The Art of Collecting

If you’ve read La Dolce Vita long enough, then you probably know that I always refer to spaces that appear “layered and collected” to be my favorite. I was so pleased to see the home of Daniel Cuellar featured in the current issue of Paper City, a Houston and Dallas-based style publication. You may not know Daniel by name, but you may recall his work. I recently wrote a post about a fabulous Houston design destination, Area, where Daniel has reigned as store director for the past fifteen years. The Paper City feature, written by editor and fashion designer, Laurann Claridge, delves into Daniel’s affinity for intricate boxes, lucite pieces, religious relics and design books. Naturally, Daniel’s home is right up my alley!

{Buddhas, Malachite Boxes and Catholic Santos Comingle at the Cuellar Residence}

{Daniel’s eclectic living room features furnishings, accessories, and artwork from around the globe.}

{A Gold Plated heart from Michelle Varian in New York rests within a rock crystal bowl from Area- I love these two pieces!}

{A Sterling Silver Beetle Rests Upon an Amethyst and Lucite Box}

{Pieces from Cuellar’s contemporary art collection comingle with iconic mid-century furnishings like the Brno chairs and Knoll Florence cocktail table.}

{Skulls are one of Cuellar’s favorite items to collect. With his curating, the result is chic rather than macabre.}

{A Few of Cuellar’s Prized Boxes—Covered in Everything from Zebra Hide to Shagreen}

{The entry to Cuellar’s three-story townhome features a chrome Ligne Roset lamp, a 19th century sketch and a collection of hands atop a vintage dental cabinet.}

{The master bath includes Cuellar’s cologne collection, a 19th century Italian study of a foot and bamboo clock from Pottery Barn}

{The Well-Accessorized Master Bedroom}

 

{Image Credit: Jack Thompson for Paper City}