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SPACES // The Thing About MARBLE

A few things to think about if you are considering incorporating this versatile, natural material into your home designs.

"I truly believe that designing a thoughtful home takes time. Creating timeless spaces with love and thoughtfulness is what guides my design philosophy."

DESIGN Spaces

LIFESTYLE //

INSPIRATION for EVERYDAY living

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HOSTING // A Thoughtful FALL Tablescape

LIFESTYLE

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HOSTING SOLUTIONS // THE SELF-SERVE CHAMPAGNE BAR

DIGITAL NOTEBOOK

A Personally Sourced Shopping Guide to Inspire Your Home Design Journey

Lora Drink Table

Lora Drink Table

Delphine Natural Jute Pendant Light

Delphine Natural Jute Pendant Light

Blackened Brass Wall Sconce Candleholders

Blackened Brass Wall Sconce Candleholders

Foundry Bronze Cast Aluminum Drink Table 8_9

Foundry Bronze Cast Aluminum Drink Table 8_9

Tulum Alabaster 2 Light Sconce

Tulum Alabaster 2 Light Sconce

Koa Grey Marbled Resin Side Table

Koa Grey Marbled Resin Side Table

Loops Green Area Rug

Loops Green Area Rug

Perry Bench

Avant Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade

Avant Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade

L I F E // You would have been right friend 🤷🏽‍♀️.

#kenyaricedesigns #homerenovations #designermom #over50 #pivot

L I F E // You would have been right friend 🤷🏽‍♀️.

#kenyaricedesigns #homerenovations #designermom #over50 #pivot

// Sourcing new pieces for a living room refresh.

#krdesigns #kenyaricedesigns

// Sourcing new pieces for a living room refresh.

#krdesigns #kenyaricedesigns

S H O P L I S T // Just me talking myself through my new CB2 faves.

#krdesigns #kenyaricedesigns

S H O P L I S T // Just me talking myself through my new CB2 faves.

#krdesigns #kenyaricedesigns

R U G S // Spent a little time with @nordicknots this morning and have so many goodies to work with! Thank you for taking your time with me, Erin!!

#kenyaricedesigns #KRD

R U G S // Spent a little time with @nordicknots this morning and have so many goodies to work with! Thank you for taking your time with me, Erin!!

#kenyaricedesigns #KRD

A E S T H E T I C S // Creating emotion in the teeny, tiniest of moments.

A E S T H E T I C S // Creating emotion in the teeny, tiniest of moments.

R E F I N E D // When elegance meets thoughtful space planning. Thank you for having me @dellannonyc.

#kenyaricedesign

R E F I N E D // When elegance meets thoughtful space planning. Thank you for having me @dellannonyc.

#kenyaricedesign

E D I T // My glasses were crooked, and I categorize items in my brain using “love”, “cute” and “good” a whole lot.

Here’s my West Elm Spring drop short list.

#TKTShops #KRDesigns

E D I T // My glasses were crooked, and I categorize items in my brain using “love”, “cute” and “good” a whole lot.

Here’s my West Elm Spring drop short list.

#TKTShops #KRDesigns

Q U I C K Q U E S T I O N // #newchapters

Q U I C K Q U E S T I O N // #newchapters

R E L A X E D // Merry Christmas!! This is pretty much all of the holiday decor that I could muster this year. Aside from the tree, which I let the girls have at without my usual supervision, these candlesticks are it. I just was not up to it this year and giving myself permission to opt out was liberating.

Gifts are opened and I’m currently on the sofa watching cheesy Christmas movies with my family sipping champagne & snacking on everything I see and I’ll probably still be here for the better part of the weekend but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So Happy Holidays and here’s to giving yourself grace and enjoying this season exactly the way you want to. 🤎🤎🤎

#happyholidays

R E L A X E D // Merry Christmas!! This is pretty much all of the holiday decor that I could muster this year. Aside from the tree, which I let the girls have at without my usual supervision, these candlesticks are it. I just was not up to it this year and giving myself permission to opt out was liberating.

