Author Archives: Barry

House of Flowers

I had a beautiful dinner the other night with award-winning garden writer Jack Staub and his partner, landscape, floral, and event designer Renny Reynolds, at their home near Palm Beach. Fellow guests included Lou Tyrell, artistic director of the Theater at … Continue reading

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In Good “Company”

Marisa Marcantonio, who edits one of my favorite blogs, Stylebeat.com, recently quizzed me about the Design Leadership Summit, which took place in New York City, November 5 through 7. A three-day conference of design leaders from all over the country, … Continue reading

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Singin’ in the Rain (Shower)

This year Hansgrohe North America, the Georgia-based division of the German bathroom faucet and shower manufacturer, marks its 25th Anniversary in the United States. I recently attended a celebratory lunch in the beer cellar at Flatiron Hall, a new restaurant just … Continue reading

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