A Little Beauty, Because We Could All Use Some

Lately, it feels like we’re all in a collective pause—waiting for a moment that feels a little lighter. Weeks like these, when I’m feeling especially tender, stretched thin, or creatively adrift, I find myself reaching for beauty—seeking out small things that expand my perspective, reset my senses, and remind me of what’s still good.

What’s that quote from The Godfather? “Go to the mattresses”?
Well, for me, when things get tough, I go to the galleries.

Affinities: Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Paul Klee at David Zwirner through April 19th

Earlier this week, I wandered into Affinities at David Zwirner—a quietly powerful show that pairs visual echoes across time, artists, and ideas. But it was Josef Albers who held my attention the longest. Standing in front of those squares felt like an invitation to experiment, to trust my eye, to play. By the time I left the gallery, I was buzzing. I went home and immediately started a new Pinterest board just to track color combinations

Yves Blue Coat, Balloon Skirt, Satin Flats, Vintage Wood & Bead Necklace

Red Jacket, Archival Green Top, Lapis Necklace, Lemon Cashmere Crew, “Old” Celine Bag, Lace Trim Colorblock Skirt, Satin Theater Shoes, Green Satin Midi Skirt

Laura Owens at Matthew Marks Gallery through April 19th

The Laura Owens show at the Matthew Marks Gallery might be one of the most beautiful and innovative installations I’ve seen in a while—offering a much-needed escape from reality. With 100 layers of silkscreened linen adorned with oil, watercolor, sand, and resin, these paintings left a lasting impression on me.

Embroidered & Fringe Slip Dress, Sequined Skirt, Printed Silk Coat, Crystal Ballet Flat

Sheer Flower Skirt, Sequin Floral Dress, 60’s Beaded Necklace, Vintage Pink Trench, Art Deco Resin Necklace, Khue Homewares Haze Dish, Vintage Lilac Tank Dress

Blue and brown—the quiet elegance of nature’s palette.

You know when you never notice something, and then suddenly, you start seeing it everywhere? That’s exactly what happened when I fell in love with a vintage wood and pale blue cotton velvet loveseat at Quarters, a concept store and gallery in Tribeca. Soft yet rich, earthy yet elegant, the color palette left such an impression on me that I even (half-jokingly) proposed moving just to justify the purchase and design an entire room around it. Later in the week, I spotted these gorgeous satin Alaïa mules in similar shades of blue and brown—slightly more affordable and far more practical than a couch (no moving required).

Alaia Mules and here, @asplundklingstedtinterior

50s Ice Blue Silk Coat, Art Deco Blue Cotton Velvet Loveseat, Satin Mule Heels, Brown Agate Necklace, 60s Bead Waterfall Brooch, Cashmere Sweater Tank, Lace Trim Skirt

Seen anything beautiful lately? Send it my way—I’m collecting sparks of joy.