Musings
Labor Day
Labor Day was spent in the mountains, a few low key days with family. While the holiday very much marks “the end of summer” for us New Englanders, it can be the most blissful time. The ocean is still warm, the humidity slightly subsides and the tourists retreat back to their homes. I’m looking forward to savoring the last bit of “summer” while preparing for a busy fall and winter.
Below, one of my favorite textiles from Leah O’Connell’s line, “Harriet” in Cricket. The pillows rest on wicker chairs on our porch in Vermont.
Summertime Client Gifting
C&C helps a lot of clients with custom gifting campaigns for their respective clientele throughout the year. This particular one recently executed for Emily Janak Interiors in Jackson, Wyoming, was especially fun.
We partnered with local jam company, Tram Jam, to whip up batches of their popular variety — mountain huckleberries, organic blueberries + a spritz of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and can for us.
Then, we engaged Paris-based illustrator Jane Black Design, to create beautiful illustrations and packaging, along with London-based Chelsea Textiles to outfit the jars with scalloped-edged covers, tied with green and white twine, a nod to Emily's branding.
Finished with a horned jam spoon and a lovely hand-written note from Emily, this subtle and chic gift is the perfect way for Emily to share a bit of summer in the Tetons with her clients, project partners and vendors. It's also what I refer to as subliminal marketing at its finest.
Photography Credit: Lisa Flood Photography
Settling in to Summer
It seems that I tend to write near holidays as of late. Apparently they are moments of reflection.
We just returned from a trip to California to visit some dear friends. It truly warmed our hearts to have a week spending time together with our littles while enjoying the landscapes of the Bay Area that were such a big part of my life.
And now, with the July 4th holiday days away, we settle into summertime on the east coast and attempt to somehow slow down our fast and furious life. We have trips planned up and down the coast this summer, but we’re excited to relish in this sacred time with our family and the weather we dream about for months prior.
Of course, I couldn’t leave our trip to California without a visit to MARCH SF. I love admiring their exquisite pantry, kitchen and home items while scheming up reasons to procure more splatterware. Below, a snap of their custom colorways of their Italian handmade dinnerware pieces...the perfect palette as we welcome all things red, white & blue this weekend.
Summer in a Photo
Summer is so close, I can taste it. Below, an image that has always depicted summertime splendor for me — Tom Scheerer’s family’s home in East Hampton. The beautiful wallpaper, a bold stairway and pingpong table in the entry just do it for me. Pretty, uncontrived and whimsical. Outside, a tall privet and potted plants beckon. Sublime!
Photography is by Tria Giovan.
