chic apt: tori mellot

sorry for the lack of posts recently, things have been quite hectic! i hope to be back to more regular posting this week...in the meantime, here is one of my fav new york apartments...

former domino editor tori mellot shows us how to make the most of a teeny new york apt. i love her use of pattern to make the space really come to life. i will certainly be taking some inspiration from her!

hope you all are enjoying this lovely sunday.

xx

ideal winter retreat

I'm sure everyone has already seen photos of Amanda Brooks' parent's fantastic Adirondack cabin through APT with LSD on Vogue.com or through countless other blogs...but I couldn't resist posting it here as well! I have been a longtime fan of Brooks' style and was excited to get a peak into her family's house; it's always interesting to see how people's style might (or might not) reflect the spaces they are surrounded by. Rustic, cozy interiors infused with details of family history make for an ideal winter retreat (or fall, spring and summer too, for that matter!) It's not too done-up, but instead keeps to a relaxed, laid back vibe, which Amanda seems to project so effortlessly in her personal style.

I love the long porch (it extends on either side.) Perfect for storing winter gear or having dinner on a warm summer night.

I love the rustic details like the wood paneled walls, canoe and chandelier. (Sidenote: the canoe was originally made by hand for Alfred Vanderbilt and Brooks' parents acquired it after an auction. See the full story here)

The kitchen is probably my favorite room in the house; the exposed beams, cabinets, stools, light fixtures etc...it makes me want to whip up a batch of homemade pancakes, crispy bacon and hot chocolate and laze around on a snowy winter morning.

Love the use of pattern in the Guest Room, and the paneled walls.

I love everything about this house, and what's so refreshing is that apparently Brooks' parents used a majority of furniture they already owned, as opposed to filling the house with all brand new furniture. It adds to the character and warmth to have familiar, worn-in pieces spread throughout. My MOST favorite detail however is this.....

This is a tree stump in the front hallway which the family uses as a Guest Book! Such a creative idea...no wonder Amanda has such a fresh approach to style, clearly her family is full of innovative minds.

*See the APT with LSD story/slideshow here

Photos by Claiborne Swanson Frank