Name: Ashley Ann - designer/owner of the clothing brand MYNE
Location: Hollywood Knolls - Los Angeles, California
Size: 1500 square feet
Years lived in: 7 years; bought it 2 years ago
After only spending only a few hours with Ashley at her place, I could tell that she enjoys sharing her home with friends. Throughout the afternoon, friends stopped by to say hello. There was never a shortage of people at the house at any point in the day. It even felt like a party was going to break out just as I was leaving — the music was playing, everyone was drinking lemonade, snacking on pretzels, and lounging by the pool.
Ashley thinks about each piece she brings in, and loves to find new uses for items, such as a soap dish used as a jewelry holder next to her bed. She embraces the character of the house, such as the brick floors in the kitchen (LOVE!). And, of course, the best accessory to her home is her very cute dog!
Apartment Therapy Survey:
My Style: My style is modern eclectic with a vintage twist. I love the simple lines of modern furniture but, for me it can feel very empty or stark. Adding vintage pieces mixed with Moroccan rugs and pillows really warms up a space and gives it more personality. Prints are a major part of my collection, MYNE, so I love incorporating them in my home décor.
Inspiration: My Dad has been in the furniture business all of my life and furnished our home. He has an amazing eye and taste. The inspiration for my house came from the home I was born in in Sausalito. I just added a few more streamlined/modern pieces to make it more contemporary.
Favorite Element: A favorite element of my house is the backyard/pool area. I love to entertain and have friends and family over. I've thrown some serious barbecues and parties in the backyard. It's also a great space where I can come home, decompress and recharge.
Biggest Challenge: I think the biggest challenge for me is taking my time. In running my own clothing company, I'm used to deadlines of when collections need to be completed and when orders need to be shipped. In designing and furnishing a home, I've had to learn that it takes time and patience. Finding the right piece for your house cannot be rushed, and the satisfaction of finally finding it is priceless.
What Friends Say: My home has become such a hangout spot for my friends and I love that. My friend Elizabeth calls my house her " happy place." They say that the house has a great energy — being in the hills and surrounded by trees makes it a very tranquil place.
Biggest Embarrassment: I just finished construction on my house about a year ago — before I had blonde colored floors. I thought it would be a great idea to make them black, forgetting that I had a white dog that sheds. The floors always have hair and I'm constantly vacuuming.
Another thing I am embarrassed about is how messy my closet is. I wish I could keep it more organized.
Proudest DIY: My entire house. I had never remodeled a home before and didn't have anyone come in to draw up floor plans. I just sorta winged it. I remember two days before the contractors were coming to put the tile in my bathroom I was still picking it out. That kind of happened a lot, but I am so excited with how it all came out. Definitely glad it's over.
Biggest Indulgence:I paid $200 for the bamboo plant in my living room. I guess I never thought plants would be that expensive.
Best Advice: Always go with your gut, whether it's investing in a piece of furniture, or the color of paint. Trust your instincts.
Dream Sources:
- Heath Ceramics
- Moss
- Paris Flea markets
- ABC Carpet & Home
Resources of Note:
APPLIANCES
- Vintage
HARDWARE
FURNITURE
ACCESSORIES
LIGHTING
PAINT
- Dunn-Edwards - color Cool December (I don't like whites with yellow tones)
FLOORING
- Custom refurbished
RUGS & CARPETS
- International Rug Depot - downtown Los Angeles
TILE & STONE
- Surfaces in North Hollywood
WINDOW TREATMENTS
- Custom from my sewer at the office
BEDS
ARTWORK
- Mostly my Dad's
- My friend Chris Cuseo
Thanks, Ashley!
(Images: Marcia Prentice)
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A dog is not, not, not a home "accessory". Ever.
That glass-tiled bathroom is exquisite. As is the dog.
Where is that succulent planter from outside??? I'm obsessed.
Lovely and perfectly relaxed. The two chairs in picture #17 are fantastic.
Curious about 2 things: It seems as though there is a huge lack of storage in the kitchen or is there a pantry we didn't see or I missed?
Does water get all over the bathroom due to the lack of a shower curtain?
Nice tour. Nice double doors and yes, adorable dog.
Great home
I love the brick flooring in the kitchen, the glass subway tiles in the bathroom, and that she wears my favourite perfume brand -- Editions de parfum Frédéric Malle.
And am hopelessly smitten with the hairy white pooch.
I'm pretty sure the dog accessory comment was meant to be funny, I can see this lady loves her dog. I love the brick flooring in the kitchen, and the bathrooms. Very nice job!
Lovely home, lovely owner, lovely pooch!
"Where is that succulent planter from outside??? I'm obsessed.
posted by lombardo.megan"
Here you go:
http://www.pottedstore.com/pottedstore/potted.cgi?preadd=action&key=ST-549
Another wonderful LA home! I love the outdoor/pool area and I wish I could pull off having a huge picture of Bob Marley in my dining room...
I'm loving your house tour! Fun decorating! A place where your friends clearly feel comfortable and love to hang out. That's what I want my house to be! :) I also like how your home is painted in white but it's not cold. It's very light and airy, good job! Love your bathroom by the way - may save that picture for future reno insiration in my own home. Thank you so much for sharing! P.S. adorable dog
Where was the sectional sofa purchased?
LOVE this place. I seriously didn't see anything I would have changed. Open, bright and clean with just enough unique personal funk goin on. And that neighborhood is a gem.Great access to everything while still having lots of nature around. Jealous!!!!!
