What is the working dynamic between you and Martha? How does the work you do complement hers?
Martha has tremendous curiosity. It is such a luxury to be with someone who is always curious, asking questions, and exposing herself to new things. I never forget how lucky I am to be in an environment where I am learning something new every day. With Martha, you never know what you’ll learn or who you’ll meet, but you just know it’s going to be exciting.
What was the inspiration or idea behind the table you designed for SFERRA?
I envisioned a simple autumn table going from end of summer into autumn and even peeking into winter. For me, food, flowers, linens, and light all have to go well with each other so the choices I made are very much considered. I embrace the season and work with what each season offers. You do not need to rely on flowers for your centerpiece. Fruits, plants, and even just candlelight or a bunch of silver bowls with pinecones inside can be great alternatives.
With this table, I leaned into seasonal foliage like oak leaves, pinecones, and sunflowers, and I made sure the color of the linens worked into an easy tablescape. I love the way SFERRA’s linens are made and launder, and I love the colors. The hemstitch and fabrication of the linen is beautiful.
