Matchbook Magazine, December 2014

CAMILLE STYLES

Sets a Holiday Table GIFTS

For Everyone on Your List!

Issue No. 47

DECEMBER 2014

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S TA P L E S 8 NOTE FROM

K ATIE + JANE

10 DATE BOOK 12 EDITOR’S WISH LISTS

Gray Scale Shearling Style Gingerbread Gal

76 ODDS & ENDS

histor y LESSON Cover: C A M I L L E S T Y L E S Photography by Buff Strickland

20 10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT...

Nora Ephron

22 KINDRED SPIRIT

Nora Ephron

THE MATCHBOOK GIRL . . .

adores romantic comedies. calls a lake house home. pampers herself with blowouts. decks the halls with style. cycles to the off ice. savors her morning latte. decorates a gingerbread house.

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culture & LIVING 18 10 SECRETS TO A CHARMED LIFE

Chicago-based beauty insider Coco Meers shares her favorite things 32 THE MATCHBOOK GIFT GUIDE

Gifts for everyone on your list!

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F E AT U R E S 24 CAMILLE ST YLES SETS THE HOLIDAY TABLE

Holiday entertaining tips from Austin-based lifestyle expert Camille Styles 38 L AKESIDE OASIS

At home in northwestern Connecticut with author Susanna Salk

58 BEACON HILL HOLIDAY

A visit to Boston's Holiday boutique with owner Jessika Goranson

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CONTRIBUTORS THANK YOU

BUFF STRICKL AND

Photographer Austin, TX

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CAROL DRONSFIELD

Photographer New York, NY

SARAH WINCHESTER

Photographer Boston, MA

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N O T E F R O M K AT I E & J A N E

T ime to make your list and check it twice! The holidays are upon us, and from gift giving to table setting, our December issue is full of inspiration.

Inside you'll find Austin-based lifestyle expert Camille Styles's tips for setting a festive holiday table. Her new book, Camille Styles Entertains, is flying off shelves and it's easy to see why. From flattering candlelight to edible centerpieces, the hostess extraordinaire is dining in serious style.

Next we're off to Boston to visit to the charming Holiday boutique. One glance at the black and white striped awnings and we knew a Matchbook girl must be involved. The prized Beacon Hill destination was founded by proprietress Jessika Goranson back in 2002 and has been thriving ever since. We hope you enjoy getting to know the Holiday team and their fashion-filled jewel box.

Last but not least, we ventured to Connecticut to visit author Susanna Salk's classic New England home.

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Waramaug, the cozy property is full of opportunities for adventure (a dock and tennis courts to name a few!) and has style in spades. Salk's books have long been Matchbook favorites and it was an honor to see where the design expert pens her many best sellers. We can't wait to fill you in on her latest project!

Wishing you the happiest of holidays full of gingerbread and cheer, KATIE + JANE

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DAT E B O O K

BETTE MIDLER IS BORN IN HONOLULU, HAWAII (1945)

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TENNESSEE WILLIAMS'S PL AY A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE PREMIERES IN NEW YORK CIT Y (1947)

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WRITER JOAN DIDION BORN IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (1934)

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OTIS REDDING RECORDS “(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY” (1967)

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A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS PREMIERES (1965)

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EMILY DICKINSON IS BORN IN AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (1830)

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THE SUSAN B. ANTHONY DOLL AR, THE FIRST U.S. COIN TO HONOR A WOMAN, IS ISSUED (1978)

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JANE BIRKIN BORN IN LONDON, ENGL AND (1946)

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JANE AUSTEN IS BORN IN HAMPSHIRE, ENGL AND (1775)

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NATIONAL MAPLE SYRUP DAY

TCHAIKOVSKY'S THE NUTCRACKER SUITE PREMIERES AT ST. PETERSBURG'S MARIINSKY THEATRE (1892)

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ÉDITH PIAF IS BORN IN PARIS, FRANCE (1915)

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FIRST STRING OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS IS CREATED BY THOMAS EDISON (1882)

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NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY

BING CROSBY FIRST SINGS "WHITE CHRISTMAS" (1941)

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RADIO CIT Y MUSIC HALL OPENS IN NEW YORK CIT Y (1932)

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THE WORLD'S FIRST MOVIE THEATER OPENS IN PARIS, FRANCE (1895)

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KISS ME, KATE OPENS ON BROADWAY (1948)

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NEW YEARS EVE!

