Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2016 i domino

SUMMER, WELCOME BACK. We’re ready for you. For longer days, more sunsets, and cocktails made with fresh citrus and herbs plucked right out of the garden. For homemade cold brew and warm nights. For finally kicking back on that outdoor furniture and unapologetically belting out cheesy dance anthems. For midafternoon shandies, lobster rolls and fries, and day trips (and longer) to the beach. For salty hair, ocean dips, outdoor music, and good old-fashioned magazines sticky with sand and sunscreen. For sandals and mandals and ice cream and last-minute backyard barbecues. We are ready. And you were worth the wait.…

MATTHEW WILLIAMS DESIGN INSPIRATION: Keep your eye on music and nature. They are the source of it all. SUMMER TRADITION: New Zealand and barbecues on the beach. I feel very lucky to be a Kiwi. SUMMER STYLE MUST-HAVE: Happiness. FRANCES TULK-HART SUMMER TRADITION: Keeping as close to water and as far away from concrete as work will allow. FAVORITE WARMWEATHER COCKTAIL: Pimm’s, of course! SUMMER STYLE MUST-HAVES: Jean shorts, T-shirts, floaty dresses, and bare feet. NICOLE FRANZEN SUMMER TRADITION: Going upstate, cookouts, bare feet in the grass, dips in a swimming hole… FAVORITE WARMWEATHER COCKTAIL: Summer water aka rosé wine. SUMMER STYLE MUST-HAVE: My Illesteva sunglasses. CHRISTINE LENNON CULTURE FIX: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, a heartbreaking, life-changing book. ON THE STEREO: Hauntingly beautiful lady rock, like Waxahatchee and…

STYLE EDITOR the inspiration Sweeping lines and sculptural shapes are having a moment.…

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bending light FAVORED BY ARTISTS since the early 1960s, when Dan Flavin and Bruce Nauman set gallery walls aglow in Kool-Aid colors, neon’s electric appeal has yet to dim. Says artist Sabine Marcelis, whose mind-bendingly beautiful work merges light, glass, and resin, “I’m inspired by anything that triggers a moment where I want to look at it twice and question how it works.” In other words, a lightbulb moment for the 21st century. LISA SCHULTE “People don’t think of neon as organic, but it can last for 100 years. I have vintage pieces that still work,” says neon artist Schulte. “Neon is essentially light extracted from the air.” Lines From No Where by Lisa Schulte, courtesy of Voltz Clarke Gallery, voltzclarke.com SABINE MARCELIS For her recent Voie light series, Marcelis…

1 PLANTER & POTTING BENCH Store garden supplies below and a grouping of succulents in the planters above. SUCCULENTS from Potted pottedstore.com AGED VICTORIAN PLANTERS from Nickey Keyhoe shop nickeykehoe.com 2 BISTRO-STYLE BAR Inside, galvanized metal buckets keep drinks cool. 3 POOL PARTY SWIM STATION Remove the paneled teak top to stash towels and sunscreen. MARBLE bowl and carafes from Lawson Fenning lawsonfenning.com…

“TAILORED LAYERING” is how Mia Brous, Kerri Goldfarb and Louise Marsh describe their approach to decorating kids’ spaces. The three moms first bonded over a shared background in interior design and launched their children’s furnishings shop, Madre, a year ago. Starting with the bright coral door, the playful yet polished space is a breezy mix of bold prints, splashy colors, and whimsical accessories, like a menagerie of oversize plush safari animals and a set of fuchsia melamine drinking glasses. Parents can custom design headboards and window treatments, adding a personalized touch. “Everyone remembers their childhood bedroom,” says Brous. “It’s the first room you get to do from top to bottom without inheriting a bunch of furniture. You can start fresh.” 3 TIPS FOR ADDING A DOSE OF STYLE TO THE…

ON ANY GIVEN DAY, herbalists Sarah Buscho and Marina Storm can be found in one of their Bay Area gardens harvesting lavender, mixing up a sea-saltorganic-plant-oil body scrub in their apothecary, or selling crystals made by friends in their store, Earthship. As the faces (and hands) behind the plantbased, 100% natural skincare line Earth Tu Face, Buscho and Storm have created a “lean, mean, and green” hybrid workspace-garden that is a living embodiment of their professional and personal values: “We think about the life cycle of everything that goes into the product; the hands that make the product being treated well, to what happens inside the body, to the product going down the drain, to what happens to the packaging—the whole picture,” Buscho says. Their “office” space, built in 1898,…

