Thanks to Pinterest, I recently stumbled upon a farmhouse designed by one of my favorite Architects, Gil Schafer. It was originally featured in the June 2012 issue of Architectural Digest, and I'm not sure how I missed it! This beautiful home is located on a 400-acre working farm in New York’s bucolic Dutchess County and was commissioned by a Manhattan couple with three children, all avid ... continue reading...
Charming in Charlotte: A Classic Meyers Park Renovation
Style Blueprint recently featured this lovely home located in the historic Meyers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, and it was just so pretty I had to share! The homeowners commissioned designer Gray Walker of Gray Walker Interiors and Don Duffy Architecture to oversee a renovation that honors tradition and function. The wife wanted a design that would incorporate family heirlooms ... continue reading...
7 Newly Released Books for the Anglophile
Country Life, the quintessential English magazine, announced that "the English Look is Back" on the cover of their April issue. The feature reported, "There are now signs that a new generation is finding inspiration in English design... and is reinterpreting our own decorative heritage in a way that is relevant to the 21st century." I could not agree more. Pick up any current shelter magazine or ... continue reading...
An Elegant and Historic Virginia Estate for Sale
Mount Sharon Farm is one of Virginia's most magnificent historic estates, and thanks to Instagram, I learned that it is available for sale. The extraordinary circa 1937 Georgian Revival-style residence is located on the second highest point of Orange County, offering panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Coastal Plain. It is surrounded by world-renowned gardens created by the current ... continue reading...
Manners from the Manor: Holiday Etiquette
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season can be a lot of fun starting with Thanksgiving dinner, followed by holiday parties and gifts to give and receive, but there are a number of situations that can arise where knowing the proper etiquette can come in handy. Myka Meyer, founder of Beaumont Etiquette and creator of The Plaza Finishing Program, is joining us today for the ... continue reading...
New York Splendor: The City’s Most Memorable Rooms
One of my favorite new books released this fall is New York Splendor: The City's Most Memorable Rooms, published by Rizzoli. It features a glittering tour of some of New York City's finest residential rooms - past and present. Design authority Wendy Moonan explores many of the city's best interiors, all selected for their "wow" factor. Some are very grand, others sparingly modern or eclectic. All ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Suzanne Tucker
Suzanne Tucker is recognized today as one of the country’s leading interior designers. She and partner Timothy F. Marks founded Tucker & Marks in 1986, and the firm has long been considered one of the most respected and successful interior design firms in the U.S. Growing up in Santa Barbara, Suzanne graduated from UCLA with a BFA in Design. She worked in London before returning to ... continue reading...
Manners from the Manor: 25 Etiquette Lessons Children Should Know by the Age of 10
As the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and creator of The Plaza Finishing Program, Myka Meier teaches etiquette classes at the renowned Plaza New York and across the United States. Boys and girls aged 5-9 are eligible for the Children's Etiquette Program, which is held in The Plaza's Eloise Tea Room. The course teaches basic table manners, greeting adults with respect, making friends, and positive ... continue reading...
80 Elegant Ways to Decorate for Fall
When it comes to Halloween decor, I always prefer sweet over spooky... As a bonus, this approach will last through Thanksgiving! Since Halloween is this week, I decided to sort through Instagram and my "Fall Entertaining & Decor" board on Pinterest for some elegant fall inspiration to share. Below are 80 fabulous fall decorating ideas featuring pretty pumpkins and flowers. Which do you ... continue reading...