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WHERE TO STAY south congress hotel 1603 S CONGRESS AVENUE, 512-920-6405; southcongresshotel.com The 83-room South Congress Hotel, located at the former site of the South Congress food truck park, is set to become the meeting place for what’s cool in Austin right now. Designed by architect Michael Hsu and interiors firm Studio MAI, the hotel is home to a slew of amazing restaurants, bars, and retail concepts scattered throughout the property. Paul Qui’s 12-seat omakase spot, Otoko, a California-inspired menu at Cafe No Se, a wood-fired, meat-centric menu at Central Standard, and fresh juices at Manana truly means there’s something for everyone and every craving. Pop into Revival Cycles for vintage motorcycles and biker gear, natural nail salon tenoverten for perfect pedicures, and the Sunroom boutique for swimwear, sunglasses, and…

A cerulean picnic essential. This throw pillow is casual and chic. the inspiration Agnes Martin's work inspires me again and again. I love her modest and soulful repetition of patterns. A well-made sun hat is the perfect accessory for a spring day in Los Angeles I wear these with a T-shirt and jeans all day and then dress them up with a simple caftan at night. One of my favorite designs from my Grids and Swirls collection, which is all about minimal beauty. Sculptural vases have recently made a huge comeback. These vintage-inspired sandals made in LA are chic and easy. I believe that the objects we choose to make a meaningful part of our lives ultimately define us.…

“They’re so beautiful, people often confuse them with jewelry, but they’re totally edible. ” – ROSIE O’NEILL, CO-FOUNDER OF SUGARFINA “Each bonbon’s color and design is inspired by its flavor and the name of the flavor.” – CHEF SUSANNA YOON, OWNER AND FOUNDER OF STICK WITH ME SWEETS…

These handcrafted beauty products are packed with some of the best ingredients Mother Nature has to offer, such as blue chamomile, azulene, and French pink clay. In addition, the brands are so beautifully designed that you won’t want to stash them away. Reboot your daily skin care and makeup routine with these fresh picks.…

STILL LIFE After launching The Line—her online shop of handpicked fashion, beauty, furniture, and lifestyle goods—in 2013, co-founder and executive creative director Vanessa Traina immediately began envisioning what the brand’s brick-and-mortar space would look like. “The idea of The Apartment came from a desire to show how items lived within the context of a home,” she says. “We wanted to create a multidimensional (and shoppable) environment where some of the pieces from The Line would actually live.” HEART OF THE CITY In October 2013, Traina officially opened The Apartment by The Line in New York, and this past fall, she debuted a second location on Melrose Place in Los Angeles. Appropriately, Traina outfitted both places to emulate each city’s distinct surroundings and style— for instance, the SoHo space boasts…

Design is about community—connecting with others with common interests and a shared aesthetic. These two brands, aside from having killer style, help their patrons forge meaningful interactions within their four walls. At the same time, they are adding value to their business and building a collective experience that inspires their customers. of mercer 42 E 21ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10010 Dedicated to redefining workwear for the modern professional woman, Of Mercer’s founders, Dorie Golkin and Emelyn Northway, hosted popup shops for two years across the country and noticed that women were not only shopping but also meeting and connecting with one another. Wanting to continue these interactions and extend the use of their permanent space, Golkin and Northway let their flagship store in Manhattan double as a drop-in work…

A pair of Sally King Benedict paintings, commissioned by Cohan, adds a sense of whimsy to the entryway. “I love the cheekiness of the faces that she paints,” she says. The only renovation aspect of the project was removing the upper cabinets in the kitchen. “It makes the space feel more open and personal, allowing the floral wallpaper to take center stage,” says Flynn. help wanted “I have a lot of different influences in my life—I am not completely American nor completely English,” says The Walking Dead star Lauren Cohan, who spent her early childhood outside Philadelphia before moving to the U.K. as a teenager. “I wanted my home to reflect that.” So after living part time in Atlanta, Georgia, for the past six years filming the show, Cohan wanted…

Huh used mosaic tiles and gleaming metallic fixtures from the Kohler Artifacts collection to create a sophisticated stand-alone shower. Pale-pink paint keeps the powder room feeling fun and feminine. the kitchen and bath show Designer Young Huh recently took on the task of reinventing a cool, young family’s Manhattan apartment, including the update of a retro kitchen and the conversion of the large master bathroom into two separate spaces: a master bath for the parents and a girls’ bath for the daughters. And with the help of contractor George Mihalios of Good Guys NYC Construction, Huh remodeled the Sutton Place spread with stylish but functional additions. She brightened up the dim, outdated kitchen with a few cheerful changes, such as painting the cherry cabinets a radiant white and installing a…

