Hejsan! How's everything with you today? I'm curious, do you have a city that feels like a home from home for no other reason than it
feels right? One of mine is Brooklyn! I always get excited when I discover a home tour in the New York City borough,
especially when it's as lovely as this one. Mallory shares her apartment in Greenpoint with her partner and two cats and runs
The Reserve, a thoughtfully curated shop selling the most beautiful rugs, poufs and cushions made from vintage Moroccan textiles. Let's take a tour...
How would you describe your style?
My style tends to shift faster than I can keep up, but I would describe it as eclectic meets Mid Century modern meets California cool (in New York, of course). I’m drawn to natural materials like wood, jute, and wool and I love designing our space with a soft color palette in mind.
Tell us about your passion for rugs:
"I'm a big believer that woven rugs can add so much character and texture to your home and alongside plants, make a huge style statement! I'm a fan of rugs in the dining room, kitchen, and layered in a living room or bedroom. My jaw always drops when I see a pop of colour in a perfectly worn runner lining a hallway or entry."
Rugs can be really tricky - do you have any style tips for us?
"My tip would be to invest in quality handmade pieces with a history. Beautifully worn Persian rugs or faded Moroccan Boujaad rugs are my absolute favourite to style with. One-of-a-kind always wins in my book."
Loving the poufs you sell, do you have any advice for anyone looking to buy one for their home (i.e. me!)?
With poufs, my advice would be to think outside the box! I use my floor poufs as additional seating when entertaining, as space holders for those awkward nooks and crannies in the house, as lovely-to-look-at pet beds, and I stack them up to use as ottomans for movie nights at home. I know many people that also use them in reading nooks for kids or as meditation pillows.
Urban Outfitters NYC paid Mallory's a visit a few weeks back and turned their bedroom into a 'floral wonderland! Love how Michael (one of their kitty cats) is taking shade under a cheese plant leaf on the windowsill too!
Photography courtesy of The Reserve (with kind permission).
Thank you for telling us a little about your home and sharing your tips Mallory!
Hands up who'd love one of The Reserve poufs in your home? (*own hand shoots up*).
Get the look*
1. Light Brown La Fleur
Hanging Chair
2. Bohemian Tassel natural
cotton cushion
3. Round Bevel Edge and Tulip Base
Dining Table
4. White
sheepskin rug
5. Moroccan Boujaad
XL Pouf No 1
6. Ikea SINNERLIG
Pendant lamp
7. Cleopatra Quilted
Cotton Bedspread
8. Monte
Cushion #1
9. Cotton Velvet
Cushion Cover
You can see more of Mallory's home and keep up to date with the latest items in her shop on
instagram.
And more fabulous boho homes
here - just in case you're after a little more inspiration (if this tour comes up first just scroll on passed)!
Have a lovely day!
PS It's the final day to get 25% off posters* at
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* This post includes
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(perhaps enough for a coffee and a choccy biccy from each post!) if you
click or buy some of the items. Thank you for supporting the businesses that make
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