For her latest line offurniture with Crate & Barrel, Leanne Ford sprinkled in plenty of Easter eggs for family, friends — and a special celebrity!
She adds, “I have such a happy, lucky life, filled with so much fun and so many giggles. And everything I do is an ode to those around me. In everything I do I want to help others feel the love too!”
Of the ornaments, she notes, “We both share a serious love for disco balls.” The sparkling accessories even pop up as permanent decor in the rooms she designs
Leanne Ford
courtesy of Crate & Barrel
TheEver sofa(below) andbedalso have an obvious family tie, being named for her little girl.
“I named the classic and cozy sofa after her [for the last collection] and it was such a hit that I got to evolve the shape, style and fabrics into my dream bed,” she says.
Another family member, her beloved late dog Tom, also gets a piece in his honor.
“This table was named after my three-legged dog, Tom Ford. What a legend he was,” she says of theTom coffee table, which appropriately also has a tripod base.
Leanne clarifies of his shared name withthe famed fashion designer, “I didn’t actually name him that. His name was Tom when I got him. I still remember my friend saying to me that day, ‘You do realize your dogs name is Tom Ford, right?’ He carried it well. He was quite the debonair little pup. I had him for 17 years and he went everywhere with me.”
The most unexpected homage in the line, however, isn’t for a member of the family, but a new — and famous! — friend.
TheAnnie cabinetis “named after my love forAnnie Hall,of course! Which we all know now really was just a love for Diane Keaton,” says Leanne of the actress andfellow interior design enthusiast, who she feels is a kindred spirit and, she’s been told, her celebrity doppelgänger.
“I can’t believe I actually met her a couple of years ago at her book launch party and the first thing she said to me was, ‘Oh, you’re cute!’ to which I replied, ‘Well that’s because I look like you.’ It was a very happy moment for me. I’m still wondering why she hasn’t invited me oversome red wine on iceyet!”
The second collection from Leanne Ford for Crate & Barrel is available to shop now oncrateandbarrel.com.
source: people.com
