What motivates me? Gracie’s handpainted wallpaper. Did you know its production has been managed by the same Chinese family for over fifty years? Someday I want a living room (or dining room or dressing room…) covered in it. I’m thinking a vibrant Diana Vreeland red, but the orange is awfully tempting. Thankfully, I have plenty of time to decide ;)
We just sent the August issue of Matchbook live and my California apartment is inside. It was 500 square feet (including the unpublished bath, kitchen, and closets!), but I like to think good things come in small packages. As you may know, we moved to New York yesterday so seeing the piece has me hopelessly homesick. A special thank you to my dear friend Cooper Carras for the photos. I tried to list as many sources as possible below, but if you’re wondering where I found something feel free to ask in the comments! xx
Entry: Paint – Benjamin Moore “Peony,” Dresser – Vintage, Mirror – Vintage, Vases – Vintage, Photo – Diana Vreeland by Louise Dahl-Wolfe
Living Room: Paint – Benjamin Moore “Lily Lavender,” Coffee Table – Craigslist, Curtains – The Classic Farmhouse on Etsy, Sofa – West Elm, Leopard Pillows – Arianna Belle on Etsy, Desk – West Elm, Desk Chair – vintage, Brown Ceramic Table Lamps – Lamps Plus, Rug – West Elm, Bookcase – vintage, Glass Hurricane – Williams-Sonoma, Side table – vintage, Mercury Glass Lamp – Lamps Plus, Ginger Jars – vintage, Kate Moss print by Servane Mary - ArtWeLove, Les Chaises of Luxembourg Gardens print by Caitlin McGauley – Wayne Pate
Bedroom: Paint – Benjamin Moore “Fountain Sprout,” Headboard/Bedskirt – made from a set of Ralph Lauren sheets, Euro Shams – D.Porthault, Sheepskin Rug – Ikea, Side table – vintage, Black Task Lamp – Lamps Plus, Chevron Vase – One Kings Lane (from the Albert Hadley sale), Dresser – vintage, Photo Print – Richard Avedon, Poppies Print – Virginia Johnson for Stampa, Sketch – by Albert Hadley via One Kings Lane
I just about died when I stumbled upon these photos of Plum Sykes’ old apartment. I vaguely remember the Vogue article, do you? The space is just so perfectly tailored and feminine. I definitely need a skirted chintz ottoman in my life.
(via Bea Hive Blog)
More loveliness from Self Service Magazine, this time of Moda Operandi’s Lauren Santo Domingo. I love her all black outfit with the white collar peeking out. Tomboy chic at its best.
(photographs by Maciek Kobielski)