THE MATCHBOOK TEAM K ATIE ARMOUR

co-founder editorial director JANE LILLY WARREN

co-founder creative director GAIL EARLY

global sales sales@matchbookmag.com

CATHY HIGGERSON

copy editor

JORDAN BL ASER

design intern

nautically inspired bracelets handcrafted in newport, rhode island www.lemonandline.com

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Chevron Flip-Top Gloves, Target, $13 5. Weekend Skinny Sweatpant, J.Crew, $81 6. Mini Clover Ring, Shopbop, $150 7. Perforated Leather Card Case, J.Crew, $35 8. Gray Shagreen Garden Seat, Williams-Sonoma Home, $650 9. Marbled Bowl, Barneys, $40 10. Burberry Eye Palette in Smokey Grey, Nordstrom, $60 11.Nike Sneakers, Barneys, $100 matchbook 13

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The coziest way to keep warm all winter

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Tibetan Sheepskin Throw, Fibre by Auskin, $1,200 5. Burberry Danning Waterproof Bootie, Nordstrom, $485 6. Faux Mongolian Lamb Ottoman, Society Social, $295 14

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Dec Threshold Wood Tray, Target, $15 6. Diva Drops, Bauble Bar, $28 7. Gingerbread Ice Tray, Sur La Table, $12 8. Hand Warmer, Nordstrom, $9 9. Malone Campaign Nightstand, West Elm, $400 10. Buffalo Check Cookie Jar, C.Wonder, $58 Poppy Ring

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10 secrets to a charmed life

COCO MEERS Chicago-based beauty insider Coco Meers leads a stylish life full of top-notch fashion, beauty, and cuisine.

Her app, PrettyQuick, allows members to book appointments with more than 700 editor-vetted salons across the nation. Think of it as your trusted beauty concierge. Read on for the inside scoop on Meers's own charmed life.

1. BIKE RIDES

When I'm riding my lime green Civia bike to our River North Chicago offices, polar vortex, you don't scare me.

2. MORNING LATTE

I get my vanilla latte every morning at City Grounds, the coffee purist haven in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

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3. LIPSTICK QUEEN LIP PENCIL

For the perfect red lip for the holidays—it stays like a pencil, shines like a gloss. When I don't have time for much or any makeup, this makes me feel pulled together.

4. POSTMATES

This app brings you everything and anything you could ever need, from restaurants that don't normally deliver to shoes left at the cobbler to, well, anything.

5. RAG & BONE'S NEWBURY BOOTIE

These are so comfy—the perfect day-to-night staple.

6. DALLAS BLOWOUT, DALLAS

Go to Osgood O'Neil for a Dallas blowout. Just the right amount of Southern belle volume never hurt anyone.

7. RUE VIEILLE DU TEMPLE, PARIS

It's my favorite place in Paris for boutique hopping. The Northern Marais is my old hood.

8. CHAYA MOJITO, MEXICO

Escaping "Chiberia" in winter is a must for vitamin D and peace of mind. I love the vitamin-packed Chaya Mojito from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

9. NAILBAR & BEAUTY LOUNGE, MIAMI

This is my favorite Miami spot to polish tips and toes (while reading one of their iPads and sipping complimentary champagne).

10. KUNITORAYA, PARIS

Behind the Palais Royal, this half Japanese omakase, half traditional French bistro in little Tokyo is mind-blowing.

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10 things you didn't know about...

NORA EPHRON W

riter and filmmaker Nora Ephron (1941–2012) stole the hearts of millions with her witty essays, screenplays, and books. Known for her sharp, often deprecating sense of humor, Ephron was a native New Yorker and often spotlighted her beloved city in her work. Read on for some lesser-known facts about the woman behind cult classics such as Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally.

1. EPHRON HAD WRITING IN HER BLOOD. BOTH OF HER PARENTS WERE SCREENWRITERS AND ALL FOUR OF THEIR DAUGHTERS WENT ON TO BECOME WRITERS. (NORA WAS THE ELDEST.)

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EPHRON’S PARENTS USED HER

LETTERS HOME FROM WELLESLEY COLLEGE AS INSPIRATION FOR THEIR BROADWAY COMEDY TAKE HER, SHE’S MINE. IT WAS LATER MADE INTO A FILM STARRING JAMES STEWART AND SANDRA DEE.

