I am energized by creating something beautiful. Style makes make me very excited. I like a challenge.
Color and style are in my DNA. I grew up surrounded by beautiful textiles and vibrant colors. My father and grandfather had a textile import business in London. They imported lace and other exquisite fabrics from all over Europe. My father, Arnold, branched out from textiles to clothing. He knew how to style women. He was so successful that his shop could be full of clothes one day and nearly empty the next. That’s how intuitive he was about understanding how women wanted to look. My mother, Diana, worked as a colorist for L’Oreal, traveling to Paris, Spain, and Portugal.
I grew up in London in the sixties. It was an amazing time to be alive. It was the Pop-Art era when everyone was experimenting with the use of images and color in new ways. I have also been influenced by the artists I love; David Hockney, Jackson Pollack, Mark Rothco, Picasso, and Andrew Wyeth. I adore Tiffany lamps and Aubusson carpets. Pictured above is a Mark Rothco painting I particularly enjoy because of the way he has used color in his composition. Tapestry is another passion, as are Lalique glass, Cartier, and antique jewelry.
All these disparate influences have combined to create my “Ma Maison” style. I create homes that are liveable, comfortable, but which also have a touch of glamour and panache, while highlighting the personality of the owner. No one wants to live in a museum. My joy is in creating spaces that allow people to live, love, and entertain surrounded by beautiful furnishings that enhance their lives.
Live life beautifully,
Elaine
Color and style are in my DNA. I grew up surrounded by beautiful textiles and vibrant colors. My father and grandfather had a textile import business in London. They imported lace and other exquisite fabrics from all over Europe. My father, Arnold, branched out from textiles to clothing. He knew how to style women. He was so successful that his shop could be full of clothes one day and nearly empty the next. That’s how intuitive he was about understanding how women wanted to look. My mother, Diana, worked as a colorist for L’Oreal, traveling to Paris, Spain, and Portugal.
I grew up in London in the sixties. It was an amazing time to be alive. It was the Pop-Art era when everyone was experimenting with the use of images and color in new ways. I have also been influenced by the artists I love; David Hockney, Jackson Pollack, Mark Rothco, Picasso, and Andrew Wyeth. I adore Tiffany lamps and Aubusson carpets. Pictured above is a Mark Rothco painting I particularly enjoy because of the way he has used color in his composition. Tapestry is another passion, as are Lalique glass, Cartier, and antique jewelry.
All these disparate influences have combined to create my “Ma Maison” style. I create homes that are liveable, comfortable, but which also have a touch of glamour and panache, while highlighting the personality of the owner. No one wants to live in a museum. My joy is in creating spaces that allow people to live, love, and entertain surrounded by beautiful furnishings that enhance their lives.
Live life beautifully,
Elaine
