Heather's Wish List: Dream Project Edition
I don’t consider myself particularly Woo Woo, but I do believe that the energy of the universe sometimes works in directed ways. Case in point: the phenomenon of the vintage item that sits, forlorn, unloved, for months, until someone shows it some interest. Then suddenly, the next four people who come into the shop suddenly desire it. (My friend Karen at Retrowanderlust sometimes will say, after I have swooned over something I didn’t need, thanks for putting your energy on that, now it will sell! And generally, it’s true.)
Last year or the year before, I put it out to the universe that I would like to do a project in an English Country style. We are currently working on two projects with our spin on that vibe, and recently wrapped a third. That worked so well, I thought I would put my latest project wish list out to the universe, to see what might come back.
Number 1: Sexy, Swanky 70s
Lately I’ve noticed a tendency for less. Fewer layers. Fewer patterns. Less (or no!) art on the walls. Simple, singular bedcovers in lieu of piles of pillows. I just finished the Halston mini series on Netflix and find myself craving monochrome (the red office!). On a team outing, we all fell in love with a pair of patchwork-metal clad parsons shelves. Someone hire us to use those, preferably in a high-floor condo with sweeping views.
Number 2: Mid Century “Tree House”
Give me all the wood! Panelling. Floors. Built ins. I’ll keep it all original, promise. Let’s plan for some earthy ceramic tile, Noguchi pendants, a mostly neutral palette. Like our studio, but trending modernist. Dakota Johnson’s house comes to mind….
Simon Upton for Architectural Digest
Simon Upton for Architectural Digest
Number 3: Converted Anything
When I was looking to buy my first apartment in NYC, I loved the ones carved out of schools or churches (though i landed in a classic pre-war with parquet floors and picture moldings.) I’ve long held the fantasy of a country house in a barn and had a high school friend whose family cabin was a one-room schoolhouse. The weirder, the better. What we would do with it fully depends on the building, of course!
As ever, I am delighted by the range of styles we get to work with, but also always itching for the next creative challenge.
If you have one of the above (or something we haven’t done before!), get in touch!