Kristin Tharpe

download pdf

With a penchant forinfusing femininity, sophistication, and a bit of edge into her work, interior designer Kristin Tharpe of Parker Tharpe combines herlove of unique objects with her signature aesthetic to create thoughtful, collected, and always one-of-a-kind designs. “I find inspiration in travel and fashion both influence my work. Each provides fresh perspective and opens my eyes to new ways of seeing or experiencing things,” Tharpe says. “They have a way of freeing my mind of overthinking and seeing the beauty in what’s before me.” “Sometimes I just need to get out of my own head,” Tharpe says. Books provide the perfect escape.“Stepping back often helps and allows me to come back reengaged,ready to design and create.” “Authenticity also inspires me – people, places, and things,” she says.“On a recent trip to Vietnam, I spent time observing and experiencing the culture, architecture, and open-air markets. And the textiles and attention to detail were amazing!” “There’s still so much beauty and authenticity surrounding us. Sometimes it justrequires a step back to widen your view.”