The Cartier Mansion New York has been on my mind since visiting the exhibition at the V&A in London. Spending time with the family history deepened that interest, and I have always been drawn to turn-of-the-century mansions. Built in 1903 on Fifth Avenue, the New York City flagship remains a luxury retail destination while still reading like a well-designed private home. Beyond the jewelry and accessories, the interiors tell a sophisticated story.

The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace serves one purpose: to bring the Royal Collection out of storage and into public view. Most of what you see here normally lives in private rooms, archive vaults, or other royal residences. These exhibitions are often the only chance to see the material up close, and the gallery builds each show around a specific period or them. Rotating the displays every few months, each installation pulls portraits, garments, furniture, and documents from the larger collection.