It’s true – all the clichés and jokes about the traffic in L.A. – the ubiquity of cars is not exaggerated. Unlike New York, where walking 10 – 20 blocks is an everyday expectation, in L.A., going even a short distance seems to necessitate hopping behind the wheel. Thank goodness my shopping companions Anne and Suysel (Tilton Fenwick) had rented one. Even though we walked in town like true New Yorkers, it allowed us to make a little excursion to Pasadena where we visited fellow New Trad Tamara Kaye-Honey’s shop House of Honey.
Describing her style as New Vintage, Kaye-Honey’s charming shop offers a truly eclectic mix of new, vintage and “re-invented” home decor objects, furnitures, fabric and wallpaper as well as jewelry, art and I suspect whatever happens to catch her visual fancy. What was once probably a drab brown dining chair has been given new life as an incredibly chic and playful occasional chair that adds an element of witty je ne sais quois to wherever it lives. (all buy-the-looks are clickable)
This repurposed dresser, with its vague Moroccan references, certainly became more desirable with a coat of white paint. But add the illustrious busts and the colorful abstract painting et voila – a cheeky and conversation worthy vignette.
It takes talent to create such a cohesive corner like this from such disparate elements but the gold, which we will be seeing much more of come fall, unifies the picture. I’ve always loved these type of wheat sheaf sconces. I remember Bunny Williams had a great pair I lusted after in the entry of her Connecticut home featured in An Affair with a House. And the fabulous side table, with its versatile and timeless form, would add a touch of glam to any style interior.
Mixing eras creates an indefinable ambiance that transcends trends and time periods. While flokati rugs may have a certain 70’s appeal, the chic modern shape of the chairs combined with the golden glamour of the tablescape create an aura of timeless boho luxe.
Both in the store and behind the scenes, stylish eclecticism rules.
I’m afraid I got into a little bit of trouble lingering by this tablescape a tad too long.
So if you find yourself in or near Pasadena, a stop by House of Honey makes for a tempting treat.
Any kind of shopping makes for a tempting treat. I’m loving that office above the wallpaper is fun and that desk is fabulous. I’m a big fan of using tables as desks and do it myself there’s more room to spread out.
XX
Debra~
House of Honey looks more like House of Damage. I could do a lot of damage there.
What fun!
pve
love the honeycomb light fixture! and the light blue glass lamps in the office are stunning.
Wow! I like this eclectic look – love that wallpaper!
Enjoy your day
Stacey-
I would never leave this shop!! I am in love with the back of the chair. Just enough but not overboard! Shelves are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. Your posts look fabulous!
Happy Monday.
Teresa
xoxo
Looks divine…all of it! My mother has the same gold sheath of wheat cocktail table base as one that Coco Chanel owned. One day, it will be fist-to-cuffs between me and my Sis over it. Always a fave. At least one of us can now have the sconces!
Whew, good thing this was virtual shopping…just dropped a load of $$$! Looks like LA was lots of fun and worth the walking and the traffic!
More like house of dreams!! xo
I am going to have to swing by, it looks divine! I like how you describe the traffic, it’s so crazy nobody even talks about it much except to roll their eyes and nod if you say you’re running late because of traffic.
xo mary jo
Well, I for one, would be in serious trouble here…fabulous looks…think I want it all!!
Ok so what did you buy from that last table?
Lynn
WOW, these are all so fab…your photos and your new found photoshopping skills…you are such a quick study! That tusk table is calling my name!
OMG I need to go here. I love Pasadena. It is true that we need to drive everywhere here and shopping isn’t as easy as NY. However, I wish you didn’t post this since I am updating my living room (this looks like a trap) – YIKES! Can’t wait to check it out. Thanks for the post. Enjoy LA.
I’m a huge fan of hers! Love this look into her shop and your picks : ) I think PVE is right… “House of Damage”…ha! xx
Wow, impressed by the BUY THE LOOK next to photos, very smart! Well, those necklaces would have done me in… The book wallpaper is at the FDO showroom at Boston Design Center. It is Ex Libris by Cole & Son, one of my favorites and looks just as fantastic in real life!