Rachel Silva

New York

Associate Digital Editor at ELLE Decor

Assistant Editor at @elledecor. Previously at @Citywire @iimag @TimeLightBox.

Articles

Why Is That Step Ladder at TEFAF $350,000?

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Silva

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."It’s TEFAF New York time again. Each year, the world’s top design dealers gather to present furniture and decorative objects that blur the line between art and utility—and command the kind of prices usually reserved for rare artwork. TEFAF, otherwise known as The European Fine Art Fair, is being held at the Park Avenue Armory, through May 14.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Caring for Ranunculus

6 days ago | elledecor.com | Rachel Silva

The ranunculus needs no introduction—it's really having a moment—and perhaps it’s about time. Often overshadowed by the peony mania we've seen in recent years, this petal-packed bloom has taken over Instagram feeds, bridal bouquets, and stylists' backdrops. With its lush, layered petals and rich color range that looks straight out of a Dutch painting, you might assume it's high-maintenance.
The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Caring for Ranunculus

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Silva

The ranunculus needs no introduction—it's really having a moment—and perhaps it’s about time. Often overshadowed by the peony mania we've seen in recent years, this petal-packed bloom has taken over Instagram feeds, bridal bouquets, and stylists' backdrops. With its lush, layered petals and rich color range that looks straight out of a Dutch painting, you might assume it's high-maintenance.
Yes, the Met Gala’s Daffodil Carpet Was the Best Dressed

1 week ago | elledecor.com | Rachel Silva

The real MVP of the 2025 Met Gala was the daffodil-dappled, midnight blue rug that was unspooled like a painter’s canvas on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Designed by artist Cy Gavin, the carpet bloomed with daffodils—an intentional nod to the season’s spirit of renewal. The motif, drawn from the spring flowers outside his upstate New York studio, felt especially apt for fashion’s biggest night, which traditionally marks the start of a new style season.
Meg Ryan’s Dreamy Montecito Home on the Market for $19.5 Million

1 week ago | elledecor.com | Rachel Silva

Meg Ryan is ready to part ways with her Montecito gem—again. The beloved Sleepless in Seattle actress has relisted her effortlessly chic estate in the coastal enclave, this time with a fresh new look and a $19.5 million price tag. The estate was originally owned by the late mystery novelist Sue Grafton and her husband Steve Humphrey. They sold it to Alicia McFarlane, the granddaughter of John Wayne, and her husband James in 2020 for $5.4 million.
Here Are the Most Memorable Met Gala Decor Moments Through the Years

1 week ago | veranda.com | Rachel Silva

Skip to ContentThis star-studded event's elaborate interiors serve as a backdrop for fashion's biggest statements. By Rachel SilvaPublished: May 5, 20251981The Temple of Dendur during Diana Vreeland's 10th annual Costume Institute costume exhibit ball in December 1981. 1984C.Z. Guest and Count Vega del Ren attend the Costume Institute gala in December 1984. 1984Costume Institute gala decor. 1988Decor during the 1988 Costume Institute gala.
25 installazioni leggendarie nella storia del Met Gala

1 week ago | elledecor.com | Rachel Silva

Un tempo il Met Gala era un modesto evento di beneficenza, una parentesi nel calendario sociale di Manhattan. Ma ora è al centro dell'attenzione mondiale come uno degli eventi più attesi del programma culturale. Ogni primavera, tutti gli occhi sono puntati sui gradini del Metropolitan Museum of Art quando l'élite della moda si riunisce per sfoggiare abiti mozzafiato realizzati dai migliori stilisti del momento.
25 Legendary Met Gala Interior Decor Installations

1 week ago | elledecor.com | Rachel Silva

The Met Gala was once a modest benefit—a blip on Manhattan’s social calendar. But now, it commands worldwide attention as one of the most anticipated events on the cultural calendar. Each spring, all eyes are on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art as fashion’s elite congregate to show off breathtaking ensembles crafted by today’s top designers. While much of the world focuses on those flaunting their fabulous ensembles red carpet, an equally ornate spectacle exists inside the museum.
Taylor Swift’s Former Cape Cod Mansion Next Kennedy Compound Lists for $15 Million

1 week ago | veranda.com | Rachel Silva

If these walls could sing, they’d probably be humming a Taylor Swift breakup ballad. The pop superstar’s former Cape Cod mansion—yes, that one from her brief Kennedy-era romance—is officially on the market for a staggering $14.99 million, according to the listing. Tucked adjacent to the famed Kennedy compound in the exclusive Hyannis Port enclave, the 1920s oceanfront estate is currently the priciest listing on the Cape, according to Mansion Global.
Taylor Swift’s Former Cape Cod Mansion Next Kennedy Compound Lists for $15 Million

1 week ago | elledecor.com | Rachel Silva

If these walls could sing, they’d probably be humming a Taylor Swift breakup ballad. The pop superstar’s former Cape Cod mansion—yes, that one from her brief Kennedy-era romance—is officially on the market for a staggering $14.99 million, according to the listing. Tucked adjacent to the famed Kennedy compound in the exclusive Hyannis Port enclave, the 1920s oceanfront estate is currently the priciest listing on the Cape, according to Mansion Global.