January 11 marked the seven year anniversary of  Huntley & Co. Interior Design.  Amazing how time flies!  In honor of my biz’s birthday, I’m sharing seven sets of seven favorites.  I typically champion quality over quantity, but it’s nice to be surrounded by inspiration – from design to television to words of wisdom – in abundance these days.  Here’s to seven years of success, a fantastic 2013 and a life filled with beauty, humor and a healthy dose of fun.

7 YEARS OF HUNTLEY & CO.

 

   

 

  

7 ARTISTS

I am OBSESSED with the work of the artists below.  Need me a millionaire (or maybe billionaire) boyfriend.

  

   

     

7 ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS

A spectacular collection of architecture is featured in February’s issue of AD. 

Four of the structures are included below along with three photos from my own travels.

      

 

Perot Museum_Dallas  –  Harpa Concert Hall_Reykjavik

 

  

 

The Shard_London  –  Gardens by the Bay_Singapore

  

     

 

New York Public Library_NYC  –  Rolex Learning Center_Lausanne, Switzerland  –  steps of Siena

7 BOOKS

Life, Keith Richards

A surprisingly poignant memoir from the ultimate rock star.

 

Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn

The best plot twist since The Sixth Sense.

 

  Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides

A story spanning 3 generations of Greek-Americans and featuring a young, hermaphroditic protagonist named Calliope. 

 An epic, unorthodox Pulitzer Prize winner.

  

Religion for Atheists, Alain de Botton

For the open-minded, curious individual who seeks to understand all sides of an argument.

 
  The Black Spider, Jeremias Gotthelf

A 19th century novella about a small German town infested with spiders after one of the villagers makes a pact with the devil.

 A good old-fashioned religious allegory written to inspire fear.

  

The World of Muriel Brandolini

I had to include one design book.Brandolini’s work is completely original and worth a study.

  

Blood, Bones & Butter, Gabrielle Hamilton

This was just recommended to me. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into it, so to speak.

7 SHOWS

I’m not one of those people who claims she never watches TV.

With provocative storylines, million dollar sets and brilliant characters, you’re missing out if you’re not tuning in.

Downton Abbey

Delicious and addictive whether you’re an aesthete or not.

 

  

Top Chef

The tenth season is as mouth-watering as ever and has been featuring some serious girl power.

 

Mad Men

Like any dashing, egocentric, womanizing man worth his salt, Don Draper still has us hooked.

 

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Characters so wrong, you can’t help but champion their insanity.

 

Justified

For those of us who felt robbed when Deadwood ended.

Walking Dead

A smart, well-crafted show about zombies. Who would have thunk it?

 

Following

A serial killer show starring Kevin Bacon and James Purefoy. I’m sold. Premieres January 21.

7 PEARLS OF WISDOM

 

“You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.”

 

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.”

– Gore Vidal

 

 “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”

– Estee Lauder

 

“The best love is the one that makes you a better person without changing you into someone other than yourself.”

 

“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.”

– Ann Landers

 

  “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

– Bill Cosby

 

“Don’t try to explain yourself to stupid people. You’re not the Jackass Whisperer.”

7 YEARS OF NINA

My other baby is seven too!

  

  

  

       

  

   

 

  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Tricia xo