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From playlist bangers to puppy therapy and passport stamps, the Marrimor designer reveals the sparks that keep her ideas firing.
The only thing better than work travel is work travel with my creative director, Lauren Bugliarisi (far left). Creating with Lauren is just a match made in design heaven. Whether we’re exploring the architecture of Milan or having lively debates in our studio, we can push each other to create truly special design and have so much fun in the process.
My daily dose of joy is my dog, Izzy. Nature walks, fun runs and even just watching her enjoy life are simple pleasures I can’t imagine living without. Izzy and I are both quite active, and I often find myself subconsciously solving design problems when we are out on the trails.
I feel a strong connection between fashion and interior design, and I love finding ways to imbue my design with lots of fashion inspirations. Vogue Italia is a staple, and period dramas like The Crown, Boardwalk Empire and Elizabeth I are not just great watches but also incredible costume references. We often refer to accessories like hardware and lighting as jewellery for the home, and who doesn’t love putting together a really great outfit?
My personal style walks the line between vintage and modern, so I love thrifting for vintage jewellery and interesting objects that hold a lot of personality and history. Thrift and vintage markets in Italy and France are hotbeds of creative inspiration. Locally, I love a yearly trip to Scott Landon Antiques. My husband takes me here for my birthday, and it’s always the perfect treat.
The right music can really get the creative juices flowing, and I like to have an eclectic variety. The Marrimor studio is no stranger to ’90s ballads, but I can jam to anything from Gene Harris to Robben Ford. My number one musical love will always be The Rolling Stones. Seeing them live never gets old—and neither do they!
I absolutely love to travel and explore new places, and this boutique hotel in Mexico is a perfect paradise with amazing food and the best piña colada I’ve ever tasted.
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