a quick note: i’m off again this week with a good friend in town staying with me, so a few more ‘best of posts’ while i enjoy some time with her. this post was inspired by the summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year. so, technically it’s not a color but more of a mood, so that’s what today’s is all about — those long summer days we cherish and look forward to. the vibe is washed-out blues and natural earth tones, that subdued color of dusk when you’re one of the last few people lingering at the beach. the color of seashells, swimming in salt water, and white sand on your tanned feet, and everywhere else for that matter. i never mind — my favorite part of the day is rinsing all that sand off in a cool shower (especially an outdoor one) and then crawling beneath clean sheets for a leisurely summer read and perhaps an afternoon nap. it’s that vibe that takes over you when you finally arrive at your beautiful holiday home, drop your bags, and remember you don’t need to be anywhere at all anytime soon. your biggest concern is where to hang the damp beach towels to dry out for tomorrow’s beach day. are you with me? if not yet, i hope this post gets you on your way.

clockwise, l to r: mode century modern loungers from ; Natura Morta with LINEAGE candlestick from ; Les Caraïbes by; Assam Stripe Hand-Woven Cotton Housewife Pillowcase; tribal linen print from ; bedroom by ; Indigo Mudblock Bedding; vintage beach scene by ; WOVEN RATTAN picture FRAME; dining table by ; RAMONA JUTE RUNNER; sandy beach feet by ; vintage bamboo chair from ; Wildflowers + Weeds Tea Towel in Blue from . below: ceramic vase from ; jumpers via .


clockwise, l to r: poolside lounge chair via ; hand-drawn map via ; MagicLinen Waffle Throw; Recycled Glass Tumblers; striped beach chair via ; Set of three striped organic-cotton towels; Teak Wavy Leaf Serving Platter from ; Mariella Multi-Hook; shell headphones via ; tabletop collection by ; living room via ; Faux Shell bowl; kimono and bed linens from ; henri matisse graphic via ; vintage Rattan Rolling Bar Cart from ; Kiko Parchment Pendant lamp; Vintage Tall Basket. below: branches by ; vases by .

• photography credits: click on the image which will take you to its original source. in the case of my collages, the links are listed just below clockwise from left to right.
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