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Because it’s fashion week darlings!

 

Fall Tweets!

This little birdy, all in blue, puts a song in my heart. Thank you, Marie Christophe.

The haut fashion hangers Marie Christophe created for Pierre Louis Mascia are the stars of his beautiful boutique in Milano and they are also so coveted in mine!

Marie Christophe has really topped herself this time — she made this special Chinese lantern with beaded birdies for a house in California.

It’s simply breathtaking!!!

 

One of my favorite ways to cozy up my couch  for fall is to add texture and layer the couch with lots of scrumptious, gorgeous velvet. pillows from Adam & Viktoria…just light the fire, sink in and kick back in pure luxurious comfort.

You won’t want to get up until spring arrives!!

Marie Christophe’s wirework mannequins have always been an inspiration to me, as you can see in my new collection of floral fashion dress forms. 

She made these for Musee de la Mode, Paris in 1998  — can it really have been that long ago? 

The peacock strutted for Chanel; the giraffe loped for Issey Miyake; the swan swanned for Jean-Paul Gaultier; the hare hopped for Yohji Yamamoto; the ostrich sashayed for Christian Lacroix; and the rooster crowed only for Comme des Garcon. Magnifique!

My Floral Fashions …My creative process starts with flowers.

Serving Up High Fashion Florals
These runway-ready ready sculptures, inspired by all things femme and French.
 For some it takes a lifetime to find their passion, but my love of flowers was always there.  I always looked to nature  and fashion for inspiration!

Mannequins have become my mantra – this one’s wearing a collar/necklace made of porcelain flowers.

My latest projects are adorning antique dress forms with dried flowers.

Love grows best in little houses…

As soon as I saw the half-acre empty lot, where donkeys, alpacas and horses were living, I knew that it would be my lavender field.

 In September 2019, I set about the planting, with the idea to turn the charming A-frame barn in front of it, into my lovely  little flower shed where I dry all my lavender and flowers from my garden.

My flower shed is the heart of the garden, where I dream up all the ways to bring its magic out into the world and share this pleasure with all of you.

One of my favorite photos- I’m holding a bouquet I just made.

 

My shop is filled with bespoke finds from Europe that are just waiting to come into your home.
I travel the globe looking for unique curiosities and unusually beautiful objects, lighting, and textiles from around the world to incorporate into the rooms I style and design for my clients.
My business revolves around providing one-of-a-kind commissions from the artists I represent from Europe showcased in the renovated, light-filled casita on my property.  Items range from  delicate and sparkly sculptural lamps and chandeliers, textiles to wonky dinnerware and serving pieces.

Delightful dots: Adam & Viktoria give Morse code a design makeover that’s made to spark witty conversation.

It’s time for some serious pillow talk!  Autumn is all about layering and what better way to start the conversation than with Adam & Viktoria’s Little Domino pillows!!!

My favorite Marianne Evennou  project! She used the Montgolfière chandelier to add a poetic, casual chicness to this space.   The chandelier makes it easy to dress things up or down or both at the same time.

In the dining room, the sparkling light of Marie Christophe’s wirework and crystal chandeliers make the season magic — and spark the dinner conversation.

So very chic! So very French!

From crystal chandeliers to wonky dinnerware and serving pieces, pillows and textiles as well as bespoke items made from my lavender field and gardens, my Shop at Jo’s Farms is a curated collection of custom treasures.

During my travels through France and Europe, I picked or commissioned these one-of-a-kind items for my interior-design styling projects.

My shop is a destination for discovery, a place to unearth one -of-a-kind, interesting items that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary..

Bringing A Little European Flair Home- No Passport Required

New Mexico Magazine!

La Vie En Rose!!!

This dreamy new project featuring the gorgeous linen and hand dyed velvet appliqué pillows form Sweden!

Megan McClure Interiors

Adam & Viktoria’s lush green-theme Nautilus pillows welcome guests to this  dramatic guest room!  Can we just talk about that bed!!!

Megan McClure Interiors

For A Very Special Client!!