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My Personal Collection on The Local Vault

This collection is an eclectic mix of beautiful living room items, all available for purchase through The Local Vault.

It’s been a year since my family and I sold our charming 1940’s center hall colonial, a home and life full of so many rich memories. It’s time for a new start and we are about to begin our journey. While collaborating with The Local Vault recently, I considered what to do with the trove of items from our house. They are great pieces and served a wonderful role in my family’s life, but like anyone I want to shed some of the old and start new. What to do with them? Well, sell them of course! One thing many people do not know about me is that I am not sentimental about certain things, especially once I have enjoyed them. I can easily let go and move on after they served a purpose and I have grown from their use. Plus, change is good for the soul. You can peruse my collection and hopefully something you’d love to have in your own home will catch your eye. Everything has a wonderful spirit and I am thrilled for someone else to take pleasure in these pieces.

You can see the full collection and shop online here.

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Summer night bliss.

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Classical architecture.

At Home Magazine: Fine Tuned

The July/August issue of At Home in Fairfield County is now available and features a recent kitchen remodel we designed for a couple’s NYC apartment.

The July/August issue of At Home in Fairfield County is now available and features a recent kitchen remodel we designed for a couple’s NYC apartment. For this client, we opened up the kitchen to better take advantage of the building’s views and natural light while also creating a space that better suited their tastes and needs. They were thrilled with the result! I hope you’ll pick up a copy of the magazine to see the full article!

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The Local Vault: Interview with Amy Hirsch

I recently sat down with Local Vault for an interview and as a guest curator.

The Local Vault is a really cool marketplace in Greenwich that buys and sells pre-owned local decor while also showcasing the talent of area artists and vendors. They specialize in bespoke furniture as well as unique vintage finds, all of which is carefully curated by an expert staff. I recently sat down with Local Vault for an interview and as a guest curator. Here is that interview along with my curated product choices. Hope you enjoy!

Interview with Amy Hirsch

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Here at the Local Vault we have been so inspired by the surge of fabulous items we have in stock this Summer, that to showcase them, we have a brand new website we couldn’t be more excited to share!

To celebrate the launch of our new site, we sat down with one of our all time favorite interior designers, Amy Hirsh, to talk personal style, the zen element of her office that she can’t live without and find out her must have item this Summer.

But we couldn’t just stick to talking when we could be shopping with Amy! We invited her to shop our current collection and here she shares her top picks. From chic silver modern lamps in the Bauhaus style to a stunning rare pair of vintage Edward Wormley for Drexel Lounge Chairs circa 1947, we think you will love Amy’s selections as much as we do.

Antique Sofa with Wood Frame

Crackled Celadon Gourd Lamp

Jax Cocktail Table by Lucy Smith

TLV: What is the best piece of advice that has impacted your life as a designer?

AH: Total communication and transparency with a client. It’s important to have a healthy understanding between the two parties. The more information a client can convey allows for a better design journey. As well for myself and my team to be realistic with the expectations of the client. You never want to kill the spirit of design, it’s an intimate process so the more open and as much information provided is best.

Verellen Dark Grey Suede Ottoman with Wood Base

Quadrille Pillows Set of 2

Niermann Weeks Beaton Mirror

TLV: What architect or style of architecture are you most drawn to?

AH: Lately, I find myself looking at Australian architecture – the architecture is more modern, streamlined yet still holding core traditional roots. Urban, open spacial plans connecting the land to the interior of the house.

Vintage Art Deco Klismos Style Black Chair Pair

The Rug Company Karsan Sui Taupe Wool Rug

Decorative Box Set of 3

TLV: What is the essential element of any room?

AH: The foundation of a room – especially with well executed architecture, even in the simplest form. The backdrop is so critical for making a room work properly. We provide so many layers to a room it is important to understand scale, proportion and circulation of the spaces.

Leather Dessin Fournir Barrel Chair Set

Bauhaus Style Silver Plate Floor Lamp Pair

Wool Overdyed Rug

TLV: What are some ways people can quickly update their houses for summer?

AH: I love inserting light cashmere throws – they are great for cool nights. Plus, it is a good way to add color without feeling as if you have to keep it. Pillows are the other easy fix – a light weight linen for the summer can change the mood completely. For the kitchen, new table settings, wine glass or pool bar ware – let me tell you the things you will find at home goods! I absolutely love my new lavender wine glasses!