“MY FAVORITE PART of renovating my little 1930s bungalow has been the chance to do something for myself,” says Austin designer Claire Zinnecker, who has overseen her fair share of renovations. “On the flip side,” she recalls, of waking up at 4 am wondering if copper panel fronting on her dishwasher was indeed the best choice, “it was much harder to make decisions for myself than for a client.” Ultimately, her can-do attitude pulled her through. She found smart ways to save money, forgoing kitchen tile in favor of the home’s original shiplap paneling and using maple plywood for her custom cabinets. To let in and reflect light, she carved out a window above the kitchen sink and used white Caesarstone for her kitchen counters and dining table. She bought…

1 Kevin Morby “Singing Saw” This 7-minute groove of a song has choir singers, meandering, twangy guitar, cool organ, and theremin sounds… The honesty and closeness in his voice is one I haven’t heard since Bill Callahan. Pour yourself a whiskey, find a cozy patio chair, and relax! 2 Sheer Mag “Can’t Stop Fighting” This lady rock band has killer riffs, and great pop sensibilities. Beach party vibes for sure! 3 A.K. Paul “Landcruisin’” Because folks want to slowdance with each other— this is the song! A.K. and his brother Jai are onto a new kind of sexy song. 4 Bombino “Timidiwa” If you love reggae, here’s a fun “world music” alternative. This dude’s a Tuareg guitar player from Niger with amazing rock and blues tendencies. Great stuff! 5 Woods…

SOUTHERN COMFORT Born and raised in Nashville, Elise Joseph is a Southern girl at heart. “I’ve lived other places,” she says, “but Nashville always pulls me back. There’s something special about the community here.” Joseph and her husband Daniel Brigham—a musician—moved into their 1915 apartment after their honeymoon last year. Always on the lookout for new Nashville designers, Joseph commissioned her dining table from local woodworker Christian Fecht, buys small-batch ceramics at Germantown store Wilder, shops for candles at East Nashville’s Two Sun, sources custom lamps at Southern Lights Electric and loves Masaya in Edgehill for their teak chairs with handwoven seats. “I’m drawn to beautiful things, but I also buy with purpose,” she says. “I look for objects that tell a story.” “MY MIND IS SO CLUTTERED THAT I…

HAUTE HANDCRAFTED Few designers have tapped into a precise cultural moment and intuited the way women want to feel like Ulla Johnson. The Brooklyn-based mother of three (Soren, 10, Asher, 6, and Agnes, 3) has created a line of clothing that feels completely current: It’s chic, globally minded (crafted with textiles made by mostly female artisans), and, above all, comfortable, not restrictive in any way. The same could be said for her home. “Women have become disillusioned with fast fashion and our business has exploded because of that,” she says. “I touch every garment that comes through my office. It’s not a mass produced endeavor. I feel the same about furniture.” ULLA JOHNSON’S SUMMER ESSENTIALS Ulla Johnson is such an expert traveler that she can make packing for global expeditions…

GEORGIA ON HER MIND “As a general rule,” says Los Angeles-based actress Megan Ferguson, “I think bad taste is better than good taste.” Southernborn Ferguson, who appears on FX show The Comedians, and worked on Boardwalk Empire and Mad Men, describes her aesthetic as south-Georgia-meets-south-California. “I’m an actress, so I’m impulsive and emotional, and that extends to my home. I try to make rooms happy and not too serious. A neon sign and a pink sofa signal that you're allowed to be a little naughty.” To that end, dinner parties with friends and lots of wine morph into dance parties, and sometimes even sleepovers. OFF THE WALL “Patterns are emotional for me,” says Ferguson of the sunny, wonderfully surreal home she shares with husband, actor Nico Evers-Swindell, and baby daughter…

GROWING UP in the Philippines, Marissa Maximo remembers her mother calling her “Anaak,” the Filipino Tagalog word for “child.” For Maximo, that word held the possibility of freedom, joy and “wide-eyed wonder.” As an adult, she followed the thread of inspiration into textile design and creative direction for fashion brands, but it wasn’t until a trip to India’s remote southern coast that she began searching for ways to positively impact more people’s lives. “I’ve been working with a women’s weaving cooperative in Central India since the beginning of Anaak,” Maximo says. “I’ve been amazed at the community the cooperative has created. I’ve seen these women grow as skilled artisans and evolve their craft over time.” Artisans in India, Bolivia and beyond make each piece from natural silk, cotton, wool and…

