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New York designer Watson, above, praises Joan’s impeccable style, and it’s no coincidence that the designer shares her quietly refined taste. “We definitely have similar viewpoints,” Watson explains. “After her initial phone call from Colorado, I knew I had to meet this person because she had so much to teach me. In design, we all have our muses. Joan is one of mine. I inspire her style; she inspires mine.”