Even though the summer sun is still shining here in Seattle, I can't stop thinking about fall (specifically fall clothes). A few things I'd like to add to my wardrobe in the coming months...
This coat from Emerson Fry. I'd likely wear it most often with a hooded sweatshirt as shown above, but I also love it belted like this...
I pretty much want every single thing from the new Madewell catalog. These boyfriend jeans to start...
My husband photographed a project in San Francisco a few weeks ago, and I was able to join him for a quick two days. We mostly just walked and enjoyed some adult time without a toddler in tow but the only place I had to visit was Heath Ceramics in the Mission. Every piece of Heath tableware is made in their original factory in Sausalito as it has since 1948. Their tile is now made in the Mission factory.
There is a beautiful retail space and a Blue Bottle Coffee which I happily sipped on while perusing.
I have my own vintage Heath from the 1960s gifted to me by a very dear friend. We use it every single day. Heath tableware is timeless and is just as beautiful as it is practical for everyday, or special company. My set (below) is extensive, but there are still a few pieces I've had my eye on...
Like these mugs in opaque white. I picked up a couple to put in my carry on.
Aside from their beautiful wares, I love supporting Heath as we share many of the same values.
“We offer a product that will resist trends, be loved, and function over a lifetime, even passed on to the next generation. We take pride in the longevity of our pieces and design new colors and styles to complement existing collections, not replace them. The price of our products reflects the actual cost of producing items in a responsible manner in the US. We comply with strict environmental standards; our staff is fairly compensated — receiving full health and retirement benefits, and a high quality of life, not to mention enough dinner party inspiration to last a lifetime.”
We were in need of some new sheets and I took advantage of Restoration Hardware's linens sale a few weeks back and bought our first set of actual linen sheets. Specifically these vintage-washed ones.
I don't think I can go back to cotton. These are softer than any high thread count cotton sheets I've ever had. Not only that, they don't feel "cool" to the touch as cotton often can. Simple, practical and elegant, they are a dream to sleep in. They'll also continue to get even softer with regular use and laundering. And before you think of pulling out the iron, this linen looks best when you embrace it's inclination to wrinkle. (And when removed promptly from the dryer, it looks pretty much like it does in the photo above.)
I hope our next linen upgrade will be this couch...