Susan Petrie’s earthy gathering of embroidered suzanis, geometric jute trim and botanical block prints

In the BOH series What I Love , we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now.

For native New Yorker Susan Petrie-Badertscher, her melting pot of a home city doubles as a centrally located launchpad to all the wonders of the world. “This year alone, I’ve visited London, Spain and Italy,” says the principal at Petrie Interior Designs , who jumps on a plane “whenever I want to get my creative juices flowing.” Crucial in shaping her evolution as a cosmopolitan and culturally intuitive interior designer, travel also serves as her forever resource. “I keep my eyes wide open and never go anywhere without bringing something back that subtly weaves—visually, materially or emotionally—into my design narratives,” she adds.

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