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We have luckily known Erin Swift for years after styling many photo shoots together- I love her young vibrant sense of style and her get it done attitude. Her list of clients and publications is A- List, and now we are celebrating her new book on French Interiors (purchase here).  Below she answers my Tete a Tete series and see my favorite grabs from French Accents: At Home with Parisian Objects and Details.

Favorite drink before noon? Coffee with almond milk (and a lot of it)

Favorite drink at 6pm? Really depends on the day!

Wine: red, white or champagne? Other

Hors d’ouerve that is always in the cabinet or fridge? Marconi almonds and an insane amount of cheese.

Music go to when friends are over…. i.e. Pandora station? Otis Redding wakes me up and plays all day!

Where would you like to go on vacation? Anywhere with blue skies, hot sun, amazing ocean and soft sand.

Favorite flower? Peonies are a go-to but flowering japanese magnolia branches have been stealing my heart.

Dream guest to have over for dinner? Bruce Springsteen

Favorite restaurant? Cafe Colette in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant? Butter Bean & Kale Stew

sunny egg, parmesan, grilled sourdough

From an early age Erin had a passion for creating things and getting her hands messy with paint. Now specializing in prop styling, set design and creative direction, Erin Swift has conceptualized, produced and styled intricate still life photos, fashion sets and interiors. Erin’s innate ability to draw inspiration from all aspects of her life and to create fabulous images has afforded her the opportunity to work as a style and market Editor for several distinguished magazines, including Architectural Digest, ELLE DECOR, Gourmet, Oprah Winfrey’s O at Home and Elegant Bride. She has also contributed her work to Vogue, Vogue Paris, V magazine, Real Simple, Redbook, Domino, Marie Claire, Glamour and Martha Stewart Living. Erin is well-known for bringing her considerable prop styling and set design experience to bear, as she collaborates with some of the best photographers, art directors and event designers to convert initial brainstorming ideas into truly distinctive stories.

In addition to her editorial experience, Erin has produced both elaborate and small shoots for advertising and catalogs such as Apple, Diesel, Tumi, Lilly Pulitzer, Costume National, Lincoln Motor Company, Samsung, Asos, Calico, L’objet, Gilt, Boar’s Head, AVON, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Lowes, SoulCycle and Victoria’s Secret. Her book French Accents: At Home with Parisian Objects and Details which was published by Clarkson Potter in April 2013.

Erin approaches each client task as a unique challenge, which allows her to create interiors and sets that compliment each client’s individual style. Erin’s passion for her work and dedication to her clients is recognized by well respected colleagues in all aspects of the business and is evident in her work.