In “Songs Tha Darkies Sang”—a collage series inspired by words from James Baldwin’s now famous 1968 London speech— Stan Squirewell creates works that challenge assumptions about Black identity, sexuality, indigenous culture and more. Untitled. A Harlem-based artist, Squirewell likes to point out that Lili’uokalani, the last queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom (1838-1917) would be called…
In “Songs Tha Darkies Sang”—a collage series inspired by words from James Baldwin’s now famous 1968 London speech— Stan Squirewell creates works that challenge assumptions about Black identity, sexuality, indigenous culture and more. Untitled. A Harlem-based artist, Squirewell likes to point out that Lili’uokalani, the last queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom (1838-1917) would be called…
Virginia Toledo and Jessica Geller, the design masterminds behind Toledo Geller, recently put their inimitable spin on a pied-à-terre renovation in the heart of Manhattan. Home to a prominent entrepreneur, this apartment in a landmarked Park Avenue building is filled with unique bespoke details and inspirational city views. Consider the drink ledge built into a…
Virginia Toledo and Jessica Geller, the design masterminds behind Toledo Geller, recently put their inimitable spin on a pied-à-terre renovation in the heart of Manhattan. Home to a prominent entrepreneur, this apartment in a landmarked Park Avenue building is filled with unique bespoke details and inspirational city views. Consider the drink ledge built into a…
When designer Leanne Ford decided to renovate her historic Los Angeles residence, she sought to create an aesthetic that celebrated the storybook whimsy of the home, with its beautiful ivy on the brick and magical old windows. To highlight the old-school charm of the kitchen, she opted for traditional cabinets and soapstone countertops, while keeping…
When designer Leanne Ford decided to renovate her historic Los Angeles residence, she sought to create an aesthetic that celebrated the storybook whimsy of the home, with its beautiful ivy on the brick and magical old windows. To highlight the old-school charm of the kitchen, she opted for traditional cabinets and soapstone countertops, while keeping…
From a distance, it can appear that Southern California homes are either hacienda-inspired affairs, L-shaped, post-war ranch houses, or big white boxes with lots of windows to take in the sun and the sea. But from the days of the early movie moguls, plenty of folks in the Golden State have appreciated a sober Tudor…
From a distance, it can appear that Southern California homes are either hacienda-inspired affairs, L-shaped, post-war ranch houses, or big white boxes with lots of windows to take in the sun and the sea. But from the days of the early movie moguls, plenty of folks in the Golden State have appreciated a sober Tudor…
BEND, OREGON Design: Reba Sams | Snaidero USA Los Angeles Flagship Kitchen Model: WAY by Snaidero USA • Finish | Arctic White and Jazz Oak Melamine • Refrigerator/Freezer, Subzero 48” Induction Cooktop, Steam and Single Oven, Undercounter Wine Refrigerator | All from Miele • Counter and Backsplash | Natural Quartz • Photo by Shannon Sands.…
BEND, OREGON Design: Reba Sams | Snaidero USA Los Angeles Flagship Kitchen Model: WAY by Snaidero USA • Finish | Arctic White and Jazz Oak Melamine • Refrigerator/Freezer, Subzero 48” Induction Cooktop, Steam and Single Oven, Undercounter Wine Refrigerator | All from Miele • Counter and Backsplash | Natural Quartz • Photo by Shannon Sands.…
A Boldly Restored Farmhouse Shows A Refreshing Disregard For Convention
Chapter One: The Farm The story of this house – a century-old farmhouse in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain in the lush winelands of the Western Cape in South Africa –…
Designer Friday: An ASPIRE Exclusive Interview With Liz Dalton
After learning that the average human spends about 90% of time indoors, Liz Dalton was instantly inspired by how much of an impact interiors have on our mindset and well-being. With eight…
Arts & Crafts Style Is Reimagined In This 1910 Brooklyn Home
It’s an all-too-familiar New York story: Your landlord calls one day saying a relative is moving to the city, so your lease won’t be renewed, and you must vacate. That happened to…
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It’s all in the name at French Italian Home Furnishing. Founder Suzan Allen and her…
Benjamin Moore Invites Us To Reflect And Reset With Their 2021 Color Of The Year
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Take A Tour Of ASPIRE HOUSE McLean With Designer Feyi Quadri
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Self-Described “Visual Packrat” Stan Squirewell Challenges The Construct Of Race
In “Songs Tha Darkies Sang”—a collage series inspired by words from James Baldwin’s now famous…
