Bursts of Sage and Blue with MyDomaine in Santa Barbara, CA

Recently, I traveled to Santa Barbara to photograph a sweet little jewel box of a space by the lovely Taylor Anne Interiors. It's always such a treat to work in Taylor's spaces, which are so full of light and are a constant reminder that sentiments of The New Southern are everywhere especially with Taylor's Texas roots.

Ahead of the shoot, I made sure to create tiny moments of happiness throughout that make each image a little more special. You'll see bright pink snapdragons and blue hydrangeas for a color moment, and lush greenery in larger vases to make a vignette feel more serene and fresh. One styling trick I have been doing for years is — filler is the new floral! I love to pick up bunches of greenery that a fussy florist would use as filler and instead fill an entire vase or jar with it. Some of my favorites to pick up from the local supplier are sage, eucalyptus, and Israeli ruscus. You'll also notice we chose to leave the windows wide open, which evokes a sense of hospitality, warmth, and calm. I can definitely feel the warm California air and those joyous creative vibes as if I was still standing in the living room looking back through this gallery!

Speaking of California, I'd love for each of you to consider donating to the relief efforts benefitting wildfire and mudslide victims in this very region of the country. So many families have lost their homes and their precious belongings, and every small amount counts. Join me in donating to United Way's efforts to help the victims of the wildfires, mudslides, and floods. Our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones!

To view the entire gallery of this  Santa Barbara Jewel Box, head to MyDomaine Xx

Photo: ©AlyssaRosenheck

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The New Southern | A Guide to Pantone’s Color of The Year: Ultra Violet

Visionary, original, and thoughtful — Ultra Violet is everything that The New Southern stands for. We’re all about a fresh aesthetic and we focus on being in the moment, living our best lives right now with the things that we treasure. Color is one of those intricate details that can take you there. It has the ability to evoke emotion, convey meaning, and set the mood from the instant you step into a home...Which is why we turn to Pantone for colorful inspiration as the new year kicks off. Selected on more than simply what is trending, Pantone’s color of the year is decided as a reflection of what we need in our world right now.

Ultra Violet is a nod to what is yet to come. Its contemplative and mysterious nature feel as though it is a color out of the cosmos. A reminder of the endless night sky, the limitless adventures we have yet to stumble upon, and the excitement of all that is waiting for us. It’s symbolic of experimentation and pushing boundaries through creativity. It speaks to The New Southern collective of forward-thinking designers, artisans, creatives and entrepreneurs who are pushing boundaries through our imagery, our styling, and the stories our projects tell.

Let’s incorporate Ultra Violet into our homes and lives throughout 2018 as a way to imagine the unique mark that we can leave on the world.

Photo ©AlyssaRosenheck Design Lindsay Rhodes Nashville, TN

Photo: ©AlyssaRosenheck Design: Stone Textile Austin, TX

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Natural

Amethyst stone — You can use this healing powered crystal as a bookend, coffee table accessory, coaster, or centerpiece. Ultra Violet is historically attached to a mystical, spiritual vibe and amethyst is a stone of this color used in energy healing and chakra balancing. Maximize the presence of these healing properties for both the body and the home by keeping it on display wherever and whenever you can.

Collected

Books — TNS loves a good hand-me-down that’s approachable and sentimental. Find violet colored books or journals that are bright and expressive of the narrative you want to share in your space. Explore your local flea market or ask your friends if they have one to pass one on. It will be the perfect balance of collected and new in your home.

Casual

Planters and lighting — Stick to The New Southern imperfect and organic aesthetic by finding purple candles, ceramic planter, or glass blown vase. In the art of Feng Shui, color is vibration and purple corresponds with abundance and nobility. The more the merrier!

Clean

A staple chair — Return to the basics with clean lines and unfussy materials like rough-hewn wood matched with soft materials or natural linens dyed in Ultra Violet. Do away with untouchable stuffiness by adding violet into a cozy space meant for gathering to energize and inspire connection

Tangible

Blankets, pillows, accessories, or flowers — Add texture and warmth to any room with a purple throw blanket, rug, or beautiful bundle of fresh violet flowers. Colors affect us both physically and mentally. Violet in particular has an uplifting, calming effect. It encourages creativity and offers a sense of spirituality. Perfect for being in the comfort of your home!

Layered

Artwork — It comes in two forms in the home: what you place on the walls and what you lay on the floors!! Art for me is synonymous with prayer and meditation...Art takes focus, great intention, and results in exceptional flow and inspiration. Purple tends to be associated with mindfulness practices which are especially necessary in today’s over-stimulated world. Whether it be a gift from a loved one, a shop on Etsy, a drawing from a little one in your life, or a vintage find — a purple art piece will serve as a meditative at-home reminder to always be present and live with intention.

