10 essentials: curtis

1. “Shake it photo” app for the iPhone. Takes your photos and gives them the look of a Polaroid. It’s fun to watch them develop as you shake your phone.

2. One of my favorite websites is theselby.com. It’s gives a peek into the homes and studios of artists.

3. My current color obsession is gray. I painted my new place shades of gray from dark to light. I have bright yellow dining chairs and I love how they pop off of the dark gray walls yet feel sophisticated.

4. Dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. I’m a terrible cook.

5. The peekaboo console is a piece I know I will always have in my home. It’s simple, modern and can be used in a variety of ways.

6. I’m making an effort to travel more. I especially love to take off to a warm climate in the middle of a Chicago winter.

7. I’m lucky in my position to be surrounded by creative people. Many of our photo assistants are artists and I love going to see their work.

8. A great pair of boots. A must have.

9. A perfectly chilled martini…vodka, dirty, three olives.

10. A slice of New York style pizza after a night out with friends.