THE DELIGHTFUL DAYS OF SPRING

Irecently restarted reading a book given to me by my oldest daughter called The Book of Delights. I love to revisit books that inspire or intrigue me, and this is defi nitely one of them. While its theme has nothing to do with interior design, it does encourage readers to focus on the small things that delight us. Author Ross Gay writes in the preface, “The more you study delight, the more delight there is to study.”

Spring embodies the word delight. It’s the season to admire bright green blades of grass poking through the earth, the “Wow” of tulips trumpeting warmer days, open-window breezes encouraging curtains to dance, vibrant sunlight casting itself on walls and making the rooms change color, lighter food, crisp wines and seemingly everything in bloom. The list is easy, if you’re making one.

Clearing out spaces to revamp a room can also be delightful, especially if you are motivated and inspired. When it comes to your home, a small alteration—repainting walls or hanging new wallpaper, perhaps—can easily provide a feeling of transformation. A change in the furnishings, refurbishing old or buying new, can also breathe new life into a space. Of course, a complete renovation will always do the trick; however, don’t forget the power of a small tchotchke, something that in and of itself prompts a smile.

In this issue we have two homes that give more than their fair share of inspiration in design. In addition, featured enthusiasts Haleigh Kenney, Libby Howard and Sydney Rainey and Matt Seikel stir our senses with their talents. There is much more to discover throughout this spring issue, and it is a delight to share them with you.

SARA GAE WATERS Editor-in-Chief

POPPING UP FROM THE GROUND, SPRING BLOOMS ABOUND