Image after image of warm, familiar worlds — punctuated by unexpected artwork and personal effects — appear as you scroll through Jessica Schuster’s portfolio. Her “timeless joy” aesthetic is as enduring as her NYC-based design firm. Withstanding more than a decade of interior trends, Jessica Schuster Design has expanded her uniquely buoyant touch across hotels and private residences in Miami, Boston, and Palm Beach, as well as new projects in San Francisco, the Hamptons, and New York City. The personal, the unusual, and the orderly find a natural home together, crystallizing her inimitable sense of luxury.

What do you do when you hit a creative block?

I usually turn to my library. I find that getting out of my routine — whether visiting a new place, a gallery, or seeing fresh work — always helps me find inspiration again.

What’s the last article you sent to a friend?

A Lost Weekend in Paris: Chapter One by Tim Blanks. It talks through the shift towards mood and emotion in recent Parisian runway shows.

What’s the worst recommendation someone’s given you?

I don’t believe in design rules. Every project is unique, and we approach each one organically and originally. A one-size-fits-all mentality just doesn’t work for us.

What’s something you bought for under $100 that changed your life?

Mr. Pen Spikey Sensory Rings — fidget rings for anxiety and stress relief. Cheaper than therapy.

What book have you gifted most?

François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne: In the Domain of Dreams.

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