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
Lauren Liess is like the reinvention of Martha Stewart. A mom of five, she is an interior designer with fingers in construction (together with her husband they develop homes), product design, cooking and gardening (she also happens to be stunning and seems so approachable!). Her style is very authentic, lived-in and down to earth, and to that end she has published several books that showcase her approach (one of her books is even titled "Down to Earth").
Follow her on Instagram and you'll wonder how she does it all, but
2) Handpicked: REAL ESTATE
I adore this sweet 1850s cottage in Tiverton, Rhode Island (just north of Little Compton). Seabury Farm is a Greek Revival beauty that could definitely use some updates on the interior, but has all the charm you would want in a getaway home: meandering stone walls, a shingled barn/studio and a chicken coop and lots of acreage for roaming.
I love Tiverton because it is an easy hop from 24 South and the Boston area, and it has lots of restaurants and resources that make it super convenient. Join me in all the love for my home state!
3) Handpicked: STYLE
Couleur Locale is a favorite resource for globally sourced furniture, decor and especially lighting. Based in the Netherlands, they're one of my favorite shops for unusual pieces from African nations (I particularly love their wooden fish from Lamu, Kenya), lighting from Tunisia, France, Uganda, Afghanistan and Pakistan (to name just a few) and so many interesting pieces from Morocco.
Everything they show is beautifully curated - comfortable, eclectic, and modern. I am always inspired when I visit their IG or their site - what do you think?
That's all from our team this week - can't wait until next week!
X Isabella
Isabella Califano Ehrlich - Designer and GC
Milk and Honey Group