styled living simply achieved by Jacqueline deMontravel
If we were to set this boy’s bedroom to music, we’d select The Beatles’ “Come Together.” An attention to mixing prints, customized pieces, and a unification of bold colors elevate a basic boy’s room to a sanctuary with a P.O.V. When designing your child’s room, follow a few simple guidelines and then have fun–this is a place for kids with a penchant for cartoons and Crayolas.
In my son’s California bedroom, the nautical theme set the direction with a modern twist.
There are certain you had me at moments women experience: Paris with no agenda, the scent of gardenias and sundresses. Not to leave out the gentleman, they love dresses too. Leave it to some of our favorite designers to step it up this year. In fact, many brands devoted most of their collections to summer dresses because they know we will renovate our closets to make room. This year’s options make browsing a challenge. Maxis and midis are especially popular in sexy cuts to play up toned arms. Romantic florals, bohemian and solid colors have timeless appeal.
Feeling flirty in a Perry Walker Collective maxi.
When the lead character in one of summer’s most iconic movies is a gopher, it correlates to a season that’s more carefree than the uppity months. Beach reads, going barefoot, sundresses and dining en plein air takes its cue from longer days and lower maintenance.
Summer activities isn’t all about surf and sand, get engrossed in a good book for some substantive chill time.
We’ve become so absorbed in digital time there are now PSA’s on how to combat the trend. Summer is the perfect time to wean off electronics, where all you need for a day outdoors is a book, sun protection and something to sit on. Biking, games and gardening are other options that fit into the leisure mode agenda.
Take one week off of social media and you can feel as ancient as the guy who still uses a fax machine. Whether you remember the dial phone or were born after 2000, the classics appeal to all ages. A look that never wanes to an ahem trend is gypsy style. To clarify, not the sinister gypsies who steal babies and live in a hansom, but the peace out, summer of love kind. Think Talitha Getty in Morocco or the cast of Hair before the film gets a doomed remake. (Google image searches recommended). There’s great boho merch available that is beautifully made to last a decade of year round summers. It’s more LA or New York when it chills out, which is why we are loving these featured summer picks.
Gemini Cardigan: La Double J Knitwear
Iris Beach Towel: Aava Swim
Slides: Jonathan Simkhai
Henrietta Skirt: Sea-NY
Gypsy Water: BYREDO
Hats and bags are the chips and dip of fashion. Getting your summer wardrobe to the next level is about accessories, the smart ones that are pretty and practical. These multi-functional necessities protect from the sun, keep you organized, which equates to preventing panicked moments, and have high IQ style.
Privacy please: A wide brim hat says elegance and intrigue while protecting skin.
Opening Shot Savannah Hat: Wallaroo Hats
If you’re decorating a new home or redoing a space, resist that click-happy impulse to fill shopping carts with a load of stuff you may not need. (Sorry Amazon). A skilled room planner knows that restraint is necessary for a clean arrangement that leaves more room for design creativity.
The main room in our Laguna Beach home is multifunctional while delivering on a modern take of the British West Indies style.
Allergies can really take the fun out of being human. As an allergy sufferer, I’ve been prodded and pricked by a specialist and lost all sense of womanhood from using a Neti pot or shooting saline up my nose. You become a specimen in the search of finding relief from headaches, fatigue, and all the symptoms of a cold. Breathing normally is your life’s mission.
There must be a connection between childbirth and maternal traits, which begins before those chubby little cheeks fill up with hospital air and wail to the world your arrival. The evolution continues from their consolation over a dead goldfish, being a formidable opponent at Monopoly without letting you win, and a true friend during that tragic first love lost. Don’t you think she deserves something a bit special? From linen coasters to sandals that look like art pieces, we recommend ten ways to say thank you to the mom who has style.
Traveling safe in a pandemic has that romantic notion of a classic novel. While today’s times is far from romantic, our first foray on a plane in a little over a year was more exciting than unnerving. It showed signs of optimism for future excursions.
Enticement to travel again.
Last summer was from the year we try to mention as infrequently as possible. The challenges imposed by the unmentionable, in many ways, made it memorable. Travel restrictions turned us into explorers of our region, where we found destinations within approved driving distances. Once there, we were crafty with meals, camped out on beds with linens brought from home, and extended the day by taking long walks at sunset. Those essentials that made our visits safe, fun, and comfortable are an added travel takeaway we’ll use for this anticipated season.
New settings paired with dependable pieces is part of the savvy traveler equation.
