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Making a case for cotton.

We asked our friend Lauren Nelson of Lauren Nelson Design to share her thoughts on motherhood and her favorite picks for Mother’s Day. Lauren is a celebrated interior designer known for creating spaces that feel collected, personal, and effortlessly beautiful. She’s also a mother of two, and brings the same thoughtfulness she’s known for in her work to her life at home. We’re so happy to share a little peek into her Mother’s Day plans.

Bess Piergrossi is a mother, florist, gardener, and the thoughtful heart behind Hitch Foot Farm. Her world is filled with beauty—delicate flowers grown from seed, home-cooked meals, and time spent with her family on their small, vibrant farm in the Hudson Valley. We asked Bess to share a few things she’s wishing for this Mother’s Day, along with a glimpse into her own quiet traditions.

If you’ve ever seen Natalie Bowen’s work — in a bouquet, an art piece, or a beautifully set table — you’ve felt her essence: thoughtful, elegant, and full of feeling. She brings a deep sensitivity to everything she touches, likely shaped by her own winding path to motherhood. Natalie’s approach to Mother’s Day is all about honoring that journey — for herself and for others — with a blend of solitude, celebration, and beauty.

Eight things to gift maman for Mother's Day.

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Over time, we've made small changes in our homes and lives to curb and even eliminate the use of items that need to be disposed of after a single use - mainly by replacing them with household goods that are reusable and thus, better for the environment. 

| photography courtesy of sepi shokouh |

Gone are the days when monograms are only for the preppy among us.

In honor of Earth Day this year, we are recommitting ourselves to getting off the couch and getting outside.

As any vintage china collector will tell you, the real magic isn’t always on the front - it’s underneath, in the back stamps.

Trend spotting from the steets of Paris.

This spring and summer, we're embracing a more romantic take on loungewear.