Homecoming is a global nature photography series born from a deeply personal journey of seeking and redefining “home” in the world’s wild places. From the wind-swept shores of Miami to the quiet hillsides of Scotland, each photograph captures a different face of Mother Nature, revealing something essential about resilience, belonging, and rootedness. As I traveled across continents, designing homes for others while often far from my own, I came to realize that “home” is more than a place—it’s a feeling that can be found within us and within the landscapes that shape us.

Among the series, Why Do Palm Trees Sway?, taken in Miami, speaks to the strength and flexibility of nature in times of turbulence. Watching palm trees sway through storms, I saw a reminder of resilience—a quality that we, too, are called upon to embody in life’s uncertain moments. Stillness Whispers, captured in the serene English countryside, is an homage to the quiet wisdom nature shares when we pause to listen. In contrast, Grounded Roots, an image of a mist-shrouded oak in Scotland, conveys a profound sense of groundedness, standing proud and resolute against the ever-changing landscape around it.

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ELLE DECOR Features an Open Concept Space by Susan Knof to help Embrace the beauty of living without walls

Eliminating walls can be a liberating experience. Overall it helps with internal light and flow. Creative Director - Susan Knof - shares a look at her Hyde Park Townhouse project which allows full North and South daylight to spread throughout a glamorous open living and dining area in London. Susan Knof created bespoke folding screens to gently shield the space from the street to allow for privacy while still maintaining ample daylight.

A beautiful balance of neutral grays with a medley of Jim Thompson silk cushions help introduce a sophisticated coloraturas palette.

Genius in the Geometry. Luxe Code features the latest project by KNOF design in the suburbs of New York City. In this private residence, designer Susan Knof merges classic French Interiors with hints of Art Deco details.

Elle Decor takes a look at the varying ways to introduce dramatic lighting at your main entrance. How about with a dramatic black and white interior with an intricate pendant light? A striking chandelier centerpiece in a simple black and white space can be just the right added elegance needed for the space.