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Merry Christmas
Entertaining, Holiday, tabletop

Merry Christmas

While we all hoped for a more convivial holiday, with the ability to travel to loved ones and gather together… 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

At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks
Architecture, Art, Fashion, Food and drink, Interior design, Travel, Video

At Home in Charleston with Jill Sharp Weeks

Jill Sharp Weeks was clearly destined for a career in design. Growing up surrounded by her great great uncle’s paintings… Read More

NYBG 2019 Orchid Dinner
Garden, Interior design

NYBG 2019 Orchid Dinner

It is always a pleasure, in the midst of winter, to visit a room abloom in a profusion of orchids…. Read More

Setting the Table with Cathy Graham
Art, Books, Design, Video

Setting the Table with Cathy Graham

Cathy Graham‘s party invites have always been some of the most coveted on the upper east side of New York… Read More

Merry Christmas!
Entertainment, Holiday, Interior design

Merry Christmas!

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

Setting the Table in the Hamptons with Alex Papachristidis
Interior design, Video

Setting the Table in the Hamptons with Alex Papachristidis

Staying in the Hamptons with Alex Papachristidis is like being transported to an exclusive five star hotel owned by your… Read More

At Home in Bellport with Thomas O’Brien
Architecture, Art, Books, Design, Garden, Interior design

At Home in Bellport with Thomas O’Brien

If ever there was an understated self portrait, it would be designer Thomas O’Brien’s description of himself as “basically a… Read More

Alex Papachristidis Trunk Show at Moda Operandi
Design, Gifts, Interior design

Alex Papachristidis Trunk Show at Moda Operandi

Designer Alex Papachristidis is known not only for his elegant interiors but his layered and luxurious entertaining style. Incorporating collections… 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

Summer Entertaining Favorites
Entertainment, Food and drink, Gifts, Nantucket, Travel

Summer Entertaining Favorites

While I edit my shots from my latest Nantucket house tours, I thought I would share an easy summer entertaining… Read More

Spring 2018 Tabletop Market
Entertainment, Gifts, Interior design

Spring 2018 Tabletop Market

While the Lenox Hill gala has provided inspiration for warmer weather entertaining, the Spring 2018 Tabletop Market offers a glimpse… Read More

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Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me Our latest video visit is here! Tag along with me and @susannasalk to the stylish country home of designer @darrenhenault where he has renovated an 1800 farmhouse on a former Christmas tree farm into a chic bucolic family retreat! Big thank you to video sponsor @luxuryportfolio ! LINK IN PROFILE
Congrats to the MANY participants and selected win Congrats to the MANY participants and selected winners in a variety of categories at this year’s @nantucketgardenclub Daffodil Show at @bartlettsfarm !! #daffodils #daffodilseason #nantucketdaffodilfestival #nantucket #nantucketlife #flowershow
This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect This is how we celebrate spring on island. Perfect weather and a great turnout for the 46th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival! I believe these festive ladies won the Hat Pageant! See more of the Sconset tailgate picnic and Daffodil Car parade in stories. #nantucket #nantucketdaffodilfestival #daffy2022 #ackdaffy #nantucketisland #acklove
Wishing everyone who celebrates this weekend, a ve Wishing everyone who celebrates this weekend, a very happy holiday, from my table to yours! #casacabana #eastertable #nantucket
Just arrived in paradise with @susannasalk chez @f Just arrived in paradise with @susannasalk chez @fisherweismancollection and @art_by_afisher #staytuned #sanmigueldeallende #athomewith
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