Gifts are opened and I’m currently on the sofa watching cheesy Christmas movies with my family sipping champagne & snacking on everything I see and I’ll probably still be here for the better part of the weekend but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So Happy Holidays and here’s to giving yourself grace and enjoying this season exactly the way you want to. 🤎🤎🤎

#happyholidays

N O R U L E S // Own the environment you want to create because perfection is an unattainable goal. Your table, your home, your gatherings, they don’t have to be polished. They just have to be intentional.

My flowers are usually from Trader Joe’s or the neighborhood bodega. The carrots and peppers I used had been sitting in my refrigerator for over a week. I literally lit the candles in this video with a birthday candle I dug out of the junk drawer because matches were nowhere to be found and guess what? Everything was fine. We had a great time laughing and talking over dinner.

At the end of the day, if thoughtfulness and intention are your starting points you absolutely cannot go wrong.

#brownstonebrooklyn #tkthome

N O R U L E S // Own the environment you want to create because perfection is an unattainable goal. Your table, your home, your gatherings, they don’t have to be polished. They just have to be intentional.

My flowers are usually from Trader Joe’s or the neighborhood bodega. The carrots and peppers I used had been sitting in my refrigerator for over a week. I literally lit the candles in this video with a birthday candle I dug out of the junk drawer because matches were nowhere to be found and guess what? Everything was fine. We had a great time laughing and talking over dinner.

At the end of the day, if thoughtfulness and intention are your starting points you absolutely cannot go wrong.

#brownstonebrooklyn #tkthome

I N S T I N C T // We all have the eye. We do. It may sometimes need a little cultivation and encouragement but I believe that we all possess some level of design instinct and it doesn’t have to look like a magazine cover to be valuable. Start nurturing your eye and I promise you won’t regret it. 🤎🤎🤎

#brownstonebrooklyn #brownstoneliving #tkthome

I N S T I N C T // We all have the eye. We do. It may sometimes need a little cultivation and encouragement but I believe that we all possess some level of design instinct and it doesn’t have to look like a magazine cover to be valuable. Start nurturing your eye and I promise you won’t regret it. 🤎🤎🤎

#brownstonebrooklyn #brownstoneliving #tkthome

T H A N K F U L // Grateful for so much right now but especially thankful for my beautiful family and for this amazing tiny community of ours.

BTW: Creative direction and Visuals by my 10yr old 💕

#brooklynlife #brooklynthanksgiving #tktdesign #TKTHome

T H A N K F U L // Grateful for so much right now but especially thankful for my beautiful family and for this amazing tiny community of ours.

BTW: Creative direction and Visuals by my 10yr old 💕

#brooklynlife #brooklynthanksgiving #tktdesign #TKTHome

C O M F O R T Z O N E S // Stepping out of mine…

C O M F O R T Z O N E S // Stepping out of mine…

I N S O M N I A // Never not thinking about knocking down a wall or replacing flooring when I walk into a room. Completely obsessed with making things more beautiful.

#TKTDesign

I N S O M N I A // Never not thinking about knocking down a wall or replacing flooring when I walk into a room. Completely obsessed with making things more beautiful.

#TKTDesign

H O S T I N G S E A S O N // I’ve been online most of the weekend in search of inspiration for some upcoming projects and get togethers I’m hosting and I came across some old tablescapes in my camera roll, which made me smile.

I grew up in a family of hosts. I remember being a little kid in my pajamas, sneaking out of bed with my sisters to sit on the stairs and watch my parents host house parties and dinners, laughing and dancing with their families and friends.

My desire to create safe spaces for and celebrate the people I love in a beautiful and thoughtful way, the way my parents used to, is part of my DNA and I can’t wait to create new memories fueled by that inspiration.

#TKTLifestyle

H O S T I N G S E A S O N // I’ve been online most of the weekend in search of inspiration for some upcoming projects and get togethers I’m hosting and I came across some old tablescapes in my camera roll, which made me smile.

