MASTERFUL VIGNETTES IN MANHATTAN

(via Architectural Digest, photography by Brittany Ambridge) The couple behind Montreal-based design firm Les Ensembliers brought all of their most beloved furniture and accessories to decorate their Manhattan pied-à-terre. Through their collections displayed around the flat, the couple’s exquisite taste…

ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: ART AND A DESK

(Roman shade, Burl frame, Table lamp, Desk chair) VIEW THE FINAL PROJECT REVEAL → Welcome to the fourth week of my older sister’s bedroom makeover for the Spring 2017 One Room Challenge! In case you’re just catching up, you can…

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BEDROOM LIGHTING

(via Ryan Street & Associates) We spend more time in our bedrooms than any other room in our homes… Well, most of that time is spent sleeping of course, but regardless, the boudoir is one of the most personal spaces…

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A WEST VILLAGE HOME TO WELCOME SPRING

(via Elle Decor, photography by William Waldron) I’m finally starting to believe it’s spring (now that warmer weather has made its way up into Ithaca) and this West Village home tour full of spring spirit, from the latest issue of…

ATLANTA’S ECLECTIC BON TON RESTAURANT

Over spring break I had the chance to get to know Atlanta’s new Bon Ton restaurant, a “NOLA-style spot with a Vietnamese twist” in Midtown. The restaurant is a collaboration between Darren Carr, who previously operated Top Flr in the…

ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: BEDROOM TEXTILES

VIEW THE FINAL PROJECT REVEAL → Last week I introduced Julia’s bedroom project during week two of the spring 2017 One Room Challenge (I was a week late this season), but I’m up and running and have some good sneak…

DESIGNING CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS

(Roman shades in Linen Ivory via The Emerald Studio) I’m thrilled to be bringing custom window treatments to my older sister’s bedroom for my One Room Challenge project. To design the perfect shades for her room, I headed to The…

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FIRST LOOK: FRAMEBRIDGE AND CB2

(Art by Kate Worum) A special collaboration launched this week between Framebridge and CB2, featuring five contemporary artists from photographers to painters for an exclusive print gallery full of lively modern pieces. Many of the artists I was already familiar…

AN ARTFUL NYC APARTMENT TOUR

(via Architectural Digest, photography by Fran Parente) In the elegant, curated apartment of designer Patrick McGrath and architect Reinaldo Leandro (of Ashe+Leandro), a simple approach to decorating places an emphasis on the couple’s collection of original art, storied furniture, and…

ONE ROOM CHALLENGE: JULIA’S BEDROOM

(via Elle Decoration, photography by Andrea Papini) VIEW THE FINAL PROJECT REVEAL → One week late but as I promised on Instagram, I am joining in the One Room Challenge for the fourth time (see Spring 2015, Fall 2015, and…

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