Marjon Carlos is a true multi-hyphenate—in a constant cultural orbit as she flexes roles as a journalist, brand strategist, podcaster, and fashion tastemaker. From her must-listen Your Favorite Auntie podcast to a byline that's appeared everywhere from Vogue to Vanity Fair to her Notes From Auntie substack, her distinctive voice and unique perspective have made waves in the fashion and culture spaces, earning her a dedicated following and a respect that spans industries. Marjon infuses her home with the same style and insight that defines her career, creating a space that is stylish and meaningful but, most of all, welcoming. We wanted to go first-hand with this budding icon to talk about her creative journey, her approach to interior design, and shop the Lulu catalog together for a home refresh.

"Beauty at home feels like world-making. It’s your own little galaxy made up of all your comforts, pleasures, and inspirations. I love looking over and seeing something symbolic of my hard work; a reminder of a beautiful memory or my favorite artist; a gift from my friend or an heirloom from my mother. Beauty at home is my guests feeling welcomed and sinking into the space. Beauty at home is my dog running around happy or me knowing I have a soft place to land at the end of a very hard day."
- Marjon Carlos

You wear a lot of hats in your work—journalist, brand strategist, podcaster, fashion tastemaker, we could go on and on. Could you speak a bit about your creative journey? 

 I think my creative journey is ongoing, and I hope it continues to lead me to exciting new places where I can explore my potential. I’ve barely scratched the surface, to be honest. But I like to say that my work sits at the intersection of style and culture and is an amalgamation of all my passions: fashion, identity politics, and cultural critique. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be in fashion somehow—as either a designer, writer, or editor, but I never quite knew how one broke in. So I worked my way through New York retail and cut my teeth interning for different designers until I started freelance writing for different sites. I just wanted a byline and an opportunity, so I was often writing for free. Through hustling and networking, I wound up freelance writing for Vogue, which then led to a full-time position at the publication as the Senior Fashion Writer. I would eventually go freelance after two years in the role and have since written for pretty much every major fashion publication and interviewed some of culture’s biggest stars. I also consult for various luxury fashion and beauty brands and produce my podcast, Your Favorite Auntie.

You have an impressive background in fashion and culture. How does your work in these fields influence your approach to interior design? 

Thank you! I think that over the years of working in the fashion and culture spaces, I’ve learned that your home is another extension of your personal style. It should reflect your tastes, world views, travels, and experiences just as much as your closet does—so you should invest in it. I’ve tried to imbue that sentiment into my space and really cultivate a place that feels holistic.

How would you describe your home decor style? Does it differ from your personal aesthetic? 

I’m really inspired by 80s post-modern design. I love chrome, glass, lush carpets, burl wood, and stone. Halston and Elsa Peretti’s offices are constant references of mine. I want it to feel cool, sexy, chic, and grown–like your favorite auntie lives here! 

Can you share a bit about the process of curating your dining room? How do you decide which pieces make the cut? 

Curation is always an exciting process for me. I first started with sourcing inspo pics by mining Pinterest for images of dining rooms that really spoke to me and figuring out the different elements that worked. Then, I started a mood board, which is one of my favorite things to make. They help organize my thoughts and really get me inspired by my vision.

What are your must-have elements for a beautifully styled and functional tabletop? 

I’d say a few things: I absolutely love a beautiful vase in the center of any table with my favorite flowers–midnight calla lilies. Also, really beautiful dishware and stemware, like the gorgeous Metropolitan Grand Cru Wine Glasses or Nadia Satin-Matte Stoneware Dinnerware. Their geometric shapes can add so much tactile and visual texture to a setting!

What drew you to these Lulu and Georgia pieces? What do they bring to your overall design? 

All these pieces felt very warm but stylish. I didn’t want anything cold or austere. I think your home can be fashionable without feeling like a museum. With this space, I wanted to create a throughline between my living room and the dining room, so I started by finding a beautiful brown carpet. Brown is a huge color story in my home. My couch is brown, and I have tons of burl wood, etc. Then, I went about locating a beautiful dining table in a natural stone. While this is concrete, the marble facade was so well done it didn’t feel inauthentic. It’s also in conversation with the marble, nesting coffee tables in my living room. The dining chairs and bar stools are in beautiful neutral tones that are also connected with my living room’s boucle recliner. Constantly, there is a tie-back, but it doesn’t feel matchy-matchy. It feels cohesive.

What is one thing you love about the Your Favorite Auntie community you’ve created? 

I just love the idea of having a sounding board and starting discourses. Having a curious, hilarious, supportive community of like-minded listeners and readers has made me more confident about speaking my mind and saying the things we’re all thinking. They give me the confidence to be fearless in my opinions and the affirmation that my voice is necessary.

Our mission at Lulu and Georgia is to bring beauty to your home. What does beauty at home mean to you? 

Beauty at home feels like world-making. It’s your own little galaxy made up of all your comforts, pleasures, and inspirations. I love looking over and seeing something symbolic of my hard work, a reminder of a beautiful memory or my favorite artist, a gift from my friend, or an heirloom from my mother. Beauty at home is my guests feeling welcomed and sinking into the space. Beauty at home is my dog running around happy or me knowing I have a soft place to land at the end of a very hard day.