If simplicity defines ultimate sophistication, then Karen Mordechai has mastered the art. “You don’t need a million things in your kitchen,” she says. “You actually only need a few great ingredients.” The founder and creative force behind Sunday Suppers—the Brooklyn-based cooking destination that fuses food and community in a laid-back manner—has now extended her minimalist approach to both ingredients and design in her most recent venture, ILA. The line of pure, meticulously sourced products, like an amazing black salt to throw on your avocado toast or a cold-pressed olive oil from Spain, aims to help even novice chefs step up their cooking game. “Sunday Suppers was the foundation and now ILA is the grown-up sibling,” says Mordechai. Dressed in black with labels printed in copper foil, ILA offers a cool,…

The couple’s art collection includes works by Damien Hirst, Hugo Guinness, and Arthur Elgort. “Filling a wall with multiple framed pieces helps scale down the vast space,” says Schelter. The antique painted secretary desk is a family heirloom from Schelter’s mother. “We didn’t start out with a specific vision for what we wanted to create,” says Schelter, here with her husband and their daughter, Charlotte. “But we knew it had to be casual and child-friendly.” Artistic Influence On a recent afternoon, Kate Schelter walked into her loft in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood and looked up at her ceiling. Not happy with the way a large air duct jutted out above the foyer, she was suddenly struck with inspiration. “I realized that if I painted a circus tent border a few…

The reclaimed 1920s Moroccan tiles that decorate the kitchen floor add color to the room’s soothing palette. Suspended above Ashwell’s bed is a beaded antique Moroccan lantern. Home, Sweet Home Without a laptop or smartphone in view, Lily Ashwell, daughter of painter David Ashwell and designer Rachel Ashwell, has shaped an enviable, modern bohemian oasis out of a 1920s Craftsman-style cottage, which feels worlds away from her former residences in London and New York. “These lovely cottages are what’s most charming about Venice,” says the shop owner and fashion designer, explaining the instant attraction she had to her place nearly four years ago. “I didn’t want anything overly renovated; this one still had the original moldings and charm.” “I ONLY BRING PIECES INTO MY HOME THAT I WANT TO HAVE…

When my twin sister and I were about seven years old, my parents decided to give our suburban bedrooms a preppy, 80s-style refresh. My sister’s bedroom was wallpapered in a hot pink and white Laura Ashley floral with matching fluffy duvets and bedskirts. In the excitement over her new space, my sister promptly scribed a giant heart on the wall in fat permanent black marker. Just as she was putting the finishing touches on the bubbly “i” in Emily, my mother burst into the room, horrified by what we had done. The heart stayed, and I think there is something so pure in my sister’s instant instinct to make the space her own (enter piles of Sassy Magazine and Fleetwood Mac tapes later), and something so cool about her joy…

I fell for this super-soft hand-dipped ombré throw by Rosemary Hallgarten on a recent shoot. the inspiration I’m obsessed with the serene color shift in Jordan Sullivan’s photos. I want to live in the dreamy landscapes he creates. Danish design duo Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings are modern masters of color. I love the organic vibe of these handcrafted mugs awash in soft stripes of color. Hangers so good-looking that they’re a spring shopping motivator. This ethereal blend of blue and white reminds me of a perfectly faded pair of jeans. A celestial plate with cool color contrast. I love subtle, washedout colors that look like they have been faded by the sun.…

ideas, designs, products, and people our editors are obsessing over Danish design with a tropical twist—by Brooklynbased The Hill-Side for CB2. A multipurpose ceramic dish for all seasons. An atmospheric artwork that is organic and modern. A nourishing, rejuvenating, and natural palm balm. Trendy tunes infused with island infl uence. Unlike the heavy tropical prints of resort collections past, these lush, palminspired picks embrace fresh patterns in unexpected shapes and sizes. Handcrafted truffl es worth being stranded on a desert island. Find paradise in this poppy pouch. An appealing color combo gives this pillow cool contrast. the inspiration Miami vibes and sunset palms in Paul & Joe’s spring collection. Add leafy sophistication to any ensemble.…

Years ago, while scouring junk shops and flea markets around San Francisco for materials, Josh Duthie realized he had an affinity for old, abandoned chairs and stools. “I hung them up all over my workshop for inspiration,” he says. “I was moved by the idea of their history.” It wasn’t long before Duthie made salvaging the treasured seats his personal business; he created Chairtastic, his line of one-of-a-kind reclaimed chairs and original hardwood seating. Starting with pieces he finds at estate sales, online shops, and thrift stores, Duthie reworks the vintage furnishings by incorporating modern elements—chic walnut seats, green-speckled backs, bright yellow frames—and locally sourced lumber. His own designs—sleek hardwood bar stools, whitelegged dining chairs, sexy leather safari loungers—offer a more streamlined sensibility, but without losing their connection to history.…

