Marcia Maizel-Clarke's Malibu Jewel

May 28

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Jewelry designer Marcia Maizel-Clarke, the founder of Dogeared Jewelry, enlisted the help of her designer friend Maggie Pierson to help make her Malibu home more amenable to entertaining. Together they created a “comfortable sophistication” and focused on the flow of the space, making each common area feel welcoming for casual gatherings. Everything about this house says California to me....

With a daughter in her senior year of high school and a son in college, the Clarkes wanted to make their L.A. home more amenable to entertaining. “The mutual goal was to create a beautiful... Though the interior of the house looks remarkably light, it wasn’t always that way, Maizel-Clarke tells us. “We really wanted to bring more light into the space to open it up, so we... The color palette of the home is also quite soft, but Pierson makes a point to tell us “the absence of strong color does not mean the absence of warmth.” The designer brought in warmth... With indigo textiles, a hanging chair, stools made from tree stumps, tables crafted from recycled tires, and a live-edge wood dining table, the home feels decidedly bohemian. Balanced with modern... In true California form, Maizel-Clarke and Pierson embraced the concept of indoor/outdoor living and brought in landscape architect Steve Siegrist—“a master of outdoor spaces,”... Much like the designer’s free-spirited, natural jewelry collection, Maizel-Clarke's home is all about good vibes. “Our family and friends’ blessings are all throughout the... Do you like the boho-modern style of this house? Tell us in the comments below.