Family Matters: Patrick Mele & Pat Mele
Daphne Youree Photography
Just one look at interior design extraordinaire and Greenwich jewel box shop owner Patrick Mele, and you know he comes from a family full of panache and personality.
Patrick’s whimsical eye of period pieces mixed with modern artwork and splashes of happy-go-lucky color has caught the attention of clients and publications like Architectural Digest (he was recently named to the AD100 list). His style inspiration doesn’t fall far from the tree. Enter his mother, the ultra-fabulous and iconic Pat.
Below, a design-infused peek at their friendship, love of classic style with a punch of uniqueness, and shopping for treasures together.
Bottom line: this is one Mother Son duo that’s a lot of fun.
Meet Patrick
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Your Personal Style: A real amalgamation of the interesting and unique people, places and experiences I’ve had the privilege to know in my life so far - always evolving!
Your Design Philosophy: I’m excited by many styles, cultures and periods throughout history. I like to borrow from each of them and combine them in different ways, creating my own unique recipe. In dressing for example, think a classic white English Oxford shirt paired with a Japanese indigo Noragi jacket, American blue jeans and Turkish Kilim loafers - I’d create a room using the same philosophy.
Mirror, Mirror: a snapshot of Patrick Mele’s Greenwich Shop
Your Motto: Be kind and be good
Best Advice From Pat: Stay true to the way you were raised. Always speak the truth and stay humble.
Double / triple check before hitting that send button!
In Living Color: @PatrickMele’s Instagram makes us feel like a kid in a candy store
What Do You Borrow Most From Pat: What don’t I borrow from Pat!?
If Pat Was a Print She'd Be: A bold painterly black and white stripe!
Your Relationship With Pat In Three Words: Big time love
Patrick Mele’s Greenwich Shop
Phrase that Pat Says All The Time: “Told ya so”
Song & TV Show That Reminds You Of Pat: “Neither One Of Us” by Gladys Knight and FRASIER
Favorite Activity Together: Dancing
Meet Pat
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Your Personal Style: Classic with a flair (I hope???? ).
Your Design Style/Philosophy: There is Room For It All...Go With Your Gut But ALWAYS Leave The Door Open For Possibilities
When you wish upon a sunburst, Patrick Mele Greenwich
Your Motto: It's not about money...it's about taste
Best Advice From Patrick: “Don't Worry...Go For It"
Phrase Patrick Says All The Time: All Good
Song & Book & TV Show That Reminds You Of Patrick:
Song: “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart.
Poem: Dr. Seuss "Oh The Places You'll Go".
Book: Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnack.
TV Show: CBS Sunday Morning
Favorite Activity Together: Shopping/Hunting for the "find"
The treasures and finds at Patrick Mele Greenwich
What Do You Borrow From Patrick: His IDEAS!
If Patrick Was A Print He'd Be: Any one of the Matisse Nadia Series
A Work of Art: A Piece From Matisse's Nadia Series
Your Relationship With Patrick In Three Words: Love, Fun and Mutual Support