I grew up in a family of hosts. I remember being a little kid in my pajamas, sneaking out of bed with my sisters to sit on the stairs and watch my parents host house parties and dinners, laughing and dancing with their families and friends.

My desire to create safe spaces for and celebrate the people I love in a beautiful and thoughtful way, the way my parents used to, is part of my DNA and I can’t wait to create new memories fueled by that inspiration.

#TKTLifestyle

C O N N E C T // The world right now is *waves hands at everything* so, maintaining an emotional connection to the things in my life that bring me joy is a priority.

The joyful things do look different for me from day today, but it’s important for me to have something. This week it was making sure that we had flowers all over the house. We haven’t had any since returning from vacation last month, and it seems like such a small thing, but now we have flowers everywhere and I can feel the difference. I smile every time I look at them and I’m proud of myself for making the effort to invite joy in. All of that to say, find your joy where you can. Mine this week was found at Trader Joe’s. Go find yours. 🤎🤎🤎

C O N N E C T // The world right now is *waves hands at everything* so, maintaining an emotional connection to the things in my life that bring me joy is a priority.

The joyful things do look different for me from day today, but it’s important for me to have something. This week it was making sure that we had flowers all over the house. We haven’t had any since returning from vacation last month, and it seems like such a small thing, but now we have flowers everywhere and I can feel the difference. I smile every time I look at them and I’m proud of myself for making the effort to invite joy in. All of that to say, find your joy where you can. Mine this week was found at Trader Joe’s. Go find yours. 🤎🤎🤎

O U T // THE perfect entrée into Autumn with @beardfoundation @platformbyjbf @stuyvesantchampagne

O U T // THE perfect entrée into Autumn with @beardfoundation @platformbyjbf @stuyvesantchampagne

I S L A N D L I F E // A week with my favorite people on the planet in the most magical place. We rested. We ate. We swam. We biked. We shopped and studied architecture. We celebrated a birthday and a business. We connected with old friends and created core memories. We watched the sunset. It was perfect. The Vineyard owes us nothing. 💕 #TKTTravels

I S L A N D L I F E // A week with my favorite people on the planet in the most magical place. We rested. We ate. We swam. We biked. We shopped and studied architecture. We celebrated a birthday and a business. We connected with old friends and created core memories. We watched the sunset. It was perfect. The Vineyard owes us nothing. 💕 #TKTTravels

J U L Y // Our month filled with hydration, afternoon naps, summer hair, blooms, champagne, workouts before sweet treats, French butter and ferry rides.

J U L Y // Our month filled with hydration, afternoon naps, summer hair, blooms, champagne, workouts before sweet treats, French butter and ferry rides.

// Proof of life.👋🏾🤎💋

// Proof of life.👋🏾🤎💋

S O L U T I O N S // I truly believe that fostering community and deeper connections with one another will become the lifeline that we all need as we move deeper into 2025. Welcoming one another into our homes vs. attending large and impersonal events will emerge as the natural choice.

With that in mind, I wrote a few words on my digital journal about one of many simple alternatives for creating smaller spaces that encourage your guests to be engaged and joyful in a time when we all need to be exactly that. Link in bio.

S O L U T I O N S // I truly believe that fostering community and deeper connections with one another will become the lifeline that we all need as we move deeper into 2025. Welcoming one another into our homes vs. attending large and impersonal events will emerge as the natural choice.

With that in mind, I wrote a few words on my digital journal about one of many simple alternatives for creating smaller spaces that encourage your guests to be engaged and joyful in a time when we all need to be exactly that. Link in bio.

P R E S E N T A T I O N // Creating safe, thoughtful environments that evoke emotion and inspire our friends, our families and our communities will matter more now than ever. As someone who loves to host, I do not take that responsibility lightly. I consider it an honor to create beautiful, calming spaces for the people that I love. Whether it’s an impromptu get together over a bottle of wine and a bag of chips or a carefully planned sit-down, the details will always matter to me. The details will always bring me joy and the joy is reason enough.