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EPHRON INTERNED IN THE KENNEDY WHITE HOUSE. SHE LATER JOKED THAT HER FINEST ACCOMPLISHMENT THERE WAS RESCUING SAM RAYBURN, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, FROM A MEN’S RESTROOM. THE SPEAKER HAD ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED HIMSELF INSIDE.

4. EPHRON WAS BOTH A SCREENWRITER AND DIRECTOR. SHE DIRECTED MEG RYAN AND TOM HANKS IN SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE AND FIVE YEARS LATER, INYOU’VE GOT MAIL.

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A REMAKE OF THE 1940 ERNST LUBITSCH FILM THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER.

6. WHEN SHE WASN'T WRITING BOOKS AND SCREENPLAYS, EPHRON WAS A BLOGGER FORTHE HUFFINGTON POST.

7. HER NOVEL HEARTBURN WAS A THINLY VEILED EXPOSÉ OF HER SECOND MARRIAGE TO JOURNALIST CARL BERNSTEIN. EPHRON WAS SEVEN MONTHS PREGNANT WHEN SHE LEARNED BERSTEIN WAS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH MARGARET JAY, THE WIFE OF THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR.

OF THE DEBACLE, EPHRON LATER REFLECTED, "ALTHOUGH IT WAS THE MOST AWFUL THING I’VE EVER BEEN THROUGH . . . IT WAS BY FAR THE MOST INTERESTING.”

8. EPHRON CONTRIBUTED TO NOT QUITE WHAT I WAS PLANNING: SIX-WORD MEMOIRS BY WRITERS FAMOUS AND OBSCURE. HER SUBMISSION READS: SECRET TO LIFE, MARRY AN ITALIAN. HER THIRD HUSBAND, AUTHOR NICHOLAS PILEGGI, IS ITALIAN.

9. EPHRON HAD HER HAIR PROFESSIONALLY BLOWN OUT TWICE A WEEK. “IT’S CHEAPER BY FAR THAN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND MUCH MORE UPLIFTING,” SHE QUIPPED.

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PASSING, EPHRON WAS PENNING A SCREENPLAY ABOUT A JANE AUSTEN FAN WHO TRADES PLACES WITH ONE OF AUSTEN'S FICTIONAL CHARACTERS. SHE HAD HOPED TO DIRECT THE FILM.

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1. Southern Pecan Pie, Dean & Deluca, $652. Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Amazon, $23 3. Dining Room Measuring Spoons, Anthropologie, $28 4.

Cambridge Cable Turtleneck, J.Crew, $114 5. Forget Me Knot Earrings, Shopbop, $25 6. Manhattan Matches Art Print, Buddy Editions, from $50 7. Shinola Runwell Watch,

Nordstrom, $800 8. Natalee Smoking Slipper, Nordstrom, $65 9. Metropolitan Museum of Art Snow Globe, The Met Store, $45 10. Cut Corners Mirror, Terrain, $348 11. Dehn Spring in Central Park Umbrella, The Met Store, $40 12. Darci Scarf, Club Monaco, $89 13. Typewriter Bookends, Wayfair, $61 14. Stadium Cloth Cocoon Coat, J.Crew, $402 15. Upholstered Loveseat, Target, $41016. Sofia Throw, Serena & Lily, $295

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Camille Styles Sets the

H O L I DAY TA B L E AUSTIN-BASED LIFESTYLE EXPERT CAMILLE STYLES KNOWS HOW TO THROW A PARTY, SO IT'S NO SURPRISE HER NEW BOOK, CAMILLE STYLES ENTERTAINS, IS FLYING OFF SHELVES. WITH SEVENTY-FIVE SIMPLE RECIPES, THE BOOK INSPIRES READERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH IDEAS FOR ALL OF LIFE'S BIG CELEBRATIONS. READ ON FOR CAMILLE'S FOOLPROOF TIPS FOR SETTING A STYLISH HOLIDAY TABLE.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BUFF STRICKLAND

FLORAL DESIGN: THE NOUVEAU ROMANTICS C A L L I G R A P H Y: A N T I Q UA R I A D E S I G N S T U D I O PROPS: LOOT VINTAGE RENTALS C H I N A : V E R A WA N G G I L D E D W E AV E D I N N E R WA R E , N E W LY W I S H CROQUEMBOUCHE: WORD OF MOUTH CATERING

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Some of my favorite holiday memories center around setting the table in preparation for a family feast. When I was little, my mom would let me craft place cards for the Thanksgiving table.

