We’ve moved into a new little abode which in part, feels like a miracle. The past few months have been quite the roller coaster of emotions and sheer frenzy of activity. From a Pandemic, to my sister’s wedding getting cancelled, to having a baby, cancelling travel, losing a dog, buying a house, renovating another, and so on, it finally feels good to be settled. I use the world “settled” loosely of course, as we’re living in a sea of cardboard boxes, more construction and fabric swatches on just about every piece of furniture. And it seems the furniture I have ordered thus far won’t arrive until the holidays!
I’m feeling very excited — and a bit overwhelmed — in tackling all of the design decisions that need to be made. From the sweet little screened in porch, to the adult sitting room (this was a big one on my wish list!) and to the baby’s room, there are countless considerations to be made about how we want to use each space and thus, how it will come together. I’m feeling especially drawn to a certain ease and comfort that some of my favorites master so well. I find myself looking to inspiration from Carrier & Company (as classic as they come), Remy Renzullo (he’s having a serious moment right now) and Virginia Tupker (who decorated LSD’s home on Long Island). I’m drawn to block prints, subtle patterns and lots of textures.
Markham Roberts’ new book, Notes on Decorating, arrives today, and perhaps I’ll find some pages to dog ear. And so it continues!
LSD’s dressing room. Design by Virginia Tupker.
Mark Cunningham, Southhampton. See here.
Carrier & Company, Southhampton.
Remy Renzullo:
”The wall and curtain fabrics are cottons from a 200 year old traditional Provençal printer and the floors were hand painted to give the illusion of being faded by the sun.”