P R E S E N T A T I O N // Creating safe, thoughtful environments that evoke emotion and inspire our friends, our families and our communities will matter more now than ever. As someone who loves to host, I do not take that responsibility lightly. I consider it an honor to create beautiful, calming spaces for the people that I love. Whether it’s an impromptu get together over a bottle of wine and a bag of chips or a carefully planned sit-down, the details will always matter to me. The details will always bring me joy and the joy is reason enough.

G R A T I T U D E // Merry Christmas everyone! So grateful for this little community that we’ve built together. 🤎🤎🤎

G R A T I T U D E // Merry Christmas everyone! So grateful for this little community that we’ve built together. 🤎🤎🤎

B R U N C H I N G // Our Christmas day is usually spent in pjs, lounging around the house, watching movies and snacking. But, we do host an annual weekend before Christmas brunch that gives us a chance to get dressed and entertain a few guests.

This year, I wanted to design something pretty and romantic built around my favorite new dinnerware set but it was the morning snowfall that created the perfect backdrop and truly set the mood.

B R U N C H I N G // Our Christmas day is usually spent in pjs, lounging around the house, watching movies and snacking. But, we do host an annual weekend before Christmas brunch that gives us a chance to get dressed and entertain a few guests.

This year, I wanted to design something pretty and romantic built around my favorite new dinnerware set but it was the morning snowfall that created the perfect backdrop and truly set the mood.

// Counting down to Christmas.

To be transparent, I love the holiday season and all of the social activities that go along with it, However, my enthusiasm for Christmas decorating has always been pretty low. As much as I love design, I almost never decorated for myself as an adult and my girls are the only reason that I started.

However, I find that if you aren’t huge on holiday decor, but still want a nice little vignette reminiscent of the holiday season, you cannot go wrong with pairing a few natural green stems or branches with a candle(s) and a cozy throw. Minimal effort. Maximum impact.

// Counting down to Christmas.

To be transparent, I love the holiday season and all of the social activities that go along with it, However, my enthusiasm for Christmas decorating has always been pretty low. As much as I love design, I almost never decorated for myself as an adult and my girls are the only reason that I started.

However, I find that if you aren’t huge on holiday decor, but still want a nice little vignette reminiscent of the holiday season, you cannot go wrong with pairing a few natural green stems or branches with a candle(s) and a cozy throw. Minimal effort. Maximum impact.

H O L I D A Y // Design for me is emotional. My first two questions are always “what do you want to feel when you enter this space?” and “What do you want people to feel when they enter it?”

I wasn’t sure about decor this year. The one thing that I did know was that I wanted our home to reflect calm and simplicity for the holidays. I didn’t want too much fuss. There’s so much happening outside of the world of these four walls that I wanted the inside to feel easier but, still beautiful. So, I leaned into a classic Pine green palette layering natural, leafy stems with chocolate, cashmere & crystal accents. I also created warmth and ambiance by opting for a dozen Palo Santo + Sandalwood pillars for low light and layering the furniture in soft to the touch textiles.

Home feels good.

H O L I D A Y // Design for me is emotional. My first two questions are always “what do you want to feel when you enter this space?” and “What do you want people to feel when they enter it?”

I wasn’t sure about decor this year. The one thing that I did know was that I wanted our home to reflect calm and simplicity for the holidays. I didn’t want too much fuss. There’s so much happening outside of the world of these four walls that I wanted the inside to feel easier but, still beautiful. So, I leaned into a classic Pine green palette layering natural, leafy stems with chocolate, cashmere & crystal accents. I also created warmth and ambiance by opting for a dozen Palo Santo + Sandalwood pillars for low light and layering the furniture in soft to the touch textiles.

Home feels good.

T H A N K F U L // A lot of times the things we think that we need, we already have.

