Real Plants, Real People: Tesa Pesic
The perfect latte, a Manhattan moment, and a touch of minimalism are just a few of Tesa’s (@thenamestesa) favorite things. See how she created an enviable workspace in a window-side nook of her bright New York apartment.
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How did you know this home was for you?
It was the high ceilings and windows in every room that did it for me. If you've ever searched for an apartment in New York City you'll know windows can be nonexistent in some "bedrooms". Add to that the size, individual bathrooms, and location, it was truly the perfect place for us. It has been really fun decorating it and making it my own. I'm actually redesigning the living room at the moment and tailoring it more to my current style.
A bright and inviting space to focus, framed with the perfect touch of greenery, a desktop Jade Pothos and large Bird of Paradise.
What inspires you when you decorate?
I will have an idea in my head of what I want the space to be, but in order to form that idea into something more concrete, I look to Pinterest and Instagram. I also love flipping through an Architectural Digest for new ideas and future home goals. Since I don't do well in an eclectic space everything has to match in tone with minimal clutter. As you can see, I love white - I think it makes a space look calm and inviting. In order to liven it up a bit I add pops of color with smaller accessories such as books, artwork, and of course plants!
The Jade Pothos, a trailing plant ideal for placing on a desk or shelf.
What are your plant care secrets?
I only recently started taking care of plants myself so having detailed instructions and knowing how the plant reacts under different circumstances has been very crucial! I often look back to the cards I received with my Léon & George delivery, just to make sure I'm doing everything right. And apparently, talking to your plants and showering them with love makes such a difference! My mom used to do this every day and our palm tree flourished.
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