Peachy the Magazine August September 2014 | Page 27

INTERIORS of the house were properly renovated with respect to the original grandeur while adding modern amenities to the historic structure. Once the bones of the house are in place, the interiors are a work in progress that evolve over time. Alessandra stressed the importance of only buying what they loved for the house. She elaborates, “If that takes time, then all the better because the journey is frankly just as important and wonderful as the destination.” Following the groundwork laid by Alessandra, Alina worked to follow in the designer’s footsteps as she set out to furnish and decorate the rest of the space. Alina praises Alessandra: “Her intoxicating spirit and can-do attitude is as noteworthy as her awe-inspiring sense of design…We are both obsessed with details and love to infuse modern with classic and vice versa.”  Alessandra suggested using a red door to symbolize prosperity and positive energy welcoming friends to the home. The pergola softens the front elevation by bringing an infusion of green around the entry. AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2014 25