Susanna Salk is a designer and stylist as well the author of many best-selling books that celebrate design – from the personal weekend spaces of style makers in Weekend Retreats to Room for Children which explores design for the junior set. French-born interior designer/architect Robert Couturier opened his New York firm in 1987. His work has been featured in such publications as Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, and he is included on the annual lists of the best designers. Stacey Bewkes' continuing love of design let to the creation of Quintessence, an award-winning on-line guide to the best in style and substance.