Reggie Darling At Home!

A couple of years ago Alberto and I went to a wonderful summer party in New York, hosted by Eddie Ross and Jaithan Kochar. It was the best party with many bloggers in attendance: Reggie Darling, Debra Phillips 5th and State, Lauren Leiss from Pure Style Home, Michelle Ginnerty from My Notting Hill, Elizabeth Moyer from Pretty Pink Tulips, Patricia van Essche from PVE, and probably a few more we didn't get to meet in the huge crush of revelers.

The beautiful living room of "Darlington Hall" - The gray walls add a modern touch to this 1817 Federal House

Reggie (aka Craig Fitt) introduced himself to me as a fellow blogger, and I was immediately charmed and intrigued. As soon as I got back to a laptop, I looked for his blog and added it to my blog list.

Reggie and his partner Boy (aka Bruce Shostak) and their home Darlington Hall are the main characters of what often reads like a blend of fiction and charming story telling along with useful tips mined from reality.

Boy at the front door of Darlington Hall

So I was so thrilled when I got the current issue of Architectural Digest and saw Darlington Hall featured! It is gorgeous. The entire issue is dedicated to New Country Chic. The pictures online are pretty, but they are really beautiful in the hard copy. This is an issue worth saving.
Pick up a copy of AD’s June issue, on newsstands now, or download the digital edition to see more photos and to read the complete story.

The June 2013 issue of Architectural Digest is very pretty

I always feel proud when bloggers make the big time outside of the blogosphere. So hurray for Reggie Darling!

Enjoy the photos from Architectural Digest, from the story "A Federal Case": Written and produced by Mitchell Owens; Photography by William Waldron;  Styled by Howard Christian.

 

Love, love, LOVE the color in the entry hall

The Master Bedroom - A circa-1810 four-poster stands in the master bedroom; the toile canopy is lined in a Jasper fabric - the bed linens are by Restoration Hardware

"If architecture could be compared to dance, the Federal Style house known as Hillstead, in the Hudson Valley town of Claverack, New York, would be a quadrille - The brick Federal Style house is painted in a Benjamin Moore white".

And here's a photo from the party on the day I made the acquaintance of the fabulous Reggie and Boy.

Bloggers meet at Eddie & Jaithan's: Michelle Ginnetry, Valorie Hart, Patricia van Essche, Elizabeth Moyer - Do you remember us Reggie Darling? We will never forget you!

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