This weekend of global warming weather has me concerned for the planet, but also opening up the windows and remembering summer. We are fighting the flu in our home, so we're hoping to air out some of those bad humors. It was a gorgeous week on all our projects and so much was accomplished as we joyfully savored warm temps in November.
Welcome to my Handpicked by Milk and Honey Group newsletter. For new subscribers, in this weekly newsletter I share my top picks for the week - trends or particularly noteworthy design. Each week I share an interior, a real estate listing and a style item that I think are special. I hope you'll let me know what you think!
1] Handpicked: INTERIOR
Although based in Santa Barbara, Rita Chan's portfolio would make you guess she's in the Hamptons. Because her geography means some older historic homes, her work has some traditional aspects typical in New England - like exposed rafters and beadboard details - that make her style one to look to for inspiration when renovating.
Clean and minimal, I love that her style references the coast with pale blues and rattan, but doesn't shout BEACH HOUSE.
2) Handpicked: REAL ESTATE
This week, as interest rates hiked up yet again, I heard "Date the Rate, Marry the House" for the first time. Financial advisors and real estate agents are advising clients - who find their dream homes - to get an adjustable rate mortgage with a plan to refinance once the market calms down. What do YOU all think about this? Are your plans to move on hold?
This house is on one of the best streets in Cambridge so I had to feature it. It's always about location, and this house has it in spades, plus lots of original and beautiful architectural details just waiting to be restored.
As a bonus this week, one of my favorite houses in Concord was listed on Monument Street. Although quite an investment, it is such a special one with so many beautiful details (that stonework!). It was fun to "see" inside!
3) Handpicked: STYLE
I have loved Drew Doggett's photography for a looooooong time. While he is probably most famous for his photographs of wild horses on Sable Island, his work that captures Africa and the ocean is equally stunning and impactful.
His price point is not for the faint of heart, so here's a pro tip! Purchase one of his books, then carefully slice the images out and frame them. Gorgeous, affordable art!
That's all from our team this week - can't wait until next week!
X Isabella