The Fox is Black

4 July, 2023

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Interior Design

Flamingo Estate Pops-Up “The Inconvenience Store” With Mytheresa

In the world of creative endeavors there’s something so special about creating a pop-up space. Building something from nothing, and making a place where people can share a physical experience. The folks at Flamingo Estate partnered with digital retailed Mytheresa to build The Inconvenience Store, a month long shop in East Hampton that showcases the goods and inventories of each.

The design and color platte of the shop was reason enough alone to share this. Those delectable shades of green, the classic wood detailing with the checker board floor. If this was a real store in my neighborhood you’d absolutely find me shopping here.
27 June, 2023

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Interior Design

Pan Bakery is a Blend of Japanese and Milanese Design

In a quaint neighborhood just outside Milan’s city center is Pan, a bakery, kitchen and wine bar, a place born from the collaboration between the Japanese chef Yoji Tokuyoshi and Alice Yamada, with the goal of democratizing Japanese culture.

The space was designed by Studio Wok, a Milan-based studio founded in 2012. Their goal was to create a connection to the neighborhood through the use of large windows on the outside, and strong pieces on the inside like the fiberglass countertops and ephemeral ceiling drapes.

For me, the almost jade color of the countertops, set amongst the whites and neutral wood tones, is a stunning approach. The space overall gives me the impression of a cloudy seascape, with varying sizes of sea glass washed on to the shore. The brushed stainless steel helps add to this effect (it’s a trend I’m very much loving lately, and seeing a lot) lending reflection and bouncing light around even more.
3 June, 2023

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Interior Design

The Oldest Eel and Pie House in the World is now an Eyewear Shop

Taking something beloved and transforming it into something new is always a smart idea, especially because we have enough things in this world. The folks at Cubitt though may take the cake, or in this case, the pie, with their thoughtful reimagining of the F.Cooke Eel and Pie House, now their newest shop for eyewear.

The project was done by EBBA Architects, who worked to retain the character of the site while introducing new elements and making use of the old dining tables, transforming the space into a fresh interior. It’s beautiful how the new and old have been melded together. How the charming, original tiles of the shop feel elevated thanks to the incorporation of warm wood tones and marble counter tops. I also spy a few portraits from Wilfrid Wood, who drew some local residents as part of Cubitt’s desire to make the shop feel like it’s truly part of the neighborhood.
16 May, 2023

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Interior Design

Ett Hem, A Luxurious Stay in Stockholm

I came across Ett Hem, effectively a series of townhouses turned into a hotel, and immediately started to work out how I can take a trip to Stockholm this summer. The space was designed by Ilse Crawford, who does some of the most wonderful interiors in the world. As Stephen Whitlock remarked, “The whole concept of Ett Hem is that it’s a home, so it has a kitchen you can stroll into anytime … If you want lunch or dinner, the chef will whip something up for you from scratch.” A boy can dream…
10 April, 2023

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Interior Design

Appartement Saint Pères by Hugo Toro

There’s this very modern idea that minimalism means empty white boxes. A lot of modern homes are these boring white and grey and marble rooms, lacking any charm or character. So when I saw this Paris apartment by Hugo Toro, I thought it was a perfect example of what minimalism should feel like, more akin to simplicity. Everything in the entire home is so thoughtfully curated, with only the finest of items and objects. This is peak luxury.
28 March, 2023

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Interior Design

The Hilltop House