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CRUSH CAMPAIGN #7: Westman Atelier⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CRUSH CAMPAIGN #7: Westman Atelier⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even though we are still quarantined and getting quite comfortable with our sweats, I still cannot resist some semblance of a post workout routine! These days that means at least covering up my ever-present under eye circles and applying mascara. In this case, I feel extra special when I am applying my new crush's products with her incredible handmade brushes! An artist at work. Look at this packaging! How chic does it look on my marble bathroom countertop? Very. It honestly makes me smile a bit more even on the "darker" days. @westmanatelier was was founded by @gucciwestman with a mission to make makeup brushes feel homemade. The collection comes together at Hakuhodo brush shop in Kumano, Japan, where "brush making is a true craft." I love it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Inspired “to make it feel like a makeup artist is doing your makeup,” Gucci Westman has years (and tons of celebrity clients) under her belt to perfect the brush. She’s channeled these years into a namesake brand, @westmanatelier. She's seriously thought of everything, down to the details: shorter handles for easier control and feel, my personal favorite color combination of matte black, all packaged under white, cruelty-free nylon bristles, to which she issuses as a reminder: clean your brushes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyone else feeling like that little bit of makeup makes a BIG difference these days? Sometimes, I just dress up a little for myself in the morning to keep some sort of routine going. That ritual of applying just a little bit of clean makeup makes me feel like I can conquer the day a bit better. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in my bio to my "Anytime Gift Guide" where Westman Atelier is featured! Along with some other goodies. 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @interior.monologue #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #makersfirst #artisans #craftsmanship #supportthemakers #supporthandmade #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo
Gah! I want this rug! I’m in search of a rug for Gah! I want this rug! I’m in search of a rug for our home office. Sadly, my dream rug and my reality ie. the post massive-gut-renovation-of-an-old-house budget don’t seem to align right now. In other words, no more money in the budget for a rug like this. Sadness! But a girl can dream! I’d rather leave the floor bare then sacrifice style and quality. Less is more. Buy once, buy what you love, make sure it’s produced the way it should be! Keep it always. I promise I would love this #handcrafted rug forever and always. It’s an heirloom! I am telling you this is the dream rug! Designed by one of my favorite designers the Lebanese-born, Paris dwelling @eliesaabworld for one of my favorite companies @therugcompany, I would buy without hesitation. Have I mentioned that yet? Haha. Some more details about this room that I’ve kept under wraps. The room is paneled and cozy, painted in a rich glossy dark blue paint. Wouldn’t this be perfect? I don’t need to ask. It would. 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does anyone have anything they dream of owning for their home? Let’s share our dreams! We are all looking at the insides of our homes a lot right now. Let’s keep on dreaming and sharing. Stay safe. 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #makersfirst #artisans #craftsmanship #supportthemakers #supporthandmade #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo
Happy Sunday from me and my favorite flowers. I wo Happy Sunday from me and my favorite flowers. I would like to send a shout out to the amazing folks at @dutchflowerline_nyfg for helping the trade keep their spirits up and creativity up as well during this difficult time. I’d like to give a shout out to my flower-girl-forever-partner-in-crime @kara_keigan! I miss our events and our styling sessions and our #flowerfridays and our early mornings in the flower district in NYC. Hot coffee ☕️ in hand! What joy. Cannot wait to be back at it. I miss you all. I miss you NYC. Hope this new week brings us all a little bit of hope and a few more smiles. Virtual hugs will always help, too. 💗 #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #interiorinspo #myhomestyle #handmadeisbestmade #myflowers
CRUSH CAMPAIGN #6: Richard Brendon 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I first came across @richardbrendonstudio, I could hardly believe that the adept designer and craftsman is a relative new-comer in a long line of British ceramics. His style is just impeccable, taking from the rich tradition of Stoke-on-Trent ceramics, and updating it in the most fabulously chic ways.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Brendon started his eponymous brand right out of design school in 2012, combining his background in design and ceramics with his love for antiques. Growing up in Notting Hill going to Portobello Road to see what new and curious things he could find, Brendon was always drawn to the traditions and history of British craft.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fun fact: Richard Brendon has created a bespoke line of Superstripe bone china for the afternoon tea service at @corinthiahotels London. The contemporary yet timeless collection, designed in collaboration with pattern innovators PATTERNITY, has been adapted in grey and red to complement the interior of the hotel and reference the beautiful Baccarat chandelier that hangs in the Crystal Moon Lounge. The tea service is of the highest quality bone china and entirely handmade by master craftsmen in Stoke-on-Trent, England.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who knew china and crystal could be such close cousins? But then again, who doesn't need the perfect cup of tea followed by the perfect cocktail right now!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who are your other favorite tableware craftsmen? Or craftsWOMEN? I know you're out there! DM or comment your ideas for a chance to be featured! Please help me help small businesses and makers during this challenging time. Much love to you all! I love this community so much. 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link to full editorial in my bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All photos by @richardbrendonstudio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #crushcampaign #quarantinecrush #makersfirst #artisans #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo
