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Describes the Westchester County farm of Sotheby's specialists Lucy Mitchell-Innes and David Nash. Focuses on Lucy Mitchell-Innes' career at Sotheby's.

Photo essay with text reflecting author's view of her hometown, Newport, R.I., about to celebrate its 350th birthday. Classic examples of Newport's `cottages' (as mansions are referred to); Opulent tastes of New World aristocracy; Newport society; New money versus old money; Wealthy newcomer behavior; Reasons for Newport's attractiveness.

Photo essay with text of the 18th-century saltbox home of still-life painter Donald Sultan, 38, and his family, located in Sag Harbor, N.Y. Used on weekends, the home forms a backdrop for his paintings and holds many of his models. English garden; Individual style reflected in home furnishings and decor.

Interview with First Lady Barbara Bush who describes Surf Ledge, the Kennebunkport summer home that she shares with her husband, President George Bush and their family. Commonly known as Walker's Point, the home has been in the Bush family for several generations. Informal, family-oriented lifestyle; Casual, hodgepodge decor; Barbara Bush's love of gardening; History and background of home.

Interview with painter Malcolm Morley who talks about how his life and work converge in a transformed church. Details of the interior, by designer Joan Sacks.

Discusses the New York City apartment and the Connecticut country house of Sandy and Bob Pittman. Sandy is a former magazine editor and television producer, while her husband invented MTV and whose current endeavor is `The Morton Downey Jr.Show.'Organization epitomizes both residences. Love for outdoors reflected in country home; Interests of homeowners; Future plans; Interior designs of the homes.

Describes the penthouse of society hairdresser Kenneth Battelle. Located on the East Side of Manhattan, N.Y., the penthouse reflects Battelle's interests and tastes. Personal background; Interior design of penthouse; Furnishings; Paintings; Art objects.

Report on how American decorator, Dick Dumas, moved to Provence, France, bought a local cafe, and turned it into his home. Decorating techniques; Use of bright colors; Furnishings and objects that decorate the home; Dumas' future plans, which include furniture design.

Report on how six people--from a photographer to an interior designer--use their style and imagination to create an illusion of more space in their small city apartments. Furnishings, decorating techniques, and color coordination used to achieve this goal; In-depth description of each apartment.

Reports on home of Richard Rouilard, the society editor of the `Los Angeles Herald Examiner.' The four-story stucco house, christened Villa Vallombrosa, is in the Whitley Heights section of Los Angeles. Famous previous owners; Interior design; personal life and background of Rouillard; In-depth description of house.

Takes a look at closets of five New York City lifestyle and fashion editors. Describes how they organize their closets; Closet design; Ideas and suggestions.

Profile of Manhattan fashion photographer, 42-year-old Eric Boman. Boman, born in Copenhagen, is a master of light in his photography. Reflected in his Manhattan brownstone; House mainly 20th century, with emphasis on 1950s; Description ofhome and decorations; Personal background; Career.

Profiles sculptor Elyn Zimmerman and discusses how her weekend retreat in Chatham, N.Y., has inspired some of her recent public art commissions.

Discusses the comprehensive collection of post-1985 art owned by Tricia Collins and Richard Milazza, independent art curators and critics. This husband and wife team are obsessed with art. Describes their collection of over a thousand paintings, sculptures and objects.