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Designers likely know of the Westedge Design Fair in Los Angeles since 2013. This year marks the first Dallas Westedge Design Fair, co-located with Artexpo Dallas. There was noticeably more art representation than design, in terms of vendors, but I would imagine that next year will have momentum based on what I saw this year. There were some interesting vendors bringing international [Read more…] about Artexpo Dallas and WestEdge Design Fair
One of my favorite design books EVER, Modern English by Emily Todhunter and Katie Earl is a book to revisit often. The talented design duo share a diverse selection of projects that include contemporary townhomes, boutique hotels, restaurants, ski chalets, super yachts, country homes, grand heritage houses, private banks, contemporary new builds, and their own homes. Their projects are numerous and varied- and because discretion is an integral part of their business, quite a few have never been photographed or published. Modern English is divided into three sections: country, town, and abroad.
Todhunter and Earle are known for unpretentious discreet interiors (where budget does not appear to be an issue). Their style exemplifies a hard to quantify Englishness to its very core. I am not referring to what one might consider typical English, with chintzy florals, their bar is waaaay higher. Their laser focus is on [Read more…] about Modern English
I love everything about this book. Simon Upton, one of the foremost names in interiors photography, created this book as a thank you to the people he has worked with and befriended throughout his career. If you know Upton’s work, which appears regularly in The World of Interiors, Architectural Digest, Vogue, and Elle Decor, you most definitely know how visually appealing this compilation is. Not only that, but the layout and typography are vibrant and striking. Each chapter invites us into a high end home in New York that Upton has photographed. The range of styles represented propels the reader into a diverse journey of design styles. Added bonus is that we get to hear about the homes from the owner’s point of view, which is unusual for a design book. [Read more…] about New York Interiors
I’m usually pretty intentional about what I eat — but even the healthiest routines can slide into a few too many ‘little treats.’ Eating at home more often had its perks, but I realized I’d started leaning on comfort foods I wouldn’t normally reach for. Nothing wild — just a few habits that didn’t feel aligned anymore.
So I reframed. Not a diet, not a cleanse — just a return to clean, beautiful meals that feel as good to look at as they do to eat. I started treating meals like spa dining at home instead of falling into the “ugh, I guess I should be healthy” trap.
One of my go-to sources for inspiration? Donna Hay. She has a gift for healthy recipes that are beautifully styled and deceptively simple. Case in point: her elevated take on the Waldorf Salad. I remember the old-school version from childhood — all mayo, mush, and occasionally a rogue marshmallow. Donna’s version is crisp, elegant, and refreshingly modern.
It’s a quiet reminder that healthy doesn’t have to be harsh — and eating well can feel like a luxury, not a sacrifice. [Read more…] about Waldorf Salad, Reimagined
While 2020-2021 brought furniture market attendance to a near halt, it was a robust year for residential real estate and home updates. The leading Kitchen and Bath design show KBIS went entirely virtual this year, and the furniture/accessory markets are proceeding on a delayed schedules as business returns to normal. The trends that have emerged from 2020 are unsurprisingly:
There are some great new products offering timely innovations – and note which brands were already on point with what the world needed before we realized it ourselves: [Read more…] about What’s New in Smart Home Technology
