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a tisket a tasket, a vintage african basket..

July 27, 2017

Sometimes, (ok truth be told, this happens to me a lot), an object speaks to you and it’s clear that it is coming home with you. This happened to me recently when a friend and I were on a little field trip to the malibu design center.  This place is a treasure trove of inspiration for people who love organic, natural, modern design! 😉  We spotted an assortment of various size vintage African baskets on a table.  It was love…

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the art of storytelling through vignettes

April 7, 2016
mantel styling

I love a good vignette. Simply put by Australian NZ House & Garden writer Janet Dunn, “In the world of interior design, a vignette is a small, pleasing picture formed by grouping several objects…an arrangement that tells a story about you and your home.”  A good vignette leaves you wanting to see more.  It can be made up of collections, vacation finds, flea market treasures or family heirlooms curated over time.  A vignette can be outdoors, on shelves, mantels, or tabletops.  As a dear friend…

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