The pumpkins are carved, the bad candy and Disney costumes are purchased and the hideous plastic decorations are up. Halloween is a holiday where I let it all go and say YES to the giant inflatable Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. My four kids are often rolling their eyes at my requests for order in our house, so this is one time when I really let them run wild. Happy Halloween!
Welcome to my Handpicked by Milk and Honey Group newsletter. 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
Recently I am getting a lot of inquiries from prospective clients about richly layered interiors that reference British design. It's all about patina and authentic European textures (reclaimed lumber, muted yet sophisticated paint colors, hewn marble and vintage plumbing fixtures) mixed with functionality specific to contemporary living. I found Alecia Stevens Interiors - who works in Charleston, New York, Minneapolis and Los Angeles (this is a cornucopia!) and she provided inspiration for this look.
Cozy and comfortable, but sophisticated and polished. I know these new clients will love it!
2) Handpicked: REAL ESTATE
A two family home in Huron Village in Cambridge, 335 Concord Ave had me at pink. It has gorgeous period details, especially in its exterior architecture with the curved roofline detail and enclosed, shingled porches, plus lovely stained glass, farmhouse sink, built in hutches and original beadboard paneling everywhere. One of the reasons I got an unrestricted (commercial) GC license is because I can work on condos in Cambridge - anything above a 2 family requires it.
This home offers a great opportunity to live in one unit and rent out the other, thus deferring the high cost of living in a hugely popular area.
3) Handpicked: STYLE
I am ALL about the maxi dress and I am always so sad to hang them up after the fall. Who said a maxi is only summer-worthy? I found Madison Mathews and my cold weather fashion dreams came true. I am partial to these dresses with a Frye boot like this (they can be dressed up but are still ok to kick around a job site).
And crushed velvet - perfect for Thanksgiving!
That's all from our team this week - can't wait until next week!
X Isabella