Casa Marcelo
If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? A remote coastal area in Spain or Greece! The people are lovely and the food is delicious.
What are three words to describe your style?
1. Effortless
2. Eclectic
3. Elevated
Tell us about your childhood bedroom? I shared a room most of my childhood, but when I was a teen I got my own room. I painted the walls magenta with black 2” borders, and black furniture. Posters all across the top border of celebrities and models ripped out of magazines.
What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? A mid-century dresser that I bought off of etsy, still have it to this day.
In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Kelly Wearstler or Forbes and Masters.
No room is complete without: styling–decor, books, throws, pillows and the true essence of a client.
People think of me as brave, but I am really just delusionally optimistic.
Things you omit from:
A flower arrangement: leaves and filler plants
An hors d’oeuvre platter: pigs in a blanket
A bar cabinet: displayed liquor bottles
A song for:
Dinner at home: Fall In - Esperanza Spalding
Working at your desk: Call me Mother, RuPaul
Going for a run: Chloe + Halle, Ungodly Hour
Biggest Vice? Luxury Travel
If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? A 10-day trip in Tanzania or something.
Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Yes–elevated and comfortable.
Who is your star crush? You’re gonna get me in trouble! But John Boyega
What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? Matching drapes to wallpaper. Love the look, classic, but not for my clients.
If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be?
Iconic Home by June Reeese
For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Timeless Design + being philanthropic
A Few Favorites:
Movie: The Wiz w/ Diana Ross + Michael Jackson/Clive Davis soundtrack
Book: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series
Scent: Hermes limited edition Caliche
The fabric you always come back to: Brooke Perdigon Framework or Pierre Frey Tahaa
Dream project: An Island Boutique Hotel
Meal: Panamanian Fried Fish and plantains
Drink: Water
Hotel: Dar Sabra, Marrakech, Morocco
Travel Destination: Egypt
Artist: Kara Walker
A cause near and dear to me: Any Domestic Violence cause or anything with abuse of kids
Thing to collect obsessively: Bags
Era in the history of design: Art Deco
Museum: The Whitney
Paint Color that always looks great: China White
Favorite person to follow on Instagram: namuhueman, they play old videos of songs. Always a throwback on there, I’m a big music person.
Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? No Pets, allergic!