CRUSH CAMPAIGN #5: Design Loves Milano 🖤⠀⠀ CRUSH CAMPAIGN #5: Design Loves Milano 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Take a seat. Perhaps in the ones pictured since today's crush is a shoutout to the overall design industry and their amazing outpouring of generosity for an incredible cause. In fact, today you can buy one of these amazing chairs by one of my design heroines @cristinacelestino for @billianidesign and donate all the proceeds to charity! Allow me to explain. If you are a design fanatic like myself, you might want to check out the online auction catalogue for Design Loves Milano. Since April’s Milan Design Week was forced to cancel due to a global pandemic, today the city is instead hosting a congregation of international creative talent and championing a wonderfully worthy cause. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #DesignLovesMilano will give buyers around the world the opportunity to pick up some beautiful furniture and in doing so, support Milan’s Luigi Sacco Hospital to which all proceeds will be donated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The auction list is drool-worthy and includes donations from celebrated contemporary designers, such as work by Milan-based Cristina Celestino (pictured) and Faye Toogood, alongside classic pieces from Ettore Sottsass and other stars of not only Italian but global designers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The outpouring of items donated by designers was so great that the organisers had to stop accepting their donations! Clearly the name did justice to the cause proving that the design world truly does love Milano! So follow my lead, take a peak at some great talents and their equally great pieces of work and maybe you can pick up a piece yourself all in the name of a good cause. 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #interiormonologue #crushcampaign #quarantinecrush #myinteriormonologue #artisans #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo #handmadeisbestmade #italiandesign
To my truest love: May you always know how much yo To my truest love: May you always know how much you mean to me (the world). May you always know what I would do for you (anything). May you always hold on to me (for life). Nothing makes me happier than being by your side. You are sunshine and moonbeams and goodness and light and I have this photo to prove it. Forever (and ever) yours, Mommy #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #amotherslove #mytruestlove
CRUSH CAMPAIGN #4: Satya Twena Hats 🖤⠀⠀⠀ CRUSH CAMPAIGN #4: Satya Twena Hats 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I need to tip my hat to this magical maker! Look at this embroidered detail. Have you ever seen anything quite like it? @satyatwena is a self described "storyteller through hats" which is apparent in her bold designs and personal touch. Each hat is made to order just for you. The custom Astro Halo design even sports your embroidered sun sign while shielding you from the sun herself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There's something about the image of a woman in a hat. It demands a sense of respect. But what I love about Satya's collection is that her hats carry an enchanting power. These pieces of artwork surely turn heads and dare you to play. Such an incredible amount of craftswomanship on display here. I cannot wait to do a larger feature on Satya and take you through how she started her business and her entire design and custom process! It’s awesome. Maybe I’ll just have to order one of her custom hats then. What do you think? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks for the crush referral @toastncandy! Remember to tag your favorite artisans and makers in the comments below. They could be our next big #quarantinecrush! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸by @satyatwena ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #myinteriormonologue #interiormonologue #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #crushcampaign #makersfirst #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo
CRUSH CAMPAIGN # 3: Hitomi Hisono 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Holy mother of all things holy. If you have followed me for a while, you would know that I have already obsessed about this woman's immense talent before. If you are hearing about her for the first time, buckle up! Every single detail you see in this exquisite piece of porcelain is hand carved. @hitomihosono carefully examines all the veins of a leaf, how its edges are shaped and the layering of a flower’s petal. She studies botanical forms in the garden, and also recollects memories of nature from her childhood in Japan where her family runs a small rice farm. She has said that it is her intention to transfer the leaf’s beauty and detail into her ceramic work, using it as her own language to weave new stories for objects. Her process takes her many, many hours to create one piece as she constructs each object she creates solely out of many layers of the relief, carving each with modified dental tools to add incredibly fine details. The results are so exquisite that they truly take your breath away. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What new stories she is telling! It is unlike anything I have seen before. I can’t stop thinking about having one of her pieces in my own home. After seeing her pieces in reality at the last @thesalonny it solidified my previous admiration from afar. In fact, it became an obsession mine to obtain one of her pieces. It brought tears to my eyes. I promise you, once Interior Monologue becomes the site I dream it to become, this is MY dream of a master crafts piece I will purchase for my personal collection. It will last a lifetime and beyond. Manifesting my destiny.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link to the full editorial in my bio! 🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #crushcampaign #quarantinecrush #makersfirst #artisans #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo #ceramics
CRUSH CAMPAIGN #2: Antoinette Poisson 🖤 The t CRUSH CAMPAIGN #2: Antoinette Poisson 🖤 The trio of paper experts who came together to create @antoinettepoisson in Paris had a vision; to preserve the almost lost art of “domino” wallpaper, which at the height of its production in the 18th century could be seen throughout the the palaces of Louis XIV’s court in France, but nearly died out completely after the French Revolution. Named for one of Louis XIV’s mistresses, who was known to have used the domino wallpaper throughout her quarters in the royal court, Antoinette Poisson was formed in order to bring this luxurious art form back to the contemporary interior. It's amazing how exacting the creators are in their recreations, using actual 18th century documents of the original “domino” papers to create new colorways and variations for the modern home. The techniques the utilize are so specific and take time and care to create. I love it, love it! When we might only be looking at our walls for a while... I'm wishing all of mine were masterpieces like these! 🖤 📸 by Antoinette Poisson #interiormonologue #myinteriormonologue #wallpaper #paris #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #makersfirst #artisans #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo #quarantinecrush #crushcampaign
