12 things he can't live without
Town & Country
by Samuel Cochran

9. Trays. They give order and clarity to clutter.

I agree and have several trays around the house. One is in the bathroom and confines lotion, shaving cream, perfume and myriad hair products. Another tray holds a nice assortment of liquor bottles on our dry bar. I also have a few reserved for plants. (See the Finally... section of Let there be light below.)

12. Juxtaposition. high/low; shiny/matte; refined/crude; grand/humble; modern/ancient. It is the essence of chic.

Redd is an interior decorator but his sentiment applies to all areas of design and style. A favorite pair of well-worn, faded blue jeans is fabulous worn with a simple white tee, blazer and sparkly sandals. For gardeners, a delicate maidenhair fern looks tres chic when placed in a heavy-duty, black iron urn.