At Home on the Hudson with Marian McEvoy

With a distinguished early career in fashion, Marian McEvoy was Paris fashion editor for WWD by her early 20’s. She counted as friends all the top names in fashion of the day including Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent. She came back to New York City as editor-in-chief of Elle Decor, where, for almost a decade, she was one of the most revered and respected editors around, growing the magazine into a force in the industry. Tag along for a visit to the über creative Marian McEvoy's house in the Hudson Valley where her personal and opinionated approach to decor is seen in every room, enhanced by the touch of the glue gun! For more on Marian and her charming home, visit quintessenceblog.com/home-vide...

[@dawnitalutz1953]

I'm becoming addicted to these little videos of people's beautiful homes. It's uplifting and inspiring. Frankly, it makes me feel like, "where did my imagination go?" I just live in a box with some furniture and a few pictures.

[@quintessenceblg]

We support your healthy addiction! 😉 And happy to have helped jump start your creativity!

[@wandawilliams6416]

Wowie Wowie Marian McEvoy! I watched this video 3 times. One of the all time best decorators and beautiful homes. Her creativity is inspiring and I created a dried floral arrangement for my home while watching. Had to pause and rewind so I wouldn’t miss a second of this beautiful home. Bravo Marian!!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Marian is an inspiration!! So glad you love her as much as we do!!

[@dreamterry]

This is one of my very favorites! The discipline of staying with essentially three colors plus the joy of following her heart . . . Divine!

[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

Of the several I've seen, I think this is your most successful interview... not for the style of the home, but for the owner. She is so charming and comfortable in her home and in her own skin. That's the best way to live. Sweet. x

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you Tatyana - Marian is a very special person and talent!

[@rustygatecottage9061]

Beautiful home, Beautiful woman! She is so talented!!

[@quintessenceblg]

We agree!

[@teacatz3]

A wonderful woman -- creative, charming and erudite! And her home is THE most charming setting for all of her ideas! Watched this so many times!

[@lesliemonty31]

Marian, you are so creative and inspiring. I keep coming back and watching this episode because it makes me want to get busy in my home.

[@quintessenceblg]

She is indeed!! A whirlwind of creativity!

[@scarlettradams]

7:12 - "I glued 'em" I love this woman!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Scarlett Adams We do too! Marian is an inspiration!

[@brianabouttown256]

She’s such an awesome woman! I’ve seen this dozens of times and I’m thankful of the gift of herself she gives 😘

[@quintessenceblg]

We are too - Marian is a creative whirlwind!!

[@Red-jl5dq]

Never heard of this woman McEvoy but I love her she is my favorite so far by far . I love how down to earth she is in her fabulous warm welcoming Home .

[@quintessenceblg]

Isn't Marian marvelous - she actually has quite a pedigreed publishing background!

[@SuperBenette]

The lady is the real art work, she was definitely the vocal point of her home , thank you for this invitation, be blessed.

[@katieharris412]

Wow. There is no limit to that woman's imagination. She has inspired me to take a fresh look at my house.

[@quintessenceblg]

That is so true! Marian is a whirlwind of creativity and inspiration!

[@robbinstephensyork8864]

Oh My Gosh...I Love this Woman!!....So fun and so very inspirational......absolutely LOVE the warmth and the Love that her home exudes!!....I could spend so much time just hanging out with her....love, love, love.

[@sandyg.3454]

I agree with Marian, buy what you love! Decorate in a way that is a delight to your eyes! Don’t be afraid, it’s so much fun! I may have to steal her labeled baskets idea to hold some craft items in my laundry room.😊

[@quintessenceblg]

Sandy G. Totally agree!!! And get those baskets!

[@dresqueda]

I love the use of color, the elegant use of space, and the natural materials. The view of the Hudson is divine!

[@quintessenceblg]

Cynthia Esqueda Yes! Marian’s house is a jewel box!

[@twistoffate4791]

Marion has given me confidence concerning my own oddball decorating ideas. She has helped reinforce the idea that the world won't collapse if I choose the weird thing I love.

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted to read that!!! Marian is an inspiration!

[@piijii]

I am watching this now in 2018 and I had to say that this episode is such a treat! Marian is such a character, I love her!