I’d use my best cursive and colored pencils to scrawl each guest’s name and a little reminder of one thing we had to be thankful for. A few days before Christmas, we’d unpack my mom’s china adorned with evergreen trees and reindeer, which seemed even more special due to its limited use. These days, I still get a rush from designing a holiday table that feels different than the year before; one that sends a rush of delight to family and friends the moment they lay eyes on the festive linen tablecloth, delicate vintage glassware, or flickering candlelight. A beautiful table contributes to the magical feeling in the air and creates all kinds of anticipation for the feast ahead. This year, I incorporated shimmering touches and metallic accents to cast a warm glow over my holiday table, inviting guests to eat, drink, and be merry until long after the sun goes down.

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set the scene

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A PALET TE OF EVERGREEN, IVORY,

AND BURNISHED GOLD. IN AN EFFORT TO LET THE BEAUT Y OF MY VINTAGE WOOD TABLE SHINE, I TOPPED IT SIMPLY WITH A LINEN RUNNER AND A SECOND “RUNNER” FORMED FROM EVERGREEN BRANCHES. DURING THE HOLIDAYS, I LOOK FOR WAYS TO INCORPORATE AS MUCH GREENERY AS POSSIBLE—NOTHING IS MORE EVOCATIVE OF A CL ASSIC CHRISTMAS THAN PINE, CEDAR, AND FIR (AND THE WONDERFUL SCENTS THAT THEY IMPART). THERE'S NO NEED TO CRAFT ANY KIND OF COMPLICATED GARL AND—TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK, SIMPLY CUT BRANCHES TO SIZE AND L AY THEM ARTFULLY AROUND THE CENTERPIECE.

an edible centerpiece

I’VE ALWAYS HAD A BIT OF AN OBSESSION WITH CROQUEMBOUCHES—THE TREESHAPED FRENCH CONFECTIONS CONSISTING OF TOWERING STACKS OF CREAM PUFFS, “GLUED” TOGETHER WITH CARAMEL. SURE, YOU COULD SPEND HOURS IN THE KITCHEN MAKING PASTRY FROM SCRATCH AND THEN METHODICALLY ASSEMBLING THE TREE . . . OR YOU COULD ORDER ONE FROM A GREAT LOCAL BAKERY—MY PREFERRED ROUTE! EITHER WAY, SOMETHING THIS TALL AND DRAMATIC IS ALL THE CENTERPIECE YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE WILL NEED.

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WHEN THERE’S NO ROOM FOR FLOWERS ON

THE TABLE, I OFTEN CONSIDER ADDING A FEW BLOOMS OR BRANCHES IN ANOTHER UNEXPECTED SPOT, LIKE A SIDE TABLE OR BUFFET. FOR THIS LOOK, MY FRIEND AND FLORAL DESIGNER ELIZABETH LEWIS GATHERED SIMPLE BUNCHES INTO MERCURY GL ASS VASES, AND WE ARRANGED THEM ON THE MANTLE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE TABLE FOR A STUNNING DISPL AY. THESE INCLUDED RANUNCULUS, TULIPS, WINTER BERRIES, AND BAY LEAVES.

an elevated place setting

SINCE MY EVERYDAY

DISHES ARE MADE OF CASUAL STONEWARE, THE SHEER SIGHT OF USING FINE CHINA ON THE TABLE TRANSFORMS ANY DINNER INTO A SPECIAL OCCASION. THE WOVEN PAT TERN ON THESE PL ATES FEELS MODERN WHILE THE GOLD ACCENTS ADD GL AMOUR AND SPARKLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ILLUMINATED BY CANDLELIGHT. I LOVE THE VINTAGE VIBE OF THE ETCHED CHAMPAGNE COUPES AND MISMATCHED SILVERWARE, ADDING A TIMELESS TOUCH THAT RECALLS CHRISTMASES OF LONG AGO.

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create a magical glow

A SCAT TERING OF NARROW BRASS CANDLESTICKS IN VARYING HEIGHTS APPEARS TO DANCE ACROSS THE LENGTH OF THE TABLE. I SCOOPED THESE UP AT A THRIFT STORE RECENTLY AND HAVE BEEN SURPRISED

BY THEIR VERSATILIT Y— THEY’VE BEEN THE PERFECT FINISHING DE TAIL ON LOADS OF DIFFERENT TABLETOP LOOKS, AND THEIR SLENDER SILHOUET TES ADD A CERTAIN GRACEFULNESS.

embrace tradition

ON THE FI RST HOLIDAY I EVER SPENT WITH THEM, MY HUSBAND'S BRITISH SIDE OF THE FAMILY INTRODUCED ME TO THE TRADITION OF CHRISTMA S CRACKERS. A CARDBOARD TUBE GETS FILLED WITH TREATS AND WRAPPED IN PRET T Y PAPER THEN PL ACED AT EACH SET TING, READY TO BE OPENED AT CHRISTMAS DINNER. THESE PL AY DOUBLE DUT Y AS PL ACE CARDS, WITH EACH G UEST’S NAME CALLIGRAPHED ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE PACKAGING.

