Designer Crush: Hillary Thomas Designs

Two consecutive "designer crush" posts may seem excessive, but I am bubbling over with inspiration this week and couldn't NOT share my love for Hillary Thomas.  Hillary's aesthetic is truly "collected" and "lived-in" in the best way possible, or as she describes it, "vintage chic."

I love the monochromatic palette in this dining space.  The colors blend seamlessly together, and the leather tufted chairs pack a true punch:

How fabulous is this pagoda armoire?

And cheetah carpet never hurts either...

As you can see, many of her spaces are filled with gorgeous, collected tchotchkes.   Here's what Hillary has to say about these items: 

"We’re often asked how we think about design. For us, it’s pretty simple: we care a lot about all of the things that we collect and surround ourselves with through the different phases of our lives. Our “stuff” tells a story about what inspires us, what we value, how we look at life, where we’ve been, where we’re going…it’s our humble little stamp on the world. And it’s one of the most enduring, lasting things about us that we can think of - it’s our style, and it doesn’t fade."

In addition to interiors, Hillary also has an online shop full of gorgeous objectry.  I love her lamp finials! They come in several gorgeous colors and finishes:

{All photos via Hillary Thomas}