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During a time when so much in life has been upended, it is nice to know that there are still some places we can go to escape to for some much needed inspiration and enjoyment. Visiting the iconic design blog Quintessence is just such a place. We love ...

Interior designer Sam Allen is known for his “all-American sensibilities” and a “fresh take on classical aesthetics.” Growing up as the son of an interior decorator and home magazine editor (Leslie Allen), he grew up surrounded in an incredib ...

Getting lost in a good story is one of life’s great pleasures. When you love design and décor, finding yourself immersed in a story that also features homes that help tell the story, is even better. Jane Green, author of twenty novels (18 of which ...

Even if you are not familiar with the name Rena DeAngelo, chances are you have seen her work. As a set designer for Mad Men, The Goldfinch, The Help, The Post, and The Woman in the Window (amongst others), she plays a critical role in the storyte ...

Her aesthetic has been described as clean, diverse and layered, but perhaps the most successful element of Melissa Lindsay’s work is that each project truly does stand alone and is reflective of her client – not the designer. The co-owner and pri ...

When you dress your table with designer Julia Amory’s linens in their bold patterns and bright hues, you infuse your event with a kind of joyful sophistication that elevates a special occasion or simply an everyday meal with pure joie de vivre. It' ...

While choosing the right art for your home can be an extremely personal decision, it can also be a daunting one. The way we style our home can alter the mood of a room and thus our own emotions. Amie Appleton Greenspan of Appleton Art Design thrives ...

  As an interior designer Paloma Contreras fills her days (and evenings) putting together unique personalized (and ultra chic) looks for her clients, but her work does not stop there. She is also an author, shop owner and award winning blogge ...

Full of passion and energy, designer Kim Handler approaches her work with an infectious enthusiasm. Her love of design first took hold while working in the fashion industry but her career truly began to flourish when she shifted gears and focused her ...

Fashion world alum Diana Byrne spent the early part of her career working at Vogue, Allure, Seventeen and YM. She honed her eye for style covering fashion shows and working alongside editors, photographers and designers. After taking some time aw ...