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Second Lives at SM Home

Last night, we participated in the “Living Better at Home” evening in Greenwich with a trunk show at one of our favorite stores, SM Home (see our Q & A post on April 28). Along with showcasing designs from our new Fall/Winter 2009 collection, Sandy also invited a number of wonderful artists whose works she represents. We were thrilled to meet Patricia van Essche (we’re huge fans of her blog!), Elizabeth Belliveau and Penny Putnam, all women who like us are living their “second lives”. While Patricia and Elizabeth left careers in fashion at Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein to persue their own creative paths, Penny retired after 20 years as a graphic designer in the city to paint her masterpieces. We love how these women followed their passions to create beautiful works of art – the world is a much prettier place because they did!

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SM Home - Downstairs Dining Room

Chinoiserie Bouquet and Penny Putnam Painting

Sandy Morgan and her daughter, Laird

Elizabeth Belliveau and Patricia van Essche

SM Home - Winter Whites Bouquet in Birch Vase

SM Home - Vignette with Magnolia in Cube

SM Home - Front Room

Thank you, Sandy, for including us in this wonderful evening!

September 25, 2009

Q & A

Q & A with Sandra Morgan

We first met the elegant and vivacious Sandra Morgan at the New York International Gift Fair several years ago and were immediately taken by her warmth and charm. Having seen her beautiful interiors in the pages of House Beautiful and Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, we were thrilled that she would take the time to see us.

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Sandra’s passion for design began with positions on the editorial staffs of House & Garden and Mademoiselle (where she created a column Chez Mlle devoted to stylish decorating for young women-on-the-go) and has developed into a career as a leading designer and art collector. We were excited when she opened her retail showroom, SM Home, in Greenwich last June and even more so when she chose our flowers to complement her gorgeous Swedish style.

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We think Sandra Morgan is a divine designer and we hope you do too!

1.   What did you want to be when you were a child?
      A trapeze artist – I fantasized about being the girl flying through the air high
     in the big tent

2. What is your necessary luxury?
My little Shih Tzu, Tiger

3. What is your favorite decorating accessory?
Flowers

4. Where do you window shop?
SM Home, 70 Arch Street, Greenwich

5. What makes a house a home?
Love

6. What is the most enjoyable part of your day?
Sunday morning breakfast at home with The New York Times and a cappuccino

7. What is your favorite flower?
Peony

8. If you were a cocktail, what would you be?
A Bellini

9.   If your life were made into a movie, what would be the title and who would play
     your part?
      “Don’t Look Back” – Sophia Loren

10. Name one thing from your “Bucket List”
See the Serengeti at sunset

Photos from Sandra Morgan Interiors and SM Home

April 28, 2009