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EDITOR’S LETTER
World Star • Even in our digital era, the globe—a living room staple—has real staying power
Party Atmosphere • When his Long Island home proved too tight for his many guests, designer Chris Benz conceived a moody and inviting house just for entertaining
Back in the Fold
Points Well Taken
Made in the Shades • This summer, dazzle your host with some favorite finds in the colors of the season, whether ocean blues, meadow greens, or sunset hues
Love to Pieces • Applying traditional Italian mosaics to antique furniture, Yukiko Nagai embraces embellishment
Restorative Practice • Blending historic preservation and creature comforts, a new hotel venture trains its enlightened gaze on buildings in need
Warm Welcome • At her Hamptons guest cottage, Aerin Lauder greets her longtime friend Carolyn Murphy with open arms—and loads of fresh flowers
Green Peace • In the hands of Jean-Louis Deniot, a historic watercress farm in France is transformed into a personal retreat and a thriving vodka business
PINK PARADISE • Tasked with reviving a historic Hamptons home for hoteliers Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall, designer Hadley Wiggins melds past and present into a sweetly romantic whole
Riding High • With the help of architect Barbara Bestor, actor-musician Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie fashion an LA guesthouse designed for impromptu performances, naps, Zooms, and working out in pink perfection
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT • In Palm Beach, Lily Dierkes leans into drama to conjure a family home that balances tradition with whimsy
DESIGN NOTES • THE DETAILS THAT MAKE THE LOOK
Beach Brain • On a prime stretch of Hamptons sand, TV impresario Andy Cohen crafts a blissful reality for family and friends
The Future of American Craft • Over centuries, craft techniques from near and far have taken root all across the country. Now, an eager group of young practitioners is tending to those creative seeds—and planting new ones. How will the next generation push tradition forward? Eight emerging talents—their hands never idle—show the way.
LOVE SONG • For chart-topping lyricist Billy Walsh, a classic modern home in LA’s Laurel Canyon may be his most compelling composition yet
Slices of Life