Sebit Min has such a keen eye for simple but interesting details, nuances of color and seeing beauty in the ordinary that she can even make someone like me appreciate lilac (I generally have an aversion to all things purple!). It’s a good reminder for me to stop and pay more attention to the inspiring tidbits all around me — even if it’s the flecks of glitter in a goopy blob of slime. To see more of the art director (the New Yorker) and freelance book designer’s “soft modernist” style, check out her pastel-loving Instagram account and very inspiring online portfolio.
this week’s color story is all about shiny pretty things — brass specifically, but maybe a bit of copper and patina thrown in for good measure. brass has been on trend for a long while now and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. i especially love the mirrored walls and that next level brass faced cabinetry — such a lovely design detail that only gets better with age. here’s a look at some of my current favorites — brass home accessories, furnishings, and rooms filled with shiny details.
clockwise, l to r:Kinto coffee Brewer Stand Set; diamond weave fireplace screen from hayneedle; architectural digest pink tiled bathroom with brass sink; copper-leaf grout filled in old cracked white tiles via condé nast traveller; brass bathtub via apartment therapy; Izola Brass Comb; jenna lyons’ home via t magazine; west elm Marble-Topped Pedestal Coffee Table in White Marble/Antique Brass; brass backsplash and countertops via behance; Lue large Cheese Knife; brass wall art via aestate; west elm Gilded Brass Side Table; in bed store brass egg.
if you’re looking for a bit of wanderlust to brighten your day, then you’re going to want to follow this Instagram worthy feed. have a look at @riadjardinsecret, an incredibly authentic riad, popular with all design and food enthusiasts, where you can actually book a beautiful room and stay a while. Riad Jardin Secret in Marrakech is utterly charming and quite exotic looking as well. they call themselves “anti-modern with a bit of magic”, and i’m definitely down for that. i’ve had Marrakech high on my list of places to visit and their Instagram account only makes my heart grow fonder of that idea. ready? let’s go!
