NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens) December 2015

On the Market: Michael Douglas's Mallorca Vacation Home

Cindi Cook,

After 25 years of vacationing on the island of Mallorca, Michael Douglas is ready to move on.

GALLERY Step Inside a Serene Escape in Marrakech

Jeremy Callaghan, Photographs by Gaelle Le Boulicaut,

In 2005, designer Cassandra Karinsky decided to join the tide and move to the city, fully immersing herself in Marrakech’s magic.

Step Inside the Serene Marrakech Home of Designer Cassandra Karinsky

Jeremy Callaghan, Photographs by Gaelle Le Boulicaut,

“I have an open-door policy here—it’s like Melrose Place on rue du Mosque,” says Karinsky.

5 Stunning Accessories with International Allure

Isabelle Kellogg,

A curated selection of pieces design by foreign talents.

Photographer Marion Brenner Explores the Secret Gardens of Paris

Alejandro Saralegui, Photographs by Marion Brenner,

Marion Brenner's new book, In and Out of Paris: Gardens of Secret Delights explores the hidden green oases in the City of Light.

Franciacorta, The True Italian Champagne

Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave,

While Prosecco is wildly popular stateside, the sparkling wines of Italy's Franciacorta region are much truer to their French brethren.

NYC&G and Decorator Guillaume Gentet Decorate Festive Tables at Christofle

Photographs by Richard Lewin,

NYC&G and decorator Guillaume Gentet demonstrate the art of holiday decorating.

Top Designers Tell Us Their Favorite Building in the World

Kelly Velocci,

We asked top interior designers about their favorite building in the world. Find out their answers in this month's Designer Corner.

Tour a Hacienda-Style Home That's Bursting with Modern California Flair

Cindi Cook, Photographs by John Ellis,

An urban couple takes a rural right turn without sacrificing any creature comforts of home.

An Exclusive Look at Sir Richard Branson's Family Getaway in the Cotswolds

Cindi Cook, Photographs by Andrew Beasley,

Interior designer Katharine Pooley works her magic at the country house of Sam Branson and his wife, Isabella.

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Blue Decor From Around the Globe

Haniya Rae,

Five ways to add a pop of blue to your decor.

7 Striking Pieces by Foreign Talents

Haniya Rae,

International flair lurks everywhere in New York—as long as you know how to find it. Rev up your global style barometer with these stunning pieces by foreign talents.

Tour the Art-Filled Miami Penthouse of Designer Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque

Alejandro Saralegui, Photographs by Ken Hayden,

"It was a bit too feminine for me when I first saw it," he recalls. "Now it's a grown-up bachelor pad that looks good both day and night."

Inside the Staggeringly Beautiful Italian Villa of Promemoria's Romeo Sozzi

W.W. Nichols, Photographs by Giorgio Baroni, Photographs by Danielle Cortese,

Built into a steep hillside, the Lake Como villa features dreamy terraced gardens that unfurl down the slope toward the lake, reached via what Sozzi calls a “lovers’ path.”

Borgo San Felice is the Luxury Destination of Your Dreams

Kendell Cronstrom,

What do you do with a bunch of old buildings in a virtually abandoned Italian Village that dates from the 8th century? Turn them into a luxury hotel, of course.

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Brilliantly British: James Hare

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Brilliantly British: Style Library

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