[@quintessenceblg]

pj de leon isn’t she marvelous?! Just adore her!

[@pmaynard966]

Me too 2018

[@franmellor9843]

Such a unique home she is so clever with the glue gun you would never know it's inspiring

[@quintessenceblg]

Marian's creativity has no limits!!

[@Sippy309]

I was in Michigan's upper peninsula today and I saw coasters almost identical to those circular designs on her craft wall today after watching this yesterday. It brought me back to watching this video.

[@quintessenceblg]

11marylena 👍🏻

[@kefbana2891]

I love how Marian always "Susanna" in a way that throws you off in the middle of a statement. Charming!

[@Am-dp3jy]

Love creative people 😁 the owner of this home absolutely adorable 🙂💕

[@quintessenceblg]

She is indeed! Glad you enjoyed!

[@elizabeths4371]

Marian McEvoy appears to be attracted to shapes before all else and she colours or trims them out to further accentuate their curvaceous forms regardless their 'designer status' or lack thereof. Best of all, I LOVE how she's developed a intimate Friendship with her wonderful little house and each of the various objects inside : An Artist in Residence - LOVE it!

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you enjoyed!! Yes, it is like Marian is an artist in residence!!

[@brendadow7574]

Lovely lady, so unassuming. Love her home!

[@quintessenceblg]

We agree!

[@carolsmith5966]

“If you saw what’s under it, you’d be glad that skirt is there” Best line in the video.

[@MTMF.london]

What a brilliantly creative person she is.

[@quintessenceblg]

MT Yankin Yes she is!! You should see her latest work!

[@theschnauz2138]

Marian is a woman after my own heart! I have a craft room too and while my husband is always a little sceptical of my projects in the end he comes around. He admits he doesn’t really see the potential in things. Now I am inspired to get out my glue gun!

[@quintessenceblg]

Do it!! Marian is an inspiration!

[@patriciacarnrite6045]

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[@leonardogarrido]

Suzanne is the perfect therapist for this fabulous woman !

[@janicegalewski5242]

She’s so creative! I would love to meet her. So so creative! Nice & Beautiful and sincere about everything she did in her home

[@quintessenceblg]

All true - Marian is a creative force!

[@bluewrenreilly129]

What a truly charming and lovable human being.

[@quintessenceblg]

Truly!

[@peterfraser2137]

I want to hang out with this lady. She's cool and fun. I like how she see's The World.

[@Production791]

Watching in 2020 lockdown...love this interview...and the wallpaper in the dining room is fabulous.

[@martinezdirce9225]

Wow!!! What a genius artist!!! Not be afraid to express ourselves in order to create “our homes “💗

[@yvonnesmith2115]

It feels themed .... in a completely eclectic way. Love it. X

[@marjorykephart4700]

I love her. So creative. An enchanting home.

[@quintessenceblg]

Marjory Kephart Couldn’t agree more!!

[@maureenk1635]

Love the pathway to her front door. Another great interview. Lots of great ideas. So creative and good humor!

[@quintessenceblg]

Me too and thank you - Marian is so incredibly creative!! - Stacey

[@Orfeus3000]

What lovely inspirational woman

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed!! 🙏🏻

[@Orfeus3000]

Also, a big thanks to you and all involved. ☀️ ♥️

[@kishapaul8002]

Visited this home before. Nice lady. Looking good and love her one of a kind arts and craft work through her home. It's like a gold mind. 2019

[@az.az466]

Love love love the house, and her. She is so wonderful!

[@quintessenceblg]

Lin j It’s an artisanal jewel box!

[@maliahjoy2959]

Love the art in the dining room

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes, so bold and graphic!!

[@libbyadams1965]

O how I love her style!!! I will watch this over & over!!! So classy & original. Love it! Covet the craft room. Such detail everywhere! Awesome. Your videos are great. This one is among the best!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Marian is a marvel!! And thank you - so glad you enjoy!

