Beyond | Italy Redux
Architecture, Design, Garden, Interior design, Travel

Lake Como and Beyond | Italy Redux

There is only so much I can put in a post without it becoming overwhelming and unwieldy. While I hope… Read More

A Day in Venice
Art, Fashion, Food and drink, Interior design, Travel

A Day in Venice

Nobody knows how to give good travel recommendations better than a local. And when that local is the head of a… Read More

At Home with Susanna Salk and Laura Slatkin
Gifts, Interior design

At Home with Susanna Salk and Laura Slatkin

Whether at home, at work as founder and CEO of NEST Fragrances or contributing to philanthropic causes of autism and… Read More

A Busy Week in the World of Design
Art, Design, Interior design, Jewelry

A Busy Week in the World of Design

As December hit, so have a multitude of events in the world of design. In catching up, let me share a… Read More

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Garden, Interior design, Travel

At Home in the Hamptons with Susanna Salk and Alex Papachristidis

It’s impossible to visit Alex Papachristidis at his country home without wanting to move in. And you wouldn’t be alone…. Read More

Veranda Magazine Look Book May/June
Architecture, Art, Garden, Interior design, Jewelry

Sneak Peek at What’s New in Veranda Magazine

As the new May/ June Veranda Magazine is about to hit mailboxes and newsstands, I was delighted to recently meet with editor-in-chief… Read More

Antoine Dyre band at gaggenau
Food and drink, Interior design

l’Art de Vivre at Gaggenau

A celebration of luxurious creative collaboration marked the debut of the new Gaggenau showroom and intimate JCB Lounge last week…. Read More

Hock pector push up bars
Design, Interior design

Style in Motion with Hock

Finding motivation to exercise is hard enough. So when German product developer Kristof Hock got tired of working out with… Read More

aerin blue necklace
Beauty, Fashion, Food and drink, Garden, Gifts, Interior design

AERIN | Living the Life and the Label

AERIN is more than merely a label. It’s a lifestyle. And nothing has more credibility, authenticity or appeal than when… Read More

Voce di
Art, Design, Interior design

Voce di and New Voices

There is a new voice in luxury lifestyle in New York City. Last week I had the opportunity to visit… Read More

Kevin Kleinmann at the Financial Times Luxury Summit
Design, Entertainment, Fashion

Learning From the The Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit

Taking a break from our “regularly scheduled programming,” yesterday I got hooked watching the live twitter stream of the London… 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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