For one of the dwellings on her friend’s historic Hudson Valley property, Ariel Okin married her exacting eye with a collected-over-time approach.

It’s no secret among designers that bespoke interiors have the power to change lives. In Ariel Okin’s case, working with Audrey Gelman to reimagine a historic property would spark her friend-turned-client’s passion for rustic antiques—and ultimately lead to a thriving business.

The entire project is featured in the designer’s debut book, The Happy Home, which came out in MarchCourtesy of Ariel Okin