cerulean- How would you describe your own personal style (in clothing or in interiors)?

I am a glutton for mixing motley prints, patterns and textures—in both fashion and interiors—which means I can't get enough of designers like Suno New York, Junya Watanabe and John Robshaw. I've started a Lust List of locales to visit for their fabric weaving and printing; I'm fascinated by textiles! I'm also somewhat of a magpie, gravitating towards anything shiny and metallic.

cerulean- What are your favorite luxuries in life?

Loeffler Randall flats and boutique hotels. 

cerulean- What is your favorite vacation destination?  

Oddly enough my favorite destination to date has been Marfa, Texas. It was single-handedly the most unexpected trip I've ever been on. It has this uncanny ability to be both rustic and urban, ahead of it's time while still having a sense of West Texas nostaligia, and a place where cowboys comingle with hipsters—all just an hour from the borders of Mexico! As for what's next, I'm itching to get to India this March to experience the Holi Festival firsthand.

cerulean- What is the one thing that you take from apartment to apartment?

My collection of Le Creuset cookware.There's nothing in the world like cooking with Le Creuset! They make me feel like I'm "home" no matter where I am because food is such an integral part of our family. We're from Louisiana, what can I say!

cerulean- What can we find you reading?

Sadly because I spend so much time blogging, any time I have a spare minute I'm either writing or researching. My books often lay lifeless on the nightstand for weeks on end, but traveling gives me a much-needed break from the computer! I recently left the beaches of Kuantan, Malaysia and am now in Jakarta, Indonesia, so I'm making lots of headway in terms of catch-up reading. I just finished Julie Powell's much talked about Julie & Julia and I'm now working my way through Julia Child's My Life in France. 

cerulean- What are your favorite indulgences?

Food (see a reoccurring theme here?). I can't imagine the horror of a life without curries, roti canai, New Orleans po-boys or anything cooked in a vat of coconut milk!

cerulean- What is your getaway or place for respite in KL?

My laptop. I can instantly see, hear and write to friends and family back home. I never feel out of touch or far away thanks to technology! 

cerulean- Who are your style icons?

The local women I encounter while traveling, Slim Aarons' photography subjects and my grandmother. I'm determined one day to find the gusto required to stroll around in bejeweled caftans (maxi length, of course) and turbans, all the while dripping in exotic gems. 

cerulean- What piece of home did you take with you to KL?

Plenty of family photos, mostly of my grandparents in their traveling heyday.

 

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Jordan Perry has been exploring the southeast for most of her life, developing an amazing sense of place mixed with a flair for the exotic. This style carries over into all aspects of her life, and imbues the many ways she helps others design theirs. She has brought her fabulous since of “edited” style from North Caroline to New Orleans, Washington DC to New York City, with a few international stops along the way! And now her breadth of design abilities stretches as far. From interiors, fashion, and events to writing, blogging and traveling, this girl has it all down pat. She currently lives in New York where she is a freelance designer and contributor to EddieRoss.com, among others. We continue to come back to her for ideas about revamping our tired interiors, or reworking a concept on our website. We just cant get enough of her advice and style inspiration. Below are several images of Jordan’s fabulous early twentieth century home in Jackson MS that recently ran in the New York Times. Tres chic. Photos by James Patterson.