Caitlin Wylde lives together with her canine, Rocket, on a woodsy road in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Although she’s been a Californian for over 30 years, her New England upbringing nonetheless echoes all through her house with household heirlooms and nautical accents. Right here, Caitlin provides us a tour, with photographs by Leela Cyd…
On an ideal leap: Earlier than I moved right here, I used to be in a relationship, and though I knew we weren’t the best match, we’d began taking a look at homes collectively. The connection ended, and two weeks later, I noticed this home on the market on a bulletin board in a bakery. As quickly as I walked within the door, I used to be like, ‘Oh my god. That is my home.’ I made a decision I used to be going to take the leap. And it ended up being the perfect leap I ever took.
LIVING ROOM
Wall paint: Sydney Harbour Paint Co.
On being a New Englander: I grew up by the ocean in Massachusetts — surrounded by nature, roaming within the woods — and New England nonetheless has a giant affect on my style and my work as an artist. I as soon as did a collection of hand-stitched banners created from previous boat flags, which was bananas, as a result of they’re so large.
On sturdy artwork: The circles on the desk are literally an artwork piece of mine. Children actually appear to love them. They go proper for them, and throw them round. However I allow them to — they’re sturdy!
On vignettes: I like to make clusters of issues round the home. I’ve been doing it since I used to be a child — accumulating objects from outdoors and arranging them collectively, virtually like they’re speaking to 1 one other. I’m at all times making an attempt to pare down and put issues away, however I simply find yourself making one other little scene. I can’t assist it.
KITCHEN
Wall paint: Benjamin Moore Merely White.
On a connection: I noticed this French poster at an public sale home right here in L.A. I used to be born within the 12 months of the Rooster, so after I noticed it was a rooster, I used to be instantly drawn to it. I advised myself, ‘Okay, if the bidding doesn’t go too excessive, I can get it.’ After which in fact, I used to be the one one who bid on it.
On working with what you’ve received: The kitchen was not in nice form after I moved in, so I needed to work to make it purposeful. Because it’s such a small house, I consider it like a ship kitchen.
On a landline: We had a cellphone similar to this within the kitchen after I was rising up, so I like having one in my own residence. It was my precise landline for a few years, and I lastly simply had the service turned off as a result of the one individuals who nonetheless used that quantity had been my mother’s previous pals calling from again east, and so they’d by no means keep in mind the time distinction!
On calendars: I purchase these calendars yearly from a retailer in L.A. known as Bunkado. They’re designed by the artist Hajime Okamoto, and yearly it’s a unique cat theme — this one was railway cats. The drawing of my canine, Rocket, was accomplished by my buddy’s daughter, Charlie, when she was 4 (she’s now 14). I like it a lot.
GUEST ROOM
Wall paint: Benjamin Moore. Rainbow lamp: MoMA Design Retailer.
On a playful house: My pals’ children at all times find yourself hanging out within the visitor room once they come over. So, it’s the place I preserve all of the toys and stuffed animals and enjoyable issues.
On a just-right mattress: You understand what’s wild? Earlier than I moved right here, I noticed this mattress. It belonged to an expensive neighbor, who had an property sale when his associate died. And I simply liked the mattress — it was so lovely. So, I received it, then my relationship ended, after which I wound up on this home. After I noticed this nook, with the little triangle ceiling, I simply knew that mattress belonged there. It match completely.
On a inexperienced flooring: After I moved in, these floorboards had been simply pine with shellac, and it was simply — ugh. My answer was to only paint over with this darkish inexperienced paint. And I’m so glad I did, as a result of it makes me completely satisfied each time I take a look at it.
BATHROOM
Mannequin ship: comparable.
On a particular function: All of the wooden within the rest room is cedar. So, once you take a shower or steamy bathe, the room smells so good.
Cupboard paint: Fantastic Paints of Europe in Navy. “It’s Dutch door paint — it lasts endlessly!” Cup: Falcon. Clam shell bowl: comparable.
BEDROOM
Wall paint: Benjamin Moore in Merely White. Bedding: Pietse.
On purple and white: I’ve an ideal love for red-and-white stripes. Rising up, my dad’s finest buddy was a classics professor who needed to spend time in Greece. We had been capable of go there, and I’ve this reminiscence of being 4 years previous, standing on a seashore, and seeing all these red-and-white seashore balls. I used to be crammed with awe.
On a colourful assortment: I like enamel lamps from the 60s and 70s. I get so pumped by the easy shapes, superb colours, and utilitarian design.
ART STUDIO
On rituals: I’m an early morning particular person, and my ritual is to start out the day by burning Japanese incense and taking part in dreamy music, like Brian Eno. Then I’ve a cup of tea. I like to take a seat and simply be within the studio earlier than I begin work.
On reflection: Proper now, my previous and new work is combined collectively within the studio, in addition to a few of my mother and father’ art work. It’s good to go searching and see the development, the way it all connects.
Thanks a lot for sharing your own home with us, Caitlin!
P.S. Many extra house excursions, together with a ebook lover’s household house, a tender touchdown in Brooklyn, and a Minnesota home with the cutest canine.
(Images by Leela Cyd.)
