January 3, 2025

At home with: Mari Giudicelli

[Q] Where are you from and where do you currently reside?

[A] I'm from Rio de Janeiro, currently in Brooklyn NY.

[Q] What do you find most inspiring in your home?

[A] My collection of books and my bed.

[Q] Other than books, do you collect anything in your home?

[A] I collect ceramics, records, ocean paintings. and vintage clothing.

[Q] Given your love for the A.S. Ester Bath Towels, how do you style these in your home bathroom?

[A] My bathroom is white, so I like to add some color with accessories. I have an antique rug in warm tones, a black and white Murano jar on the sink, and interesting towels to bring in some fun.

Fig 1. The Karin Towels in Mari’s bathroom

Fig 3. The Karin Towel in Mari’s bathroom

"My second floor walk up in Brooklyn is a mix of genres and personal finds. It has a range of inspirations from Brazilian mid-century designs, French country houses, Japanese wabi-sabi, and so on."

Folded navy striped towels on a black wooden chair by a window — Fig 4. The Karin Towel Set atop Mari’s chair

Folded navy striped towel on a wooden table beside purple tulips — Fig 5. The Karin Hand Towel

[Q] Your design eye, especially while traveling, reflects the beauty of a region, much likearchival work. Have you ever seen something while traveling that you too wanted to make into a garment/design?

[A] My favorite thing to do while traveling is visiting antique shops for inspiration. I always find something to bring home. Textiles are some of the items I always find myself digging through, or small kitchen items. I find textures, patterns, prints, and shapes everywhere which I incorporate into my work.

[Q] When in a new landscape, what do you always pay attention to? What travel archival moments do you note? What might you bring home?

[A] The people first. How they live, what they eat or wear. I'm trying to live with little, so what I bring the most are experiences and photographs.

[Q] Your travels bring you all around the world, does your own home feel like “home” or is home a feeling, rather than a place?

[A] Home is where I feel at ease, where everything has its place, and brings me a sense of order and comfort.

[Q] How would you describe your interior design style?

[A] My second floor walk up in Brooklyn is a mix of genres and personal finds. It has a range of inspirations from Brazilian mid-century designs, French country houses, Japanese wabi-sabi, and so on.

[Q] What does curating items in your home look like to you?

[A] I feel like the items find me. Either when I stumble upon them at an antique shop or on the sidewalk, I find myself drawn to items with some personality and wear.

[Q] Do you have any rituals in your home?

[A] I start every morning lighting an incense, making coffee, and journaling. I also buy flowers every Saturday from the farmers market.

Discover Mari and her line, Mari Giudicelli, here:

www.marigiudicelli.com

Instagram:

@marigiudicelli