Wicker Turtle Clutch High/Low

Poolside Turtle Tote

 

The Tortoise Tote is a rattan clutch shaped like a tortoise, finished with an optional removable leather strap that can be worn crossbody or carried by hand. Playful yet elevated, it adds personality and charm to your vacation and warm weather looks.

A Blue and White Chinoiserie Caftan

Kate Spade in a Mexican Peacock Caftan

 

This photo is of the late Kate Spade in one of her favorite pieces, a peacock embroidered caftan she brought back from Mexico.

Seashell Motifs

Set of 4 Linen Coquille Scallop Placemats

Shell motifs date back to the Greco-Romans as a favorite decorative feature. To both the Greeks and the Romans, the shell signified fertility and was associated with Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, and with Venus, Roman goddess of the same attributes.

Do You Burp Your Home?

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Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy the day and make sure to spread some love.

I grew up in Germany, and my mother (or more accurately, our German housekeeper), would open the windows every morning, called lüften. Lüften is a traditional German practice of briefly but fully opening windows and doors once or twice daily to exchange stale indoor air with fresh air. Also known as "house burping" or shock ventilation, this 5–10 minute routine prevents mold growth, boosts air quality, and improves sleep and mood, regardless of outside temperatures.