The JOURNAL
Enjoy the
FEELING OF SPRING
There’s one thing that truly defines spring: change. The world outside is awakening, and there’s life in the air once again as the days grow longer, the garden begins to bloom, and the trees turn green. These are the signs of spring that we wait for, and their arrival makes us feel rejuvenated and inspired.
The season when everything move outdoors Throw open the windows, shake off the winter darkness and breathe in the fresh, crisp air. These are the moments we’ve been anticipating – when our home, with the help of soft blue cushions and cotton throws, extends outside onto the porch.
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PERSONAL STYLE THE ESSENTIALS With the shutters wide open and the light streaming through, it’s time to breathe new life into our living room. We start with a clean, crisp base of white and neutral tones, adding shams and blankets in uplifting shades of blue and soft orange. It’s a color combination with contemporary elegance, and the look is fresh – just what we crave for spring, and just what our creative side needs.
LOVELY WALLS Let timeless stripes, checks, flowers and seaside motifs adorn your walls with the new wallpaper collection from Lexington. Each is named after a New England author – like Mark Twain or Emily Dickinson – and in dusky pink, sand and navy hues, they imbue any room with a calm, East Coast vibe.
The creativity flows
Seasonal cooking There’s a real sense of satisfaction you get from cooking with fresh ingredients you’ve grown and gathered yourself. Sprouts from the garden and eggs from the farmer’s market: these handpicked items are the essence of springtime cooking. This season, we’ll be spending much of our time here in the kitchen.
Decorate with
GREENERY In the spring, the outdoors becomes our second home and our friends are always here. It’s the season to eat with our senses – using herbs as décor and bringing tactile, natural materials to the table. A cornflower blue tablecloth and woven seagrass placemats are the perfect setting for an intimate meal – always with a blanket at our back for when the night turns crisp.
Family, friends &
OUTDOOR DINING NATURE IS YOUR BACKDROP Just as you take the time to thoughtfully handpick the fresh ingredients on your plate, so too do you want the best pieces when you set the table. From the leather detail on an elegant lantern and the sophisticated stripes on your apron to the crisp, quality napkins your guests lay on their laps, every detail has been considered.
THE JOY OF SMALL GATHERINGS
Old friends
In the warmer months, no formal invitations are needed. We gather and celebrate the spontaneous get-together or the casual catch up with those who’ve known us longer than we can remember. There’s no dress code or expectations – just delicious food, a beautiful table and great conversation.
The happy indoors Our home is filled with many of our favorite things – like coffee table books that inspire, pieces collected on our travels, and a vase of spring flowers from the garden. This season, we’re freshening up our space by taking these items, creating some new still lifes around the house – and throwing in a new piece or two.
Create a relaxing
READING SPOT Every house needs a little hideaway – a place to curl up among a mix of patterned cushions as we drape ourselves in a chunky knitted blanket. It’s a place to claim as your own, where you can simply slip away for a few hours.
Pair vintage,
WITH YOUR FAVORITE TEXTILES
Sleep in
STYLE
Some things never go out of style – and blue and white are undeniably two of them. We’re taking a mixand-match approach to this timeless combo by combining classic stripes in a cotton panama with a floral pop. Then we add texture through the materials, layering linen shams and cotton throws.
Your very own
HOME SPA Welcome to your very own home spa, a luxurious space for winding down. Forget the world outside and indulge – in a hot bath, in soft terry and velour towels, and in the coziest sleepwear you can imagine.
Icons for every season Some things are tried-and-true classics, and we love them for that. Timeless oxford stripes, crisp whites, and our signature stars and stripes – these are our icons. They appear in every collection year after year, and always have a place in our home.
Spend all day
BY THE POOL When the temperatures rise, you’ll find us by the water. And we bring everything outside with us. Our cool poplin and sateen bedlinen in light paisley prints fit right in, as do bright hued and seaside-inspired elements that add a playfulness to this landscape of blues.
A picnic
ON THE DOCK With its sweeping views, the dock is our favorite place to spend the day. Classic striped pillows and lightweight throws transform it into a place to relax, while our new barbeque accessories herald the start of summer and everything we adore about it.
Evening bliss
BY THE SEA Long and lazy meals, a dip in the water, and a snuggle in our lush velour beach robes – summer by the sea is the epitome of easy living.
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