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The New Southern | Artist Spotlight: Katie Craig Keyworth

Like a mirror to her abstract colorful paintings, Katie Craig Keyworth radiates a beautiful and electric energy. For The New Southern, we seek out artists with this kind of energy - an energy that’s not afraid of coloring outside the lines and breaking the rules. 

Admired for her intriguing brush strokes, her work swirls with motion, color, and texture. You’ll find her jaw dropping originals created into prints on her corner of Minted, but she also has the artistic eye for commissions - painting in a color palette and pattern unique to each client. “Katie Craig Art captures the collision of movement and color to evoke emotion. It’s most often marked by lots of brushstrokes or dots – more of a therapeutic release when creating rather than an intentional piece,” she says. If her thoughts are busy, her work reflects the more wild and layered pieces she paints. If her days are more peaceful and calm, simpler, more streamlined brushstrokes emerge. Rule-based, structured, and static often describes traditional Southern style, yet women like Katie are paving a movement that speaks to the core of The New Southern; a movement marked by an emotional release, uninhibited and free. 

The New Southern’s ethos is using art and creativity as unifiers not only in communities but nationally. Highlighting artists that elicit emotion, we select those who can connect with not only their immediate community, but those who can touch lives on a national scale. Right now, we’re living in a world where this is so important. Coming off a week where national unity is at the forefront of our minds, we especially want to feature artists like Katie who dig deeper, throwing off the bow lines of what was once considered “right” or accepted and bridging differences to ultimately create something that connects our souls. 

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We sat down with Katie to chat about her thoughts on goal-setting, her current color preferences, and how she’s modernizing Southern style.

Alyssa Rosenheck: Tell me about yourself. 

Katie Keyworth: I am an abstract artist and new mom. I’m a California girl through and through, but I’ve lived in Dallas for the past six years. Thank goodness In-N-Out and Trader Joe’s expanded to Texas!

AR: How are you modernizing / updating Southern style with your art?

KK: I find a lot of Southern art to be bold and bright! While a good chunk of my work does fall into the colorful category, some of my favorite and most popular pieces (like “Full Moon” and “In All Things”) are deep, dark, and full of emotion. In my eyes, there is an instant sophistication to these dark pieces, especially when perfectly framed. I hand frame most of my work in oak.

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Photo: ©ChaneyWilmer

AR: What innovative trends are you seeing with Southern style across the country?

KK: I’ve been seeing a lot of lucite/acrylic framing, whether it’s with original work, photographs, or gallery walls. The look is ultra stylish and clean. While I don’t particularly love the style for my own home, this is certainly a huge style trend right now!

AR: What are your favorite hometown design interior boutiques?

KK: Homeology in downtown McKinney – they have great style and fabulous art.

AR: Favorite shade of white and black paint color?

KK: “Wimborne White” and “Railings” by Farrow & Ball. Their colors have such a unique richness that you can’t find anywhere else!

Man in the Moon

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©Domino

AR: What’s your life motto?

KK: Don’t quit your day dream! Now, my day dream may change from day to day, but still, dreaming big and having goals is a big motivating part of my life. It helps me at least feel organized!

AR: What’s the one shade that changes everything?

KK: Hands down, “Paynes Grey” by Golden. Deep and rich, it’s the perfect navy/grey that is my go-to. It’s the perfect base, but the color can also be the perfect dark pop in more colorful pieces.

AR: What’s your advice for mixing old with new?

KK: Do it. The juxtaposition of new and old is always a winner. The warmth and story of old pieces highlights facets of newer pieces you may not have seen if it were among a sea of new.

AR: My momma always said…

KK: “Make good decisions.” She would yell this out of the minivan at middle school drop off. I only now see the humor in this, but it’s true. Every day you have the choice to make decisions that lead you one way or another. Hard or easy, it’s your choice, so make the good one.

AR: Tell us something we probably don’t know.  

KK: I’m six feet tall without shoes or heels. I don’t post many photos of myself, so I’m sure not many people know it, but I’m a bonafide giant by “normal” female standards!

AR: What’s your dream project/client? 

KK: I’m dying to have a few solo art shows in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but with a one-month-old, that dream is probably a little ways off! Babies are demanding! I would also love to partner with a brick-and-mortar, such as Serena & Lily or a local Anthropologie.

AR: What’s currently on your nightstand?

KK: A huge hospital water cup (complete with a bendy straw!) and nipple cream – all flanked by some of my favorite original art pieces by my favorite artists. It’s all about balance, right?

AR: The greatest color combination that ever existed?

KK: Black and white. You can’t beat the contrast and boldness. I especially love black and white in home design, rather than in artwork. Think white brick and black windows – swoon! Don’t even get me started on black and white patterned floors!

Saturday Morning

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