When photographer-and-styling duo Seth and Kendra Smoot heard that we were putting together an Americana-themed issue—Issue No. 10, which is currently on newsstands—they immediately pitched home of Kenyan Lewis. I actually remembered seeing the stylist’s home on a HGTV show a while back. Even though it had been years, the upstate New York residence had left a strong impression.
So I was thrilled that we were able to include Kenyan’s home in Issue No. 10.
Of course, not all of Seth’s photos made it into the spread. Since we enjoyed the place so much, we just had to share some outtakes.
{photographs by Seth Smoot}
Just looking at the photos of Glenn Jenkin’s weekend home, which is featured in Issue No. 10, instantly puts me in a more relaxed and happy state. Warm woods, an idyllic outdoor space, hits of bright colors … What’s not to love about this place? As great as San Francisco is—Glenn, a photo stylist, spends his weekdays in San Francisco—I can see why he and his partner are always eager to get away to their Santa Rosa retreat.
These are some of the images, taken by photographer Alec Hemer, that didn’t make it into the pages of the latest Anthology. (I highly recommend picking up a copy of the issue just to see Glenn’s bath shed, a charming little structure built specifically to house a clawfoot tub.) I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do. And if they make you just a little envious, I can assure you, you’re not alone!
{ Photos by Alec Hemer }
by Joanna on February 18, 2013
Cheeky, aren’t they? There is something sweet and happy and just plain perky about the New Faces lamps from the French company Colonel. While the colors of the fabric shade are subdued, I love how they are offset with angular beechwood bases and quirkily colored cords. But what really makes me grin is the rakish angle of the shade—as if the lamp is assessing your outfit and saying, “You’re leaving the house in that?”
{I adore this little nubbin, perfect for taking up the excess cord. Such a brilliant feature!}
{Images via Colonel}
by Alexis on February 12, 2013
When Meg and Anh-Minh told me we’d be featuring the weekend home of John Derian in our Americana Issue (Issue No. 10), I couldn’t wait to see the images from the shoot and learn more about his Cape Cod getaway. Derian, who is known for his decoupage wares and East Village home goods shops, has a love for offbeat ephemera and time-worn patina that I wanted to see translated into a home. The photographs by Seth Smoot, as well as the story itself, didn’t disappoint. I found myself imagining what it must be like to spend a cozy evening among friends in such an amazing space.
John’s seaside retreat was so full of thoughtful details that we couldn’t possibly fit all of the images in the magazine. I wanted to share a few of those that didn’t make it into the pages of Issue No. 10 with you here. Enjoy!
{Photographs by Seth Smoot}
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