After the birth of her two daughters, Courtney Somer struggled to find a time-efficient way to use her favorite essential oils on the fly. “I needed the extra support for my body’s defenses and stress levels,” she says of the centuries-old holistic practice of using floral essences to promote physical and mental wellness. “But I couldn’t find anything that I could keep in my bag and use on the go.” In November, Somer launched Lake & Skye—named after her daughters’ middle names—an enticingly aromatic collection of original fragrances, oil blends, and floral waters, all associated with natural health benefits. Hand-mixed with organic ingredients such as wildflowers, honeysuckle, frankincense, and water from a Hawaiian waterfall, the scents are said to provide a slew of positive effects—among them, happiness, energy, and a…

MELLOW MUSES Long before they collaborated together at Jack Spade, pals Andy Spade and Chad Buri were admirers of the informal attire worn by a few iconic artists. “Picasso painted most of his masterpieces wearing little more than a robe, and writer George Plimpton was known to roam the Paris Review offices in his boxers,” Buri explains. “Their creativity peaked because they were able to work comfortably and unapologetically.” In 2013— along with longtime collaborator Anthony Sperduti—the duo launched Sleepy Jones, a collection of sophisticated night-to-day wear for men and women, in homage to the carefree sensibilities of their favorite creative personalities. “They would wake up and go straight into their studios and work all day in their pajamas,” Buri adds. “They were being their authentic selves, and the comfort…

“Flowers are something that should be constantly admired and enjoyed,” says Ashley Woodson Bailey. A former event planner and florist, Bailey began photographing blossoms after a car accident left her homebound for months. “Friends would bring me flowers and I started taking pictures of them for amusement,” she explains, “but soon I realized I was chronicling the evolving stages of their lives—often from start to finish.” Upon her recovery, Bailey was inspired to transform her own hand-plucked arrangements into still-life photographs and fine art prints. More recently, she’s taken to translating those images into other mediums—including her wildly popular line of wallpaper, apparel, and soon-to-be-released bedding— many of which adorn her stylish family home in Marietta, Georgia. “Flowers are so intimate and personal,” Bailey adds. “It’s inspiring to find creative…

green thumb Having grown up on her family’s farm in rural Delaware, Taylor Patterson was raised with a deep appreciation for the natural environment. “Every season brought a new harvest of plant life,” Patterson says. “And my favorites were always the multicolored flowers that warm weather would bring.” In the spirit of her bucolic past, in 2011 she opened her own floral studio in Brooklyn, Fox Fodder Farm (named after her childhood homestead), where she specializes in hip yet unfussy arrangements. For springtime, Patterson prefers bouncy blossoms in an array of vibrant hues—bright orange French tulips, pale yellow peonies and narcissus, fuchsia flowering quinces—to liven up each bouquet with a stem plucked from a current crop. She also opts to arrange her floral masterpieces in simple stoneware to add another…

SEARCH Terms: My favorites for searching are brass, Lucite, MCM, mid century, midcentury, pair, and Regency. Recently, Milo Baughman has become the new stand-in label for stylish and interesting vintage furniture. Eames is also a helpful search term. Getting Lucky: The best deals can be most easily found using the Gallery view in the Furniture category and by Owner only. I keep a Craigslist tab open on my laptop, and once a day, I’ll refresh the search and scroll until I get back to the previous day’s listings. Right now, I highly recommend the Craigslist app cPro. Tip: Search often and move fast when you see something you like. NEGOTIATE Initial E-mail: Go beyond the usual “Is your lamp still available? I’m interested.” This will not help you, especially if…

Capitol’s stunning courtyard and vertical garden provide a magical backdrop for parties. Seasonal flowers separated by kind and color took center stage at the hands of floral designer John Lupton. Laura Vinroot Poole is known for her impeccable taste. At her boutique Capitol in Charlotte, North Carolina, she stocks ready-to-wear from Balenciaga, Rodarte, and Lanvin in a setting that is as striking as the fashion. The store’s courtyard, featuring a vertical garden designed by famed French botanist Patrick Blanc, is one of her favorite places to entertain and where she recently threw a dinner party in honor of her friend, jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth. Ravishing multicolored gems are Neuwirth’s signature, and her feminine palette inspired Poole’s choices for everything from the rainbow-colored handwritten menus to the arrangements of peonies, tulips,…

