Garance on... how
she cultivates calm
“I don’t do formal. I encourage people
to feel good and relax, and I think this
home breathes ease. It’s probably my
reaction to working in fashion wearing
high heels! People take off their shoes
without me asking because they feel
like it. You come back from the beach,
hang out, the doors are open. I have
a projector for cosy movie nights and
there’s nothing like a nook for comfort.”
Garance on... her
entertaining style
“I grew up with my family all together
cooking around me, which had a big
impact. Now I like cooking with people,
or at least having everyone participate
so they feel at home. And here in LA,
you meet your friends at home. Home
is central to life, we cook and spend
time together. I love small – I gave up
throwing big parties, it’s too stressful.
That’s why I have two dining tables,
one for big dinners, one for intimate
moments. And I love the open kitchen,
which looks over the living room.”
Garance on... her
wellness approach
“My home is my sanctuary. A big part
of my emotional growth is about setting
boundaries, and my home’s walls really
help. Sleep is a problem for me, so we
made it a priority when designing my
bedroom. I need darkness, so I chose
a dark green scheme. I also think every
home should balance light and dark,
especially in LA with all the sun. I have
blockout curtains, an organic mattress,
soft bedding and scents like lavender
for relaxation. It feels peaceful, private
and sexy. And there’s no TV, although
my iPad sometimes sneaks in...” A