Sharon King Hoge

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Celebrating 60 years of NYC's Landmark Law. April 01, 2025 by Sharon King Hoge It was 60 years ago that New York City passed the Landmarks Law to protect buildings and sites of historical, architectural, and cultural significance. To commemorate the anniversary, one of Landmarks’ leading proponents assembled and edited a collection of essays surveying “the future of the past” in the 21st century.

3 weeks ago | cottagesgardens.com | Sharon King Hoge

Mickalene Thomas site-specific installationThere were lines along the block in both directions of patrons queued up to enter the Park Avenue Armory for the opening champagne reception of the IFPDA Print Fair called “the most important print fair in the world!” From around the globe, 75 galleries, private dealers, and fine art print studios have brought works spanning nearly six centuries including a special site-specific piece commissioned for the event by the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.

1 month ago | cottagesgardens.com | Sharon King Hoge

Unquestionably one of America’s great destinations—for history, dining, shopping, culture—travelers are a guaranteed a rich experience in charming Charleston, South Carolina. On a recent weekend I browsed for crafts in the City Market and window-shopped up and down picturesque King Street, visited America’s oldest museum (the Charleston Museum), and admired the interiors of three carefully preserved historic houses.

1 month ago | cottagesgardens.com | Sharon King Hoge

A look at the Charleston Pop-Up. March 14, 2025 by Sharon King Hoge There’s a new attraction in Charleston this spring offering shoppers the chance to sample the elegant shopping experience of Miami’s exclusive Bal Harbour boutiques. Downtown Charleston’s wonderful mix of popular brands, unique shops, and craft concessions lining King Street and the Market vicinity, is always a haven for browsers.

1 month ago | cottagesgardens.com | Sharon King Hoge

The architects talks design inspiration, wellness, and a building she'd like to design. March 11, 2025 by Sharon King Hoge Photography by Michael BiondoGrowing up in the Colorado mountains, Amanda Martocchio loved sketching and outdoor activities—influences carried throughout her career. Studying at Cornell, she switched from art history to hands-on architecture.