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Airplane Key Fob, Brooks Brothers, $38 4. Newport Navy & Red Bracelet, Lemon & Line, $25 5. Baxter of California Double Edged Razor Set, East Dane, $250 6. New Balance 996 Sneakers, J.Crew, $174 7. Tartan Flask, Brooks Brothers, $68 8. Station Alarm Clock, MoMA Store, $135 9. Plaid Pouch, East Dane, $55 32

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OA S I S FEW PL ACES COMPARE TO THE CHARM OF AUTHOR SUSANNA SALK'S NEW ENGL AND HOME. PERCHED ON PICTURESQUE L AKE WARAMAUG IN NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT, THE SHINGLED HOME SERVES AS A COZ Y RETREAT FOR THE DESIGN EXPERT, HER HUSBAND, AND T W O S O N S . T H O U G H O R I G I N A L LY P U R C H A S E D W I T H T H E I N T E N T I O N O F F L I P P I N G I T, T H E FA M I LY F E L L S O I N L O V E W I T H T H E P R O P E R T Y T H AT T H E Y E V E N T U A L LY M O V E D I N. I T 'S H E R E T H AT S A L K P E N S H E R BEST-SELLING DESIGN BOOKS, ALL OF WHICH ARE MATCHBOOK R E A D I N G L I S T M A I N S TAY S . F R O M A S S O U L I N E ' S A P R I V I L E G E D L I F E , CELEBRATING WASP ST YLE TO RIZZOLI'S C.Z. GUEST: AMERICAN ST YLE ICON WE HANG ON SALK'S EVERY ST YLISH WORD. READ ON FOR THE INSIDE SCOOP ON SALK'S INSPIRATION, RESEARCH P R O C E S S , A N D H I G H L Y - A N T I C I P A T E D N E W P R O J E C T .

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WHEN DID YOU FIRST REALIZE YOUR PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN?

It crept up on me. I think it happened when I got to House & Garden and started to really meet designers all over the country and experience their work in different ways. Their creativity made me understand that emotion plays a role in interior design that is as important as form or function.

WHO HAS INSPIRED OR ENCOURAGED YOUR CAREER IN THE INDUSTRY?

Women like Bunny Williams, Charlotte Moss, and Carolyne Roehm—they never stop being creative and relevant in different mediums. They are smart, chic, and generous, and I never stop learning from them.

YOU HAD ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO FLIP YOUR HOME. WHAT CONVINCED YOU TO KEEP IT?

The light. The way it poured in every afternoon and flooded our cute little house filled me with happiness.

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about coming out of the driveway and seeing water every day that is very seductive.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LAKE WARAMAUG AND THE SURROUNDING AREA?

Location, location, location!

Where else can you hike land trust trails in the early morning, be in Manhattan for a noon meeting, and take a sunset cruise by cocktail hour?

Plus, our town of New Preston is filled with great shops and an adorable waterfall. There's so much to do here all year round. Life feels so full you want to go explore, but you always want to come home.

HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE DECORATION OF YOUR HOME?

I used the lessons I had learned from all the designers over the years who inspired me; their lessons on how to create rooms that feel edited but also deeply personal through detail, color, and the dash of the unexpected. While I didn't have a big budget, I did have a plethora of images at my fingertips. I leaned on them a lot and tried to be as fearless in translating elements for myself in some kind of way. For example, I realized how much I responded to rooms that embraced orange in some kind of way. It clearly made me so happy, so why not have it greet me every 46

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day in my own mud room? And for that matter, leopard pattern always made heart leap; so why not lay down a leopard patterned runner while we're at it?

All I can say is that when I come home, no matter how bad the day is, I already feel better.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE?

Hmm . . . It's a toss up between my bathroom, with its glossy black walls and inviting tub, and my living room, where I can read in the afternoon while watching the light filter past our red bar and fiddle fig plants.