CRUSH CAMPAIGN # 1: Facture Goods⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Before we dive in, I wanted to say thank you to all of you for all the excitement, positivity and encouragement about my post yesterday announcing the Quarantine Crush initiative! Please keep the tips on makers you love and want us to know about coming! I promise you I will review every single lead. Let's grow this community together during this challenging time. 🙏 And now, let's get it started! I was roaming through the endless streams of Instagram, I stumbled across @facturegoods and was first struck by the photographs of gorgeous hand-painted ceramic colanders with blue plaid pattern. Upon further investigation, it didn’t take long to fall completely in love with the beautiful, minimally designed, handcrafted home goods by Aron Fischer like these gorgeous flowers!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Coming from a family of makers, and having a background in Fine Art, Aron brings a subtlety and beauty to his functional line of utensils and objects for the kitchen and home, along with timeless woodworking values. He also pulls inspiration from the likes of sculptor Martin Puryear, an American artist known for his devotion to traditional craft who works in wood and bronze. Along with impeccable design, Facture Goods is devoted to keeping these small handmade masterpieces functional and affordable. With the majority of the products ranging about $10-$60, Facture Goods is determined to keep quality high and prices reasonable so that Main Street can reach the masses. An admirable mission indeed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Self described as a "primitive modern" aesthetic, Facture Goods is also based in my hometown of Chicago. No wonder we both fall into such excellent taste. 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link to full editorial in my bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #myinteriormonologue #interiormonologue #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #crushcampaign #quarantinecrush #makersfirst #artisans #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiordesign #interiorinspo
Hello Friends. I hope you and your loved ones are Hello Friends. I hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe and sane out there. I hope, wherever you are, you’ve found a little bit of peace today. Here at Interior Monologue, we’ve been reflecting deeply on how we fit into this moment and, most importantly, how we can help. As some of you know, we’ve been working tirelessly to launch the inaugural collection of our online shop. We want to welcome you to our shop when the time is right, so for now, we are postponing our full launch. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the meantime… I’m thrilled to be introducing you to our new CRUSH CAMPAIGN, featuring #quarantinecrushes by Interior Monologue!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been doing some deep down thinking about how I can help right now. The reason I started Interior Monologue in the first place came from a passion for makers and their one of a kind stories. Starting today, I’m launching a maker’s discovery campaign purely to raise up the artisans that I love most during this tough time. One of the most worthwhile things we can do right now is continue to lift each other up - think of this as an extensive love letter to the designs that take my breath away. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's how it works: I’ll be posting a #quarantinecrush multiple days a week. Part of this effort is to discover new candidates for our future online shop collection. Do you follow any local artists that you want to raise up right now? Is there a brand that deserves a celebratory shoutout? We want to hear from you! Tag your favorite makers in the comments below or DM me with your ideas! Let the crushes begin!🖤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #supportsmallbusinesses #handmadeisbestmade #interiormonologue #makersfirst #myinteriormonologue #artisans #craftsmanship #handmadeisbetter #artisanmade #craftsmanshipmatters #interiorinspo #crushcampaign
Hi everybody! 🙋‍♀️ How are you all doing? Hi everybody! 🙋‍♀️ How are you all doing? 🖤 In these suddenly dark times, there are so many moments of light and love. I’m certainly not about to launch into waxing poetic about using this as an opportunity to see things in a new light, or to emerge from this whole situation all enlightened. Promise. I’ll leave that to others! In fact, I’m feeling quite the opposite of enlightened right now. I’m on the emotional roller coaster ride and I want off! One minute I’m all distressed and angry and scared and in mourning for my beloved home #NYC all the lives lost there and globally while at the same time having moments of light and love appear in such unexpected ways. Those moments where you applaud the health care workers and delivery people and mail carriers and essential workers who have more courage than I could ever imagine having. Forever grateful. Those moments when a dear friend who you really want to hug but cannot drops off fresh baked scones on your doorstep just because. Then you feel a creative burst (finally!) and feel like styling it before eating them all up! (Pictured! 👆) Or the text message exchange with your friend in LA about books to finally read that she knows you’ll love. Or the Zoom meeting for members of the Board for @parentchildplus, where you are so happy to see all you co-board member’s faces while you plan how to navigate these desperately uncertain times for families who before this crisis are already in the most dire need of help. All the passion and love we all have to help others. It’s pouring out everywhere! Or the moment when your young child whose life like ours changed on a dime turns to you on day #41 of #isolation and says how happy he is to have us all home and playing games and have family dinners and that he loves you as his teacher. (Queue heart melting whilst feeling guilty about not exactly loving being a teacher...😂) Yes. It’s all of that. 🖤 How are you all doing? Would love to hear. 🖤 #interiormonologue #interiorinspo #myinteriormonologue #newyorktough 📸 and styling by @interior.monologue aka me!
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