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Nickey Kehoe

Whenever I’m in LA I always hit up the city’s best design shops but one place I never managed to get to until recently is Nickey Kehoe and I’m so glad I finally had a chance to check it out! Located on Highland Ave just north of Melrose, the rustic space is filled with a worldly and well-priced mix of furnishings and accessories, vintage treasures and one-of-a-kind finds. The shop’s owners are interior design duo Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe whose design work exudes a modern, bohemian aesthetic that is sought after by celebrity clients like Natalie Portman and Mark …

Nicole Gibbons - Windsor Smith - So Haute
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Meeting Windsor Smith & Other Highlights of My Recent Trip to LA


Me & Windsor Smith!

Very recently I spent 11 days in LA, doing a little work, having a bit of fun and meeting some pretty amazing people including my design idol Windsor Smith whom I’m pictured with above. Right before I headed to the airport to jet back to New York I was able to spend some time with Windsor for a long chat about her design work and career as well as her newest venture, Room in a Box. I was also lucky enough to get a grand tour of her AMAZING home that we all saw and …

So Haute - Starburst Mirror
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Ask Nicole: Help Me Find a Stylish Starburst Mirror on a Shoestring Budget!


The starburst mirror in my living room. (From West Elm, sadly no longer available.)

Q. Hi Nicole! I am interested in purchasing a Starburst convex mirror like the one you have in your living room. Do you have any suggestions on where to find one on a tight budget?
-Michelle

A. Hi Michelle! I love the look of a starburst mirror. I think it’s one of those timeless decorative elements that will never go out of style. Designed to mimic the rays of light emitted by the sun or a star, these mirrors add an instant touch of glamour and …

So Haute-Spring Fever
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Inspiration Board: Spring Fever!

Photos: Top Left – Carter Smith/Elle.com. Top Right – Suzy Hoodless

Despite the cold, rainy weather, Spring is officially here and I’ve been dreaming up rooms filled with spring greens, lovely lavender, pops of pink and feminine florals. With inspiration from model/actress Devon Aoki in a beautiful spring garden and a pretty pastel room by British designer Suzy Hoodless, here are some ideas for how you can infuse a bit of spring into your home this season!

PAINT: (L-R) Lily Lavender, Sugarplum, Vintage Taupe – Benjamin Moore Paints. FABRICS: (L-R) Simple Pleasures – Duralee,  Velvet …

Pottery Barn Found Vintage Kilims
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Haute Find: Found Kilim Rugs from Pottery Barn & How to Get The Look

PB Found Vintage Kilim Rugs $1,699.00 – $3,299.00

I came across these limited-edition vintage kilim rugs that Pottery Barn is currently offering and thought they were fabulous! Such rich colors and patterns! Sourced from a collector in Istanbul, each rug is unique and is anywhere from 40-80 years old.  I’ve been hunting for something similar to hide my ugly rental kitchen floor. I totally love the rug Jamie Meares used in her kitchen which was featured in High Gloss Magazine:


Design by Jamie Meares. Photo via High Gloss Magazine

If you love this look too below is some …

Christian Chaize
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Take Our First-Ever Reader Survey & Win a Limited-Edition Christian Chaize Print from 20×200!

Praia Piquinia 02/08/07 15h16 by Christian Chaize

I want to hear from YOU! I’m conducting So Haute’s first ever reader survey to learn a bit more about who you are and to hear your thoughts, comments and suggestions on So Haute. What do you love? What do you hate? And what can we do to make So Haute an even more inspiring destination for design and lifestyle content? The survey should take 5 minutes or less and consists of 20 super quick questions. Your responses would mean the world! As an incentive, one lucky respondent will have an opportunity to …