Details
Here is a little peek of a project we recently installed. I love the textures and patterns mixed together. The Greek key adds extra detail on the edge of the skirt of the sofa. I think its geometric shape works well with the blue and white Chinese stool. This client needed the upholstery to […]
Knoll vs. Knole
Sounds like a legal case, doesn’t it? The other day I was thinking about the differences between these two. Knoll is, of course, the modern furniture company that was started by Florence and Hans Knoll in 1938 (photo below). The company produced many designs from famous modernist designers: Marcel Breuer, Mies Van der Rohe, Eero […]
Dhurrie score
I have always loved flat weave Indian Dhurrie area rugs. A few weeks ago at the flea market, I spotted this vintage out of the corner of my eye and beelined over to snap it up. I am thinking that I will keep it for myself. Just trying to find the right place for it!
Artichokes
Sometimes a simple steamed artichoke makes a perfect snack. Driving back from a recent trip to Carmel, I stopped at a farm stand in Castroville (the artichoke capitol of the world!) and picked up a bag full. You could dip them in butter or mayonnaise, but really just plain is a great treat. Maybe […]
Report card
I recently found a box that contained letters and notes that I had written my grandparents when I was a wee little boy. My grandparents have long been gone, so it was a real kick to discover the things I had written them so many years ago. One of the favorite items I came […]
Matchbook
What a great surprise to see my name in the June issue of Matchbook magazine. One of Editorial Director Katie Armour’s current obsessions: following my Instagram posts. Have a great weekend!
eggs
Who knew I could be inspired by eggs? They seem like such a simple everyday thing. I recently picked up these colorful farm fresh eggs and loved all of the subtle colors. They tasted equally wonderful. I am such a city boy – but always seem to be fascinated with things from the farm. Maybe […]
Looking up
I always try to remind myself to look up. In this project, the light fixture is really the statement piece in the space – so it’s hard not to look up. The glass globes are clustered together with the light bulbs, creating a light fixture that appears to float in the room. When the fixture […]
Guest bedroom
Here is a shot from a recent photo shoot of a guest bedroom project. We started the project with the wallpaper from Galbraith and Paul and layered in shades of purples and plums, oranges and saffrons. The dark eggplant lamp from Christopher Spitzmiller and the yellow peony (yes, yellow – I had not seen one before either!) […]
Wild
We have gone a little bit wild over at my office lately. Well…not really that wild. We are more just wild for this baby animal series called Little Darlings by photographer Sharon Montrose. I warn you that checking out her site will cause you to want to buy one of your own. I dare you […]