I’ve always loved the idea of a cabinet of curiosities—a place where art, nature, history and the unexpected can live side by side. My own home is an ever-evolving collection of things we love: art pottery alongside contemporary design, modern art, books and natural specimens; lucite and white lacquer; objects gathered while traveling; flowers from our garden—and the occasional item that simply makes us smile.
With a background in design and art history, and a lifelong connection to the antiques world, I’m drawn to that same conversation between old and new when I source: considering form, color, maker, era and craftsmanship, but also looking for that less tangible quality that makes an object worth noticing.
At heart, I’m a treasure hunter. I look for pieces not simply because they belong to a particular period or style, but because they make me curious. Rich glazes, saturated color, beautiful materials, unusual forms, a wonderful story—or sometimes just a little wit. The result is a collection meant to feel collected rather than decorated: beautiful, but never too serious.
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
—William Morris