My girls requested a special table setting for dinner earlier this week and I used what we had on hand to make that happen for them. It’s the holiday season but I love that they understand that special moments can be created any day of the week when you’re surrounded by the people and the things that you love.

Happy Holiday Season 💕

T H A N K F U L // A lot of times the things we think that we need, we already have.

My girls requested a special table setting for dinner earlier this week and I used what we had on hand to make that happen for them. It’s the holiday season but I love that they understand that special moments can be created any day of the week when you’re surrounded by the people and the things that you love.

Happy Holiday Season 💕

L A T E L Y //

L A T E L Y //

N O T E B O O K // Some of my favorite items from a recent visit to CB2. I have always preferred CB2 for well priced, every day, elevated home furnishings and decor and they are looking really good right now - especially for the holidays. I’ll add a few more things that caught my eye in my stories. Let me know what you think.

N O T E B O O K // Some of my favorite items from a recent visit to CB2. I have always preferred CB2 for well priced, every day, elevated home furnishings and decor and they are looking really good right now - especially for the holidays. I’ll add a few more things that caught my eye in my stories. Let me know what you think.

S I M P L E // A calming burst of green before we go full holiday.

#KRDHome
#tkthome
#brownstonebrooklyn

S I M P L E // A calming burst of green before we go full holiday.

#KRDHome
#tkthome
#brownstonebrooklyn

D I N E // Seasonal tablescapes on my mind.

#tkthome #tablescape #homedecor #entertainingathome

D I N E // Seasonal tablescapes on my mind.

#tkthome #tablescape #homedecor #entertainingathome

A U T U M N // Slowly, allowing the changing season to filter through our home.

I’m partial to Magnolia leaves this time of year, but I was inspired to create something a little more emotional when I saw these hydrangeas. I let them dry for a few days to create a slightly rustic feel that contrasts the delicate, polished appeal of the marble. I find that a simple, thoughtful arrangement can easily bring life into your home - literally and figuratively.

#tkthome #autumninnewyork

A U T U M N // Slowly, allowing the changing season to filter through our home.

I’m partial to Magnolia leaves this time of year, but I was inspired to create something a little more emotional when I saw these hydrangeas. I let them dry for a few days to create a slightly rustic feel that contrasts the delicate, polished appeal of the marble. I find that a simple, thoughtful arrangement can easily bring life into your home - literally and figuratively.

#tkthome #autumninnewyork

B R E W // I will always start the day with a pretty cup of ☕️. #TKTHome #coffeegirl

B R E W // I will always start the day with a pretty cup of ☕️. #TKTHome #coffeegirl

W E E K E N D // Late lunch + feeling ladylike. #TKTStyle

W E E K E N D // Late lunch + feeling ladylike. #TKTStyle

T H O U G H T S // I put myself on a very specific timeline to complete renovating my home. Rehabilitating a turn of the century home was never going to be easy but of course I expected that this would be the exception. Looking back now, I was unrealistic and when things started happening in the process that were completely out of my control I got discouraged. So I decided to take a beat and reevaluate my intentions. I 100% believe that creating a home takes time, so, why was I rushing to get it done? Why was I holding myself to such unrealistic expectations? Lots of questions that would not be answered in the midst of the chaos, so, I stopped everything. I put a pin in it all - no planning, no shopping, nothing….just living here, in gratitude and waiting for my home to let me know when it was ready for us to finish what we started, together and at our own pace. Life comes at you fast, but there’s always the option to slow down, reevaluate, and when the time comes, press on with a new direction, new ideas and new intentions. So, today I say onward! 💕 #tkthome #brooklynbrownstone