[@ruthanncitron8443]

U R such a delight with your sweet observation of people's treasures & their God given artistic eye for filling their homes & sharing with us. I love whoever hired you to go into all these beautiful homes & share with us!!! Your wonderful words are the gift that you give to all of us. Whoever pays you to do this should pay you double/triple as you are the cement foundation of letting us discover & see that you are the real treasure. Keep going, keep talking & oohing & awwhing over everyone else's artistic heavens. Love all your presentations!!!🤗❤️😍🎶🎼🎵

[@quintessenceblg]

No one pays us to do this!! We have a passion for design and talent. Thank you so much!! - Stacey (behind the camera)

[@susannasalk7153]

Ruthann Citron Your enthusiastic and sweet comments absolutely made my day! I do the series hand-in-hand with Stacey Bewkes who is behind the camera and it brings a lot of joy to our lives more than any salary could! Please stay tuned

[@khaledal-habib777]

i love the character of house owner ( Marian)

[@quintessenceblg]

She is indeed marvelous!

[@RSuban1]

Lovely. Favourite so far. Very talented lady.

[@quintessenceblg]

She is!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@suzanademirandarao1754]

I really love this woman. She is extremely nice. Great job.

[@quintessenceblg]

Marian is fabulous - so glad you enjoyed!

[@TerryLynnMercer]

Her house is uniquely her home. I deeply admire this.

[@quintessenceblg]

Exactly! We do too!

[@debralpateart8862]

I loved seeing a diy er who has so much tasteful creativity!! You go Marian

[@joemaxfield6978]

Marian is a trip. Love her work!

[@katnic8030]

Loving this series.

[@AB-ol5uz]

I love how hands-on she is - has a vision and works to fulfill it without relying on the market, so to speak. Her need to fulfill her vision is more important than saying where she bought something or how much she spent on them....much more satisfying that way,

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes, Marian is so creative!

[@veronicaboldysheva4064]

Brilliant, creative, lovely Marian McEvoy!

[@katarinaj.6830]

"You make the plywood look sexy" haha

[@Joeinps]

As a transplanted New Yorker , I can not tell you how I adore your posts and videos . . .PLEASE keep em coming ! Big hugs from Palm Springs

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you!!

[@creekbandit]

One of my favorites!

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad! Marian is so creative!

[@paolabueso]

She is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@quintessenceblg]

Paola Bueso agree and our pleasure!

[@Julia-ir1yj]

Exquisite & creative 🌿

[@quintessenceblg]

Julia W Marian is oozing with creativity!!

[@hildaportillo8009]

Tris is one Of my favorite video LOVE LOVE

[@quintessenceblg]

Marian is the best!!

[@arela1030]

She’s so gorgeous and. Very creative woman I loved the whole stuffed .a great example to all of us. Once again may I say thank you for sharing your beautiful message n video ,perfect I loved it 🌸🌸🦋🦋💕💕💕🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷God bless and peace grace Alleluia 🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

[@quintessenceblg]

We agree and thank you - so very glad you enjoy!

[@oneandone2744]

This lady is a hoot. So cool.Does anyone remember the edition of Elle Decor where a beautiful Japanese screen was displayed on the cover only to find that is was displayed upside down?. A reader pointed it out. LOL.

[@drsteffyteresamurmu6778]

Thanks quintessence for such lovely videos

[@glendalafont1561]

I love every inch of that home.

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad!!

[@alimalisa]

just wow!!! ❤️✨❤️✨❤️

[@quintessenceblg]

Marian's house is amazing - glad you enjoyed!

[@IanBrownMakeUpArtist]

I love this woman. 😍

[@quintessenceblg]

We do too!! Marian is the best!

[@angelaherring5640]

The red and white sofa with the pillows on it is really beautiful and so inviting it looks like it is it's own room. Where did you find the eggs and birds nests, I am sure they would hatch inside with the warmth of the house.🐣

[@quintessenceblg]

Angela Herring 👍🏻

[@hlucienne]

Loved this! Spoke to me as a crafter.

[@debcam6990]

wow amazing she is so exotic and i love her style awesome😍,she is just fabulous

[@quintessenceblg]

We love Marian too! Be sure to watch our Setting the Table with her as well!

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you Chris Florio - will do!!

[@karonmcgregor4753]

Would have LOVED to have seen her kitchen!!!

[@suzanademirandarao1754]

you too Suzann are wonderful, I love your channel, I'm Brazilian.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much!! I am Stacey (behind the camera) !!

