chez oberto gili

Believe it or not, I discovered interior photographer Oberto Gili through Anthropologie. I was trolling their site (as usual) and saw Oberto’s new book for sale – I had to find out who this man was. A quick google search led me to this lovely tour of his West Village apartment on NYSD. I can’t say that I would want to adopt the entire space as my own, but I find inspiration in the details. Those beautiful steel shelves, a gift from Hamish Bowles, make me want to kick my penchant for ikea bookcases to the curb. I love Oberto's ability to effortlessly mix different patterns and textures and the fact that he’s OK with stacks and stacks of books and little knick knacks scattered about (so long as they’re arranged to please). Home Sweet Home is on my wish list, but I guess these photos will have to do for now. Which really isn’t all too bad... there’s so much to look it, I don’t think I’ll tire of it for awhile :)

P.S. Is it just me, or does his apartment have
the same feel as Ms. Chloe Sevigny's old pad..?

want of the day

Not-so-glamorous fact: the pockets of my purses are always littered with Excederin. I often get strange (most likely weather-realated) migraines at a moment's notice and thus must have this pain reliever on my person at all times. So in a way, I feel like these cute little Macaroon pill cases were made just for me. AND! They're only about $10. I probably need one, don't you think? :)  

olivier de sercey

Olivier de Sercey is a gorgeous Parisian stationary boutique whose personalized papers I can't afford but love all the same. I’m not alone in my de Sercey obsession… As you can see, their clientele includes some of the biggest names in the global fashion and entertainment industry. I love the beautiful, intricate, clean details that have become a hallmark of their work. One of my long-term "goals" is to find a local stationary shop in Kansas City (or elsewhere) that creates inexpensive, like-minded cards… As always, if anyone reading has a recommendation please let me know! In the meantime, you should definitely browse their site. It'll make you want to write handwritten letters again - promise :) 

une citation

"I'm undaunted in my quest to amuse myself
by constantly changing my hair."

-Hillary Clinton

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sharon semmer: design extraordinaire

Thus far in my life, I’ve been lucky to have some really fantastic girlfriends with really fantastic mothers. Such is the case with my friend Caroline and her mom, Sharon. “You have to meet my my mom.” she kept telling me when we first met. “You guys are made of the same chintz fabric.” And she was right. Some of my best memories in Los Angeles are of hanging out with those two at Sharon’s ridiculously beautiful Hollywood Hills home. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed harder in my life!

Sharon will periodically text me photos of things that she knows I’ll love (like her Miles Redd-signed copy of The Big Book of Chic). Most recently, she sent me the above images of a chair which she had just reupholstered for a client. The chintz is from “Sharon’s Bazaar” - this is what we call her garage because it’s crammed full of amazing antiques and fabrics - and the gingham was previously a plastic fleece tablecloth. I mean, Sharon’s amazing. If you live in Los Angeles, have an infatuation with Dorothy Draper and Sister Parish and need decorating advice, there isn't anyone better. Love you, Sharon! :)