WHERE DO YOU DO MOST OF YOUR WRITING?

I do most of my writing at my circular white dining table that is on one side of my bedroom. To my left, I look out at the apple orchard and the beginnings of the woods, and I love to see the dogs scampering about. Straight ahead is the pool and just beyond, the lake. Having so much visual beauty inspires me, rather than distracts me. Depending on the season I'll decide how to reward myself when I'm finished: with a walk, a swim, or a hydra bike paddle.

WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION FOR A NEW BOOK?

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S U S A N N A' S FAV O R I T E BOUTIQUES PERGOL A, NEW PRESTON, CT

There isn't a prettier store in the world.

Plus nothing you buy here looks like it came from anywhere else.

J O H N D E R I A N C O., N E W Y O R K C I T Y

It's like the retail translation of John himself: dapper, whimsical, stylish and a teensy bit naughty.

C R E E L A N D G O W, N E W Y O R K C I T Y

The chicest cabinet of curiousities: I'll take one of everything and charge it please!

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poster, on a blog—and it soon morphs into a bigger concept. It starts as a kind of "What if . . . " phase and then there's the "Wait, why hasn't anyone done a book on that?!" part, and before long, I'm dragging corresponding images into a document and sending them to my wonderful editor Ellen at Rizzoli.

After a phone conversation with her, it's like we already have the book laid out in our minds; we can almost visualize it. That's when you know it's going to work. But it usually always starts with an image and a feeling.

WHAT IS YOUR RESEARCH PROCESS LIKE?

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I love as soon as I see them. The next step is to reach out to the designer and the photographer: Are the images available? Can we afford them? May I pretty please showcase them? After securing them, then we need to write a wise and witty caption and confirm the crediting. It's a lot of organization but at this point, I have the system down pat. The best part is seeing the first layouts and suddenly all the pictures from hundreds of different origins come together and have another chance at inspiring people again under the one roof of a book.

WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEXT TITLE, IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS?

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S U S A N N A' S M AT C H B O O K Q U E S T I O N N A I R E TEA OR COFFEE?

Why thank you for asking! Starbucks: Green tea latte with soy no classic I C O L L E C T...

Black and white photography FAV O R I T E C I T Y ?

Barcelona or Amsterdam

S P R I N G O R FA L L ?

Fall all the way baby!

BLOOM OF CHOICE?

Dahlia

FOLLOW SUSANNA

ST YLE ICON?

MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?

It's a tie: CZ Guest and Diana Vreeland

The miniature watercolor book my husband created depicting images he painted from our honeymoon

C H I N A PAT T E R N ?

Alessandra Branca's Casa Branca Porcelain Bosco Collection

GIRL CRUSH?

Emma Thompson

I ’ M L U S T I N G A F T E R ...

everything in the Bunny Mellon's Sotheby's sale: that woman knew not just how to decorate, but to live. Trying not to be jealous of the winning bidders.

Whether it's a lush visual landscape upon a fireplace mantle, the luxurious trim on a bedroom curtain, the whimsy of a uniquely upholstered chair, or an arrangement of treasures upon a dressing table, this book will celebrate how chic and personal design can be when expressed with an attention to detail. Through both informal and formal arrangements throughout every room and wall of a home by some of the world's top designers and stylish homeowners, this unique book casts a close and fascinated lens upon the details that celebrate life and design at its best.

BOY CRUSH?

Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock Holmes O N W E E K E N D S ...

I try not to look at Instagram too much

HOW DO YOU DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS?

I use lots of mossy green from nature combined with whites and silver. You really can't go wrong if you stay consistent in this color way. But I think I'm going to go with all blue lights on the tree this year.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE NEW YEAR?

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Beacon Hill

H O L I DAY W H E N I T C O M E S T O B R I C K-A N D -M O R TA R C H A R M , H O L I D AY BOUTIQUE OWNER JESSIKA GORANSON KNOWS BEST. SINCE OPENING SHOP ON BOSTON'S BEACON HILL IN 2002, THE PROUD P R O P R I E T R E S S H A S W O N L O YA L C U S T O M E R S W I T H H E R W E L L EDITED SELECTION OF FASHION FINDS. FROM VINTAGE FUR VESTS TO UP-AND-COMING PARISIAN L ABELS, JESSIKA SCOURS T H E G LO B E F O R O N E-O F-A-KI N D I N V E N TO R Y. WE C AU G H T U P WITH THE CHIC YOUNG SHOP OWNER AND HER TALENTED TEAM FOR A PEEK AT THE MAGIC BEYOND THE STRIPED AWNINGS.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH WINCHESTER

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W H AT I N S P I R E D Y O U T O O P E N S H O P B A C K I N 20 02?

