Another day, another interior by my favorite British designer, Ben Pentreath. Over the course of five years Ben directed the renovation and decoration of the charming, early Georgian home in Highgate, London. There's much to admire about the colorful interior, but in particular, I can't get enough ... View Post
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An Arts & Crafts Home by Ben Pentreath
The May 2018 issue of House & Garden is full of goodness (it's my favorite shelter magazine these days) and gracing the cover is a dreamy home decorated by Ben Pentreath. The architect and interior designer can do no wrong in my book and this Arts and Crafts abode is yet another Pentreath ... View Post
Wiltshire Manor House by Ben Pentreath
Another day, another Ben Pentreath. I couldn't resist sharing a second recently completed project by the English architect/decorator extraordinaire. This home was for a Hong Kong-based couple restoring a stunning Regency manor in Wilshire, England. The master bedroom above has to be my favorite ... View Post
A London Pied-A-Terre by Ben Pentreath
This spectacular flat in London's Chelsea neighborhood was designed by beloved English architect and interior designer, Ben Pentreath. The owners wanted a neutral palette punctuated with bold accents, and the results---ikat lampshades, colorful cushions, vibrant art---is rather magnificent. On ... View Post
Ben Pentreath’s Dorset Country House
Happy Friday, my loves! Do you have any fun adventures planned? I thought I'd kick off the weekend with the handsome Dorset country home of English architect and designer Ben Pentreath. I've been dating a wonderfully funny Englishman from Dorset here in Chicago (what luck!) so I'm afraid my Jane ... View Post
Daily Hunt: October 14, 2024
New day, new finds! Some tidbits of note: - Very into this sweater and this sweater. Fair isle forever. - Maira Kalman's new book is out tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. I adore her. - Who else is ridiculously excited to follow along on Ben Pentreath and Charlie McCormick's new Westness House ... View Post
Daily Hunt: September 25 2024
Greetings my dears! Some things that caught my eye: - Stumbled upon this Etsy shop yesterday and fell in love with their embroidered ornaments. - Love the cut and texture of this jacket. - The dreamiest autumn dinnerware. - My pre-ordered copy of Ben Pentreath's new book arrived ... View Post
Inspiration for Gabe’s Bedroom: Classic Decorating for Little Boys
Our son, Gabe, turns two this December (how time flies!) and I have been thinking a lot about how to decorate his new room to feel less like a nursery and more like a "big boy's room." We won't be transitioning him out of his crib for a little while, but I'm already considering getting him two twin ... View Post
Elizabeth W. Cook’s Guide to the Best Brick-and-Mortar Thrift Shops for the Home
Please welcome back my lovely friend Elizabeth for Part III of her brilliant series on thrift shopping for the home (here are links to Part I and Part II in case you missed them!). Today, she's sharing all her favorite in-person locations to score amazing deals on furniture and decor. I hope you ... View Post
The Secretive and Chic Jib Door
Interior design and architecture aficionados everywhere love a good jib door. Known for their essential "invisibility," jib doors are flush-mounted directly into the wall allowing them to blend beautifully with their surroundings. The most subtle jib doors often lack any visible hardware. They're ... View Post