Our current task is renovating the guest bathroom. I never realized how much goes into one of the smallest rooms in the house. So many fixtures, materials and nuances. But alas, here we are in the midst of the renovation. So I thought I would...
We need pendant lights for a few spaces in the house, so I have shopped for more pendant lights than I care to discuss. From wicker and paper to ceramic and linen, the pendant lighting options are endless....
While we are currently finishing our lower level, I am busy dreaming of the biggest transformation of all, the kitchen. In an effort to save money, our black kitchen cabinets will come from our existing cabinets. We will just reconfigure some of the shelves to...
Chairs are a "language of necessity" and have been for hundreds of years. They often signify the fashions of the time, not only in design and material but in function as well. Vitra is currently streaming Chair Times: A History of Seating From 1800 to...
As we start week nine of lockdown, I can't help but turn to interior inspiration for our home. Earlier this year at Stockholm Design Week, famed brands Norm, Menu and Dux teamed up to furnish this interior installation entitled, The Sculptor's Residence. Pulling inspiration from...
Our current cozy obsession is with John Pawson's wool blanket he designed for Tekla. Pawson's approach to minimalism translates seamlessly into the neutral striped wool blankets....
Function. The utmost important word in every aspect of design, whether you are designing clothing or interiors. Over the past year and a half that we’ve had our cabin, I’m realizing that the most important projects have not been cosmetic at all, rather they have...
While she was at the DE SMET studio, we caught up on life but also discussed the ideas that sparked DE SMET and the importance of building a perennial wardrobe. The image above captures my current desk setup. Featuring sewing supplies, dried baby’s breath, current...
Hudson Wilder is the best kept secret among my friends. They take the same approach to designing their tabletop goods as I take to designing clothes; every piece is thoughtfully designed to become daily companions over time. Their casual dinnerware was inspired by a vintage...
fter months of looking, we finally found a cabin to call our own. So expect the frequency of Cabin Fever posts to increase over the next several months. Our three bedroom, two bathroom cabin is located about 2 hours from New York City....