Almost three solid weeks spent at home and my motivation to dress up every day is slowly giving way to slippers, comfortable pants, and oversized sweaters. A couple of days last week I don’t think I bothered getting ready at all. I didn’t feel quite like myself. When Friday arrived bringing with it warm weather and sunshine, I did my hair, put a on a dress, and felt like a whole new person. Dressing up improved my mood drastically. I enjoyed a glass of Rose’ on the porch and even helped Harry give Bennie a much needed bubble bath.
This time of year I love heading to Newport to visit my favorite shop Cottage & Garden. It’s my go to place to stock up on topiaries, terra-cotta pots, and unique pieces for the home and garden. The baskets featured in the second photo came home with me on one of my shopping trips last April. I always love bringing in new plants and spring pieces to freshen up my home early spring. Like most non-essential stores, Cottage & Garden is closed for the unforeseeable future.
KIEL JAMES PATRICK
Crafted in our coastal Rhode Island workshop, the twisted rope and freshwater pearl harks back to days on the beach under a setting sun. Each lustrous rice pearl is hand-tied with a double knot for a subtle, elegant expression. Offered in six delicate shades of summer, it’s a contemporary classic and shines brightest where the waves meet the sand.
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