From Mark's Desk

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It's the beginning of spring and during this time of year, I always find myself going back to one of my favorite houses for inspiration- Oscar and Annette's home in Punta Cana. It is my ideal home and has helped inspire so many projects of ours over the years, especially the Mediterranean style homes in California, Florida and Texas. I love the overall indoor-outdoor aesthetic and all the textures that are abound; from stucco and terracotta to iron, tiles, and coral stone, the list goes on. These types of homes always make you feel like you are on an unforgettable vacation.

This month, we're thrilled to be featured in Jennifer Ash Rudick's new book, Palm Beach Living, which showcases our first Palm Beach project; a stunning home that called for a bit of drama to match the island's architectural and social history. So we didn't hold back, filling the interiors with all things I love- palm trees, baskets, dhurries, stenciling, and of course, blue and white. Spring is in the air! And at the start of this new season, I continue to be inspired by the boundless elements we find outside our doors, to inform the designs we create inside.

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BEAUTIFUL THINGS

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MDS RATTAN

Created in collaboration with Soane Britain, our Lily Collection brings rattan back indoors. The pieces include an armchair whose eye catching base brings to mind a rippled fabric, a drum table, and a slipper chair in the manner of American style icon Billy Baldwin.

MDS FOR SCHUMACHER

Our longtime collaboration 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. Each piece is designed to mix and match in fresh color groupings including blues and whites, neutrals, and reds.
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THE BEAUTIFUL OUTDOORS

Distilled in our debut collection of outdoor lighting for Troy Lighting, The Beautiful Outdoors, is the essence of California living. Comprised of five signature styles, the collection features pieces that would feel at home anywhere.

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CELEBRATE

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JENNIFER ASH RUDICK

@jenniferashrudick

Celebrating indoor-outdoor aesthetics, Jennifer so beautifully captures our work as well as many others' in her new book, Palm Beach Living.

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BRUNSCHWIG & FILS

@brunschwigfils

We love the texture and range of colors in Brunschwig & Fils' woven fabrics, but we're partial to the reds, blues & whites this month!

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AMANDA LINDROTH

@amandalindrothdesign

With rattan and wicker items galore, Amanda's pieces are perfect for kicking off Spring and accessorizing both inside and outside the home.

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JONATHAN SAINSBURY

@jonathansainsburyuk

Masters of their craft, JS offers an exceptional collection of furniture and mirror designs, with a disposition toward the classical.

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GUINEVERE

@guinevere_antiques

Known for their eclectic collection of antique and vintage decorative furniture and accessories, Guinevere's colorfully stunning dhurries are our go-tos!

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MIDDLE KINGDOM

@middlekingdom

Inspired by histories of design and craftsmanship from both the East and West, Middle Kingdom's artisans bring modernity to porcelain. Their pieces are sure to compliment any space.

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