Penny Drue Baird

Designer Penny Drue Baird shares her Paris recommendations ahead of Déco Off. January 05, 2026 by Penny Drue Baird What’s happening in France during Paris Déco Off? New York- and Paris-based designer Penny Drue Baird has the lowdown on extracurricular activities during this design trade show—January 14-17—concentrated on the Left Bank, much of it near Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Penny Drue Baird shares what's up in Saint-Tropez. August 13, 2025 by Penny Drue Baird Saint-Tropez is a unique place. While most resorts in the world have succumbed to brand frenzy, Saint-Tropez has both embraced haute gamme and maintained many of its old-time customs and secrets. I’ve been traveling to the area almost every summer for decades—here’s a mix of both old and new school favorites. AFRICAN QUEEN Old school, but new for St. Tropez. Everyone knows the African Queen from Beaulieu.

Every January, the interior design world descends upon Paris for two renowned trade shows, Deco Off and Maison & Objet. New York designer Penny Drue Baird, principal of her firm, Dessins, has maintained an office and home in the French capital for decades. Here, she shares some of her favorite places to shop, stay, and dine. Make your reservations now! Au Bain Marie Tabletop extraordinaire. Dishware, crystal, glass, rattan, and antiques. A treasure trove for everyone.