WHERE TO STAY Press Hotel 119 EXCHANGE STREET, 207.808.8800, THEPRESSHOTEL.COM Located in the former Portland Press Herald printing plant in the Old Port District, the Press Hotel takes inspiration from 1920s writer’s offices. The guest rooms feature vintage-style desks, leather writer’s chairs, and wall hangings by local designer Angela Adams. The hotel’s UNION Restaurant is a meeting place for locals and out-of-owners alike and offers a seasonal menu including Blueberry Gallettes with whipped ricotta, prosciutto and mint, and a solid selection of local craft beers. Mercury Inn 273 STATE STREET, 207.420.2420, MERCURYINN.COM Owners Tim Karu and Jacob Krueger integrate environmental sustainability into every part of their inn, from locally sourced and vintage furnishings to farm-fresh fare. Modern touches like Eames chairs and Componibili side tables mingle with cozy details like…

EDITOR AT LARGE the inspiration The calming colors and healing effects of crystals make them a perfect accent to any room.…

THE NOW 7611 BEVERLY BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 323.746.552, THENOWMASSAGE.COM As working mothers, Erica Malbon and Gara Post were looking for a time-efficient way to relax and recharge without breaking the bank. In November 2015, the pair opened The Now, an affordable massage boutique—providing everything from a 25-minute foot massage to an 80-minute deep-tissue massage accompanied by a cooling eye mask. Inspired by the serenity of Tulum, Mexico, and Japanese simplicity, the space is filled with natural wood, vintage rawhide, kilim pillows, and a soothing color palette. Additionally, The Now—which will be opening a Santa Monica outpost this summer—offers an assortment of all-natural essential oils and add-on services to customize your experience and cater to your individual wellness needs. “When it came to designing the space, we were inspired by…

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COLORS WE LOVE, DECORATING TRENDS, DREAMY GARDENS, AND SMART RENOVATING IDEAS candy colors Forgo traditional blue and white for ultra-brights. Use an ombré toile to paper an accent wall, or try tropical pink and blue fabrics on a pile of pillows. clever concepts No matter what you’re into, whether it’s Bay area icons or the demolition derby, there’s a toile for you. Shop designers like Flat Vernacular and Flavor Paper for irreverent takes on trad toile.…

“WE’RE NOW A DIVERSE GROUP OF CRAZY TALENTED PEOPLE THAT BRING SO MUCH TO THE TABLE. —ryan smith” “WE WERE PLAYING HOOKY from work on a Wednesday afternoon,” says visionary and empire-builder Larry McGuire of his team taking off early to head out of Austin for a lakeside picnic. The hospitality group knows a thing or two about entertaining: As the masterminds behind several of the Texas capital’s top restaurants—which run the gamut from a buzzing Vietnamese café to an upscale BBQ joint—they approach each project with an expertly trained eye. McGuire likens this to building a movie set, layering on details—vintage silverware, original artwork—that give a place real character over time. “Our locations definitely set the tone,” says creative director Ryan Smith. For the lakeside shindig, where managing partner…

FIVE FAVES IN ADDITION to being completely emblematic of summertime, beloved by eaters of all ages, aesthetically vibrant, and delicious in almost any form (seriously— have you ever turned down a watermelon margarita?), watermelon is, in fact, having a moment. Now making cameos on chefs’ menus and in recipes across the globe, watermelon makes for a sweet, light alternative to red tomatoes, among other brilliant uses. “A good watermelon will never let you down,” raves chef and cookbook author Camille Becerra. “They’re so fresh and hydrating.” If somehow you’re tired of picnic-ready slices; fresh-squeezed, vitamin-C-packed juice; or a whole watermelon saturated with a bottle of Ketel One (yes, we have borne witness to this), read on for a few innovative ways to use this formidable fruit. SPICY WATERMELON AND LIME…

Our notion of style becomes a little more relaxed and undone in the summertime. Longer days and weekends away give us license to goof off a bit—we spend time hunting for things for our home, catching up with friends, or being inspired by a new discovery. We also notice more in these moments away from our normal routine: from the Technicolor hues at the chicest café (Cafe Henri, Page 64), to the perfectly imperfect interiors of a beachside hotel (Follow the Sun, page 148), to the photo-worthy potential of our favorite summer fruit (Melon Calling, page 140). At domino, many of our best ideas come when we have a some distance from the daily grind. Our cover girl, Ulla Johnson (Light and Layered, page 158), knows a thing or two…

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR This summer I’ll travel to as many beaches as possible. My kit is simple: colorful basics that pack well and I can wear on repeat.…

