Welcome to my Handpicked by Milk and Honey Group newsletter.
I LOVE MY JOB. I just want to put that out there. I am so grateful every day - even when I am intensely stressed out - to have the privilege of designing and renovating spaces, and to transform tired and dated houses into homes my clients love. This week was insanely busy because in the Northeast, it's hustle, hustle, hustle on outdoor work before the temps go below 40. We are in full-on crank mode!
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
Another California favorite of mine, Brooke Wagner Design, is based in Corona Del Mar and seamlessly combines rustic and earthy elements - reclaimed wood beams and architectural salvage - with clean, modern lines. Like me, she favors tailored architecture with bold strokes - like sculptural, eye-grabbing light fixtures.
This bath is a current favorite inspiration image, with stunning pendant lights from Apparatus.
2) Handpicked: REAL ESTATE
The "coming soon" sign on this home has been taunting me; I have been counting the days until this Dana Street house in Cambridge (right near my house) came on the market. The architectural details are lovely (like the arched window on the third floor and gracious double door entrance), but it's the unique siting and lush landscaping that make this house special.
The house has obviously not been touched in a while (except for the kitchen, which looks like an 80s Terence Conran homage)... I think the wallpaper in the powder room is back in style with its bold pink and green palette!
3) Handpicked: STYLE
Susan Connor New York is a favorite at Milk and Honey Group for pillows and textiles. Her toss pillows are equally at home in a seaside summer home as a mid century city abode. And we have found that her prints appeal to men and women, city and country clients and modern and more traditional styles. We love that her block prints reference South Asian, African and Middle Eastern motifs with a fresh and contemporary palette.
Which are your favorites?
That's all from our team this week - can't wait until next week!
X Isabella