Hannah Haehn, the co-founder of residence items retailer The Submit Provide, lives together with her two kids in her late grandparents’ residence in Los Angeles. “My father not too long ago did some renovations, however earlier than that, it had bumpy tweed wallpaper and brown carpet,” she laughs. “It was stunning — however undoubtedly a vibe of that point!” Right here’s a glance inside…
LIVING ROOM
Couch: Ikea. Espresso desk: Wayfair. Candle: The Submit Provide. Rattan armchair: Ikea. Rug: classic. Children’ piano: household hand-me-down. Print: from “Dwelling on The Earth” by Alicia Bay Laurel.
On stress-free: The important thing to a comfy residence, I really feel, is to not have something too valuable. I acquired a settee with covers that may be thrown within the wash as a result of I need everybody to bundle underneath blankets and eat snacks, with out stressing about spills or crumbs. The extra objects get used and worn, the extra inviting and homey they really feel.
On a trick for glowy lighting: I consider within the three tiers of sunshine rule. First, you may have one tier of sunshine at the next degree, like a tall flooring lamp. Then you may have a lightweight that’s face-level, like a sconce. Lastly, the third gentle is beneath you, like a desk lamp or candle. There’s one thing about these three tiers that make the room really feel enveloping and heat.
On a brand new type of downtime: This yr, I made a decision to give up all my TV subscriptions as a result of flipping between exhibits didn’t make me really feel good. Now if I need to watch one thing, I must pay to hire the collection or film, which makes me watch solely issues I actually like.
Bookshelves: Ikea.
On hobbies: I’ve performed the guitar since I used to be 16, and I like enjoying at residence for my children. Currently I’ve been into previous Carter Household songs and Johnny Money. I like something within the unhappy previous nation music scene. If it makes you cry, I’m into it!
KITCHEN
On remembering family members: I really feel the presence of my grandparents essentially the most in our kitchen. Rising up, I’d sit at their desk and eat seeded German bread and really intense cheese, whereas watching my grandmother prepare dinner Dampfnudel (steamed buns) or Kartoffelsuppe (potato soup). Each time I wash dishes, standing proper the place she stood, I really feel her with me.
Paint: Admiral Blue from Behr. Mug: Ginny Sims.
On blue cupboards: My dad painted these cupboards shiny French blue. It provides to the combination of aesthetics on this residence — there are lots! My grandparents’ keepsakes have an previous world European really feel, and my very own furnishings is extra fashionable. However that’s okay — life is a generational assortment of moments in time.
On go-to recipes: I’ve been cooking from Well being Nut by Jess Damuck, and she or he makes a very nice tahini banana bread. I additionally make a number of soup. One yr, my son gave me a can of soup for my birthday as a result of he mentioned it was my favourite factor.
DINING ROOM
Eating desk: thrifted. Eating chairs: Wayfair. Credenza: classic Henry Hyperlink. Pendant lamp: Ravenhill Studio.
On studying German: My grandfather was born in Luxembourg, and my dad’s first language was German. I at all times needed to talk to my grandparents in their very own language, so I took German lessons in faculty, and fortunately, I used to be in a position to have a dialog in German with them earlier than they handed.
On an open door: We are able to squeeze 10 folks round our eating desk and infrequently invite pals over for veggie pasta. Most instances, my pals will let themselves in earlier than we get residence, so by the point we present up, households are already enjoying and consuming popsicles outdoors. And it feels so good. My grandparents at all times hosted, so it seems like they’re blessing the relationships forming on this home.
On keepsakes: That is my grandma’s hutch, and it holds all of my nice-grandma’s china. It means a lot to me.
BEDROOM
Mattress: classic. Bedding: Matteo. Lamps: handed down from Hannah’s mom.
On robust ladies: I like this print above my mattress from Danny Lyon — it options footage of his spouse with their child, and it’s referred to as ‘Tremendous Lady’ as a result of there’s a Tremendous Lady poster in it, but in addition as a result of she is a mom. I like this home, and I faucet into the power of robust feminine figures every time I stroll in.
Thanks a lot, Hannah!
P.S. Extra residence excursions, together with a single mother in an house with a swing and a really colourful Connecticut home.
(Photographs by Leela Cyd for Cup of Jo.)