AH! So cute! what breed of dog is this? It looks like a smaller Samoyed?
@Rural and Rueful and Parnassus, you should read The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery. The narrator observes that many people DO think of pets as basically a home decoration. (That's not what the entire book is about, but your comments just made me think of this book).
Beautiful home! Where did you get the LA lettering in the bedroom? LOVE you dog!
@MYK the couch is from Blueprint. It's super comfy.
@ROSEKRAFT good eye. :-)
@Gummycharbear the Letters are from the Pasadena Rose Bowl
@sunsetsandswimmingpools that is so nice of you!!
@luxe she is a mix of shepard and australia husky, shes the best dog ever>
There's something so effortlessly great about this house. Absolutely lovely.
Beautiful, original, personal.
Wow, what a beautiful home! I have a question about your kitchen counters though. Did you have those tiles and grout sealed somehow? How do you keep it clean with all the crevices? I love the rustic look of it but I, being the huge clutz that I am, would be terrified of spilling something on there... like tomato sauce or something of the sort. :)
Gorgeous place, very close to the style I aspire to have in my next home. I really liked all the small details and both bathrooms are awesome. Thanks for sharing! (and yes the dog is just beautiful).
Looks lovely.
ohh I love your home!!! It seems so airy and peaceful. The nearly ceiling wide double murals are nothing but awesome. You did a fantastic job rehabbing it- even on the fly. Plus, I have those same graphic black and white pillows so obviously you have great taste.
lol @ Bruintoo- I get what your saying but these are legit smaller neighborhoods encompassed by larger ones. That's all LA is anyways. The area described as Hollywood knolls dates back to the end of 50s/early 60s. Its not AT coming up with the names...its vintage LA :)
I love everything about your home, Ashley! Your coffee table with the small rug is awesome! Can you tell me where you purchased the coffee table and the table cloth of your outdoor dining table? Thank you!
I still want to know how all these young folks afford the high prices in L.A.?
Beautiful home, I love everything about it! Can you tell me where you purchased the steel shelving in the kitchen?
Cute house, super cute dog.
Does anyone know who that Bob Marley Painting is by...I am in love
I’d feel so uncomfortable at night with no curtains. Lovely home.
Oh my God I love that beautiful dog! Had to sign in to get that off my chest. :)
Love the house,too,would happily live there.
I always notice the animals before the homes.Can't help it, I'm an animal person.
I love your idea of using a floor lamp as a bedside light. Very clever.
where did you get the large print of bob marley? PLEASE PLEASE tell me..i love him with all my heart!
Beautiful home. Could you let me know who made the paintings above the smaller sofa? I really like them. Thank you.
Jaw on the floor gorgeous!! Seems so calming.
The Bob Marley art in the background is just awesome!
Where did you get that huge Bob Marley artwork? I want it!
@cherry57 -- kitchen shelving looks like Ikea
Awesome house!
Gorgeous home. Can you tell where the gray sofa (in photo 17) was purchased?
Beautiful home! My favorite one so far on Apartment Therapy.
dreamy!
Love the tile and the tub. The paint job on the fireplace was a great call. The first bedroom pictured looks really sad :/. Is the kitchen counter impossible to clean?
Overall, a really nice place. It passes the 'would I live there?' test. The answer is 'yes!'
Exquisite home!
Like your kitchen counters and the baths are great! BTW - for my "furry family members", I prefer to match them to the furniture and bedding to save my self grief :)
I need to be in that backyard, right now.
Could really use a boob lamp.
a really lovely home..
Gorgeous home!
can you tell me where the black and white throw pillow on the bed is from?
Sorry for the late comments!! @Anonlb the pillows are from ikea :/
@VINTAGEHONEY you are the best thank you!!! xxx
The Marley Painting, my friends brother painted that Levi Dertner. I love is SOO much too! thanks you, my friends make fun of me for it.
Consider this living room officially coveted (by me, at least)! Gorgeous place.
OMG. hate you. love the house. covet the dog. this is maybe 1 of 2 houses i LOVE. very grown up and wtf, TWO bathrooms???? i LOVE the kitchen. i cannot believe how much i LOVE the kitchen. so sweet and simple and not huge. very warm. love the fireplace paint job. crap. i need to get motivated. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your "happy place" is beautiful and the rectangular windows are so AMAZING how they capture Mother Nature like two framed photographs above the bed. So glade you started MYNE, I will look for it in stores.
Best,
I love the vintage twist .
I want that Bob painting. Like Now.
Beautiful homee, beautiful owner and beautiful dog!
I too adore this house. It's cohesive and luxurious and interesting without feeling self-conscious, kitschy or over designed. I also just checked out the website for MYNE and the clothes are gorgeous as well! Prints, prints, prints - as promised :)
I live in LA and the Hollywood Knolls is a great neighborhood for having friends stop by as its close to EVERYTHING.
This is awesome! Really light and airy.
Love your home! Something about your front door- nice! Too bad everyone can't have a front door like that....guess it depends on your neighborhood!...
Just gorgeous!!!!
Love your hair, too!! Beautiful ombre!!!
I admire so many things about your home. You have a great knack for combing disparate objects and having them all work. The thing that jumped out at me the most is the cool red metal fireplace outside. I would love to get one! What is it called? Where did you get yours?
I'm going to need those Dia de los Muertos bottles for my own bar!
I loved her concept of interior design!!
Someone could inform me where I can by that skulls??? Is it a drink?