Tracy Simmons, interior designer and owner of The House, shares her go-to finds for achieving a graceful lifestyle.
Just over one year ago, interior designer Tracy Simmons opened her intentionally selected home goods shop The House in Presidio Heights. The design and retail space, adorned in a breezy Californian aesthetic, features a curation of ceramics, artwork and pieces from local artisans and makers. Natural light floods the space boasting gloriously high ceilings and a magnificent fireplace made from limestone found in the south of France. Now, Simmons hopes to share her design expertise with East Coast patrons, looking to open a second The House location in Amagansett, N.Y. With an eye for effortlessly chic and luxuriant pieces, her aesthetic of subtle luxury translates into her curated shop, as well as these choice pieces Simmons swears by.
“Fraenkel Gallery in San Francisco is a constant source of inspiration; [we] often [use its] photography as the main inspiration for our projects.” Hiroshi Sugimoto: Opticks, on view at Fraenkel Gallery, fraenkelgallery.com
“This Lan Jaenicke silk pleated wrap skirt is so beautifully tailored. I love the deep, moody, striking shade of pink.” Cashmere petal wrap skirt in fuchsia, lanjaenicke.com
“The Harwell Godfrey pendant and earrings are stunning! Along with her other jewelry, I cannot wait to carry this new collection at the store.” Stardust earrings and pendant, harwellgodfrey.com
“Fiele Fragrances is made with an array of wildcrafted and organic essential oils. My favorite, Lavandula, reminds me of Northern California summers.” Lavandula fragrance, fielefragrances.com
“San Francisco-based Len Carella’s stoneware jars with leather knots have the most beautiful hand carvings. I have a small personal collection of these canisters in my own home.” Carved stoneware jars with leather knots, lencarella.com
Photography by: LAN JAENICKE PHOTO BY AUGUST JAENICKE; GALLERY PHOTO © FRAENKEL GALLERY, SAN FRANCISCO; HARWEL GODFREY PHOTO BY CHAD JOHNSON AND THE COMMERCIAL ART LAB; LIGHT COLOR JAR PHOTOS BY ANGELA DECENZO; DARK JAR PHOTO COURTESY OF LEN CARELLA; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS