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Instagram post 2157612384056089815_7641915 Simply put, I want to be transported back here right now. How I wish I could be taking a dip in one of the largest swimming pools in the world while overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands. This magical place is called the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club and it is a private membership club, situated atop Butterfly Beach at The Biltmore in Santa Barbara. This legendary landmark was built in 1937 and has a history steeped in the glory of Hollywood. I swear the entire time I was there I felt like Esther Williams! You couldn’t get me out of the pool. For days. So yes this property is magical. It also happens to have stunning architecture and one of the dreamiest, chicest swimming pools on earth. Did I mention it’s a salt water pool? Oh it was such perfection. Gah! I want to go back. Is it the best on earth? Maybe. Can I kindly ask you all to prove it to me otherwise in the comments below because I would love to know where else I can swim like this! #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #interiorinspo #californiadreaming
Instagram post 2150224029706238690_7641915 My dining room. This chandelier. We bought this forever and a decade ago at @abccarpetandhome and it cost us a months rent. It was one of my first adult purchases. We went for it rather impulsively at the time because we loved it. All handmade in Italy and worth every penny. It’s been in our dining room on the UES in NYC, an apartment in Munich, over our bed in London, in our rental in TriBeCa, and now it resides in the Hamptons over our dining room table. It’s these life purchases I believe we all search for. When you find it, it stays with you forever. Isn’t that the best investment? #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #interiorinspo #handmadeisbestmade #craftsmanship #artisans
Instagram post 2141084083263151742_7641915 Looking fine NYC. I’ll never tire of your city lights sparkling with the backdrop of a twilight sky. There are some fantastic details about you that etch themselves into memory. I always look out this window before I close my eyes at night and I can see the city in my dreams. Good night my friends. Sleep tight. 🖤 #myinteriormonologue #interiormonologue #ilovenyc #cityliving #brightlightsbigcity
Instagram post 2138583438899751403_7641915 ⚡️A “typical of Tanya” long story alert ⚡️ Things are looking up! Anyone else excited for all things autumnal? It’s officially the last day of summer, and it always makes me reflective. I just realized while writing this that I’m posting a photo of myself taken in a mirror. Ha! Anyway. This pic was taken at the Hamptons @holidayhousedesigns this summer. The reason I’m feeling particularly reflective today as we close out summer is remembering that when I snapped this photo, I was feeling scared. The ringing in my head was incessant, I had chronic migraines and dizziness. My appetite was nonexistent and yet because it had been months of feeling like this, I also couldn’t exercise to release stress as I was used to and I so missed my morning meditative exercise with @tracyandersonmethod. My mood and my spirit felt dampened. Working on Interior Monologue and trying to build out the next phase was on hold because of all of this. Even attending this Holiday House felt bittersweet. You see, I wasn’t able to participate in this one despite planning to do so because of my #postconcussionsyndrome. I had to withdraw from doing the ideas I had dreamed up after I planned to use my participation in last Fall’s house as a springboard to my next adventure. I love what I do and I wanted to be able to do it again... to feel better enough to do it again. So as I look forward into this new season, I feel better. A lot better. It’s going to be a great Autumn 🍂 for so many reasons. There is always a silver lining even in the darkest of times that eventually reveals itself. Today I look at this photo and I feel hopeful and happy. And I feel healthier. Wishing you all much happiness and good health this new season. ✍️ Tell me what you’re looking forward to this autumn below! I’d love to know. #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue nologue #interiorinspo #handmadeisbestmade #craftsmanship
Instagram post 2136406838309297101_7641915 Let’s get personal! I use this platform to tell the story of makers and craftspeople I obsess over. Today I felt like talking a about something else. So. Here’s a little story about ME for you! I’ve been loving my newly found, self-prescribed “back to wellness” program of flower arranging. You might you might not know this about me, but I have been an accidental florist (as one might call it) quite a few times in my career. And now after my accident, it is particularly healing. As a creative director in branding and marketing for many years, sometimes the budget didn’t allow for the florist I envisioned for the project. For example, let’s say I was working on a major brand’s press event dinner for a new product launch the night before we went public with the profit to the trade and consumer. Budgets for the florals for that dinner were right given everything else I had drummed up for the event and launch. But we needed this dinner event to look stunning! What was my solution? Head to the local flower market, grab whatever was in season and do it myself with my team. It was a blast, let off a lot of steam since I was usually in the throes of launching a massive project for my client, and it would turned out as I envisioned! Best part, it usually saved my client some big $. Win, win! Fun, fun! #myinteriormonologue #craftsmanship #interiorinspo #interiormonologue #postconcussionsyndrome
Instagram post 2132945852780869187_7641915 Each day, Claire Basler creates huge floral arrangements and places them around her house. By house, I mean chateau. Chateau de Beauvoir to be precise. She uses these arrangements from her garden as sources of inspiration for her large scale paintings. By doing so, she literally has inspiration wherever she turns. A carefully considered, blurred line between the inside and the out. Claire has painted huge murals inside many of her chateau’s rooms where she then places in front of these murals even more flowers. I’m not kidding, it’s like a garden you can live in. Her kitchen literally has a living tree inside of it and I can’t say that I have ever seen anything like this! I wrote a whole feature on this magnificent woman and I’d love for you to read all about her and see her magnificent work. For your added convenience, I’ve placed a link in the bio! 🔝She’s amazing. 🔝 Let’s support these talents! PLEASE. I do this all out of love. Spread the word, share my page, tag talents with #interiormonologue, sign up for my newsletter. I thank you in advance for all of your support! #myinteriormonologue #interiormonologue #artisans #craftsmanship #womenwhopaint
Instagram post 2129827510305492323_7641915 I couldn’t love old barns more than I do. Throw in the perfect darkened patina on the wood and I’m all yours. This spectacular barn is located on Shelter Island which happens to be one of my favourite places. There’s something about that island that has always captures a little piece of my heart every time I visit. Thankfully it’s located just a short ferry ride away from our magical town of Sag Harbor. What makes this barn even more special is the fact that it is now part of the Shelter Island Historical Society and there is a fantastic farmers market there every Saturday morning. You can thank me later or just pick me up a bunch of fresh heirloom tomatoes! #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #hamptonsstyle #hamptonslife #thisoldhouse #shelterisland
Instagram post 2127023368646265332_7641915 This is utterly stunning, beautiful and exquisite! Reem Acra, you are a genius talent! Most people know her for her elegant bridal collection, but I became obsessed with @reemacra for her markedly unique and amazing #embroidery. Practically every piece she makes is covered in the most intricate beading and needle work, bringing together ancient craft with sleek contemporary silhouettes. To me, she’s the perfect mix of insane over-the-top detail, and timelessly chic elegance. And I’m not the only one to gush about Reem. In fact, she was first noticed back in her university days in Beirut when a fashion editor admired the dress she was wearing. As it turned out, Reem had made that dress out of an old table cloth from her mother, with the embroidery skills passed down by her grandmother. She was offered her first show after that. Read all about this talent on my website! Link in bio! 🔝🖤 #myinteriormonologue #interiormonologue #reemacra #craftsmanship #artisans #handmadeisbestmade
Instagram post 2121269955766119019_7641915 I see you. My whole heart. My entire soul. My truest love. My brave explorer. My little guy. #myinteriormonologue #familytimes #interiormonologue #amotherslove #wanderers
Instagram post 2118419426874735865_7641915 SWIM. I’ve done a lot of that this summer. Not to get too “deep” on you all, (pun intended) but at the beginning of summer, it was more of a sink or swim scenario for me. At least that’s how I felt for many months as you all might know — but enough about that. I’m all about saying peace✌️ out post concussion syndrome! It’s not over yet BUT I woke up today after staying offline for a week feeling SO GOOD! Like, I’m getting truly better kind of good. This week “off” made such a difference. It was a week all about family time, adventure, togetherness, laughter, great food, LOTS of swimming and I am cherishing every minute of it. No sinking here! Btw, this photo was taken at @museumoficecream and we had a blast playing in these sprinkles. I did confirm that they are regularly disinfected. 😂 #myinteriormonologue #interiormonologue #offline #familyroadtrip #postconcussionsyndrome
Instagram post 2105311645124697966_7641915 It was on Church Street and it was almost like going to church. It was heavenly, profound, otherworldly delicious... Such a profound loss for all of us New Yorkers, especially those living downtown, with the closing of this neighborhood bakery gem. If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ve likely seen me post about Arcade Bakery before. The interior design alone was worth a visit. They were designed by @workstead and if you’re familiar with their work, you’ll know why I am also obsessed with them. But I digress. The baked goods were the real reason to head here. The interiors were crafted to perfection and served only to enhance the experience. Master craftsman Roger Gural baked like no other and he has been forced to close this bakery suddenly due to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. I can only imagine he closes with a heavy heart. You could tell how much he loved this bakery and he was there literally every time I went there. If their is a light at the end of the tunnel, rumour has it he is trying to sell it and it has a chance to live on. I would hope and pray for this to happen and for Mr. Gural to act as a baking coach for whomever takes over. I’m not sure there are many who can match his skills in baking. It’s on another level. I, for one, know that my German husband and I will shed some tears come Christmas time when we go to buy our annual stolen only to remember it’s not available anymore. Yes, it was that good. Epic. Best of luck to you, Roger and I wish you much happiness and improved health. We miss you already. #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #arcadebakery #interiorinspo #ilovenyc
Instagram post 2101757387694969926_7641915 Nooooooooooo! I have horrible news for my fellow New Yorkers. Today we will lose another institution. Today, Friday August 2, will be the day that the Arcade Bakery closes its doors. If you love phenomenal baked goods in a stunningly designed environment, then join me in mourning this loss. Which means I can also use this timing to remind you about my latest post. Link in bio. It is about @workstead, the firm who designed the space for the @arcadebakery . Today I mourn two losses actually. One of my favorite spaces in NYC and one or my favorite places to eat carbs. Here’s a bit of background. Little did I know, but I have long loved the work of the design firm, @workstead. Now I just happen to know who they really are. You see, many moons ago I found a bakery in the arcade of a building near my apartment in NYC. It is called Arcade Bakery, and it is one of my favorite haunts in the city mostly because the baked goods are to die for, but also because it is in the arcade of a lovely old Tribeca building. It has the most incredible simple yet incredibly stylish interiors I have ever seen. Despite my being the interior design geek that I am, I never knew who designed the interiors! Perhaps I was distracted by the pastries and coffee? Fast forward a few years and I find myself checking in to The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston…. More on all that on my website so please click on that link in bio! #myinteriormonologue #ilovenyc #interiormonologue #interiorinspo
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