Although terra cotta and rust are similar, in my mind they are two very distinct shades equally worthy of spending time exploring (and drooling over). The of-the-earth hue is reminiscent of desert days, endless summers, and a whole lot of sartorial goodness. Whether you’re wearing the color or placing strategic pops of clay around your home, I think you’ll agree that this shade is one to inspire.

xx, chelsea

sleeper dijon lounge dress; duo de mar coral bag; j. hannah polish in saltillo; the smith chair by barbaby lane; anthropologie dipped clay pot and stand; niconico clothing vermont tank bodysuit; moroso josephine sofa.

• photography credits in order of appearance: studio caroline gomez; arthur apparel; serena mitnik-miller; Verner Panton Bachelor Armchairs, 1956; reformation guava bikini; call me the breeze; natasha mead; the moptop; daughter co; taylor sterling; doen; kelly brown; urban outfitters; emily benziger; DAVE WHEELER via Sight Unseen; Fantastic Frank via the design chaser; the moptop; in bed.

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