A home often has many layers, but it would be a tall order to explore every layer and detail when we feature a home in the magazine. It’s just not possible. Luckily, the blog gives us the space to share some of those fun bits and pieces that didn’t quite make it into the print article. And sometimes the side story can be just as gratifying as the main feature, as was the case with Meiko Arquillo’s home in Los Angeles.
When we shot Meiko’s home a few months ago for Issue 8 (“Pure & Simple,” page 34) I enjoyed its clean, minimal style with moments of whimsy (case in point, the giant cat painting in her bedroom on page 39). I remember thinking her home was both mature and youthful at the same time—and it worked seamlessly. I also noticed a ubiquitous pattern throughout it: gingham.
So while photographers Julia Galdo and Cody Cloud were busy capturing the images that would eventually make it into the pages of Anthology, I decided to do my own side shoot with my iPhone. My mission: to document all the gingham-emblazoned items in Meiko’s collection that I could find.
And of course, I couldn’t help but capture other cute things, including Meiko and her daughter Maia.
{Images by Meg Mateo Ilasco}
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Love that print. I have a feeling it will find its way into the nooks and crannys of my home someday too :)
ohhhh, dream house! I adore gingham! do you happen to know where the slippers are from?