My Style
My Astrological Sign is: Capricorn
If I Weren’t a Decorater, I Would Be a: Pianist
Most Inspired By: Both mother nature and my mother
My Favorites
Movie Interiors: Something’s Gotta Give, Indiscreet, and High Society
Style Icon: Lauren Hutton
Cocktail: Vodka and soda with a splash of lemonade
Restaurant: Indochine, NYC
Hotel: Ras Kutani, Tanzania
Claridges, London
Four Seasons, Ubud, Bali
Hostess Gift: Monogrammed matches
Shop Her Look
Patterned rugs…ground a space beautifully. One bright rug amongst a sea of white or beige can make a room. Add a fun colored throw blanket and cushions that match and ELLE DÉCOR will be knocking at your door.
My Resources
Fabric: Lulu DK
Florist: Rolling Greens, Los Angeles
Caterer: My husband (He is Italian!)
Upholsterer: Structure, Los Angeles
Favorite Local Shop: Lee Stanton Antiques, OK Store, Blackman and Cruz
Favorite Shop Abroad: The furniture stalls of Paris’ Marche aux Puces flea market
My Decorating
Favorite Paint Color: Atrium White #79, Benjamin Moore
Favorite Pattern: Batiks, suzani’s, and ikats, and geometrics
Decorating Cheap Thrill: Pillows, eBay shopping, shells from the beach
Favorite Decorating Trick: Changing the pillows and carpet will change the room. Fresh flowers are always great too!
You’ll Never See Me Using: Rococo
Hints of bright color…entice your appetite and mood, so spread them around your house and smile a little more!
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