In collaboration with… Kravet and Breegan Jane!

Interestingly enough, the partnership began with a simple goal of saying “yes” more. I received an email from a Clarke & Clark representative informing me that they were in town (in L.A.) from England and would love to meet. I had every reason to say no, seeing as how I was fresh off a red-eye flight from a family vacation at 6 AM. I had my doubts about my ability to make a 10 AM brunch meeting, but instead of saying no, I decided I would go straight from the airport to the restaurant where we would be meeting. When you’re a busy mom balancing a ton of roles at once, multitasking isn’t an option, it’s a requirement! This was a “mommy and me” day, and while I didn’t want to miss this opportunity, I simply did not have time to drop my kids off and get to the restaurant. So, I arrived, set my sons and the nanny up at a table, and headed to another table across the restaurant to take the meeting. My colleagues never knew my kids were present! It was certainly a lesson in saying yes and persevering through until you get to the goal!

This project captures the cultural essence of my most cherished places on the planet. My memory recalls the colors, sights and sounds of Ibiza, Kenya and the coastline of Venice Beach, and I wanted to infuse them into prints that people could have in their homes every day. The Clarke and Clarke team listened to me describe my global travel experiences and translated them into a collection of rich, complementary fabrics and wallpapers. Collectively, the prints create the most scenic visual symphony, no matter how you combine them in an interior space. At the same time, so much of the line consists of patterns reminiscent of and inspired by nature’s composed but captivating beauty. They usher in the serenity we get from being outside and allow us to enjoy that sensation inside our homes.

The best partnerships involve a synergistic meeting of the minds, and that’s exactly what happened when I collaborated with Sanderson. This Sanderson brand brings creativity and ingenuity to our partnership, something the company has been known for since 1860! The best partnerships involve a synergistic meeting of the minds, and that’s exactly what happened when I collaborated with Clarke & Clarke. This Clarke & Clarke brand brings creativity and ingenuity to our partnership, something the company has been known for since 1860! I brought my intuitive creativity and eye for detail to the table, weaving my passion for travel, luxury and design in with their masterful prints and patterns. We spoke about our ideas, tweaking concepts until it felt visceral and organic. The final product is a result of an intersection of heart and skill, something I’m quite proud of.

“My line with Clarke & Clarke is an homage to my appreciation for so many cultures and locales around the globe. My desire was to capture the allure, beauty and charm of each with brilliant designs, luxe but whimsical prints and rich textures that would add a magnificent touch to any space. The wallpapers and fabrics reimagine the merriment of white sandy beaches in the Mediterranean, the glamour of an L.A. rooftop, and even offer a playful take on African wildlife and lush greenery. The line has something for everyone and every space.”