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Wine

Friday Five Favorite Finds III
Art & Antiques, Interior design, Nantucket, Travel

Friday Five Favorite Finds III

Today’s Friday Five Favorite Finds starts with a pick from an iconic Nantucket institution. Founded in the 1950s by artist… Read More

What to Serve on the 4th | Antonio Galloni Recommends the Best Rosés of the Season
Food and drink

What to Serve on the 4th | Antonio Galloni Recommends the Best Rosés of the Season

With the holiday weekend ahead, it’s time to think about entertaining essentials. And while traditional meal options may range from burgers… Read More

Gifts for the Wine Lovers on Your List
Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday

Gifts for the Wine Lovers on Your List

As this year’s late Thanksgiving is over and December is somehow suddenly upon us, it is officially time to think… Read More

A Champagne Tasting with Antonio Galloni
Food and drink

A Champagne Tasting with Antonio Galloni

Those of us who feel champagne is right for any occasion have an advocate in Antonio Galloni. The well respected wine… Read More

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Beauty, Food and drink, Travel

More Unique Ways to Experience Paris

It would have been easy to fill the entire week with organized activities and new ways to experience Paris. The… Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink

Wednesday Wine

Last Thursday I had the great pleasure of attending a fabulous tasting dinner with Terry, our wine expert, for Sandrone… Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink, Holiday

Wednesday Wine

For today’s Wednesday Wine, I asked Quintessence’s resident expert Terry Rogers of Horseneck Wines in Greenwich, to suggest some wines… Read More

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Food and drink, Gifts

Wednesday Wine

Aren’t you happy it’s Wednesday now? Last week I mentioned our exciting new collaboration with  Horseneck Wines in Greenwich. Well… 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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