Happy Mother's Day

Carolyne Roehm

Happy Mother's Day. I think on this special day, we should honor the kind and gentle nurturing by all the women who surround us - loving and caring for not only the children they gave birth to but stepchildren, grandchildren, aging parents, sick spouses, family members, friends, and neighbors as well as their fur babies. Mothering comes in many forms. And reach out to those who are grieving today over the mothers or children they have lost. Today is a very complicated day for many. 

Nautical

Petite Plume Silk Pajama Set in Regatta Royale

One of my favorite summer themes is all things nautical in fashion and in home decor. And classic blue and white stripes go so well with blue and white chinoiserie.

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A Favorite Book

Bunny Mellon Style

One of my passions is collecting books on interior design and on gardening. I get such inspiration from them. A favorite in my collection is Bunny Mellon Style. It is unfortunately gettting hard to find.  

Bunny Mellon Style, by Bryan Huffman, Linda Jane Holden, and Thomas Lloyd, is a 2021 book that offers an intimate look into the life and design aesthetic of American style icon Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, focusing on her homes, collections, and personal style beyond her famous gardens. The book, published by Gibbs Smith, features professional and archival photography, personal writings, and interviews with those who knew her, revealing her self-taught, unpretentious, yet disciplined approach to design in her homes, fashion, and art. It provides a unique perspective on her influence, collaborations with designers like Givenchy, and her relationships with figures like the Kennedys. 

The Sea Urchin

CCC

 My favorite seashell of all is the beautiful sea urchin.

Sea Urchin Shells