Psst…What We Loved this October

Welcome to Psst, where each month the Remodelista and Gardenista editors share an inside look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Without further ado, a glimpse of what we’ve been up to in October:

Photographs by editors, except where noted.

Above: “As a former competitive sailor, I love these bags and outdoor pillows—all made from recycled sails. They’re from sailor and designer Emma Casey of Landfall, who spent seven years at sea traversing the waters of Mexico, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, and more. She takes the sails, made of non-recyclable polyester Dacron, to give them a second wind.” – Kier Holmes; photograph from Landfall
Above: “I love the bathroom and kitchen and, well, the whole beautiful house, of curator Nicolas Trembley’s 14th-century priory in the South of France featured in ArkJournal recently. The photos are by Pauline Chardin with styling by designer Mathias Mentze. The project was a collaborative effort between NeM Architectes, Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio, and Bakkes&Co. You can see more by combing through @nicholastrembley‘s account.” – Deborah Eydmann; photograph by Pauline Chardin for ArkJournal
Above: “To keep moths at bay, I’ve started tucking French Papier d’Arménie near my woolens. Made to be burned as a quick incense for clearing kitchen odors, the fragrant strips don’t kill moths but they deter them. And I was happy to learn the company is fifth-generation family owned and that it takes six months and 12 production stages to make each booklet.” – Margot Guralnick
Above: “It’s been a while since I’ve come across a new-to-me clothing brand that I really resonate with. But Whiteread is the latest. Founded by Izabella Doyle and Mitz Kajima out of Dorset, the pieces are made with recycled, vintage, and deadstock materials—without looking like they are. Maybe it’s my current bingeing of East of Eden, but I feel like this sort of historical-leaning fashion really appeals this time of year.” – Alexa Hotz; photograph from Whiteread
Above: “Last month, I got to tour the late Danish artist Mogens Valeur’s former live-in studio in Tisvilde, a seaside enclave an hour north of Copenhagen. Valeur’s place was built in 1961 and served for decades as his home base. Currently on the market from broker Adam Schnack, it’s been preserved and filled with Valeur’s bright abstract paintings. It has two wonderful work/living spaces and the most modest bedrooms and bath. Priorities! Unfortunately, the art isn’t included in the sale.” – Margot Guralnick; photo by Margot Guralnick
Above: “I love seeing when someone begins down a new avenue in life. Case in point: designer Pablo di Francesco of Les Keepers, a textiles and interiors studio based in Peckham, recently published his first book after years of a committed poetry practice. It’s called Paradise Found, exploring themes of dystopia, humanity, memory, loss, authorship, resistance, and more. The book launches on November 17 at LALA Books in London and can be preordered here.” – Alexa Hotz; photograph of Paradise Found with a cover illustration by Richard Kilroy
Above: “Heads up! If you ever find yourself in West Yorkshire, in the UK, the magnificent Tiled Hall Café in Leeds Art Gallery is a must-see Victorian gem. Originally the main library room, then a sculpture court until 1941, the Hall was restored to its former glory in 2007. And what a difference that made. I’m always in awe of the intricate details, patterns, and colours of the beautiful ceilings, columns, and tiles hidden by shelving during the ’50s and ’60s—a feast for the eyes and palette.” – Deborah Eydmann; photograph from Leeds Art Gallery
Above: “I came across Conditori La Glace, one of the oldest confectionaries in Denmark, from afar when I saw the wedding cake of Emilie Guldbrandsen. It’s made me completely rethink the use of marzipan sheeting over cake (like the traditional princess cake). The bakery makes a host of traditional Danish layer cakes. Truly eye candy.” – Alexa Hotz; photograph from Emilie Guldbrandsen

Have a look at our picks from previous months:

• Psst…What We Loved this September
• Psst…What We Loved this August
• Psst…What We Loved in July
• Psst…What We Loved in June