This past weekend was the annual Dallas Arts Fair. I’ve written about attending the fair gala in the past, but…
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Go Now: CTC&G’s “Designing Greenwich”
I’m a great admirer of CTC&G – though biased, I’ve proudly watched it emerge as both a champion of local…
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Snapshots from Spain
After basking in the patinas of Provence, it was time to soak in the sights and savory flavors of Spain….
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June Blooms
Since the rain gods were a little overzealous throughout the month of May (at least they were here in Connecticut),…
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Snapshots from Provence
After the whirlwind preparing the Owner’s Suite for the Riviera’s Christening cruise from Monte Carlo, I was elated to spend…
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Outdoor Inspiration in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens
To celebrate my one-year anniversary as a design columnist for Connecticut Cottages & Gardens, I thought I’d have a virtual…
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Design Spotting: Holiday Windows
Before I started my own firm I designed store windows for brands like Coach, so I truly appreciate how complex…
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Carolyn O’Keefe’s Beautiful American Estate Jewelry
This month’s Artist We Love spotlight shines on the remarkable Carolyn O’Keefe, Founder and visionary behind American Estate Jewelry. Inspired…
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Sue’s Top Shops: Baltimore’s Hampden Village
I visited Baltimore over Thanksgiving weekend, enjoying the warmth of family and the charming shops in the city’s Hampden Village….
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My Holiday Wish List: Part 2
Catalogues and shops are brimming with stylish wares this holiday season. Last month, I was inspired to create a wish…
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My Holiday Wish List: Part 1
With my stack of holiday catalogues mounting and stores setting out their finest wares, I was inspired to create a…
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Transporting Design at Greenwich Room to Read Benefit
One of Sue’s more personal projects of late was her design for a dinner benefiting Room to Read, a global…
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CT Governor’s Residence Living Room: Before & After
For their newly-unveiled “People’s Project,” Connecticut Cottages and Gardens magazine approached Sue to redesign the living room of the Connecticut…
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Luxurious Bathroom Amenities
At S. B. Long Interiors, we’ve had great bath design on our minds. Not only is October National Kitchen &…
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Felicity Kostakis’ Soulful Seascapes
We’re mesmerized by the allure of Felicity Kostakis’ soulful seascapes, which add a feeling of serenity to any space they…
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Donghia and Bergamo Celebrate Their New Showroom
S. B. Long Interiors design associates Catalina Castano and Sarah Zorn attended the recent debut of the new Donghia and…
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Inspiration Abounds: New York’s High Line
Autumn is magical in Manhattan and right now the city’s most inspiring stroll is the High Line, which recently opened…
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Susan Bednar Long Selected as a Designer for the Connecticut Governor’s Mansion
One of the most iconic homes in all of Connecticut—the Governor’s Mansion – was given a chic upgrade and S….
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Sandanona: The 5th Annual Orvis Cup
Many of the interiors I’ve designed include textures and colors reminiscent of Sandanona, the oldest shooting preserve in the country…
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Innovative Lighting at NYDC’s ‘What’s New, What’s Next’
The New York Design Center held its third annual “What’s New, What’s Next” event earlier this week, and we spotted…
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Before & After: Layering
Layering is an S.B. Long essential; it’s what makes our spaces feel finished. In a recent example, we used the…
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Josef Hoflehner’s Sublime Landscapes
I’m captivated by Austrian photographer Josef Hoflehner’s gorgeous black-and-white landscapes and love the depth and drama they bring to a…
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3 Organized and Inspiring Mudrooms
There’s no time quite like back-to-school time to highlight the importance of home organization! If you dream of coming home…
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A Perfect Party Venue and Daytrip Destination
As promised, Sue took many photos of the Hollister House Garden at the Madness under the Moon event earlier this…
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Nantucket Historical Society’s Historic Paint Colors
Since July, we’ve been doing a series of posts focusing on Nantucket, taking you through information about the Kitchen Tour,…
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Fun, Sophisticated Rooms for Teens
We love designing all kinds of spaces, but teen bedrooms are some of the ones we enjoy most. Bright colors…
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Sue to Attend Upcoming Party at Hollister House Garden
There’s a huge party at Hollister House Garden coming up this Saturday, August 20. As the event invitation describes, Madness…
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Outdoor Lanterns: S.B. Long’s Top 5 Picks
The weather this time of year—late-summer, early-fall—in Greenwich, CT is perfect for pleasant nights spent outdoors, and what better way…
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Grasscloth’s Fresh Look in Interior Design
Grasscloth has long been used in interior design to add texture, but now it’s going beyond tactile interest and upping…
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Before & After: Master Bedroom Suite
We’re excited to say we’ve added a new category to our blog recently: Design Solutions. In addition to giving decorating…
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