Green Doors Home is inspired by the colors and textures of everyday life. Color is a primary lens for me, whether it's in deciding on an outfit, or picking out bed linens, or plating a meal.
Urban graffiti, art history, and cozy keepsakes are all reflected in the books, trinkets, and materials I pick up near and far, and inevitably infuse into the items I curate for the shop here. Mixing the mundane with the elegant, plus a deep reverence for nature is how I approach the world of Green Doors.
Early spring moodboard
For early spring - we still have snow on the ground here in Connecticut - my moodboard is an ode to the pale hints of hues that first emerge as the weather warms. Pale greens, speckled brown eggshells, spots of bright orange and yellow of rust and lichens emerge as the snow piles dull and melt away.
Blossoming trees and fallen branches provide linear structure, while nylon cord punctuates a textural dialogue between traditional European lace and Japanese armor. Rust blooms where salt and ice alchemize metal.
Speckled glazed china evokes durable enamelware as well as delicate birds' eggs cuddling in new-built nests. Rusted hardware and roughly-used tools stand in quiet contrast to delicate blooms and handmade lace.
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At this turning point of seasons, we're eager for a fresh coat of paint while still reaching for the cozy comfort of home and handmade details.
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Paintbrush objet
This was left behind by an old landlord, completely encased in primer. I thought the solidified paint turned it into a mini sculpture, and I added some knotted paracord inspired by Japanese armor lacing to elevate it beyond a trashed household tool.
Handmade lace
This doily is an incredible piece made by a local textile artist in Hartford, an older woman who settled here after the Balkan wars, and was known for her woven wallhangings and carpets as well.
Speckle glazed dinner plate
This is vintage Mikasa, the splattered glaze brings to mind a beautiful speckled egg. For a similar look, try the Barrett pattern, now available at Mikasa.
Miniature house sculpture
Crafted by my friend, artist Sue Berg.
Found items
I can't pass up smooth, weathered driftwood pieces at the beach. In contrast, I collected this rusty metal shape in a parking lot while doing errands - rough and worn, but with the delicacy of lacy trim.
Wallpaper tile
If you know where this removable wallpaper tile is from, no you don't. 😉
For similar fabric for your DIY decor projects, try one of these:
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While these are items and materials I've pulled from my personal collection and played with the composition for the past week, the breezy feel and nod to Japanese art and craft calls to mind Van Gogh's evocative Almond Blossoms.
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