Musings

Caitlin Hill 10/17/22 Caitlin Hill 10/17/22

A "Titan of Design"

I pre-ordered Stephen Sills’ new book what feels like decades ago. This was one I joyfully anticipated for all these months and I have to say, now that it has officially landed, it sure is sensational. Not that anyone had reservations, of course. Each page is juicier than the next — glittering with images from his sophisticated, singular portfolio, interspersed with design boards from each project. A “bonus” is the conversation, both in text and in visual form, on gardens with Stephen’s neighbor Martha Stewart. Between a forward from Tina Turner, text from David Netto, Martha’s spotlight and Stephen’s dynamite work, this is a blockbuster hit that will remain on the top of my stack.

Caitlin Hill 9/23/22 Caitlin Hill 9/23/22

Autumnal Assertion

Chartreuse & brown, textures galore, sultry lacquer and all of that moody magnificence…that’s what’s on my mental mood board. Ushering in fall is always bittersweet but for some reason this year I’m mentally more ready. Here are a few snaps I’ve saved that are helping me settle into this transition (credits below). This fall, a few fun trips are on the horizon, as well as renovation planning and some exciting client kick-offs.

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.

Caitlin Hill 7/13/22 Caitlin Hill 7/13/22

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.

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