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IN THE CLOUDS
courtney somer EDITOR AT LARGE
Looking skyward for a muse this season.
the inspiration
I love the beautiful colors and dreamy formations that Alex Nero creates by experimenting with paint and water. Day 205 (2013) by Alex Nero alexnero.com
A girl can dream, right? Cloud Table by Autoban for De La Espanda $16,235 thefutureperfect.com
The swirling indigo pattern of this ceramic clock would pop against a dark painted wall. Small Blue Clock by Workaday
I’ll wear these sterling silver studs while spending long days outside in upstate New York. Cloud Studs by Dream Collective$80 dreamcollective.com
These cookies make a light (and pretty) dessert after a heartier autumn meal. Cloud Cookies by Bunches & Bunches
Bring on the rain clouds! Silver Cloud Pins by Macon & Lesquoy
This wallpaper would have an amazing effect in a small space. Down by Mr Perswall $189/roll wallpaperdirect.com
Inspired by The Little Prince, this handmade neon light installation is perfect for a kid’s room. Cloud 9 by Sygns $720 etsy.com
RARE EARTH
elaina sullivan STYLE EDITOR
Sculptural pieces in raw materials are a natural pairing.
the inspiration
This documentary follows a group of artists from the ’60s and ’70s as they literally move mountains to create monumental earth works. Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art troublemakersthefilm.com
Tinted sand creates the look of moving glaciers. Drift Mirror 2016 by Fernando Mastrangelo fernandomastrangelo.com
White plaster and blue calcite make a striking combination. Drum of Blue Calcite From India and White Plaster by Amoia Studio amoiastudio.com
Crushing on this earthy blush! Matte Finish Powder Blush in Limoges Pink by Make Cosmetics
This print transports me straight to the desert. Desert #1 by Emily Knecht for Tappan Collective
Designer Max Lamb selected all the rocks by hand to create this table—true art! Marmoreal Dining Table by Max Lamb for DZEK matterandshape.com
I’m in love with the pastel palette of this abstract landscape. Landscape Pouch in Dead Sea by Lee Coren $27 leecoren.com
LEARNING CURVE
alex redgrave CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Sweeping arcs make everything look half – full.
the inspiration
Light + mobile = magic. Mobile Chandelier 9 by Michael Anastassiades thefutureperfect.com
Inspired by Venetian porticoes, this pattern has a great vintage vibe. Sottoportico by Seraina Lareida for Potergo $2,155 matterandshape.com
I love this mirror’s ripple effect. Line Mirror in Copper by Bower bowernyc.com
A moody, metallic print is perfect for fall. Slice in Gray by Heath Ceramics $140/roll hyggeandwest.com
This light reminds me of a glowing demi-lune. Odds & Ends Rainbow by Jason Miller for Roll & Hill from $700 thefutureperfect.com
The hidden pockets of this leather bag are essential for daily commutes. Saddle Courier in British Tan by OAD
Round out any space with this sculptural bench. Waxed Steel Curved Arc Stool by ASH $800 theline.com
Every lady needs a pair of killer hoops, and this modern shape is so chic. Disc Hoops in Bronze with Silver Posts by Faris $125 farisfaris.com