Of course, leafy motifs date back to antiquity, having graced murals in Ancient Egypt and mosaic garlands in Ancient Rome. But you don't have to go back that far for decorating inspiration—in the ...

Michael Loeb’s mansion on East 72nd Street looks more like an extension of the Frick than the home where the venture capitalist and his wife, Margie, raised triplets. The couple spent umpteen million ...