The Objects of Her Affection

I wanted to make my bedroom very dark and dramatic. In fashion we call this layering of influences "the mix," a high-wire style act that works only when it's authentic to the person doing it.

In the bedroom, I contrasted animal prints with hand-carved Thai cabinets, a chandelier I picked up in Prague, and a mirror made of scrap metal. I purchased the pieces years apart, often on a whim. These elements are anchored by chocolate walls and touches of green, which recall the mountains of Dominica, my favorite island.

The Calvin Klein bed is outfitted with John Robshaw linens.