RECENT POSTS FROM Sian Ballen

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Beauregard Houston-Montgomery

House• September 5, 2023.
We revisit a 2015 interview with Beauregard Houston-Montgomery, whose apartment in the East Village is filled with his massive collections of fashion ... READ MORE
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Lansing Moore

House• March 31, 2023.
We revisit our interview with art restorer and President of Center Art Studio, Lansing Moore, who died recently. His Memorial Service will be held at ... READ MORE
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Kitty Hawks

House• February 24, 2023.
We go back in time to 2014 to revisit one of our favorite country homes, the Westchester house of Kitty Hawks and husband Larry Lederman. Pure perfe... READ MORE
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Remembering John Barman

House• November 21, 2022.
... In paying our respects to our recently departed friend, John Barman, who left us last week... READ MORE
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John Barman

House• November 21, 2022.
Sian, Lesley, and JH's first interview of John Barman, published July 1, 2011... READ MORE
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Gaetano Pesce

House• March 4, 2022.
We revisit the chat by Sian and Lesley with JH photographing of Italian architect and design pioneer Gaetano Pesce. Wonderful interview... READ MORE
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Pierre Durand

House• January 21, 2022.
A look back at our 2011 interview of Pierre Durand in his exquisite 5th Avenue home. Much of his collection is up for auction next week at Christie's ... READ MORE
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Brock Forsblom

House• October 8, 2021.
A look back on Sian and Lesley interview with interior designer/art collector/writer Brock Forsblom, strong on color, on visuals and on wit, all photo... READ MORE
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Sheelin Wilson

House• September 10, 2021.
Re-visiting master gilder Sheelin Wilson who is now selling ALL her furniture "and things" in a Doyle at Home auction coming up next week... READ MORE
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Charles King

House• July 2, 2021.
A look back at an interview with Charles King, President and CEO of Housing Works, who lives in a tiny, book-filled guest room within the East 9th St... READ MORE
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The Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature

House• June 18, 2021.
Sian Ballen interviews Joanna Fisher whose dollhouse, a replica of a Venetian Palazzo, is now on display at the Museum of Arts and Design. ... READ MORE
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Christopher Cerf

House• May 21, 2021.
We re-visit Sian, Lesley and JH’s interview with author, composer, lyricist, record and Tv producer Christopher Cerf, a man of remarkable accomplish... READ MORE
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Looking Back at Lunch with Mario Buatta

House• May 14, 2021.
Sian and Lesley re-visit their 2013 interview with Mario Buatta back at the old Swifty’s; a priceless day with Mario doing standup sitting down... READ MORE

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