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the Francis Files

Curated by designer and blogger Kevin Francis O’Gara, The Francis Files offers a fresh take on interiors through design inspiration, stylish home tours, brand collaborations, and thoughtful reflections on travel and decorating history. Discover a layered look at modern living—rooted in timeless style.

The Notebook

From Hollywood Regency to Georgian symmetry — a dive into iconic interiors and design legends.

Art Hearts: Josef Albers' Influential Color Studies

Art Hearts: Josef Albers' Influential Color Studies

A West Village townhouse by Starrett Ringbom via Architectural Digest As someone deeply fascinate...
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The Notebook: Diego Giacometti's Bronze Furniture

The Notebook: Diego Giacometti's Bronze Furniture

(Pommeaux de Canne bronze armchairs in a Paris living room by Luis Laplace via Architectural Dige...
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The Notebook: Milo Baughman's Mid-Century Style for All

The Notebook: Milo Baughman's Mid-Century Style for All

(Milo Baughman 1188 Dining Chair via Design Within Reach) It’s hard to peruse any vintage stor...
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Art Hearts: Paule Marrot's Natural Curiosities

Art Hearts: Paule Marrot's Natural Curiosities

Paule Marrot’s joyful, color-rich prints have become beloved design accents in interiors that ce...
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The Notebook: Jacques Adnet's Visionary Designs

The Notebook: Jacques Adnet's Visionary Designs

(Dining chairs in a dining room by Nate Berkus via MyDomaine) Jacques Adnet, a true avant-gar...
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The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy

The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy

Dorothy Draper's iconic design for the Greenbrier Hotel. Dorothy...
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Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light

Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light

(via U.T. Austin College of Fine Arts LANDMARKS) James Turrell is a boundary-breaking artist kn...
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The Notebook: Karl Springer's Everlasting Influence

The Notebook: Karl Springer's Everlasting Influence

A pink custom-lacquered coffee table in a New Orleans home. It's hard to find an Architectural D...
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Art Hearts: Cy Tombly's Grand Gestures

Art Hearts: Cy Tombly's Grand Gestures

(via Tate Modern, 'No. V', 1974) As an admirer of the postwar art world, the works of Edwin Par...
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The Notebook: Tony Duquette's Dazzling World

The Notebook: Tony Duquette's Dazzling World

(via Tony Duquette) Tony Duquette was a renowned interior designer known for his layered, opulen...
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Art Hearts: Henri Maik's Painted Jungle Scenes

Art Hearts: Henri Maik's Painted Jungle Scenes

(Design by John Oetgen, photography by Kevin O'Gara) Last month, my grandmother's home in Pont...
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Art Hearts: Richard Diebenkorn's California Dreamscapes

Art Hearts: Richard Diebenkorn's California Dreamscapes

(Ocean Park #79, 1975. Philadelphia Museum of Ar...
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Design Projects
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Design Projects

Explore interiors from client work and personal renovations — layered, livable, and always in progress.

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Collaborations
No.2

Collaborations

From product launches to styled spaces, discover the brand stories I’ve helped bring to life.

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The Notebook
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The Notebook

A growing archive of iconic designers, inspiring artists, and unforgettable design moments.

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Travel by Design
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Travel by Design

Wander with a designer’s eye — from charming hotels and city guides to visual inspiration abroad.

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