Kayne upgraded an old hardwood side table by giving it a sleek, new travertine top. relative meaning Growing up in Southern California, designer Jenni Kayne spent nearly every summer of her childhood at her family’s waterfront home on Lake Tahoe. Her parents purchased the woodsy hideaway over 35 years ago when they were first dating, but decided to sell it a decade ago after Kayne and her two sisters, Maggie and Saree, had grown. However, in 2011, the siblings bought back their beloved adolescent vacation home as well as the Cape Cod–style cottage next door, where Kayne continues to spend her summers—now with her own family—boating, hiking, cooking, and hanging at the lakeside beach. “My husband comes up on weekends and my parents, sisters, and friends visit often,” Kayne says.…

WHO: Kara Mann WHERE: New York and Chicago WHAT: Principal of KARA MANN I love the way this chandelier FEELS LIKE THOUSANDS OF DRIPPING CANDLES. Tilda chandelier by Arteriors $1,583.99 domino.com/spring16 I can’t stop watching the band on Chet Faker’s “Gold” video— IT MAKES ME WANT TO GIVE UP MY CAREER AS A DESIGNER and just roller-skate all day. “Gold” by Chet Faker The handmade quality of these plates makes them SIMULTANEOUSLY PLAYFUL AND SOPHISTICATED. Ebru marble ceramic plate in gray by Simple Life $74.99 domino.com/spring16 For a moody, almost black, deep green wall color, I mix equal parts Benjamin Moore Essex Green and Black Forest Green. IT’S PERFECT! Essex Green (PM-11) and Black Forest Green (PM-12) $6.99/pint sample, benjaminmoore.com CARINE ROITFELD IS A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME. “Irreverent” by Carine Roitfeld for…

LAURE JOLIET Laure Joliet is a Los Angeles–based photographer with an eye for living things and lived-in spaces. Her images are intimate and inviting, and immediately convey the fundamental magic of the spaces we inhabit. When she’s not working for publications like the New York Times, T Magazine, or the Wall Street Journal, she’s globetrotting for fun and saying yes to adventure. MIA BAXTER Mia Baxter is a photographer based in Austin, Texas. After 10 years of working in New York and Latin America, she has returned home to swim, eat tacos, and focus on her career as a commercial, editorial, and fine art photographer. RYAN LIEBE Ryan Liebe is a photographer living in Brooklyn who mostly shoots food and interiors for an eclectic mix of commercial and editorial clients.…

A quirky planter that’s both sculptural and useful. A statement piece that's whimsical and bright. the inspiration I can't get enough of Jonathan Anderson’s spring collection—a motley mix of space-age materials, exaggerated sleeves, and Keith Haring-esque squiggle prints. Classic shapes + avantgarde glazing techniques = my new favorite vessels. Deviate from the linear with these curvy earrings. Ditch the boring mug and start your day with these! No rulers necessary! These Memphis-design inspired playful picks are anything but straight-laced. A carryall with pizzazz. When creative forces Dusen Dusen and Eric Trine combine, chairs like this are born.…

THE BOWER BOYS ON DECORATING WITH MIRRORS 1 Hang each mirror with enough room to make its statement; don't let it get lost in too much clutter. 2 Since you’re displaying not only a mirror but also what the mirror is facing, consider what will be reflected when you hang it. 3 Mirrors act as sources of light, so be sure to place your mirrors in a way that best enhances both natural and artificial light in your space. After years of working together at a furniture design studio in Brooklyn, Danny Giannella and Tammer Hijazi had a creative epiphany. “Not only did we work well together in the shop, but we also had a natural ability to build upon each other’s ideas,” Giannella explains. The pair soon began collaborating…

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Uniquely located between Marigot Bay and Grand Cul-de-Sac on the French West Indies island of St. Barths, Le Guanahani recently completed a fresh renovation to commemorate its 30th anniversary. For this exciting update, 30 rooms, 27 suites, and 10 unique villas were styled and decorated by Miami-based Luis Pons. The design of each interior reflects the island’s vibrant tropical hues of turquoise, yellow, and lavender, a nod to the lively spirit and history of the West Indies. “When people stay at Le Guanahani,” says Pons, “I want them to feel that they are in a particular place with its own heritage, culture, and authentic nature.” Perhaps the most impressive renewals are the two- and three-bedroom cottages that dot the beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. HOW TO GET THERE! tradewind aviation…

