MULXIPLY Founder Tanja Cesh’s Perfect Day, Favorite Local Artisans, and Style Influences

Photo: Meredith Brockington

What would be your perfect Maine day?
The day would start with a cold plunge in the bay as the sun rises, with Frankie, our mini Aussie, dutifully dog-paddling in circles around me. Then, of course, a steaming cup of coffee alongside a Belleville butter croissant. During the warmer months, we love taking our kayaks to the East End Beach for “food truck dinners” and then paddling home with the sun on our backs. Nothing is better than cozying up at Night Mares on Munjoy Hill, sipping a Green Ghoul, and digging into a slice of cake over a board game while listening to their always on-point playlist.

Go-to shop or local artisan for unique pieces?
Well, this might be a little self- promoting, but our shop Ember tells such a unique story, full of handmade apparel, jewelry, and goods from my brand Mulxiply and gorgeous, hand-thrown ceramics by my business partners Kristen and Joe Camp of Campfire Pottery. When we refresh the shop each season, it’s like a blank canvas, allowing us to create a brand-new story. It’s such a joy to create a shop full of often one-of-a-kind pieces.

How would you describe your aesthetic in three words?
Midcentury. Cozy. Functional.

Five things you can’t live without?
Grace. Deep friendship. Hard laughter. Curiosity. Good bread.

Your biggest style/design influence?
My mom. This is something I didn’t fully realize until she passed away. How I dress and decorate, how I host, how I design my collections, what I buy, etc., is heavily (and happily) influenced by her European aesthetic.

One piece of furniture, art, or decor in your space that tells a story?
When my parents passed away, I inherited this very ugly midcentury modern chaise longue with rockers on it. My husband hated it, but I loved it because, as a child, my dad read to me in that chair. We finally had it recovered a couple of years ago by Home Remedies, and it is now proudly displayed in our living room, and it’s the first place guests go to sit (and often fall asleep).

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