Grandmillennial Hobbies

Oriente Italiano Needlepoint

Grandmillennial hobbies are a very popular trend. Granny hobbies are low-tech and tactile. No longer for just octogenarians, these hobbies are being embraced by Gen Z and millennials. They include needlecraft like needlepoint, knitting, quilting, and crocheting. Domestic arts include cooking, baking, canning, gardening, and bird watching. Puzzles, cards, board games, and tile games of all sorts are wildly popular, especially mahjong. Art activites like pottery, painting, and drawing as well as paint by numbers have renewed interest. (I think collecting chinoiserie especially blue and white Chinese porcelain should be added to the list.)

Luxe Blue & White Chinoiserie

Tamara Day Watercolor Striped Chinoiserie Pillow

 

One special blue and white chinoiserie piece can transform a room. Take this pillow that combines blue and white stripes and Chinese porcelain in a stunning oversized feather filled pillow. This pillow retails for over $200.

Summer Picks

Como Woven Striped Straw Tote

J.Crew has launched a great summer sale with 40% off and 50% off dresses. Here are some of my picks with lots of my favorite navy, linen, and stripes. A wonderful way to kickstart your summer wardrobe.

Scalloped Wicker Table Lamp High/Low

Celerie Kemble Parasol Table Lamp - Society Social

This iconic wicker parasol lamp has been wildly popular with interior designers for years. Handwoven, rattan wicker is just as Caribbean in its style as it is sophisticated. The shade and base are both made of natural rattan; the shade features an exaggerated scallop edge while the base conceals a steel plate. The stem is crafted from stainless steel, finished in a warm antique brass that contrasts the whimsical silhouette. Two bulbs are set to a dimmer switch, so you can set the mood however you like.

 The Celerie Kemble lamp above sells for over $1,000.