Introducing to you Athena Calderone, a celebrated author, interior designer, entertaining expert, creative director and visual storyteller. Athena has a passion for all things interior and has created many successful endeavors within the industry. She is located in Brooklyn, New York City and lives with her husband, son and puppy.
Eyeswoon is a lifestyle media platform, which was created by Athena, and is the home of all things culinary and design content. Eyeswoon is a place to transform simple daily life, spaces and ideas into somewhere that makes our eyes swoon. Here Athena shares delicious recipes, inspiring decor and lifestyle imagery. She also provides content for the festive and holiday seasons to ensure your home is looking chic and stylish with decorations. The platform regularly features posts such as “Ask Athena” or “Look We Love” to encourage her readers to interact and learn design tips from her content.
Athena is the author of two books ‘Cook Beautiful’ and ‘Live Beautiful’. The books both extend on her culinary and interior talent seen on Eyeswoon and have been rated highly for their photography and attention to detail. ‘Live Beautiful’ even appeared on the Amazon best seller list for home decor. Athena has had her work featured in many highly respected publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wall Street Journal, Elle Decor, Harper’s Bazaar and more! She was also named “the modern girl’s Martha Stewart” by the New York Times due to Athena being a culinary storyteller and home design expert.
Along with her many other ventures, Athena also hosts a podcast named ‘More Than One Thing’. The podcast takes a look into the lives of many dynamic creatives within the design industry. Athena interviews her guests and touches upon creative processes, challenges and how to overcome these. She regularly connects with like-minded business owners to give an insight into the design world. The podcast has ranked within the top 100 on Apple and has more than 445k downloads!
Athena has built an amazing community on social media and is consistently active on Instagram. She shares everything from interior favorites, design inspiration, healthy recipes and even snippets of her own abode. Athena engages her audience by providing links to her favorite homeware pieces through stories and in her highlights. She also uses her platform to promote her website, podcast and featured homeware collaborations. Some of these collections include timeless, handwoven Moroccan rugs and unique ceramics. She has built her account to an incredible 780k followers.
The brands Athena has built are ever growing and could not be possible without her love of intriguing visuals and interior design. Her eye for textures, patterns and vintage pieces provide interior design lovers with a place to find inspiration. Athena’s aesthetic is consistent throughout both her businesses and her New York City home – we see this on all her platforms! Want to know more about Athena’s dedication to creating a home and more? Visit Eyeswoon here at www.eye-swoon.com.