I knew that I wanted to have a career doing what I loved and it had to be creative. I would never thrive in a corporate environment and style has always been something I cared about. Before I opened Holiday I interned at an art gallery, did wardrobe styling for print and television, and worked for an interior designer. Opening the store allowed me to use those skills to curate a stylish collection, put my personal stamp on it, and invite the world to see!

HOW DID YOU SETTLE ON THE N A M E H O L I D AY ?

I remember sitting at my dining room table trying to work out a name and yelling "Holiday!" It's a common word but is packed with memories of celebrations.

We also have our own private labels:Â Holiday "Pretty Little Thing", Holiday "Pretty Little Sister", and Holiday"Pretty Little Vintage". If you've ever shopped at the store, you know it is most definitely pretty and little.

HOW DID YOU SNAG YOUR P R I M E L O C AT I O N ?

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In 2004 Holiday moved down the street to its current prime location, 53 Charles Street, thanks to a tip from our mailman. I love our current space (formerly a florist's studio),which sits between my two favorite streets on the hill, Chestnut and Mt. Vernon. The fitting rooms used to be a walk-in flower refrigerator.

W H AT D O Y O U L O V E ABOUT BEACON HILL?

There is so much to love about Beacon Hill. It's gorgeous! The cobblestone streets, brick sidewalks, gas-lit street lights, historic architecture, window boxes . . . It’s also a strong and supportive community. Beacon Hill is a true neighborhood where you can't walk down the street without stopping to chat.

WHERE DO YOU FIND ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS INSIDE THE SHOP?

From all over! It's the most fun part of my job. I love searching for smaller design houses that aren’t overly represented in department stores. New York is an excellent source for talent. I've also traveled to Europe for inspiration and have worked with a French designer for many 62

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years. We also have a growing in-house collection of handmade-in-Massachusetts dresses and skirts—each piece can be custom made. It’s such a special service to our clients. We are also expanding our private label lineHoliday "Pretty Little Sister." It's a great contemporary assortment, with most pieces retailing for under $150.

C A N Y O U T E L L U S A B O U T T H E R EW O R K E D V I N TA G E P I E C E S Y O U S E L L ?

Holiday "Pretty Little Vintage" is a customer favorite! We love finding fabulous vintage items and reworking them. We shorten hemlines, remove sleeves, add details, remove details . . . Customers love going through the racks and finding truly one-of-a-kind pieces mixed in. During the colder months, our reworked vintage fur vests (from outdated coats) are insanely popular. There is a long process of restoring, cleaning, and contouring, but the end result is a treasure. Bravo to my mom who is seamstress extraordinaire—she's got talent!

WHO HELPS YOU RUN THE SHOP?

It's a small team, but it's packed with talent. My sister, Andrea, runs the show when I can’t be at the store. She is also a skilled dressmaker. I couldn't do this without her. We are also privileged to have Damon—the most fun person to shop with—on the sales floor. He is gracious, hilarious, and wonderfully disarming. Our customers love him and his personal flair.

HOW HAS THE BOUTIQUE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?

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stayed the same. I've grown up with many of my customers! Over the years I've really tried to diversify the price points throughout the store to make it as welcoming as possible. For example, a college student on a tight budget can easily find a treat for under $50. In terms of branding, we've stuck to our guns on color and concept: pink, white, black, and feminine, vintage charm. We still love it when people come in the shop and say, "It smells so good in here. I want everything. May I move in?"

W H AT D O Y O U L O V E M O S T A B O U T T H E H O L I D AY S ?

The holidays on Beacon Hill and in the shop are magical. The community comes together to make this dreamy neighborhood a winter wonderland. Lights and garland are hung and stores open their doors with treats and beverages. The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, complete with sleigh rides, Santa, carolers, and a tree lighting ceremony, is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

W H AT ' S U P N E X T F O R H O L I D AY ?

We just launched a sweet online shop, Souvenir by Holiday, which features many of our "cheap and cheerful" accessories, jewelry, and clothing. It allows our customers from near and far to have a little souvenir from Holiday arrive at their doorstep. Expanding our private label collection is another exciting venture and I'm in the beginning stages of an exclusive collaboration with the French designer in Paris, who I mentioned I work with. I'm also starting to test a few classic items for the home, like faux animal skin rugs and pillows. People always want to buy our fixtures, so this way they can! Stay tuned!

