Town and Country

I am a big fan of Brett Heyman, the designer of the handbag line Edie Parker.  I recently bought an acrylic skull clutch of hers, in collaboration with Libertine, that I named Mike (that's another story).  I am endlessly fascinated by knowing who is behind the labels that I purchase.  The company is named after one of Brett's two children.  Acrylic is a medium that has endless possibilities with a vintage or mid century aesthetic; a 1950's or 60's vibe that fascinates Brett, but was falling out of favor and became hard to find.  Everything is made in America.  Some styles can be monogramed and customized for a truly personal look.

Heyman and her family Live Beauti-FULLY in their country home in Connecticut that is featured on One King's Lane, as well as her city abode on the Upper East Side.

                                                                 Come Inside ~

Brett often displays her bags on shelves throughout the home.  In daughter Edie's room her monogrammed clutch serves as a night light, because the letters glow in the dark.  What a nice surprise!

These mirrored closet doors are to die for.

The family is a little rock and roll with color in the city, and a little bit neutral in the country ~ The  homes are Mark Cunningham designed and contain an art collection anyone would envy. 

Everything is artful, including the elevated bee hives ~ 

 Edie Parker is now expanding into home accessories, including trays, towels, coasters, and boxes, with more to come.  Everything is happy and whimsical.  That's thinking outside of the lucite box!

“I am obsessed with home interiors,” she says. “I love them for the same reasons I love fashion. 

Mike and me out on the town ~

See any thing you like?  You can shop the country house on One Kings Lane


photos~ Country Home, William Waldron for AD, City Home, Jeremy Allen for AD, Leslie Unruh for OKL

Hampton's Designer Show House ~ part 2

Meanwhile, more from upstairs at the show house.  The sophisticated neutrality continues.  Another favorite room was by Michael Del Piero Good Design.  The custom iron daybed was actually made by a motorcycle manufacturer.  The chunky knit tablecloth was a stand out piece that turned the table into a sculptural statement maker.  This space embodies the raw, refined, rough luxe look I love.

Mikel Welch, or as some know him, Steve Harvey's on air design expert, has extensive on set experience, but he can still rock a small, cozy, cool room.  His signature eclectic, luxurious style is evident in this bedroom featuring a magnificent melange of  different periods and those (faux) beams create balance and structure!

Marie-Christine Design gave us another neutral bedroom accenting the accessories.  The Apparatus  light fixture, sculptural pieces, and small shelves created to look like a little installation above the bed were beautiful compliments to the furnishings.

Elsa Soyars Interiors infuses her layered spaces with rich fabrics and unexpected touches.  Couldn't you just curl up in that hammock and sway away the day?  Inspired by her European heritage, her designs delight the senses.

The design never stops at the door.  The outdoor spaces are a treat too.  Erin Gates, designer and writer of the popular blog Elements of Style, gave us a covered porch to covet.  She said she wanted to layer all the different looks one might find that are indicative of the Hampton's aesthetic together; bohemian, preppy, graphic, European: you get the idea.

I loved this play on scale with oversized furniture feeling right at home on the bluestone deck by Baltimore Design Group, featuring furniture from Frontage.

Believe it or not ~ I did not cover everything.  I recommend you see for yourself if you are in the area of Sag Harbor.  It's always better in person anyway.  You have plenty of time, as the Hampton's Designer Show house is open until September 5th.

Hampton's Designer Show House 2016 ~ part 1

I always make sure when I am planning my weekend in the Hamptons that it coincides with the Traditional Home Hampton's Show house.
Every show house has its own overriding vibe.  This one was predominately neutral, natural, and with touches of ethnicity.  In other words ~ It was right up my alley!

The house on the hill is new construction, set on 3 acres, is 10,000 sq. ft plus, and can be yours for a cool $5,300,000.00.

The entry by mother/daughter design duo McGrath II said nautical with its rift cut oak trim wood with blue and white color theme, but as you assend the stairs (above), it became clear natural elements ruled the roost.

Melanie Turner's living room was one of my favorites ~ and there were several.  The cool, tonal, textural space is a classic, sophisticated beach look I like.  A touch of subtle color comes from the pair of Sally King Benedict paintings.  The ceiling and fixture are outstanding!

Kate Singer had many "moments" in her more traditional great room in conjunction with Ballard Designs.  A relaxed, collected look was achieved with the help of de Gourney wallpaper as screen, soft white accessories, a gorgeous Gustavian bench, antiques, and a selection of subtle fabrics.

A kitchen by Bakes and Kropp never disappoints!  They uniquely coordinate stunning kitchens with a range of materials.

Gideon Mendelson gave us the most color in his Mad Men inspired dining room with a lot of built in architecture, which makes sense because Gideon has a degree in architecture.  The leather insert ceiling was especially captivating.

Upstairs, this room by Elle Cole also struck my fancy.  I loved the soft color combination and a touch of tiger is always right.

The master bedroom done by Mabley Hadler seemed like a slight departure from what I am used to seeing from them.  Instead of turquoises and bright blues mixed with white, they used a softer palette closer to periwinkle mixed with gray.

The guest room, or very regal kids room was a standout done by Dodson Interiors.  Julie is known for her "casual glamour" aesthetic.  Not only is it sophisticated in the nature of the decor, with its upscale bedding, adorable bunnies by Hunt Slonem, leather beds with brass trim, full bed crowns, and the antiques that were incorporated, every level of detail was done to perfection.

We'll touch on more beautiful bedrooms in the follow up post.

Till next time ~