From the Archives

1998 J.Crew Montauk Tote

The Montauk Tote introduced in 1998 was one of J.Crew's most iconic pieces. Rescued from the archives, J.Crew has brought it back for summer 2026. in 1998, Bill Clinton was President, the economy was booming, and the summer blockbuster was Armageddon. 

HomeGoods Find

The Tom Scheerer Compendium

 

I was in HomeGoods yesterday and spotted this fabulous book set The Tom Sheerer Compendium. It includes his books Tom Scheerer Decorates and Tom Scheerer More Decorating in a beautiful cane sleeve.

Blue and White Gingham

Zennia Gingham Dress in Blue

 

One of my favorite summer looks and a great classic is blue and white gingham. The look is fresh and preppy and always in style. Here are some favorites -

Happy Memorial Day

Party in Bermuda by Slim Aarons

Happy Memorial Day. 

When you go home, tell them of us and say,

For your tomorrow, we gave our today.

- Kohima Epitaph

The "Kohima Epitaph" is a famous war memorial inscription dedicated to the Allied soldiers who died fighting in World War II.