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london called

Travel, Uncategorized / March 21, 2016

so we went. and did all the things as quickly as we could, the most exciting: a workshop at rita konig’s flat where she walked us through the essentials of english decorating.

an overnight flight but there was no sleep to be had.  just 8 hours without wifi.  #WORSTLIFE
every corner of rita’s flat was enviable, with artwork covering each wall, marianna kennedy lamps adding a pop of unexpected color, cheerful cachepots and an array of antique textiles

we stopped in the chiltren firehouse for brunch and fell in love with the hotel’s perfectly english vibe
a pretty desk vignette from rita’s bedroom flanked by voluminous, luxurious curtains
a gorgeous brunch complete with my obligatory benedict – we’re obsessing over this burleigh china manufactured in england.
gallery wall inspiration for all.  rita encouraged us to not sweat the frames, even if it’s something wretched you picked out in the 80s.  when it’s all up together, it works, and tells the story of who you are (including your questionable design choices)
notoriously a fan of d. porthault linens, rita added some charm to her husband’s study with a blue heart print mixed with vintage textiles and patterned wallpaper  rita strongly encouraged that guest rooms should do double duty – either as a study or library, and suggested that daybeds are a versatile choice for this often underused room in our house.
the tiny light-filled store of ben pentreath, where we picked up a few souvenirs 
our flat was a perfect example of the english’s enviable decorating style: paired down chic
a visit to kit kemp’s knightsbridge hotel for drinks, and inspiration

the wallpaper picks in her hotels are always spot on
rita’s iconic quadrille-upholstered sofa that has made the move with her from two nyc apartments to her new london flat

the tile in the long hallway at our flat

lunch set up for us at rita’s – it was delicious: soup, chunks of crusty french bread with salty butter, and the best stinky cheese.
a close up of the gorgeous colors from ben’s store

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