Rare Vintage Edward Wormley for Drexel Lounge Chairs

Chin Hua Ordos Cocktail Table from Century Furniture

Circle 1 by Martin Pelenur

TLV: What item or element of design in your home makes you most happy?

AH: At this moment I am in a temporary situation so the thought of a new home makes me happy. When I am at my studio, I have a beautiful accent wall of 10” wide walnut planks. They are bare with a hint of stain applied and nothing is hung on top of them, they are a true form of art and always bring me peace.

Niedermaier Tiffany Chair

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Dining Table

Round Zebra Mirror

TLV: How would you describe your personal style?

AH: I like to think that I am very simple, tailored but with a bit of an edge. Personally, I am influenced by Alexander McQueen and Helmut Lang on the fashion front.

TLV: Do you have any design rules you follow?

AH: There is no true formula or rule I follow. To be honest, I always follow my intuition and gut instinct – it never fails. When something is unsettling with in, it just means I have to keep working on the space or selections.

Greenwich based Amy Hirsch of Amy Aidinis Hirsch Interior Design is known for her innovative take on furnishings and materials and her understanding and expert execution of architectural detail.

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Progression of one space to another.

Outdoor Furnishings

As we start my favorite season of the year and total summer bliss begins, remember that the exterior of your home is one of the most important spaces.

Happy summer! As we start my favorite season of the year and total summer bliss begins, remember that the exterior of your home is one of the most important spaces. When making outdoor furniture selections, it’s always best to prepare in the winter and early spring months while the chill is still in the air. We have been installing so many exterior spaces in the past few weeks and the components have been mostly modular. These are great since you can configure the pieces in so many different ways, making the most of your exterior layout.

modern retailers — Patio furniture from Modern Retailers

Muubs Rockefeller Teack Fiber Concrete table — Muubs Rockefeller Teak Fiber Concrete Table

This year, I’m seeing a lot of comfortable pieces like daybeds, swings, and rockers in a mix of materials. So many companies came out with total eye candy – it can be hard to pare down selections when there are so many great choices. Rockers are big this year, particularly comfortable, modern rocking chairs.

canasta daybed walters wicker — Canasta Daybed from Walters Wicker

west elm huron lounge chair — West Elm Huron Lounge Chair

Walters Wicker Omega Curved Sofa — Omega Curved Sofa from Walters Wicker

SWINGREST Hanging lounger dedon — Swingrest Hanging Lounger, Dedo

mbrace dedon rocking chair — Mbrace Rocking Chair, Dedon

hanging lattice chair Patricia Urquiola — Patricia Urquiola Hanging Lattice Chair

I also like in incorporate outdoor lamps to bring an unexpected element and encourage the idea of bringing the inside out. Heaters are another great addition to an exterior. They look whimsical but have a purpose and really do a lot to extend the use of your outdoor space.

sutherland furniture outdoor lamps — Outdoor Lamps from Sutherland Furniture

kindle living — Outdoor heaters from Kindle Living

There are so many possibilities with the different lines of outdoor furnishings. Pieces can be customized with a range of materials, finishes, and fabrics. How would you design your ideal backyard retreat and a true extension of your home’s interior?

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The art of mirrors.

Linda Colletta

Linda Colletta is an abstract expressionist painter who lives and works in Bridgeport, CT.

Linda Colletta is an abstract expressionist painter who lives and works in Bridgeport, CT. She began her career in art as a scenic painter in the music television industry after studying the Parsons School of Design. Linda’s artistic approach is focused on creating paintings that add beauty to the world.

When I first met Linda, I instantly felt like I’d known her all my life. She seems truly connected with her work, a trait you quickly notice about her. Linda’s paintings offset either a traditional or modern setting so well. Her high impact work features bright, bold color with a lot of movement. Some of her paintings took serene to me, while others are definitely playful.

I love that Linda’s work can be curated. She can engage with clients to create custom, one of a kind pieces. If I select her work, for myself or for a client, I know she is completely vested to it.

You can see more of Linda’s work on her website. She is also on Facebook.

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Summer night bliss.

Classical architecture.

Interview with Amy Hirsch

Progression of one space to another.

The art of mirrors.

Summer spirit.