When Patty Isen’s Philadelphia home first made it on our radar, it was described to us as: “Stunning. Just stunning.” I asked for further details, and was told that I just needed to see pictures—but that we wouldn’t be disappointed. Sure enough, as soon as we saw the scouting shots, we knew we had to feature Patty’s home in Issue No. 10. While the house itself is beautiful, I am completely in awe of all of the objects that Patty and her husband, Robert, have filled the home with—from gorgeous accessories and furniture from Anthropologie (where Patty is the director of special projects) to heirloom artwork and travel keepsakes from far-flung destinations.
I’m sure Meg had a difficult time narrowing down which images (all taken by Thayer Allyson Gowdy) to publish. Here are just some of the outtakes that we didn’t have room to include in the print magazine!
{Photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy}
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 Alexis on December 17, 2012
As part of the Holiday Gift Guide, we thought a series of downloadable cards and gift tags would be a perfect holiday token for readers. It didn’t take long to decide who to ask to collaborate with us on this project—photographer Kari Herer was the first name on our list. We’ve been smitten with her work since we first saw her botanical prints and thought they’d translate beautifully for the holidays. Lucky for us, Kari was already hard at work on a series that dovetailed perfectly with what we had in mind.
She was kind enough to put together a free downloadable set of two greeting cards and four gift tags for the Gift Guide. In addition to the cards, we also got a glimpse into Kari’s studio and her process of putting together the combination of botanical arrangements and hand illustrations that define her signature style. If you’re a fan of Kari’s work, you’ll enjoy reading about what inspires her. And if you still need to send out some holiday cards or if you’ve got a gift-wrapping marathon ahead, be sure to check out the download in the guide as well!
{Photographs and Illustrations by Kari Herer}
A few years ago, my sister ran the Nashville Marathon and invited me to tag along on the trip. I didn’t. And I still kick myself for not going! So while I was ecstatic that we were able to feature the Tennessee capital in Issue No. 9/Fall 2012, it was also a little tough to read Libby Callaway’s story and see Amy Dickerson’s photos. It just made me want to visit Nashville—and regret not taking that trip years ago—that much more.
