Enchanting elements of design are found all over the world, in beautiful homes, historic sites and, of course, the galleries of my favorite instagram accounts. I took a peek under the hood of these fabulous galleries by asking the curators a few questions about what makes them tick. I didn’t expect to acquire so many tidbits of wisdom along the… View Post
The Chronicles of Narnia was one of my favorite series growing up. Partially because we watched the (laughable) 80’s version of The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe on VHS over and over again. The other part was because it’s so cool as a kid to imagine a distant wonderland, that you can just escape to whenever you feel like… View Post
So you’re in love with the classic motifs of french decor, but crave a more relaxed look in the bedroom. Voliá- that’s where french country bedroom decor comes in. It’s the perfect American twist on timeless European design. Fresh, fun, and unfussy are the words you’ll be using to describe your new bedroom retreat. Maybe it’s because I am obsessed… View Post
The library probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to spend a Sunday afternoon, but The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens isn’t full of college kids cramming for mid terms. This amazing estate is one of Los Angeles’s most treasured gems, but I had no clue it existed until my friend Taylor invited me along for a visit. I’m… View Post
Not Your Grandmother’s Vintage Wallpapers For some, the idea of vintage wallpaper conjures up the image of an unsightly 70’s print being demo-ed out on an HGTV show. You’ll want to go ahead and shelve that notion, because this 120 year old design studio is not making your grandmother’s wallpaper. Four generations of the Gracie family have made it their… View Post
