DESCRIBE YOUR HOME IN THREE WORDS:
Cozy, happy, evolving.
WHAT WOULD YOUR DESIGN STYLE LOOK LIKE IN FOOD?
Pasta Arrabbiata, because it is colorful, spicy, and I like to prepare it without measuring ingredients.
DESIGN RULE TO BREAK:
All!
WHAT ONE COLOR MUST BE IN YOUR BOX OF CRAYONS?
Magenta. This purplish blue is unusual and sophisticated.
WHAT’S ON YOUR DESK?
My Leo the Lion paperweight, a candy jar from my grandmother filled with citron greenish-yellow marbles, a small lavender glass orb, a gray Lucite box from Harbinger, an Anya Hindmarch metallic notebook and my Montblanc blue pen.
What are you reading right now?
The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character and Achievement, by David Brooks.
What is inspiring you now?
The emblematic Dries van Noten. I continue to be drawn to their pairing and mixing of patterns as well as their richness of colors.
New or vintage:
Both, always.
Color palette you love at this moment:
Aubergine, cognac, soft apricot.
Most prized possession?
Family photographs.
Who were you in your past life?
Queen Elizabeth I.
Entertaining secret:
Set the dining table with a bit of whimsy and add elements that reflect or speak to your guests in attendance.
When not designing:
I make certain I am available for any opportunity to spend time with my two teenagers. They have grown up so fast!
Favorite fabric:
Amanda Nisbet Design Textiles.
Patterns, more is more or less is more:
More is more.
Best Paint:
Farrow & Ball.
Go-to paint color:
Farrow & Ball’s Pointing.
Wallpaper, yay or nay:
Yes, please!
