Author: Photographs by Paul Johnson

A soothing palette of elegant pastels defines these three kitchens by Brooks & Falotico and Pimlico, Deane and Mar Jennings and Michelle Morgan Harrison.

Last month’s Designer Showhouse on the Green was filled with innovative room designs and unique decorative pieces—from a living living room clock to hand-cut paper window shades, this showhouse had it all. Recently, we had a chance to talk to a few of the innovators behind the room-stealing items, who shed some light on the inspiration and design process behind these pieces of art.

The Metro New York North Chapter of the American Red Cross with media sponsor Cottages & Gardens Publications held the annual Red & White Ball on May 3. This table was designed by Honorary Design Chair Mary McDonald of Bravo TV's "Million Dollar Decorators" with chairs and tabletop by Crate & Barrel and flowers from The Flower Bar.

The Metro New York North Chapter of the American Red Cross with media sponsor Cottages & Gardens Publications held the annual Red & White Ball on May 11. Designers helped transform the NetJets Hangar at Westchester County Airport by creating fabulous tablescapes for guests to enjoy. Here are this year’s dazzling designs!

Everyone is buzzing about Sam Allen’s tabletop design for the Red & White Ball

Tips from designers whose tabletops dazzled at the CTC&G-sponsored Greenwich Red Cross Ball