Garrison, NY – Boscobel, one of America’s most elegant early 1800s historic Hudson River estates, is all about style. This year’s fall lecture series focuses on the highly coveted style of interior designs and landscape architecture. An impressive roster of internationally distinguished speakers will share valued professional and personal insights and expertise. Appropriately, the talks will take place in the grand entry hall of the mansion…
September 18
Markham Roberts, Markham Roberts Interior Design, New York, NY
Decorating: The Way I See It
Markham Roberts, a New York based interior designer, has been called “a master of timeless American style” by Vogue. Known for his ability to work in any design vernacular, Markham brings a modern approach to classic design. Using an inventive combination of layered pattern and color, as well as a bold juxtaposition of fine furniture and works of art from around the world, his interiors have been described as “the very definition of chic.” Markham Roberts and his work have been published in Architectural Digest, Domino, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Southern Accents, Town & Country and The New York Times. He has been named to the AD100.
September 25
Janice Parker, Janice Parker Landscape Architects, Greenwich, CT
Creating Landscapes – Vision and Process
Since creating Janice Parker Landscape Architects in 1984, Janice has cultivated the firm to one of national prominence. Under her guidance, the firm has been honored with multiple awards including the 2012 National Palladio Award for Landscape Architecture, four Innovation in Design Awards from Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, the 2015 Professional Merit Award from CTASLA and the A List Award from At Home Magazine in 2011. Janice was involved in the formation of New York City’s Million Trees project and designed The Cherry Tree Project for the Harlem River Esplanade. Her firm’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Interior Design, Vogue, and Luxe Interiors + Design. She has conceptualized and directed innovative landscape architecture for national private and public clients. Her firm’s reputation is one of thoughtful and unique landscapes, with a dedication to the natural environment and excellence in design. Janice’s notable career has embodied the essence of mentoring, teaching and volunteering.
October 2
Linda O’Keeffe, Creative Director, Design Journalist and Author, New York, NY
Rooms That Tell Stories
Linda O’Keeffe is a preeminent writer, critic and journalist on interiors, contemporary residential living and domestic style. Born and educated in London, England her career has been pursued in Europe and New York. She produced a weekly feature for the Daily News Magazine, and her byline has appeared in a number of publications including the London Sunday Times Magazine, Elle Décor and Metropolitan Home Magazinewhere she served as Creative Director for 16 years. Linda writes and produces design books while directing advertising campaigns, consulting with design firms and paint manufacturers, producing interior design stories, moderating scholarly panel discussions, judging design competitions and lecturing. Her published books include, but are not limited to, Expressive Modern, Brilliant: White In Design, Stripes: Between The Lines, Suspending Reality: Interiors by Benjamin Noriega-Orit and most recently, Heart and Home: Rooms that Tell Stories.
Following tradition since 2002, the Friends of Boscobel membership program includes free admission to lectures throughout the year. Cushioned seating is on stairs and chairs, and a wine & cheese reception —sponsored by Munder-Skiles Garden Furniture, Garrison, NY — follows in the Carriage House where guests may chat with the speakers and purchase books for signing.
“Boscobel is all about style, beauty and design,” claims Boscobel Executive Director, Steven Miller. “The elegance of its architecture, its immaculate collection of Federal period furnishings and its breathtaking gardens all come together to create the perfect venue for a series of lectures focused on high style American interior and exterior décor.”
Members receive FREE admission and can register at Boscobel.org. Admission for Not-Yet Members is $20/lecture. For added value, purchase a $40 membership to attend all lectures at no cost, plus receive free admission to Boscobel all year long. Memberships, reservations and tickets are all available at Boscobel.org.
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