When the daylight hours decrease and the holiday stress mounts it becomes ever more important to carve out time for self-care and soul nourishment. I of all people know the extent to which our homes can support us in being our best selves (I literally wrote the book on the subject!) so I get really […]
My friend Liz is galavanting through Bali right now. Every time I log onto Instagram I see her cavorting with monkeys, dipping into deep green pools, and feasting on juicy ripe fruit. I’m not jealous, I promise. Especially since she messaged me with the name of a local home decor shop she stumbled on. Kim Soo […]
I still remember when I met Kirsten Grove of the wildly popular interiors blog Simply Grove. It was way back in the dinosaur days of blogging, at Alt Summit in 2010. Meeting her after months of being online friends was one of the things that clinched it for me with the online community we were […]
I’m writing this post on a plane from Charlotte to Los Angeles, my feet sore and my imagination full after five days touring the furniture and decor showrooms at High Point Market. I spent my time at in North Carolina exploring the up-and-coming design trends and seeing them interpreted in myriad ways, all the while taking […]
Those closest to me know that the fastest way to cheer me up when I’m glum is to show me anything to do with animals. A koala gif or a squirrel meme are an instant antidepressant, and if there’s a news story about a rescued bear cub then I’m on a high for a week. Because […]
One of the surest signs of fall at my place is the appearance of Throw Mountain. When the weather starts to cool, I pull our heavier weight blankets from storage and put them into rotation on the sofa, at the foot of the bed, and over chair backs throughout the house. Inevitably they all seem to […]
Last winter, Consort Design opened in Los Angeles and immediately became my favorite local resource for unique furniture and decor. (Remember when I shared photos of the store?) One of the things I love most about the store is the way art is integrated so seamlessly into the mix. Proprietors Mat and Brandon select an impeccable combination of […]
You’ll never hear me argue against the old decorating adage that the rug makes the room. It’s true in the figurative sense that a impactful floor coverings both set the tone for and seal the deal on how nuanced and intentional a room feels. And sometimes, the saying applies in the literal sense as well—because nothing works so well […]
Since moving into a 590-square foot home two years ago, my interiors style has evolved considerably. I’m increasingly drawn to angular, airy, modern spaces with as little adornment possible. Yet I love an inviting, lived-in room just as much as ever, so the challenge has been to keep things feeling contemporary without veering towards cold […]
It never ceases to amaze me that Instagram is such a wealth of inspiration! I love stumbling upon a stylish gallery that is as yet undiscovered by more than a few thousand people—and there are so many of those hidden gems out there! I also love growing my social media following using a service like […]