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#101 "Parisian Luxury Back Home"
Paris, France - Bill
Stubbs checks into the former grand Parisian home that is now the Saint James Hotel,
and explores the little-known Maison Baccarat Museum and the largest flea market
in the world, the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Quen, where he finds an endless
array of inspirations for application throughout his townhouse in Houston. He then
shows viewers how to enjoy their own "taste of Paris" at home with a Paris-inspired
dessert.
#102 "A Day in the Country: From Old England to New England"
Chesham, England/Perryville,
Rhode Island - Bill takes us from Old England to New England. He visits the 1790
home/antique shop and cottage garden of his friend in the charming village of Chesham
in Buckinghamshire, England. Bill also learns more about his favorite blue and white
china from Antiques Roadshow expert, Eric Knowles. He celebrates New England style
— from sizzling jonnycakes to classic cars — at the 17th century Perry
homestead in Perryville, RI, which houses a magical Japanese garden where we enjoy
a quiet moment of luxury..
#103 "Modern Classics: Texas-style Luxuries"
Houston, Texas - Bill
gives a personal tour of his beloved hometown, Houston, illustrating the Texas-style
luxury of its theatres and classic neighborhoods. Plus, we peek at one of Bill's
"works in progress," a total home renovation for a modern Texas family
with New England roots. Finally, Bill welcomes his daughter Courtney home to help
her select her wedding dress.
#104 "The Latin Tradition of Handmade Luxury"
San Miguel de Allende,
Mexico - Bill travels to the heart of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, founded in
1565. The colonial city's cathedrals, haciendas, cobblestone streets and open-air
markets are the backdrop for traditional artisans of all kinds. Bill visits a friend
back in Houston who has incorporated wonderful artifacts from San Miguel into her
home, and explains how to integrate travel discoveries into daily life.
#105 "Secrets and Sources of an Interior Designer"
New York, New York -
For many people New York City is all about grand scale; but for a designer, the
city is about the details. Bill visits his favorite architectural salvage emporium
and an old world linen shop that specializes in custom embroidery. He meets renowned
fellow designer Alexa Hampton, who shares her secret source for exquisite craftsmanship
in draperies and upholstery.
#106 "Behind the Scenes at a Designer Showroom"
Dania, Florida - Bill
goes behind-the-scenes at the Design Center of America (DCOTA) for the Winter Market,
an event that brings together both aspiring and established designers. Offering
an exclusive look inside the showrooms, Bill demonstrates how to create an elegant
space using simple and accessible materials. Bill encourages some undiscovered design
talent waiting in line at Architectural Digest's Designer Open Audition and interviews
the premier authority on design, Architectural Digest's eminent editor-in-chief,
Paige Rense.
#107 "Living with History"
Blenheim Palace, England
- Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill, the daughter of the Duke of Marlborough, gives
Bill a private tour of her ancestral home, Blenheim Palace, one of the most famous
in England, a Baroque masterpiece. Bill admires the portrait gallery and the magnificent
tapestries adorning the Palace walls, which have inspired him to create his own
interpretations at home in Houston.
#108 "America's Castles: The First Gilded Age"
Newport, Rhode Island
− Bill visits the grand Newport summer cottages of the Vanderbilt Family and
other magnates of the Gilded Age, an era of extreme wealth and extravagance. Bill
and his friend, renowned party planner Bryan Rafanelli, transform an ordinary dining
room into a luxurious space for entertaining inspired by the Gilded Age.
##109 "Northwest Style: Fresh and Natural"
Seattle and Washington
Wine Country - Whether it's seafood, coffee, architecture or design, Seattle, where
the high mountains meet Puget Sound, is all about a fresh approach. Bill tastes
some local specialties at Pike's market, the oldest farmer's market in the U.S.
and brings some fresh ingredients to inspire the chef at the Chateau Ste. Michelle
vineyard. There, Bill discovers the art of pairing wine with different food. He
also visits a stunning modern, eco-friendly house overlooking Lake Washington.
#110 "Palm Beach Classic"
Palm Beach, Florida
- Bill traces the elegant resort's history, from the early 1900s, when American
tycoon and Florida East Coast Railway founder Henry Flagler extended his railroad
to the area, putting Palm Beach on the map. Bill also explores the city's lifestyle,
highlighting the way its natural beauty influences Palm Beach design, from Flagler's
Estate, Whitehall, and other mansions to the Brazilian Court Hotel and the grounds
of the American Orchid Society.
#111 "Modern Meets Incan"
Lima, Peru - Bill visits
Lima's magnificent historic sites and discovers the lasting influence of the Incas
on modern day Peru. Peruvian contemporary artisans and designers honor their Incan
and pre-Columbian roots in creating some of the world's most fascinating art, textiles,
jewelry, modern architecture and food.
#112 "Western Life"
Houston, Texas - Bill
saddles up and hits the Salt Grass Trail, where old Texas traditions meet modern
luxury, on his way to the world's largest rodeo held every year in Houston. Bill
gets fitted for a perfectly "sculpted" cowboy hat and shows viewers how
to easily incorporate equestrian and western elements into their own home décor.
#113 "Celebrations"
New York, New York -
It's time to celebrate! Bill creates a dramatic table setting from scratch for a
major New York benefit. As his own family celebration -- his daughter Courtney's
wedding -- is fast approaching, Bill takes Courtney furniture shopping for her new
apartment. He also celebrates some of the marvelous people and places which have
inspired him this season on Moment of Luxury.
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