IDEAS, DESIGNS, PRODUCTS, AND PEOPLE OUR EDITORS ARE OBSESSING OVER TREAT YOURSELF TO THESE TECHNICOLOR PRODUCTS IN A SPECTRUM OF SORBET SHADES.…

“WE'RE OBVIOUSLY A LITTLE DIFFERENT than your typical family,” says Linda Meyers. How many other couples would buy a house with an adjacent hair salon, then convert it into a soap and candle making workshop? For Linda, her husband, John, and their 6-year-old son, Fletcher, it makes perfect sense. With its 1958 architecture and 1980s updates— including said hair salon, an atrium, a kitchen addition, and a pool—the house is a twofer: modernism and postmodernism in one tidy package. The soap came from their desire to work from home and evolve their longtime design collaboration. The couple formerly worked as an interior design duo in Brooklyn, outfitting apartments in their signature bohemian-graphic style. “When we did interiors, we’d always buy a candle or soap for our client,” says Linda. The…

AFTER 10 YEARS of living in New York City and spending time at an artist’s residency in Italy, where she dreamed up her jewelry collection, designer Sophie Buhai has relocated to her native Los Angeles. She bought a house in Silver Lake and transformed it into a striking home, garden, and studio. While appointing her new space, she “became captivated by the L.A. lifestyle” all over again—and realized that passion into an extension of her brand. She started designing interiors for friends, which progressed into creating interiors and objects, in addition to jewelry. Always drawn to pure sterling silver, Buhai’s covetable collection is minimalist and modern with an earthy twist. “I tapped into the strong silver heritage of the West, including both the Native American and Mexican traditions. I feel…

OUTDOOR FABRIC, which is resistant to stains, fading, and moisture, has come so far in recent years and is well suited for indoor or outdoor use. Outdoor Fabric used to look and feel like plastic, but now performance fabrics are available in soft, thick woven materials, including deep pile velvets and linens. Using performance fabric indoors gives you peace of mind in knowing that your upholstered furniture is protected from sun fading, spills, and pet stains. These textiles work well in playrooms and nurseries or high-traffic areas like the living room, mudroom, and kitchen. NOT ALL OUTDOOR fabrics are made the same, so it’s important to look for textiles that are only 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic, like Sunbrella, or a more recent patented technology, like Crypton. Solution-dyed acrylic fabric means…

STILL LIFE Nearly four years ago, after spending half a decade living in bustling central Austin, artist and textile designer Alyson Fox decided it was time for a true change of scenery. Fox, a Texas native—who regularly collaborates with the designers from Hawkins New York on textiles and furniture—and her husband, Derek Dollahite, opted to buy a stretch of land across a 20-foot ridge in nearby rural Spicewood. They then spent much of 2013 designing and building their ranch-style dream home from scratch. Along with the help of her brother-in-law, Blake Dollahite, the family forged a modern glass house inspired by the surrounding landscape. The layout includes a door in every room that leads directly outside, as well as a front-facing window with generous views of the rugged countryside. The…

LESSON 1 MacPherson searched for vintage elements to give the kitchen gravitas—a 1940s cream-colored salvaged sink, free-edge Nakashima-inspired countertops, an iconic 1950s-style SMEG refrigerator, a cobalt blue O’Keefe & Merritt stove. SEAN MACPHERSON and Rachelle Hruska’s summer house in Montauk is the antithesis of the palatial Hamptons estate: “It’s basically a cross between a fort and a surf shack, like something out of Robinson Crusoe,” says MacPherson, the Malibu-born hotelier whose empire spans from the nearby Crow’s Nest in Montauk to the Marlton, the Ludlow, and the Bowery hotels in Manhattan to restaurants and bars in Los Angeles. “We intentionally didn’t decorate the house, and that ultimately became its ethos; it’s totally not precious, just a cozy, funky little seaside escape for our family,” adds MacPherson. Perched at the end…

ASK ANY INTERIOR DESIGNER: It’s liberating to be your own client. “When it’s your house, you can take certain risks,” says Charlotte Lucas, 31, an emerging talent in the Southern design world known for her modern-meetstraditional mix. Lucas and her husband, Brooks, purchased their two-story mid-century house, designed by noted local architect A.G. Odell, about three years ago. In a neighborhood of classic Georgian brick homes, the structure is, as Lucas puts it, “the oddball of the block.” This meeting of modern and antebellum aptly describes her overall aesthetic. The North Carolina native has a taste for contemporary finishes (think plexiglass and acrylic) as well as an abiding attachment to traditional Southern style, like woven cane furniture, lush drapery, and antique china. Lucas credits the three years she spent working…