Athena Calderone
In Greek mythology, Athena is not only the goddess of war and wisdom but also the patron of handicrafts. If there was a 21st-century reincarnation for crafting stunning interiors and culinary delights, Athena Calderone, the eloquently spoken Brooklyn-based designer, chef, author and founder of online lifestyle site EyeSwoon certainly fits the bill.
An interior design graduate of New York’s Parsons School of Design, the trained dancer launched EyeSwoon in 2011 with the aim of sharing her favourite recipes and interior styling tips with friends. Since then Calderone has published two books — the first, , garnered a lauded James Beard award for photography. The most recent, , documents what Calderone describes as “the alchemy of creation” in the homes of designers and creatives, including her own. She also has.
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