Has everyone adjusted to daylight saving changes yet? I know I haven't - it is dark when I get up in the morning for yoga. It never feels like there are enough hours in the day (maybe that's the four kids?) - I think I need to consider afternoon coffee. I am however loving seeing the bulbs emerge and the wild courting turkeys which are ubiquitous in Cambridge these days.
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
When I start my morning doom-scrolling (as my husband calls it while I call it early AM inspo), I always pause on the work of Jocelyn O Dickson Architecture.Her work in Maine is how I found her; her Algonquin Project was featured in Dwell and is a creative imagining of a tired bungalow. But I was most thrilled to see her The Little Traverse project in Michigan, as my most deeply rooted style aesthetic comes from a rambling old summer house belonging to my grandparents in Charlevoix, Michigan. Jocelyn's amazing mix of wood and texture melds mid century notes and California modern with a classic summer house vibe (check out the bunk room).
I am also completely in awe of her project Rock Camp, which updated a traditional Maine log cabin camp with new, flanking 4-season outbuildings. The new architecture is harmonious with the landscape but also with the original log cabin.
Really spectacular talent - I hope you'll follow her on Instagram.
2) Handpicked: REAL ESTATE
We just started a project in Winchester this week, so of course I had to see what was for sale in the area. And I came across Brooks Street. Can we just take a second to appreciate this beauty? Take a look at that wrap-around porch and the beautiful, tree-filled lot, with all the original wood details preserved in this Victorian classic. The house could use a hefty splash of know-how to connect the old and new - just what my team loves most!
3) Handpicked: STYLE
As this weather turns warmer I find myself adding some color to my closet. Out with the black pants and tailored shirts and in with the maxi dresses! This new company Pampelone has so many easy, timeless pieces that are perfect for the warmer months (or layered with a cardigan in the shoulder seasons).
4) BONUS: Help for Ukraine
As an adoptive family, we just learned from our social worker this morning that many families are watching in horror as the Ukrainian children they're supposed to adopt flee into the mountains or shelter in basements. You might think "what does helping Ukraine have to do with interior design?" We can always make thoughtful choices with design, which is one of the reasons I love this field.
If you need new art pieces - perhaps for a renovated space or gallery wall - consider downloading art from Ukrainian artists and having it printed with a high quality vendor (even at the UPS Store!). You can find one of my favorites here (you can even download art for the Frame TV which many of our clients have). Money goes right to the artist - no shipping involved!