Welcome to my Handpicked by Milk and Honey Group newsletter. This week has been all about the play of light and dark in our interior spaces. We've received new windows that are transforming our framing, sourced black iron custom doors and balanced dark cabinets with creamy quartzite slabs. I hope you're following along on Instagram to see some in-progress shots in my Stories.
For new subscribers, in this weekly newsletter I share my top picks for the week - trends or particularly noteworthy design. Each week I share an interior, a real estate listing and a style item that I think are special. I hope you'll let me know what you think!
1] Handpicked: INTERIOR
Jenna Cooper is a Los Angeles based designer and developer. I found her recently when sourcing metal doors for a client. I love the bold juxtaposition of black and white, and she does a great job playing with this dramatic pairing through the architecture itself (read: beams and windows), as well as the lighting fixtures and decor.
I particularly love this modern light fixture - glowing bulbs and black filament - with the more traditional table. What do you think?
2) Handpicked: REAL ESTATE
This listing, 330 Main Street in Concord, is one of a pair of sister houses. What is particularly special is the siting - they face each other on "busy" Main Street, and then the property slopes to the Concord River. This house has good bones and a lovely renovation, but the white paint - in an older Dutch Colonial - is a bit stark. I would love to see some warmer tones and textures mixed in. And of course changing out the very popular yellow paint from the 90s/2000s.
This house also has a gorgeous pool house and elegant and refined hardscape around the pool.
3) Handpicked: STYLE
I follow The Turquoise Flamingo on Instagram and absolutely love her style. She is brilliant at mixing high and low pieces (so many are affordable!) to look chic and effortless. I just wish she made it easier to shop her looks!
That's all from our team this week - can't wait until next week!