Chef Sets Table for Hudson Valley Farm-to-Table Feast

Chef Ira Lee has cultivated a rich relationship with local farmers. And it has proved especially golden now, as he fine-tunes the alfresco menu for 250 guests at the 2017 SummerScape Gala…

Pompom Turkish Towel

POMPOM TURKISH TOWELS FROM Pompom Turkish Towels from ZigZagZurich | These super thick cotton towels are woven on old looms in Turkey. The towels are a mix of traditional design with bright…

Farm to Table: Ulster County, NY

A farmhouse feeling permeates the kitchen tiled in glass subway tiles. Cabinets gleam with white varnish, their interiors a buttery yellow for a subtle change of pace. Counters are made of silestone.…

The Progeny Series

The Progeny series, centered on cultivating and supporting designers on the rise, is entirely a Kenneth Cobonpue initiative. Mentored by Cobonpue himself, the creative minds of the up-and-coming designers embody the future…

Archetypes: Bathroom Fixtures

Say goodbye to strictly utilitarian bathrooms. Today’s dazzling fixtures range from Art Deco-inspired marble vanities to soft edged soaking tubs and reflective chrome hardware. Commodes are designed with comfort in mind, and…

Interior designer, Victoria Hagan unveils new book DREAM SPACES

The much-anticipated book, from the designer recently described as “the reigning queen of restrained elegance,” features an exquisite selection of interiors—most never before seen—that embody her hallmark soft modern look. Ranging from…

Live Ten Thousand

Ten Thousand presents a one-of-a kind living experience designed to optimize residents’ personal wellness, physical and mental performance, and vitality. Residents are able to train with some of the most highly-regarded performance…

Book Nook: Summer Reads

KERRY JAMES MARSHALL By Charles Gaines, Greg Tate, Laurence Rassel Phaidon • $49.95 Alabama-born, Chicago-based Kerry James Marshall is one of the most exciting artists working today. Critically and commercially acclaimed, the…

Inner Peace: Minimalist Holiday Home

The living room opens out onto the courtyard, swimming pool and garden to the left; through the doorway and interior window is the kitchen/dining room, which is situated within what used to…

Santa Fe Express

Homeowners and interior designers Michael Violante and Paul Rochford embarked on some minor renovations eight years ago with thoughts of eventually moving. That train has left the station. For years, the designers…

Wistful Thinking

An airy Elger Esser photograph picks up the soft greens of a contemporary settee and vintage armchair. A standing lamp perforated with miniature stars casts enchanting lights after dark. A modern color-blocked…

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