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J E S S I K A' S H O L I D AY DRESSING TIPS

1 . EMBRACE HEELS.

I L I V E I N B A L L E T F L AT S M O S T OF THE TIME, SO FOR ME, WEARING A G O R G E O U S H E E L ( M AY B E W I T H A S PA R K LY V I N TA G E S H O E C L I P ?)

MAKES ME FEEL DRESSED UP AND EXTRA SPECIAL.

2 . C O N S I D E R A H AT.

I R E C E N T LY W E N T T O A N E V E N T A N D T H E R E WA S A W O M A N I N A S I M P L E BL ACK DRESS WITH NO ACCESSORIES O T H E R T H A N A S E Q U I N B E R E T. S O C H I C , I 'M D O I N G I T !

3. T R A D E I N B A S I C B L A C K F O R

WINTER WHITE. IT'S SO REFRESHING TO SEE THIS TIME OF YEAR. IF YOU CAN PULL OFF A RED L I P, Y O U 'R E I N B U S I N E S S .

4 . T R Y S O M E TA R TA N .

M I X A T R A D I T I O N A L TA R TA N T O P W I T H FEMININE JEWELRY LIKE PEARLS AND S O M E V I N TA G E S PA R K LY P I N S , O R E V E N A TULLE SKIRT!

5 . INVEST IN A SNAZZY

S TAT E M E N T C L U T C H .

O U R H A N D -B E A D E D, C U S T O M MONOGRAM PIECES ARE SUPER FESTIVE AND PERSONAL.

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J E S S I K A' S M AT C H B O O K QUESTIONNAIRE TEA OR COFFEE?

Coffee

I C O L L E C T...

Vintage silhouettes, miniature porcelain busts, Staffordshire dogs, too many things . . .

FAV O R I T E C I T Y ?

Boston

S P R I N G O R FA L L ?

Fall

BLOOM OF CHOICE?

White roses

ST YLE ICON?

Cate Blanchett C H I N A PAT T E R N ?

Tiffany & Co. Serena I ’ M L U S T I N G A F T E R ...

An antique baby grand player piano.

MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?

My fourteen-year-old Pomeranian, Ruby GIRL CRUSH?

Maira Kalman BOY CRUSH?

Robert Downey Jr. O N W E E K E N D S ...

I wake up smiling.

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ODDS & ENDS

JOHN STEINBECK ON FALLING IN LOVE: A 1958 LETTER, BRAINPICKINGS.ORG

“ CHANTAL COPPER WHISTLING TEA KETTLE, WILLIAMS-SONOMA, $160

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BrainPickings. org is brimming with short and inspiring reads.

This letter from John Steinbeck to is son is particularly lovely. JANE

JANE

I've traded my morning S H A R E T H E I R L AT E S T coffee for green tea.

KATIE OBSESSIONS . . .

GLASS HOUSE SNOW GLOBE, THE GLASS HOUSE DESIGN STORE, $60

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A snow globe for lovers of modernism.

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BUFFALO CHECK DOG BED, ORVIS, $95

My pug, Alfred, would love this for Christmas. KATIE

CITY LIVING ART PRINT, BUDDY EDITIONS, FROM $50 This holiday

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I'll be gifting prints from my new online art gallery, Buddy Editions. KATIE

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MRS. PAUL MELLON: INTERIORS, SOTHEBY'S

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It was a treat to visit this auction – Mrs. Mellon's taste is second-to-none! JANE

BOBBI BROWN WARM EYESHADOW PALETTE, NORDSTROM, $49

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All my favorite shades in one place.

KATIE

SOUTHERN CHARM CHRISTMAS STOCKING, FURBISH, $65

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Perfect to f ill with toys and treats on Chirstmas morning for my black and white spaniel, Zelda.

JANE

BABAR AND FATHER CHRISTMAS BY JEAN DE BRUNHOFF, ONE KINGS LANE, $12

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The holidays are a great excuse to revisit favorite books from childhood. JANE

NAVY LACQUER BAMBOO NIGHTSTAND, WELL APPOINTED HOUSE, $1,422

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Adore this handsome navy nightstand. JANE

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See you next month!

IN THE MEANTIME, WE HOPE YOU ’LL JOIN US ON OUR ADVENTURES: