“The switch to residential was so different because of all the detailing—drapes, throws, accessories. These are the last 10 percent [of a project], those finishing touches that make a job feel personalized and homey,” she says. As Colleen became adept at this type of meticulous styling, clients began coming to her with distinctive requests for the holidays.
In 2015, Colleen launched Fig & Dove’s first holiday line, collaborating with trusted makers to produce chic and elegant décor. They started with basics like stockings and tree skirts, seeking perfect proportions and high-quality constructions with textiles that range from lavish Fortuny fabrics to classic neutrals. Understated acrylic stocking holders—acrylic blocks with brass or nickel hooks—have become the bread and butter of the business, along with similar products such as star tree toppers and pearlescent doves.
