Journal.
Notes on homes, materials, places and the way we live.
Opinion7 MIN READAugust 2026When Good Taste Became Boring
After years of quiet neutrals and carefully restrained interiors, something is changing. Homes are becoming richer, moodier and more expressive. This isn't the end of restraint. It is the return of personality.
On Design6 MIN READAugust 2026The Art of Listening
A home begins long before the first line is drawn. A reflection on how attentive listening reveals the routines and relationships from which a personal home takes shape.
On art3 MIN READJuly 2026The Final Signature
A home may be beautifully designed, but art gives it the unmistakable signature of the people who live there.
On material5 MIN READJuly 2026When a Fabric Feels Right
How do you know whether a fabric is truly high quality? A high Martindale count can tell us how a fabric performs under abrasion. It cannot tell us how it feels, how it ages or whether it belongs in your home.
On material4 MIN READJuly 2026Marble Has a Past
Before a stone reaches your home, it has already lived a long life. A reflection on how marble forms, how it is chosen, and why it belongs to the slow materials.