SEE SUMMER BETTER

I'm semi- obsessed with the glasses by Warby Parker.  It's a sophisticated, classic, but super cool brand.  When they asked us to contribute to a blog post for their #seesummerbetter campaign we were thrilled!  Above are a few of my favorites and places where we think they would look fab.

1. Griffin in Blonde Tortoise | I think my favorite pair of glasses to go with my absolute favorite place in the summer (or any time of year for that matter)- Southampton beach.  I grew up summering here and it just brings me to a happy place.  I can sit and watch the waves or read for hours.
Glasses | Warby Parker
Hat | Net-a-Porter
Bikini | Shop Bop
Beach Towel | Matouk

2.  Crossfield in Polished Gold | The perfect pair to wear for some beers and great music.  Late summer (end of August, early September), after the crowds have subsided, Cisco Brewery in Nantucket is the most fun spot to party.  You're never to old for an afternoon jam session and a round of corn hole.  Hanging here with my fam is the best.
Glasses | Warby Parker
Striped Top | MDS Stripes
Sandals | Calypso
Jean Shorts | AG

3.  Reilly in Marzipan Tortoise | A chic pair of shades for a day at the Met and a picnic in the park.  Do not miss the current exhibit on China Through the Looking Glass.  It is the most amazing showcase of haute couture you have ever seen. 
Glasses | Warby Parker
Tote | Rae Feather
Jumper | Club Monaco
Flats | Chanel

AN INTERESTING ART SOURCE

I am contacted daily by vendors promoting their products or wanting us to check out their websites.  I always take the time to do so because it's so fun to use something new in whatever projects we are working on.  Using the same thing over and over gets old.

Recently, I received an email from ArtStar.  A website that was created to make contemporary prints accessible to everyone.  Coincidentally I was searching for prints to use in our Nantucket staging job so it was perfect timing.  I was immediately obsessed with their Slim Aarons esq take on photography, their adorable trendy fashion items and their section on prints for kids.

Unfortunately we were on a deadline for Nantucket so we did not use the above, but I intend on revisiting them very soon for a new project.

IDEA'S FOR DAD

Fathers day is right around the corner and decorators best asked me to post some gift ideas.  My dad is pretty easy to shop for.  He loves golf with my brother, a scotch on the rocks at sundown, "time pieces", his stubb collection and a great, worn in hat.  That being said, he would enjoy nothing more on fathers day than to hang out, have a bbq and spend the entire day with his family... nothing makes him happier than his family and that is why we love him so dearly.  Love you, Pauly!

Gifts Above:

1. Double old fashion glasses | Waterford - Lismore

2. The World's Most Expensive Watches book | Barneys

3. Whales Tale Pale Ale hat | Cisco Brewers

4. Raffia Stubbs | Stubbs & Wooton

5. Monogrammed golf balls | Etsy

STAGING ON NANTUCKET

We have an amazing, fun new project- staging the family estate in Nantucket!   

This house has been in the family for generations.  It is currently decorated to suit a more formal time period which makes it outdated, especially on Nantucket.  Working with Suzanne Rinfret Moore, an amazing chef with a great blog called Smoores in the Kitchen, has been wonderful.  She is so open to suggestion and was the motivation for changing things up.  We loved the idea of wanting the younger generation of Rinfrets to come to the island, relax and have a great time.  Our goal is to keep our family history in the bones, but make the decor modern and fresh.  Above is how we plan on doing so.

We will keep you posted on the progress, but so far we are thinking about replacing the following:

1. Dining Room- Modern art above the fireplace | Mirrors & lighting over server | New table & chairs

2.  Living Room- raffia paper | Coffee table | Linen arm chairs | Hanging Lantern | Rug | Artwork | Pillows
3. Family Room - Lamps | Change valance | Artwork | Throw Pillows

3. Kitchen- Island lighting | Kitchen chairs | Accessories

4. Guest Bedroom- Nightstands | Bedding | Throw Pillows
5. Guest Bedroom 2- Bedding | Replace Vignette by window | Throw pillows

We are hoping to install at the end of the month and are thrilled to spend some time in one of our favorite places on earth.  Cannot wait to see how it turns out!