“I didn’t know much about him, so the only thing that I had asked when she said that she wanted to set us up, was, ‘Well, is he nice?’ Cause if he wasn’t kind, it just didn’t seem like it would make sense.” “Because I’m from the States, you don’t grow up with the same understanding of the royal family,” she told the BBC in 2017. Despite Harry’s royal background, the Suits alum didn’t have any preconceived notions about the prince. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fairy tale romance began when they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend in 2016. Like the rest of your home, they must be dusted and cared for otherwise they’ll seem a little sad.Love at first sight … or not? Celebrity couples are just like Us when it comes to meeting their significant other - whether it’s through work, a mutual friend or a flirty DM. Remember, every tabletop must have enough empty space to at least hold a glass. MKR: Can one ever have too many collections, or rather what’s the line between collecting and hoarding?īW: It starts to feel a bit like hoarding when every surface is covered. It’s a collection I really want to grow because it’s so inspiring – it’s truly a lost art. MKR: Is there any new collection you plan to start or are hoping to start soon?īW: I’ve just recently started to collect handwriting samples. That way your home never feels static or predictable. The nice thing about small objects is that they can be moved around and changed easily. MKR: Does a collection ever become to feel outdated, and if so do you scrap it, adjust it, add to it, etc?īW: Edit, edit, edit. MKR: What are your go-to places for sourcing your collections?īW: I don’t have a go-to source – it’s all about the hunt – from antique shops to Anthropologie, to thrift shops and auctions. Always combine different shapes and sizes. MKR: What tips can you provide for displaying a collection?īW: Think about scale when grouping objects.
Let your collections be an extension of other hobbies you enjoy like gardening, animals, reading or travel. MKR: What tips can you provide for starting a collection, especially when someone loves so many things and is having trouble narrowing it down?īW: Collect what makes you happy. MKR: How many pieces make up a collection, or when do you know you have the making of a collection?īW: For a collection, it’s always best to have an odd number.
Other things that I love to collect that are represented in the house include silhouette portraits and lusterware. A bedroom hall is a wonderful place to frame and group family photographs. And, I printed them large and framed them all in similar frames so they look attractive together. They’re of me and my brother, my Dad on horseback, and an image of friends and family on a hunt. MKR: Are there any collections, personal or not, represented in the Southern Living Idea House?īW: My favorite collection in the Idea House is a grouping of personal photos in the Master Bedroom hallway. I’d love to hear what you’re currently collecting in the comments while you’re at it! TRULY, MKR
Read the full interview with Bunny below, and be sure to check it out on The Daily South. Being a beginner collector myself, I was interested in hearing her thoughts on what makes a great collection (odd numbers), when collecting turns into hoarding and a little about her own recent collections. While I could have spent an entire day talking to Bunny, we did a quick deep dive focusing on collecting. Set in Bunny’s hometown of Charlottesville, I knew this Idea House would be extra special to Bunny, and lend an opportunity for her to incorporate special details and sentimental touches in her design. So when Southern Living invited me to chat with Bunny in conjunction with the launch of its 2015 Southern Living Idea House, I was totally game. I obviously knew who she was we share a mutual love for blue & white ginger jars and I’ve styled a few shoots with items from Bunny’s collections in all their glory.
I first met Bunny Williams at the Design Bloggers Conference last spring, and was instant fan girl status.