I am the owner and founder of NO ERA Design and specialize in vintage interiors; I have an Instagram shop, @shop_noera. I also do interior styling, staging, sourcing, design, all with a focus on vintage interiors. I use this space as my home studio for all my product photography and design inspiration.

My Style: Is always evolving. Previously, I coined the term “Regency Goth” to describe my aesthetic. This current space however, has me moving into a fresh new direction. At the moment I am mostly inspired by the 1970s and early 1980s aesthetic of Milan, Italy, and New York City. No matter what direction inspiration takes me, mirrors, plants, and original art are always the unifying elements that tie in all of my work.

Inspiration: My background is in arts, both as a practicing artist and my degree is in Arts Administration. So I approach interiors more so with the mindset of an artist rather than a traditional designer. I prefer the uniqueness and warmth of collective objects rather than achieving perfection through custom design and contemporary furnishings. Art, cinema, and music are the biggest influences that guide my creative process and I think a lot of that comes through on my Instagram Reels.

Favorite Element: Mirrors and plants. Lots of them and everywhere.

Biggest Challenge: Adapting to white walls. With all the fire mantels, wainscoting, and built-ins, the walls needed to stay white. I’ve always preferred darker, moodier palettes but I’ve really been embracing the crisp, freshness of white walls and all the natural light that radiates from them.

Proudest DIY: I shoot all of my own interior design photographs, which is no cakewalk. I have a background in darkroom photography, as well as I taught myself video and video editing. It’s a real competitive edge in this industry. I absolutely love making Instagram Reels and so many people are missing out on this huge opportunity to do something really interesting and creative with this technology.

Biggest Indulgence: The space itself I would say is my biggest indulgence. When the pandemic hit, I decided to invest more into the space I live in, since so much time is being spent here. It’s really been worth the investment.

Is there something unique about your home or the way you use it? I use my home as my photography studio. Lifestyle photographs are essential in this business so that people can imagine how some of these pieces can and will work in their homes or lifestyles. I often stage furniture and decor vignettes to feature on my social media as well as my online shop.

Please describe any helpful, inspiring, brilliant, or just plain useful small space maximizing and/or organizing tips you have: Mirrors. They just work for all spaces large and small. They open up space, reflect light, and just double whatever you put in front of them. Mirrors are magic.

What are your favorite products you have bought for your home and why? Incandescent bulbs. Nothing kills a vibe faster than LED lighting.

Finally, what’s your absolute best home secret or decorating advice? Don’t follow trends. Spend some time to find out what it is you like and what works for you and your particular lifestyle. Less is more, so slowly collect and invest in pieces you love instead of just filling up space.

Practically everything in my home has been purchased through thrifting and estate sales. I’ve also spent a considerable amount of time developing relationships with dealers and wholesalers who I source from on the regular. Some of my more notable pieces featured in these photographs are as follows:

• My Vladimir Kagan “Salad Bar” — Thrifted

• Ello Mirrored Bar that I converted into accessory storage — Dealer
• Sonneman Lollipop Mirror — Dealer
• Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan Planter — Thrifted
• I also have some pretty incredible Erotic Art pieces I scored from a Dealer including a 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print that is above my bed.

• 19th Century hand-painted Japanese screen — Thrifted
• Chromcraft Postmodern Lucite dining table — Dealer
• Mastercraft tortoise demilune cabinet — Crescent City Auction House
• Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Chairs on Casters — Dealer

• 1970s Ralph Lauren Drum Table — DEALER
• Pair of Laurel Company Brass & Walnut Lamps — Thrift
• Domino Mid-Century Chair — Dealer

• Lane Furniture Smokey Glass Coffee Table — Estate Sale
• Arne Jacobsen Style vintage Swan Chairs — Estate Sale
• Zenith Circle of Sound Speaker Side Tables — Thrifted
• Picasso Pen and Ink — Dealer
• 1920s Art Deco Hungarian Daybed — Dealer

Thanks, Carly!

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