This time of year, a rich, natural palette always seems to present itself organically. I always seem to find myself innately pulling for warm taupes, camels, deep reds, honey creams, oh, and lots of black and deep browns. This inherent practice really gives weight to the notion that season plays a powerful role in our constant influx of color schemes. Here are some of my favorite palette finds for the season—From fashion to tabletop to rugs and lighting, they have all the fall feels.
Dress The Part
ULLA JOHNSON
I’ve been a fan of Ulla Johnson's beautiful clothing for quite some time. I admire the easy-to-wear, effortlessness each garment exudes, and her collections always feel steeped in a rich story. Recently, her narrative was never more clearly stated than in her SS21 Runway collection that paid homage to the designer’s long-time muse: New York City. The Manhattan-native cast the city skyline as her backdrop and the movement of her garments played the lead, but it was the thoughtful nature of the collection that moved me deeply. Read Ulla’s beautiful Love Letter to New York City here.
Images Courtesy Ulla Johnson
Cover All Your Ground
COLIN KING x BENI RUGS
There’s nothing I love more than a killer collaboration. And the latest rug revival by stylist Colin King for Beni Rugs is truly spellbinding. Colin pulled his color cues from a past excursion to the Middle East, looking to Marrakech and Tangier for inspiration. Rich rust shades, royal aubergines, deep yellows, and inky navys comprise the palette of this sumptuous collection that you just want to sink your toes into.
Images Courtesy Beni Rugs
Piece of Cake
LOOK AT ME PLATES
Looking for a little something special to jazz up your holiday tablescape? I always am, and illustrator Magda Pilaczyńska has just the fix with her artistically crafted range of ceramics. I stumbled upon Magda’s work a few years ago at WantedDesign Show—You remember… the days of tradeshows? I was so drawn to her Matisse-like plates and abstract-faced platters inspired by vintage 1960’s Polish fashion posters. These dishes are sure to keep the conversation in full-swing straight through to the New Year.
Images Courtesy Look At Me Plates
Everything is Illuminated
TRUEING
These Brooklyn lighting designers seem to have everyone talking (and buying!) their uber-chic light fixtures. Founders Josh Metersky and Aiden Bowman created a contemporary lighting studio that is as playful as it is functional—You can mix and match multiple glass colors to the base finish. I’m currently crushing on the Triple Elma in satin nickel with pink, emerald green and topaz yellow glass.
Images Courtesy Trueing
