And we’re taking you behind the scenes.
Photo: Stephen Simons
See the photos of what she’s changing!
Photo: Stephen Simons
“It’s not easy to do an entire library that says, ‘Do not touch the books,’ but I somehow managed. words are precious to me, so I’m looking
for ways to incorporate my love of them into every room in my home.”
Photo: Stephen Simons
“I can honestly tell you: Not once in ten years did I ever sit here—for fear of getting the fabric dirty.”
Photo: Stephen Simons
“This is a very grand space, but I don’t want to live in a grand space anymore. I want dinners to reflect my heart and spirit. I want people to feel free to ask for seconds!”
Photo: Stephen Simons
“When you have friends over, everybody tends to end up in the kitchen. I like being there, so I’m getting rid of the fireplace and the pizza oven to gain some space. Everything else is staying put.”
Photo: Stephen Simons
“Maya Angelou once told me you can become either an old female or a wise woman. All I can tell you is that I’m evolving, my taste is, too, and someday soon this room will represent the person I’ve become.”
Photo: Stephen Simons
Silk slipcovers? That was then…
Photo: Luca Trovato
“I wish everyone had an awesome team like Ashlee Mayfield (left) and Urania Greene. I couldn’t have tackled this project without them. Okay, them, and some strong guys with a serious knack for packing.”
Photo: Luca Trovato
Pack ’em up and ship ’em out!
Photo: Luca Trovato
Losing my marble…
Photo: Luca Trovato
“What you find beautiful has a lot to do with where you’ve been and what you’ve seen.”
Photo: Luca Trovato
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