Guy picked indigo fabric curtains for cozy naps and dramatic performances. Located on the border of McCarren Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Molly Guy’s two-bedroom apartment, which she shares with her family, including her two daughters, Sunny, three years old, and Coco, eight months old, is a beautiful, light-filled space with windows facing onto the park. Guy, the creative director of Stone Fox Bride, the cool girl’s destination for bohemian, free-spirited weddings, collects Moroccan and Indian textiles, rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, and diverse artwork. Her design philosophy, she says, is influenced by “both mundane and profound things: anything and everything that looks and feels raw, honest, and uncontrived.” By cutting out clutter and decorating with vibrant pieces from around the world, Guy kept her home functional and true to her signature…

I love to play a game whenever I go to someone’s house before I have ever met them: Can the house “introduce” its owner so vividly that I could then identify that person in a crowded room without having seen a picture of them? Rooms—when arranged and layered with detail—are the world’s best name tags. Whether they are carefully curated or chicly cramped, the constant should always be an eye toward displaying the beloved, the curious, and the deeply personal. Details can be luxurious: embroidered velvet backs of curtains that play delightful peek-a-boo, walls layered in sumptuous papers of fearless patterns. Or they can be practical: hardware as elegant as jewelry, bookshelves in colors that beckon. Details—plants, paintings, or pillows— can form a quiet still life inside a cozy nook…

1 Grossman was born on July 21, 1906, in Helsingborg, Sweden, to Johan and Thilda Magnusson, a middle-class couple of tradesman stock. Her parents were considered progressive, since they allowed their daughter and only child to pursue her natural artistic abilities, which were considered less than ideally feminine at the time. 2 After finishing school at the age of 21, Grossman completed a oneyear woodworking apprenticeship in her hometown and was awarded a scholarship to enroll at Konstfack, the renowned Stockholm arts institution. In her studies, she excelled in her mastery of technical drawing and focused her original design work on furniture, textiles, and ceramics. 3 During the summer of 1931, Grossman received a grant that funded her travels around Europe visiting wellknown furniture designers and exhibits. On this trip,…

Artist Costanza Theodoli-Braschi, a friend of Merriman’s, hand-painted the guests’ place cards to provide memorable souvenirs. Merriman with her son, Nico, at their Manhattan apartment. Merriman keeps an inspiration book filled with motivational pictures and ideas. expert entertainer Growing up in London, Serena Merriman attended a seemingly endless assortment of parties, roasts, and dinners. Inspired by the warm and relaxed way the Brits entertain, Merriman discovered a passion for planning fantastic affairs, and was known for throwing raucous parties and intimate dinners for her friends in New York City during her twenties. Last year, when she was pregnant with her son, Nico, she founded Merriman Events in response to her friends’ requests to create unique parties to celebrate different milestones and occasions. “My party planning consists of quirky little touches…

“I knew the moment I walked through the door that this was my house,” says Beth Behrs, who purchased the Los Angeles home—her first—with her boyfriend, actor Michael Gladis, on the heels of joining her popular show, 2 Broke Girls, in 2011. “The kitchen in particular was like my dream vision come to reality: the chalkboard wall, the rack for copper pots, the open shelving.” The combined open kitchen and dining room is ideal for the couple’s penchant for throwing dinner parties for friends. Guests can serve themselves from the double range in the kitchen, then move through to the dining room’s large wooden table with oversized chairs, or venture into the treefilled backyard for some fresh air. domino & Women’sHealth HAVE JOINED FORCES TO BRING YOU STORIES THAT LIVE…

REVIEW AND RECONDITION Five years ago, upon moving back to Chicago from a tiny apartment in Boston’s South End, Graham Kostic and Fran Taglia searched for an abode with a little more room and character. After seeing a 3,000-squarefoot residential space in a rumored soda factory-turned-auto garage in the quaint neighborhood of West Town, the couple knew immediately they’d found a home. “The layout offered both an open loft feel in the front and a sense of privacy because of the small jewel-box rooms in the back,” Kostic, co-founder and creative director of stylish digital magazine Glossed & Found, explains. “And we loved that juxtaposition.” As soon as they moved into the two-bedroom dwelling—which includes a massive multipurpose living area and kitchen, as well as a private courtyard and garden…

“Having experimented with prints and patterns, I’ve learned that living in neutrals is best for me,” says Nairn, seated here in her bedroom. CLEAN LINES Everybody does some degree of tidying up before guests arrive. After Maya Nairn had her first child a few years ago, she realized that she always stashed away certain things first: namely, the infant gear. It wasn’t simply a matter of clutter. The saccharine colors and juvenile prints of the burp cloths and nursing pillow felt out of place in her modern, pared-down Austin home. “I’d think to myself, ‘Why can’t all this baby stuff be better looking?’” she says. Nairn’s search for chic baby gear was the impetus for de Buci Baby, a collection of understated infant textiles and accessories (sleep sacks in blue-and-white…