T H O U G H T S // I put myself on a very specific timeline to complete renovating my home. Rehabilitating a turn of the century home was never going to be easy but of course I expected that this would be the exception. Looking back now, I was unrealistic and when things started happening in the process that were completely out of my control I got discouraged. So I decided to take a beat and reevaluate my intentions. I 100% believe that creating a home takes time, so, why was I rushing to get it done? Why was I holding myself to such unrealistic expectations? Lots of questions that would not be answered in the midst of the chaos, so, I stopped everything. I put a pin in it all - no planning, no shopping, nothing….just living here, in gratitude and waiting for my home to let me know when it was ready for us to finish what we started, together and at our own pace. Life comes at you fast, but there’s always the option to slow down, reevaluate, and when the time comes, press on with a new direction, new ideas and new intentions. So, today I say onward! 💕 #tkthome #brooklynbrownstone

S I M P L E // Lime lite hydrangeas + red smokebush. #TKTHome #fallfoliage

S I M P L E // Lime lite hydrangeas + red smokebush. #TKTHome #fallfoliage

F A L L // The leaves. The rain. The layers. The cafes. The comfort food. The holidays and of course the Champagne. Give me all of it! #TKTFall #fallinbrooklyn #brooklynlife

F A L L // The leaves. The rain. The layers. The cafes. The comfort food. The holidays and of course the Champagne. Give me all of it! #TKTFall #fallinbrooklyn #brooklynlife

S P R I N G // It’s time. 🧡🧡🧡

S P R I N G // It’s time. 🧡🧡🧡

C A L M // Early morning views.

C A L M // Early morning views.

C O Z Y // The heart of our home for Christmas.

C O Z Y // The heart of our home for Christmas.

H O L I D A Y // Rough draft. 🌲

H O L I D A Y // Rough draft. 🌲

D O G D A Y S // Enjoying all of the wine, cheese and homegrown vegetables I can before the season ends. Summer ‘23 owes me nothing 💕 #nycsummers #brooklynliving #tkthome

D O G D A Y S // Enjoying all of the wine, cheese and homegrown vegetables I can before the season ends. Summer ‘23 owes me nothing 💕 #nycsummers #brooklynliving #tkthome

C A R E F R E E // The city’s been oh so good to me this summer💞 #summerinthecity #citylife

C A R E F R E E // The city’s been oh so good to me this summer💞 #summerinthecity #citylife

C O L O R // I love flowers. #TKTHome #BrooklynLife

C O L O R // I love flowers. #TKTHome #BrooklynLife

C A L M //

C A L M //

F U L L // Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.” – John Updike

I thought my creativity had left me. I felt stuck but, I realized that life was creating space for new words, new ideas, new perspectives and new ways of making everyday things beautiful.

So, here I am, full again and ready to share all of those things with you. 🤎

#TKTHome #KRDesign

F U L L // Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.” – John Updike

I thought my creativity had left me. I felt stuck but, I realized that life was creating space for new words, new ideas, new perspectives and new ways of making everyday things beautiful.

So, here I am, full again and ready to share all of those things with you. 🤎

#TKTHome #KRDesign

S I M P L E // Spring greens.

S I M P L E // Spring greens.

D E C K E D 🎄 // I didn't decorate much this year because we'll be visiting family but pairing a few smoked glass Xmas trees with the smart, beautiful Imaan Hammam in this sunlight was too hard to resist this morning.

D E C K E D 🎄 // I didn't decorate much this year because we'll be visiting family but pairing a few smoked glass Xmas trees with the smart, beautiful Imaan Hammam in this sunlight was too hard to resist this morning.

P E A C E F U L // Sunday things.

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#brooklynbrownstone #Brownstonebrooklyn #brooklynlife #TKTHome

P E A C E F U L // Sunday things.

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#brooklynbrownstone #Brownstonebrooklyn #brooklynlife #TKTHome

F A L L // Decided to bring a little bit of this perfect NYC autumn inside & borrowed some branches from my backyard.

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#brooklynbrownstone #brownstoner #brownstonelife #TKTHome

F A L L // Decided to bring a little bit of this perfect NYC autumn inside & borrowed some branches from my backyard.

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#brooklynbrownstone #brownstoner #brownstonelife #TKTHome

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