[@susannasalk7153]

👋🙏🙏🙏

[@jonibowen7367]

best and most real person you have interviewed❤️

[@quintessenceblg]

I adore Marian!! So talented and creative!

[@dishappywithlife2556]

Marian LOVE. ❤️. HER

[@quintessenceblg]

D Ishappywithlife We do too! She’s a gem!

[@Happyharold666]

SHE IS FANTASTIC💜💜💜💜

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes she is! Glad you enjoyed!

[@johnwright2911]

Oh, I have those sconces, but love the embellishments!

[@quintessenceblg]

John Wright 👍🏻

[@marialinares7809]

🌟What an interesting visit, very good topics 🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@riccarwile1633]

I LOVE Marian!

[@quintessenceblg]

We do too! Glad you enjoyed!

[@pmaynard966]

2018 in here with you!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

marvelous witty artist !!!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

lets do lunch !

[@linnsamnew8534]

✨Sensasional Home✨ ✨Truly an Inspiration✨ ✨This was one of the best and artistic homes I've ever seen✨ ❣Thank you for sharing❣ 🙋🏼 🇨🇦

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed!!

[@carobinsonrobinson3109]

Amazing.

[@ellenhageman7380]

Creative and talented lady!

[@susandemoss3397]

L❤️ THE WAY SHE SEES THE JEWELS 💎 IN LIFE AND CREATES WHIMSICAL MASTERPIECES THAT KEEP THE EYE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT JEWEL 💎

[@reneiloesongo4224]

So inspiring

[@hermaggiesty]

I love everything about this woman !! I need to get me a glue gun stat !!!

[@quintessenceblg]

magalator Marian is a marvel!

[@dowth3]

Susanna please calm yourself. Listen to what Marian is saying and do please stop interrupting; it translates as sycophantic and belies your usual sophistication. I agree with Marian totally: fill your home with artefacts that you love and it will all work together. My style is less busy, but equally deliberate, and people frequently comment on how charming it is to be in a home that's so thoughtfully dressed and adorned. I firmly believe that this is not to my credit, but more that the adornments all have love attached to them and guests feel the cumulative effect of that. Thanks for this visit to Marian's jewel box!

[@roniquebreauxjordan1302]

Her crafts space!!!

[@susanmark2000]

This was fun!

[@bluewrenreilly129]

It strikes me that the two man teams do the best job and are happy to show the whole house, and their work is on the spectacularly successful side ,with amazing choices in home decor,with more rich antiques and great architecture.?e.g Double income no kids pays?

[@abp2861]

What a wonderful woman. Andy🇦🇺

[@jliscorpio]

This woman is my neighbor, I steal all of her ideas and use them in my holiday home in another country where she will be none the wiser LOL. In short she's a mad genius.

[@quintessenceblg]

jliscorpio LOL - Marian is brilliant and oozing with creativity!

[@franzgrabe1]

Delicious, delightful, damn wonderful!!!!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

franz grabe So glad you enjoyed - Marian is so creative!!

[@bstephens1515]

I noticed in most of these shows that most people have similar decorating styles. There is a lot going on and sometimes it looks a bit cluttered to me.

[@lindabonomi7274]

Adorable!!!!

[@lincolnpaul1814]

Talented lady

[@quintessenceblg]

She is indeed!

[@user-pv2xw9sm4l]

А с переводом нет возможности？

[@n.d8001]

Very Unique

[@kimstahl6833]

I want to go and do some craft with Marian.

[@jehmz]

I really want the mirrors above her fireplace.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

She’s fabulous, why does she remind me a little of Fanny Craddock?

[@lilivicordero8077]

Beautiful

[@massimogiordano2778]

Lei mi piace ,,,,,👍🏻 è una strega designer

[@ferminsalaberri]

I reeeeally need to know what the music to this piece is. I loved it as well as the interview. It was charming and endearing!

[@quintessenceblg]

This music was from The Thomas Crown Affair - we have since changed it.

[@ferminsalaberri]

@@quintessenceblg thank you very much! You guys are awesome! That music fitted so well with the wonderful spaces you show us that I thought it was composed specifically for this series. Loved it!