A Space Between - Vol. 1 Welcome
VOL. 1
Hello friends, family, professional peers, and everyone in between. Welcome to my first official Substack newsletter, where I’ll be sharing a mix of design, life, and whatever else I’m working on or inspired by lately.
(1) Park Slope Townhouse by Shelter: Enso
Featured on Wallpaper* and Liebal
Our latest studio project, a beautiful three-story Brooklyn brownstone from 1888 (originally built by architect William Flanagan) was recently covered by Wallpaper*, which feels pretty special. It’s one of those spaces that’s both grand and gentle: curved bay windows, high ceilings, and tons of character. We approached it with a lot of softness and restraint, focusing on materials that feel lived-in but intentional.
We designed a few custom pieces for the home: a wall-to-wall upholstered headboard composed of three panels, a white oak credenza with woven rattan panels that doubles as an AC cover, two custom millwork pieces, and a deep green dining room sideboard inspired by French metal worker and self-taught architect/designer Jean Prouvé. Alongside these, in the dining room, we hand-selected a Minjae Kim aluminum side chair, vintage Thonet Bentwood Prague chairs by Josef Hoffmann (1970s), and African ceramic vases from Of The Cloth.
The furniture throughout the space mixes our Soft Grounds collection, which launched during NYCxDesign 2025, including the Apricot Coffee Table, Carambola Lamp, Plantain Plinth, with vintage finds and pieces from favorites like 1stDibs, Amsterdam Modern, Chairish, Green River Projects/Bode, Minjae Kim, Of the Cloth, Noguchi Foundation, and Nordic Knots.
A huge thank you to
Architectural Design: Practical Arts
Developer: Mimi Partners
Photographer: Marco Galloway
(2) colbo next door
Our newest project, and an extension of colbo, officially opened earlier this month.
Once an old workshop, filled with years of dust and debris, we uncovered stainless steel walls, red tile floors, and a patina that told its own story (too good to cover up!). Instead of erasing that history, we built around it, adding warm details and subtle structure to let the old and new sit comfortably together. It’s a small space with a big role — part wine bar, part gallery, part community hangout. A custom Enso mirror in the bathroom reflects the textures of the original shell, while Enso lights made from Colbo’s deadstock fabrics bring a soft glow to the concrete and steel. Removable wood benches out front keep things flexible for pop-ups, gatherings, and the everyday rhythm of people coming and going.
If you’re near 51 Orchard St, or are looking for an intimate spot, come by.
Open Wed & thurs 5–11pm; fri 5–12am; sat 3–12am; sun 3–10pm.
(3) Women’s Drinks at Lightning Society, SoHo
Last Thursday I co-hosted Women’s Drinks with Christine Nebiar, an evening that reminded me how powerful it is to bring people together in real life.
Christine’s background is in real estate marketing, but she’s since built a career in placemaking — shaping how spaces influence how we live. As she put it,
I was always drawn to the power of place, how spaces make us feel and influence how we live.
We gathered a group of women working across design, finance, and the creative industries — all to spark new conversations and collaborations. Strangers met, exchanged numbers. It felt like reclaiming a kind of connection we lost touch with post-Covid.
I designed the tablescaping (see below): simple linen sheet, warm candlelight, good food, and even better company. Candle lighting is the key element to making the table shine, creating micro-shadows and tiered levels of light that make a table feel sculptural rather than flat. Shout out to my dear friend Daniel Soares, founder of Alimentari Flâneur and master of tablescapes.
The goal is to keep these gatherings going every few months, rotating industries and bringing in new circles of women each time.
(4) My Picks
Some recent favorites I’ve been using or loving lately, and that friends have complimented:
THUMA Nest Dresser in Walnut — 100% upcycled wood, and currently one of my favourite pieces in my bedroom in Brooklyn.
Bania Organic Cotton Towels — 100% organic towel set from Baina. I’ve been using this towel for years now, it’s an instant classic. I strongly dislike white towels, and Baina has fun options that allow for some pattern or color in the bathroom without feeling too saturated.
CloseKnit Jersey Tee — My best friend Jessie has an obsession with Gap and honestly, it’s just the perfect (and most affordable?) tee.
(5) I’ll end every newsletter with a little design tip, something you can actually use in your own home.
Let your home reflect you, not trends, not future buyers, not the quiet pressure to play it safe. I’ll always take a neon-purple living room with a fuzzy ceiling and a pulse over a risk-free beige box that could belong to anyone, all from an RH catalogue. Take risks, explore what you like, and stay with it.
Yessss ❤️ Gap Girls for life!!!