Fun fact about my husband Andy Pratt: he's a maniac for beautiful children's books. He's been known to confiscate them from our toddler son, with the (correct) assumption that the books might otherwise become compromised (pen drawings of trains in the margins come to mind).
So when Andy came across news that Oliver Jeffers, one of his favorite illustrators, had teamed up with jewelry designer Aaron Ruff for an art exhibit, we packed up the kids and off we went. Read More
photo by Francesco Lagnese via House Beautiful
A color story by Alexander Doherty
I consider myself a big fan of House Beautiful magazine. It’s a lot more meaty than many of the other design mags, and in the absence of Domino (RIP, friend), it’s definitely my favorite.
One of the best stories in there as of late is the profile of an Alexander Doherty project in Manhattan. I was totally unfamiliar with his work before reading this piece, and I’m so glad that’s no longer the case. I love this work in part because it isn’t like anything I would ever think to do, and I always love a good kick in the pants when it comes to design ideas.
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New York Residence (sarahcoombs.com)
Wonder rugs and why I love them
Ever find yourself swooning at a totally beautiful rug, only to think: no way can I get that. I’d never be able to keep it clean! If that rug is cotton or wool, sure, that could well be the case. But what if it were made of another material, one that wore like iron and washed like a dream? I’m happy to say that there is. Meet polypropylene.
Read MoreMy favorite design advice
I try to follow this rule in my own home, and I encourage every one of
my clients to do the same. It's a surefire way to rid yourself of
clutter.
This isn't to say that William Morris
is a minimalist--far from it. In fact, he's a genius with lushly
detailed decor. He may have done most of his work in the mid to late
1800s, but it can still feel so fresh. And you know Will and I both love
a good pattern mix.