Jamilyn Fournier, founder and curator of The Collector’s House, shares her latest design finds and current inspiration.

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“I find inspiration in my surroundings, wherever I am at the time” notes Jamilyn Fournier, founder and house curator at the Collector’s House (thecollectorshouse.biz). “Beauty and originality exist in the simplest of form and in the simplest setting, it just has to be seen for what its potential is.” This passion led Fournier to open her very own showroom, a 6,000-square-foot boutique in the Shops Gainey Village, in 2015. She carries both vintage and contemporary pieces, and offerings that are hand- or benchmade, ensuring uniquely chic furnishings with plenty of heart. Three words to describe her style? “Classical, infused with modern and eclectic,” Fournier says. “Find what lifts your spirit and live with what speaks to you. I have always felt that trends move with time, while classics remain the driving force of design.

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“Alfonso Marina’s ceramic, gesso build-up finishes are as beautiful as the heritage inlaid pieces they are known for. The Channi cocktail table is a wonderful example of their modern design with a masterful finish.” Alfonso Marina Chianni cocktail table, thecollectorshouse.biz


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“Royal Botania’s Zenhit lounger, with its ‘nod to the past’ and ‘modern twist’ for today’s living, is a new favorite. Honestly, everything Royal Botania creates is masterful and clever for the way we enjoy indoor-outdoor living.” Royal Botania Zenhit lounger, thecollectorshouse.biz

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“I love spending time in Santa Fe escaping the heat of summer. I had the pleasure of attending the Santa Fe Opera where La Traviata was masterfully performed and was well-received.”

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“A favorite fragrance of mine. Formulated in Le Labos lab, while you wait is Lys 41. 41 references the quantity of notes in this eau de parfum.” Le Labo Lys 41 eau de parfum, lelabofragrances.com

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“A perfect long getaway I experienced was at the Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico. The cliffside suites are intimate with spanning views of the ocean, with interiors and grounds that whisper poetry to you as you unwind and escape.” fourseasons.com/tamarindo/