From Mark's Desk

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Last month, we had the pleasure of presenting our work at the WOW!House, a showroom held in the magestic Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London. It was a true honor to be included as one of the eighteen interior designers from around the world whose work was showcased in collaboration with globally recognized design brands and suppliers. Each room was absolutely stunning!

For our first showhouse in Europe, we drew inspiration from the rooms of Renzo Mongiardino as well as Lee Radziwill's home in London. But inspiration also came from the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of our beloved California, and we wanted to turn the entryway (a usually very traditional space) into a fresh and innovative "Room with a View." This was made possible by the centerpiece of the whole room, the stunning custom hand-painted Iksel wallpaper that adorned the walls. We decided not to use any art in the space and let the beautiful landscape evoke the feeling of being on a pergola or veranda.

We were so thrilled to work with Iksel at the momentous WOW!House. They were a tremendous partner and we had an amazing time designing the space and experiencing the showroom together. They also provided three different fabrics — one paisley and two stripes — which we used for the chairs, pouf, and tenting. We used Houlés trims, lighting by Jamb, and sourced furniture from Brownrigg and Moissonnier to complete the space. Though fairly simple, our "Room with a View" still brought all the drama to our very first showhouse abroad. We hope you enjoy the space as much as we did!

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BEAUTIFUL THINGS

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THE BEAUTIFUL OUTDOORS

In our debut collection for Troy Lighting, we distill the essence of California living into The Beautiful Outdoors. From the lush hills of Napa to the palm-lined streets of Santa Barbara, California perfectly illustrates the disparate terrain and identities within the American landscape.

MDS FOR SCHUMACHER

Our longtime collection with Schumacher consists of luxurious fabrics with modern takes on my go-to favorites: a pretty chinoiserie floral, a smart ikat, a playful paisley medallion, and, of course, stripes. Proving the power of pattern, each piece is designed to mix and match in fresh color groupings including blues and whites, neutrals, and reds.

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MDS FOR CHADDOCK

Our second collection of furniture with Chaddock is entitled “City, Coastal, Country.” Drawing inspiration from each of these three environments, we have created timeless furniture you can customize, curate, and collect. Our Myrtle Dining Chair is just one of our favorite pieces.

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CELEBRATE

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IKSEL

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Our partner at this year's WOW!House, Iksel's beautiful hand-painted scenic wallpapers have the ability to transport you to another place!

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HOULÈS

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Houlès offers an extensive selection of high-end trimmings to suit all interiors. While they have a fresh take on classic styles, their more contemporary collections boast graphic, artistic patterns and details.

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JAMB

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Our lighting source in this year's WOW!House, Jamb has some of the finest antique and reproduction fireplaces, lighting, and furniture on either side of the Atlantic.

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BROWNRIGG

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Find inspiration amongst Brownrigg's constantly evolving and eclectic mix of furniture, decorative and antique pieces. We sure did!

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MOISSONNIER

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Made in France since 1885, Moissonnier's furniture upholds a commitment to traditional construction with the choice of exceptional finishes. Showstopping material!

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DESIGN CENTRE

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Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is a premiere destination for design and decoration excellence (the largest of its kind in Europe!) and we were honored to be included in their WOW!House this year.

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