Objects of gentle disassociation and aesthetic ease
From the garden to the grocery store—a roundup of well-designed coping mechanisms. For the dreamy, the distracted and my kindred aesthetes.
Classic Wooden Flatware: Timeless, tactile, and perfect for casual elegance.
Milkglass Tier: A tiered treasure for desserts, or impromptu still-lifes.
Periwinkle Shelf: Painted the dreamiest shade of lavender-blue, this shelf is pure joy in furniture form.
Scalloped Runner: The scallop detail adds just the right amount of sweetness without going full cupcake.
Blue and White To-Go: Proof that elegance travels well—this blue-and-white carryall is your errand-running upgrade. For when you want to feel like a chinoiserie vase with somewhere to be.
Stoneware Pitcher: Sturdy, sculptural, and effortlessly farmhouse (in the stylish sense).
Beaded Hair Clip: A playful companion for warm days ahead.
Classic Swimsuit: A timeless one-piece with a wink—just the right amount of sass for your next swim.
Woven Bag with Red Details: Jane Birkin energy, with a cherry twist. on sale
Pink Sun Hat: Folds up like a dream, but makes a statement like a starlet. Shade, style, and a little drama in one swoop. on sale
Vintage Inspired Shorts: Like something your effortlessly cool great-aunt wore in the ‘60s—with a fresh breeze and a cherry popsicle. on sale
Terry Cover-Up: The towel dress of your retro resort dreams. Cozy, cheeky, and beach-club approved.
Blue and White Garden Stool: Part chinoiserie, part cottage garden. Ideal as a perch, a plant stand, or simply to make your corner feel complete.
Oval Sunglasses: Slightly mysterious, majorly chic.
Coral Charm Necklace: Looks especially good with salty hair and a white linen shirt. Craving a vintage option? Try this. on sale
Woven Handbag: Tiny but mighty, with all the charm of a Provençal summer. This is your “just lipstick and a room key” kind of bag.
Packing Cubes: Who said packing had to be boring?
Engraved Watering Can: More heirloom than hardware. This one turns your daily watering into a slow, charming ritual.
Faux Bois Garden Stool: Perfect for garden perching, porch styling, or pretending you’re at a very chic woodland tea party.
Luxembourg Planter: Bold, sculptural, and très French. The kind of planter that makes your fiddle leaf feel like royalty.
Faux Bois Planter: Your herbs will have never looked better.
French Indigo Overalls: Workwear meets weekend artist. These are the overalls that make you feel like painting, potting, or prancing around a brocante. I keep searching for the perfect pair - here's another pair that might just do the trick.
Marbled Notebook: Perfect for schemes, grocery lists, or your next manifesto.
Deeda Blair Book: A visual feast of eccentric elegance and beautifully set tables.
Leather Air-Tag Cover: Sleek, subtle, and makes finding your keys feel a little less annoying.
That’s the round-up, my fellow aesthetes in mild denial. I hope something here brings you a flicker of joy—or at least a prettier form of avoidance.
Until next time,
Sara Kate