House Beautiful - May 2019
As the fourth Marika in a long family line, she finds inspiration in this treasured heirloom.
With Mother's Day approaching, it's a time to celebrate and appreciate the special women in our lives. But thoughtful reminders of mothers can be cherished year-round. In honor of the holiday, nine interior designers shared sentimental items in their homes that remind them of their mothers.
One designer, based in Washington, D.C., recalls her grandmother’s eye for design and love for Neo-Classical mid-century pieces collected during her travels. A gold leaf Italian mirror from the 1940s, which once graced her grandmother’s entryway, now hangs in her own home. As the fourth Marika in a long family line, she finds inspiration in this treasured heirloom, a lasting symbol of her grandmother’s influence.