When late July comes around in Atlanta, it gets a little too warm to eat outside most evenings. Although I would love to spend more nights on our new patio seating and dining area, nothing beats escaping the Southern heat…
SWELL SHOPPING: HOTEL DU MINISTÈRE
(via AD España, photography by Francis Amiand) This modern-industrial loft space is actually the luxurious apartment of a hotel in Paris, just a few steps from the Champs Elysees and the Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré. It has all the amenities of…
EMBRACING PATTERN WITH DECORATORSBEST
(via Irwin Weiner, design by Albert Pinto) Throughout the past couple of years my style has grown and evolved, and as I have become more confident I have started veering away from minimal spaces and started leaning into a richer,…
AT HOME WITH JONATHAN ADLER
I’ve always admired Jonathan Adler‘s bold and playful style, so I was eager to get a glimpse into his New York City apartment for a taste of how he lives at home. Although he has quite a cohesive look, it’s…
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RENOVATION IDEAS
DESIGNING MY IDEAL WORKSPACE
Since January I’ve been planning on revamping the workspace in my bedroom, and I finally pulled it together with a desk I have been eyeing for a while. I knew I wanted a standing desk, because it gives me the…
SHOP LOVE: FURNITURE MAISON
(Regie Sofa via Furniture Maison) When I recently discovered Furniture Maison, a new online furniture store based out of Canada, their model for furniture design and delivery peaked my interest. Not only do they offer a selection of mid-century modern…
UPGRADING MY IKEA BOOKSHELVES
As a young designer, you can be sure I have cycled through many arrangements of my bedroom furniture. I mean it’s only natural that I rearrange my one true domain at least a couple times a year, right? Needless to…
ONE PATIO STYLED THREE WAYS
A couple weeks ago I shared the start of a patio refresh with At Home. I started with the two armless chairs and concrete table in my first post, and I’ve built up from there with a complete look (styled…
Design Projects
EXPERT TIPS FOR MIXING PATTERNS
(via Domino, photography by Michael Wiltbank) When it comes to pattern, Steve and Jill McKenzie behind the shop Steve McKenzie’s definitely know what they’re talking about. As I introduced in my first post with them, Steve’s original line of fabrics…
PLANTING BOXWOODS ON TYE STREET
(Photography by Kevin O’Gara) This past weekend we took some time to take care of Tye Street’s curb appeal, and bring in some new plants that would create the foundation for a beautiful, classic garden in the two beds that…
MY DIY ESSENTIAL (PLUS A DRILL GIVEAWAY)
When it comes to DIY projects, I’ve had a steep learning curve. I can visualize a finished project, but getting from start to finish (especially in three dimensions) can be a challenge for me. I’ve timidly ventured into the world…
