Hey stranger, my name is Olivia and I work in Interior Design here in Chicago, IL.
Interior design sort of found its way to me and what a match we’ve made so far. After attending Rhodes College where I majored in English and Creative Writing, as well as taking as many studio art courses I could, I found that I was looking for a way to create art on a more personal level, in a way that merged my love of fashion, sculpture, and writing. With a mom who couldn’t visualize spaces the way I can, I decided that rendering her dining room itself would be the only way to convince her that wallpaper, was in fact, the only right choice (it totally worked, btw). From that first drawing I knew I had found a way to merge my creative interests with my love of storytelling. I firmly believe that every space should evoke an essence of belonging and that color, light, and texture are an essential part of creating that environment. Underneath all the pretty, a foundation of function is one aspect of design that has always caught my attention, especially in regards to how we can best make spaces that are inclusive of all who enter. As far as my non-work life you can find me, at any time, cooking overly elaborate dinners for friends, collecting books, and making playlists for every occasion, no matter how niche.
xx Olivia
Current Favorites and Unsolicited Recommendations
5 Songs Currently on Repeat:
Freelance - Toro y Moi
Never Let Me Down Again - Depeche Mode
Écoute Chérie - Vendredi Sur Mer
Can’t Get You out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman
Current Read: Cain’s Jawbone by Torquemada
Most Recently Watched TV Show: Dark, Netflix-Germany
Favorite Meal: Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen at Ramen Wasabi in Wicker Park
Collection I Can’t Stop Thinking About : Prada 2012 Ready-To-Wear (the skirts, specifically)
Dream Art Purchase: Summer, 1964 by Agnes Martin
Color à la Moment: The washed out pink you find on plaster walls in old Italian villas
Caught My Eye: Claude Lalanne’s Stair Railing c.1981 for Yves Saint Laurent
