Proportion. Color. Proportion. Ornament.

 

It's quite possible to open Home Sweet Home and assume that Oberto Gili is a designer, so consistently are these interiors visually narrated in happy dialogue between architectural proportion and decorative application. In fact, Gili is a photographer whose work in this book has been featured in publications from House & Garden to Town & Country and Vogue. These are very candid, honest interiors that capture the spirit and often bohemian character of their creative owners such as Isabella Rossellini, Milly de Cabrol, and Jacques Garcia, without even faintly sacrificing taste in favor of kitsch. Of course, good taste has its kitsch, and such a balance is again as evident as the fundamental dialogue between proportion and decoration in these rooms.

 

As sensitive as Gili's lens is to the foundations and moving parts of decoration, the camera and his photography is an extension of those visions he captures. His framing and his light are impeccable. And coffee tables or work surfaces aren't arbitrarily gussied up with a stylist's heaping of plus-size photo-books for the sake of relaying some sense of life to otherwise soulfully denuded environments. None of the walls have the hideous glare of cheap paint in an eggshell finish; none of the ob-jets emerge from an up-to-the-minute "Hot" list. As at home in modern spaces by Richard Meier as in a Tuscan villa (one see the fluidity of golden rules), the pages turn with an engaging rhythm of styles and influences.

This would be a beautiful companion to Gili's The Luxury of Space, which is tellingly more interested in the inspiration behind execution rather than the outcome or lived environment itself. They're two sides of the same lustrous coin.

$85.00

We are now a part of the exciting new website, Dering Hall, which is an amazing online marketplace for the finest interior designers, architects, artisans, and design dealers to showcase their work and sell new, high-end home furnishings and accessories. Dering Hall allows you to follow designers you love and keep up to date about what's happening in their world of design.

Check it out here.  

Fresh from the presses, The Invention of the Past subtly brings to mind the dimly recognized truism that originality is merely a failure of memory. While that chestnut is at risk of becoming a cynical accusation that mires creativity in fear, Studio Peregalli has allowed that hard nut to flourish into a noble, aged tree that honors the past rather than dismisses it. Given that cynicism, Laura Rimini and Roberto Peregalli are utterly fearless in their romantic and directly referential interpretations of the past, ranging from modest projects in Milanese skyscrapers to chalets in Switzerland and palaces in historic trust throughout Europe. But, thankfully, theirs is not a style that blindly pledges fealty to gilt-edge invocations of Mammon or lamely fabricates fiber-board mausoleums for megalomaniacal clients who'd prefer guests to enter their "homes" in a blunted state of supplication. To be sure, these projects take money and plenty of it. But not too much; just more than enough. The His and Hers wash basin is mercifully unknown in their world, which is not to say there isn't a trompe l'oeil vista onto Roman ruins here and there. (But hey, they're *ruins*, if you catch their heed of hubris.)

The Hamish Bowles certificate of authenticity is provided in his forward. His is an increasingly ubiquitous presence in the publishing world, but still maintains an unequivocal discernment, certainly warranted here. The Hollywood pitch would read: Renzo Mongiardino resurrected. Of course, the past is never dead; It's not even past.

$75.00

We've just adopted a plethora of vintage brass critters that are all looking for new places to call home. They'd be perfectly happy on a mantle, coffee table or even nightstand.

Vintage Brass Turtles, from $28.

Vintage Brass Owls, from $27.

Vintage Brass Grasshoppers, from $38. 

Our new Turkish Towels are environmentally friendly, easy to wear and dry, and work in a variety of uses.  The perfect towel for the beach, bathroom, pool or spa, these can also be worn as sarongs or shawls. 

Made from either 100% organic cotton or a 60/40 cotton/linen blend, these towels will become more absorbent after each wash.

Available in nine colors. From $58.

 

 

We love these adjustable wooden piano stools that just arrived at our Silver Lake location. The carved legs, distressed, painted finish and contrasting wooden swivel seat are all little details that would make these a great addition to any space.

 

Available in red or black. $135.

 

 

 

We spent all day Tuesday styling and shooting our favorite accessories from our Silver Lake store which will soon be available to purchase online. Stay tuned for the launch!