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Happy Easter
Entertaining, Holiday, Tabletop

Happy Easter

It’s a beautiful day here on Nantucket and finally feels like spring might actually be arriving sometime soon – a… Read More

Merry Christmas 2022
Entertaining, Fashion, Holiday, Tabletop

Merry Christmas 2022

Hoping all who celebrated had a very Merry Christmas! This year I was delighted to collaborate with The Ark Elements… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving
Entertaining, Holiday, Style, Tabletop

Happy Thanksgiving

While this is traditionally a time to be thankful, this year seems especially meaningful as we are all so much… Read More

Merry Christmas!
Entertaining, Holiday, Interior design, Tabletop

Merry Christmas!

I meant for this to arrive in your inboxes this morning but with the excitement of having everyone home, guests… Read More

Happy Thanksgiving
Holiday, Interior design

Happy Thanksgiving

While I am always aware at this season how much I have to be thankful for, this year is a… Read More

Merry Merry
Entertaining, Holiday, Style, Tabletop

Merry Merry

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you all a very merry merry! This year for my table,… Read More

Setting the Table with Bunny Williams
Garden, Interior design, Video

Setting the Table with Bunny Williams

Celebrated interior designer Bunny Williams is known not only for her stunning interiors but refreshing and authentic approach to gracious living…. Read More

Setting the Table With Carolyne Roehm in Charleston
Entertaining, Interior design, Tabletop, Travel, Video

Setting the Table With Carolyne Roehm in Charleston

When Susanna and I decided to launch our new Setting the Table With video series, filming Carolyne Roehm in Charleston at… Read More

thomas bastide for odiot
Design, Interior design, Travel

The House of Odiot

settingMy eyes are always open for the beautiful. Beauty may be inherent in function, design, craftsmanship or mere essence but… Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday, Tabletop

Fancy a Flute?

photo from Life Now that we’ve chosen what champagne to drink, we have to decide what to drink it in!… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk in Milan at the richly layered studio and luminous apartment of interior designer @eric.egan where his transatlantic sensibility bridges old world charm and modern chic.  LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show Delighted to be popping up for a 2 day trunk show next Thursday and Friday at the beautiful @eleishvanbreems shop on Nantucket! Stop by to shop all you need for stylish entertaining and home. Our mix-and-match pieces from global artisan partners include many exclusives you won’t find elsewhere. Hope to see you!
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at designer @jennywolfinteriors Pound Ridge, NY flagship shop @TheHuntressNY and her charming apartment retreat above where Home is a Feeling! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susan Our latest video visit is here! Join me and @susannasalk at the stunning Madrid home of esteemed Spanish designer @isabellopezquesada where sophisticated style meets nature and comfort! LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
Our latest video visit is here! Tag along for a be Our latest video visit is here! Tag along for a behind the scenes visit with designer and creative director @vgoux and @susannasalk in his Paris apartment and new Left Bank gallery.  As the president of @_rinck_ , overseeing the studio and workshops of the historic interior architecture and design company, he has created a highly personal home, incorporating fabrics and pieces from the company mixed with work from contemporary artisans and abundant color!  LINK IN PROFILE (latest video).
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