shop to know // Eskayel

I love sharing my favorite shops with all of you (my favorite people) and I just stumbled upon this one and I couldn't NOT share. Eskayel. Okay so I might not know how exactly to pronounce this Brooklyn brand but I do know that I'm OBSESSED with their products and have been (without even knowing it) for years now. 

My love obsession started with their collaboration with abc Carpet & Home. Specifically this dream worthy sofa.

Then, while searching for new area rug ideas for a client I stumbled upon the Eskayel site and basically needed everything. The products that Eskayel designs have such a unique feel of movement behind them. Each textile- whether it's on a sofa, chair, pillow or rug- feels as though a great amount of care and time went into the pattern. I love that. The unique, muted and elegant qualities are just why Eskayel is a store you need to know.

Shop Rugs

Shop Furniture

Bungalow - Royal Wallpaper

Shop Pillows

Culebra Cubic - Sky Blue wallpaper

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[Also, FYI, this post was in no way sponsored. I legitimately love Eskayel and their products]

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a small statement.

I'm currently in search of the perfect NYC apartment for me and the boyfriend to occupy. To be honest though, I tend to get side tracked and trail off into how I'd design our dream apartment more than actually searching for the apartment itself. And during a complete side tracked trail I landed on this gorgeous apartment courtesy of Nicety. I don't quite know much about this apartment- since the blog it was posted on is in Russian and they themselves didn't write much- but I do know it's stunning. 

Small, only about 765 square feet, but the owners have definitely maximized their space. With extremely sleek bones and simple rustic furniture, this home feels like a cozy, uncluttered oasis from the city below. Now if only I could find a place this chic in NYC. Wish me luck!

all images are sourced from nicety.livejournal.com

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when a little too much is just enough.

Currently I am working for one of the greatest architects in New York (so essentially the world) and I'm honestly learning so much. One of the most essential lessons I'm learning is knowing not just other designers, their style but also respecting their work. Everyone- designers, clients, family, friends- EVERYONE has an opinion and the thing about design is it's all a matter of opinion. At the same time that a design of a room might not be in your taste, learning to respect that and explaining why you do and do not like something is key. 

When I saw the especially fabulous home of Hutton Wilkinson's - the incredibly ornate decorator famed for his over-the-top style- home featured on One King's Lane, I was extremely intrigued. A minimalist would probably jump out the window within a few steps, but luckily I am no minimalist, and I found the space fascinating. Compiled of overly embellished antiques, eye-popping colors and enough leopard print to make a the RHONJ jealous, this home is one to be seen.

And this goes back to what I'm learning. This house might not be within my taste but I definitely respect aspects of the space. That chartreuse velvet sofa is amazing and I need that gilded console in the dining room. However, bright orange walls and a countless number of animal figurines would probably give me nightmares if I stayed there. That is a matter of my opinion, learning to explain that better is something every designer needs or learn.

see all the images & more on onekingslane.com. 

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