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Styling your Thanksgiving table is like getting dressed in the morning. You want to be comfortable, yet put together. I pulled inspiration from The Line editorial entitled Well Traveled Textiles: The Art of Layering, a sentiment that is true for getting dressed and dressing...

Last week I stopped by the oh-so-fun Kikkerland Shop to celebrate the launch of Kobo candles collaboration with Lotta Jansdotter. Made of domestically grown, sustainable soybeans, the pure soy candles burn cleanly while filling the room with a soft fragrance. With an eye on sustainability,...

What better way to start off the week than with some major interior inspiration from Azzedine Alaïa himself. The fashion designer rents out three 1,100 square foot apartments located next to his Paris atelier in the Marais. Converted from a loft in a 17th...

I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I like to stay somewhere that is comfortable but also aesthetically inspiring, but it often comes at a higher cost. I was recently invited to join the Behomm network, the first home exchange community for designers...

In an effort to streamline our apartment, I’ve decided to replace the ornate full length mirror in our bedroom with a minimal mirror in our entry way, near my closet. This will free up space in the bedroom, while making my getting-ready-routine easier. The wall...

It’s no secret that I am a fan of The Row, I mean, the luxe fabrics, minimalist styling, classic pieces and edited vision are all inspiring. When they announced the opening of their flagship store in Los Angeles, I couldn’t wait to see how their...

Since I work from home, I’ve decided it is imperative to infuse my interior space with a little more nature for the summer (or until I kill the plants, which might be sooner than later). You may have noticed on instagram that I got our kitchen herb garden started last...

I am in the midst of packing for our seven-day trip to Michigan to visit my family, and I thought you might want to see my packing essentials for a snowy getaway. Michigan is much colder and snowier than New York right now, so comfort...

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