Monthly Archives: November 2023

Celebrating Best Brews

A panel of judges taste tested coffees from around the world. And the winner is…  Sharon King Hoge in Cottages & Gardens Magazine Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson was the emcee, Martha Stewart stopped by, there were models and coffee growers … Continue reading

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Florence Surges Toward a Flourishing Future

by Sharon King Hoge in Global Traveler Nov 9, 2023 At one time Florence was politically, economically and culturally one of the most important cities in Europe. Founded in a grid configuration in 59 B.C. as a colony for Roman soldiers, by … Continue reading

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AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME GALA 2023

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 New York Social Diaries Guests at the American Academy in Rome’s annual gala. PARTY PICTURES• BY: SHARON HOGE All roads led to the American Academy in Rome annual gala with guests entering the Altman Building through a series of “gates” … Continue reading

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Ancient Civilizations Meet Contemporary Life

Eichholtz’s latest collection, inspired by the Met. in Cottages & Gardens Sharon King Hoge If you’ve ever wished you could just take home a treasure from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you now have the chance to do the next best … Continue reading

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The Samara Series on Display in Litchfield County

Artist Sabiha Al Khemir’s work is on display through November 12. October 27, 2023 By Sharon King Hoge in Cottages and Gardens Arrangements of humble Samara or “helicopter” seeds form amazing collages and patterns in a show on view at … Continue reading

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Autumn Affairs

Check out these art fairs this weekend in NYC. September 8, 2023 Sharon King Hoge Cottages and Gardens While it’s back to school for students, it’s back to booths for art enthusiasts—with a host of dealers and artists exhibiting in … Continue reading

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IFPDA Print Fair in NYC

The world’s largest art fair for prints and printmaking is on display until Sunday, October 29. October 27, 2023  Sharon King Hoge in Cottages & Gardens The IFPDA Print Fair, the largest art fair devoted to prints and printmaking, is taking place … Continue reading

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Annual Art Show is Open at the Armory

A sampling of works now on display. – By Sharon King Hoge Cottages and Gardens The ADAA Art Show, one of the oldest in the country, is running this weekend at the Park Avenue Armory.  In the 35th annual show organized by … Continue reading

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A SPECTACULAR TRIP FOR A SPECTACULAR CAUSE FLORENCE, LUCCA, AND VENICE

– by Sharon King Hoge Those participating on the adventurous trip, always referred to as friends by AFV, gathered together this October in Italy. The American Friends of Versailles was thrilled to present one of the most extraordinary benefit trips … Continue reading

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