Posts Tagged: Philip Gorrivan

The Power of Wallpaper | Philip Gorrivan in House Beautiful The Power of Wallpaper in House Beautiful

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   15 Comments
As soon as I got a peek at the project by Philip Gorrivan in the February House Beautiful, I knew I had to share. There is so much to applaud in Philip’s design for this charming Connecticut country house, not the least of which is his masterful harnessing of the power of wallpaper.…
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Behind the Scenes Video at the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Sometimes it indeed takes a village and this is often the case when the talented designers are creating tables for the annual New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner sponsored by Veranda Magazine. We were delighted to tag along with Philip Gorrivan for the day as his vision for his Key West Contemporary table came together.…
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At the Movies with Lalique

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Reader alert – for those of you expecting a regular movie review, please note that this is an At the Movies of a slightly different sort. Creative collaborations have been springing up all over in both fashion and decor. I reported last month about the spectacular table Philip Gorrivan designed in conjunction with Lalique for the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner.…
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The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   31 Comments
Wednesday evening I was thrilled to attended the New York Botanical Garden‘s annual Orchid Dinner. This year’s event honored Tiffany & Co. for their foundation’s decade of support as the Founding Sponsor of The Orchid Show. There was also reason for celebration as the iconic company is about to celebrate its 175th anniversary.…
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The People’s Project: The Main House

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Beyond the foyer, which I have shown before, is a reception area, linking both the front and back entrances and the living and dining rooms on either sides. Previously dark and unattended, it is now a cheerful graphic segue between the other spaces.…
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Creative Collaboration: The People’s Project – An Introduction

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
I recently had the privilege of previewing the spectacular renovation of the historic Connecticut Governor’s Residence in Hartford. What an incredibly generous outpouring of creative collaboration this project is!! As I toured the beautiful home with Connecticut Cottages and Gardens editorial director DJ Carey, I was truly overwhelmed with a sense of pride – not only for our now beautiful state residence but also for the amount of time and effort selflessly devoted to this endeavor.…
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