SPRING STUDY
it stArts with the garden
There’s something about spring that feels like an exhale—like the world is stretching awake after a long winter’s nap. The first signs are subtle: a single bud on a magnolia tree, the way the sunlight lingers just a little longer in the evening, the undeniable urge to swap heavy throws for something light and airy. And just like that, we’re in transition.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how inspiration works the same way. It starts small—a floral arrangement, an image, a texture, a scent—and before you know it, it’s grown into something fully realized. For me, it always starts in the garden. My floral framework philosophy means every project starts with a flower arrangement. Being rooted in the PNW, nature has always been my main source of inspiration. Not just the perfectly manicured, symmetrical kind, but the wild, overgrown, beautifully imperfect corners of nature that whisper stories of seasons past.
A trailing vine becomes the muse for a hand-painted wallpaper. The color of oak leaves finds its way onto a vintage tapestry. The layering of petals reminds me that texture is everything, and a little asymmetry is what makes a space feel alive. Nature, in all its effortless beauty, has a way of designing without overthinking—a lesson I return to again and again.This season, I’m embracing that mindset (see photos and my shopping cart(s) below). Leaning into organic shapes, sun-faded hues, and pieces that feel collected rather than curated. Think woven textures, botanical prints, and materials that get better with time. Spring is about renewal, yes, but also about allowing things to unfold naturally.
So, as the season shifts, I’ll be bringing a little bit of the outdoors in—Because if nature can get it right without overcomplicating things, maybe we can too.
Now, if you need me, I’ll be in the garden. Or at least dreaming of one.
NOTES ON NEUTRALS
NOTES ON NEUTRALS
Spring 2025 is whispering—not shouting—its presence, draped in a symphony of neutrals so effortless they could ghost you and you’d still find yourself enamored. But don’t be fooled by their quiet confidence; this season’s palette isn’t about playing it safe. It’s about refined rebellion—the kind of understated luxury that turns a well-placed oat-colored bouclé chair into a statement louder than any pop of color ever could.
Picture this: linen in shades of warm sand, walls the color of a well-frothed breve au lait, and textures so tactile you want to write sonnets about them. Gone are the days of stark, soulless minimalism. The neutrals of 2025 have layers, dimension, a past and a future. Think buttery billowing silhouettes that lay just right…Our notes on neutrals curation is a soft-yet-structured embrace that says, "I know who I am, and I don’t need to scream about it."
So, is beige the new black? Maybe.
SPRING SETS & SUITs
Is the power suit learning to relax? Suiting and coordinated sets are shedding their rigid pasts and stepping into a new era of fluidity. The once-buttoned-up uniform of authority is now effortlessly undone, as if it just returned from a two-week sabbatical in the South of France (but still made that 8 a.m. meeting). Blazers? They’re still here, but they’ve softened—slouchier silhouettes, nipped-in waists that look less “boardroom boss” and more “muse on a mission.” Shoulder pads? Think less ‘80s power stance, more gentle structure, as if they’re casually saying, “Yes, I’m in charge, but I also know where to find the best espresso martini in town.”
And then there’s the rise of the spring set. The matchy-matchy moment we once scoffed at? It’s now a wardrobe non-negotiable. But this time, it’s all about movement—linen, silk, and airy knits that let a breeze flirt with their hems. Monochrome palettes reign, but they aren’t stiff; they breathe, they flex, they say “I didn’t try too hard, but somehow I look perfect.” The 2025 woman isn’t wearing a suit to prove a point. She wears it because it feels good, because it moves with her, because it’s a quiet luxury that doesn’t need to shout. And that, is the true evolution of power dressing.
delicate details
Spring is about the poetry of the in-between, the delicate details that turn the ordinary into something unforgettable. In fashion, this means spaghetti thin straps that seem to defy gravity, barely-there lace trims, and the kind of embroidery that feels like a love letter to craftsmanship. It’s soft ruching on a dress that cinches at just the right place, buttons so beautiful they could double as heirlooms, and sheer layers that never tell too much.
This is true for the home too…It’s about textures you don’t just see, but feel. Hand-stitched linens with frayed edges, imperfectly perfect ceramic dishware, tiles, and vintage lighting so warm it feels like golden hour. Gone are the days of sterile, showroom-ready perfection—now, it’s about the lived-in, the intentional, the artful layering of history and modernity.
BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN
Say hello to vessels with soul—the kind of vases that make you wonder if they were passed down from someone impossibly chic, someone who knew the magic of fresh-cut stems on a Sunday morning.
Picture hand-thrown ceramic urns, their surfaces kissed by the kind of imperfections that make them all the more perfect. Mouth-blown glass with wavy edges, as if sculpted by the breeze itself. Stately stoneware that feels as if it was unearthed from a centuries-old garden, now repurposed to hold a single, dramatically placed branch.It’s the act of placing a sprig of olive in a vintage vessel, of letting a tulip drop its petals unapologetically onto the dining table. It’s creating a space that feels alive, ever-changing, never too perfect. Because really, the most beautiful interiors—and the most beautiful lives—are the ones that leave room for a little bit of wild. These are (in my opinion) best vintage vases for spring décor!
