Objects of my desire

There are many pieces from Amy Meier’s beautiful Rancho Santa Fe shop I fancy, however I find myself particularly revisiting these Italian Hand blown hurricanes. Paired together or alone, I adore their organic shape and the way the taper candle elegantly rests inside. I can only imagine the kind of magical light they create!

Explore HERE.

A "Titan of Design"

I pre-ordered Stephen Sills’ new book what feels like decades ago. This was one I joyfully anticipated for all these months and I have to say, now that it has officially landed, it sure is sensational. Not that anyone had reservations, of course. Each page is juicier than the next — glittering with images from his sophisticated, singular portfolio, interspersed with design boards from each project. A “bonus” is the conversation, both in text and in visual form, on gardens with Stephen’s neighbor Martha Stewart. Between a forward from Tina Turner, text from David Netto, Martha’s spotlight and Stephen’s dynamite work, this is a blockbuster hit that will remain on the top of my stack.

Autumnal Assertion

Chartreuse & brown, textures galore, sultry lacquer and all of that moody magnificence…that’s what’s on my mental mood board. Ushering in fall is always bittersweet but for some reason this year I’m mentally more ready. Here are a few snaps I’ve saved that are helping me settle into this transition (credits below). This fall, a few fun trips are on the horizon, as well as renovation planning and some exciting client kick-offs.

More on those fronts soon.

From Left to Right:

Row 1: Gideon Mendelson, Bobbins Design, Barry Dixon
Row 2: Neal Beckstedt, LIAIGRE, Barrie Benson

Labor Day

Labor Day was spent in the mountains, a few low key days with family. While the holiday very much marks “the end of summer” for us New Englanders, it can be the most blissful time. The ocean is still warm, the humidity slightly subsides and the tourists retreat back to their homes. I’m looking forward to savoring the last bit of “summer” while preparing for a busy fall and winter.

Below, one of my favorite textiles from Leah O’Connell’s line, “Harriet” in Cricket. The pillows rest on wicker chairs on our porch in Vermont.