Classic & Curious

As part of the Classic & Curious Holiday Series, presented by Nantucket Looms, Anne Kokoskie welcomes Louise Roe for a conversation about bringing comfort and joy home for the holidays.From her days as news editor at Vogue.com in London to covering Hollywood’s red carpets for Access Hollywood, Louise has built a career around her discerning eye for style. Today, as founder of Sharland England, she brings that perspective to the home through nostalgic details, slow craftsmanship, and beautiful pieces made to be passed down.Louise shares the spirited family history behind her brand, along with thoughtful ways to create a welcoming holiday home—from velvet bows and clove-studded oranges to handcrafted ceramics and mulled wine. Anne and Louise also exchange meaningful gifting ideas, favorite holiday films, and the family traditions they treasure most.A warm invitation to gather the people you love, celebrate the little wins, and find joy in the details.You can find Sharland England at Sharland-England.com and @sharland_englandConnect with Anne: @classicandcuriouslife, classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne KokoskieThis holiday series is proudly sponsored by Nantucket Looms - The Style of the Island Since 1968. on IG @nantucketlooms and nantucketlooms.comchapters}}

We’re raising a glass to the first episode of the Classic & Curious Holiday Series, sponsored by Nantucket Looms.And who better to toast with than The Vintage List, the British glassware company whose designs have found their way to Claridge’s and earned a shout-out from Stanley Tucci on Instagram!Founded in London in 2015 by Camilla and Henry, The Vintage List grew out of a love for the engraved glassware they discovered in English antique markets. They began reimagining those patterns in pieces made to be used every day, from champagne coupes etched with tiny stars to martini glasses decorated with delicate ferns.In conversation with Anne, Camilla traces the history of the cocktail glass and shares how each piece is mouth-blown and engraved by hand. It’s a collection with a glass for every occasion, from the first toast of the evening to the last drink with friends who linger.Pour yourself something festive, press play and make The Vintage List part of your own holiday soiree.You can find The Vintage List on IG @The_Vintage_List and thevintagelist.comConnect with Anne: @classicandcuriouslife, classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne KokoskieAnd be sure to visit Nantucket Looms, The Style of the Island Since 1968. on IG @nantucketlooms and nantucketlooms.com

What makes an object worth bringing home? For Jamie Creel, the story is part of the beauty.In this episode of Classic & Curious, Anne Kokoskie steps inside the world of Creel & Gow—a modern-day cabinet of curiosities where nature, craftsmanship, and a lifelong love of travel come together. Jamie shares how a conversation in the Galápagos sparked the idea for the shop, and how his search for extraordinary objects has taken him to artisans and markets around the world.From hand-carved mineral bowls and silver-coated shells to Moroccan rattan furniture, we explore the pieces—and the people—that give his collection its character. We also visit the stories behind his Upper East Side and Millbrook shops, his love of Tangier, and the pleasure of discovering something you’ve never seen before.A conversation about trusting your eye, following your curiosity, and choosing objects with stories you’ll want to share.You can connect with Jamie @creelandgow and creelandgow.comConnect with Anne: @classicandcuriouslife, classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne Kokoskie

What does it mean to live wholeheartedly—and create a life that feels like your own?In this episode, Classic & Curious turns inward. So often, we explore what we choose to bring into a considered life. Today, we pause to consider what comes from within.Anne is joined by Holly Ruth Finigan, author of Wholeheartedly: The One You Want to Find Is You and Beyond the Map, featured on her Substack, Wholeheartedly. Her journey from brand building to personal transformation offers a thoughtful lens on identity, purpose, and living with intention.With Nantucket woven into her story, Holly reflects on self-discovery, the courage to evolve, and the experiences that have shaped her work—including her podcast, Wholeheartedly.Connect with Holly: @Hollyruthfinegan and listen to her podcast Wholeheartedly.Connect with Anne: @classicandcuriouslife, classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne Kokoskie

How do you create a layered home that feels personal, collected, and comfortable?Benjamin Raynaert joins Anne Kokoskie on Classic & Curious to explore the art of decorating with personality. An editor, stylist, and creative director, Benjamin has honed his discerning eye at some of design’s most influential publications, including Martha Stewart Living, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, and Domino. Today, he serves as the US editor for House & Garden UK, alongside leading his own creative studio.Drawing on that editorial experience and his debut book, The Layered Home: Inspiration for Crafting Cozy, Collected Rooms, Benjamin shares why the most compelling interiors evolve over time—and why perfection is overrated.From grouping objects in threes to photographing a room for a fresh perspective, he offers approachable ways to develop your eye. Anne and Benjamin discuss mixing antiques, embracing unexpected finds, and allowing meaningful objects to tell your story.They also explore The Ticking Tent, the antiques, vintage, and artisan market Benjamin co-founded, where discovery and community go hand in hand.A conversation for anyone who loves interior design, collecting, and creating a home that feels unmistakably their own.Connect with Benjamin:  @aspoonfullofbenjaminConnect with Anne: @classicandcuriouslife, classicandcurious.com and on Substack: Curiosities by Anne KokoskieClick here to view the episode transcript.