Uninspired
And Wrapped in a Blanket
I don’t have it today. I feel sad and uninspired. All the tragedy that took place this weekend has me completely undone. When I’m sad, I get overwhelmed and I can’t think straight; my brain shut downs entirely—like a car stalled on the side of highway with an empty tank. There’s no emotional bandwidth left for creativity, decisions, or design.
When this happens, I crave coziness and comfort, so today has consisted of warm foods, thick blankets, and snuggles with my pup. No inspiration—just comfort.
Here are this week’s interior finds. . .
1. Sézane x Maison Roussot Bowl 2. Porcelain Flowers 3. Absolem Moss Wallpaper 4. Adeline Side Table 5. Antoinette Poisson French Domino Paper Notebook 6. Betthaj Tin with Lid 7. Panthella Acrylic Table Lamp 8. Marigold Umber Wallpaper 9. Alessi Ettore Sottsass Sugar Bowl & Creamer 10. Hand Blown Cocktail Mixing Glass 11. Iz Marina Green Bath Izod Tissue Cover 12. Set of 4 Stemless Wine Goblets 13. Barbara Biel Crosses 14. Rattan Reversible Outdoor Planter Basket
15. Folies Bergère Paper "Ermine" 16. Stuart Green Stripe Placemat 17. Single Armed Iron Candle Holder 18. Pet Portrait 19. Fermob Bistro Table 20. Braided Water Hyacinth Baskets 21. Desk Lamp 22. Springtime Print 23. Cheetah Print Wine Chiller 24. Handmade Ceramic Wall Mirror 25. Grapevine Ball 26. Feldburg Pot 27. Sunshine Print 28. Grid Light 29. The Resting Stone 30. Genuine Sheepskin Fur Split Back Dining Chair
31. Marble Top Flowers 32. Spicy Strawberry Fruit Snack 33. Chrome Ashtray 34. Hanging Birdhouse 35. Pastel Fortune Cookie Sculpture 36. Ratio Side Table 37. Handmade Flower Tiles 38. Weezie Oven Mitts 39. Mini Wicker Bulldog 40. Wavy Tray 41. Palette Organizer 42. Retro Stripe Ice Bucket 43. Vivace Blueberry Wallpaper 44. Rabbits Breakfast Cup & Saucer 45. Dryp Candles 46. Terracotta Dotted Bergs Pot
Here are this week’s fashion finds. . .
1. Teeny Tiny Necklaces 2. The Original Cashmere Sweater 3. Meritt Cashmere Turtleneck 4. Owen Barry Mittens 5. V Neck Sweater 6. Wool & Silk Top with Lace 7. Alpi Denim Gloves 8. Vanta Shirt 9. Honey Pie Headband 10. Chuck 70 Rugged Waterproof Boot 11. Silk Jacquard Shirt 12. Fabian Crew Sweater 13. Avalee Blazer
14. Florist Leather Wool-Lined Boot 15. Legend Platform 16. Cosmos Suede Boot 17. Notice Stitch Genuine Calf Hair Sneaker 18. Toteme Sport Sneakers 19. Blundstone Boot 20. Arizona Big Buckle Shearling Sandal 21. Noelle Ballet Flats 22. Duchess Boot 23. North Lace Up Lug Boot 24. Women's Clementine Velvet Mules 25. Knockout Boots
Helpful Holiday Stuff
Holiday Party Looks (consistently adding to this)
Stocking Stuffers & Smaller Gifts (a lot of great price points)
Holiday Gifts - everything under the sun, including extravagant ideas. This thermal printer is fabulous, I want this polaroid printer, and this gold plated jigger would be great for the difficult to shop for guy.
Home Maintenance Reminders
Winterize your sprinklers around mid November and disconnect and drain any hoses.
Protect your potted plants by bringing them inside or adding straw, compost, or bark to protect your plants.
Have your chimney serviced before fireplace season begins. Have your gas log serviced as well every 1-2 years as needed.
Have your HVAC system checked for the cold season. I am on a maintenance plan where mine is serviced 2x a year.
Do your gutters need cleaning before potential snow and ice?
If you have a wood burning fireplace, go ahead and get your wood supply sorted.
After two snow days here, preparation is key. Make sure you have your ice melt, cat windshield snow cover, snow shovel, and boots ready!
Winter Prep Reminders
It’s officially the time of year I transition from going for walks to wondering where my blankets are. Here’s your gentle seasonal nudge.
Switch over your wardrobe—bathing suits out, sweaters and boots in. While you’re at it, check for gaps: socks, undies, tights, and anything sad or stretched out you need to replace.
Swap to your winter bedding if you’re a seasonal-bed person.
Scatter throws and blankets around the house for easy access during chilly evenings.
Set up your humidifier to combat the incoming viruses/germs and dry skin.
Stock up on medicine for cold and flu season.
Winter Skincare Reminders
I have extremely sensitive, very fair skin, and taking care of it is basically half my personality at this point. I’ve never had Botox (not opposed!), but I am committed to keeping my skin calm, hydrated, and youthful all winter long. Here’s what actually helps me.
Moisturize (obsessively)
Daily: EltaMD UV Clear- light, non greasy, perfect under makeup, Tower28’s Lip Treatment.
Night: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, La Roche-Posay Toleraine Double Repair, or Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair when I need extra calming.
Hydrate
Rael Sheet masks before dinner/events.
Clarins mask before a shower—rinse off in the shower and feel refreshed.
Drink water and electrolytes.
Mood and Light Support
A SAD light. Great for mood and circadian rhythm.
Vitamin D supplement.
Depuff
YSE under eye masks. Molly Sims can do no wrong.
Fine Lines
Silicone patches—they actually work. I wear them while I do computer work, but you can sleep in them if you don’t toss around.
Body
Trader Joes lavender scrub + Everyone lotion.
Desperately wanting to try the OSEA body oil and the Everywhere Stick.
Hair and Scalp
I have psoriasis, so scalp care is an ongoing journey. Right now I’m liking Shu Uemura hair oil and roz milk serum. I want to try this Vichy shampoo. If you have a holy-grail nec, I’m all ears!
Current Obsessions
I could be very happy in this NY apartment.
I love this apartment designed by Erik Gensler. That lacquered room!
Take to this place in the South of France pronto.
Geri Hirsch recommend this piece on how to be a great conversationalist.
The Chanel show in NY’s subway was unreal.
Love this “quiet maximalist” house in Dallas.
Claire Waight Keller did a jewelry collab with Reformation.
I’m intrigued by this device that blocks Apps. Honestly, I wish it blocked my entire phone.
Design Consult Services
I am now offering design consults services. Here are some of the projects I’ve helped people with for you to check out!
Things I can help with:
Picking out materials and finishes
Furniture options for needs and budget
Reworking a room, reimagining what you already have
Talking through your ideas you’re not sure about (think of me as a sounding board)
Making the most cost effective decisions for your space and current phase of life