All White Everything

In one month I will be leaving my tiny house and starting fresh with new walls. Because I’m currently renting I never had the opportunity to paint or really decorate much. I’m super excited to have free rein to create a personal sanctuary. My greatest design inspiration has always had a minimalist and Scandanavian bent. I’ve started to pull together images that feel clean, bright, open and airy to me. White used to not appeal to me (I coated my bedroom in a bold pink Ralph Lauren paint back when I was in high school! Ah!) but I’ve come to appreciate the tranquility and calm it creates. White is sophisticated and timeless, and in my next space that is exactly what I’m going for, with a touch of driftwood, perhaps. My mind is swirling with shades of white- I can’t wait to share my new space with you!

Have a fantastic weekend! Hayley

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8.15.14

A-Frame Admiration

There’s something that is just so visually striking about an A-frame house. I don’t know about your neighborhood, but we didn’t have many (read: zero) neighbors who lived in an A-frame where I grew up. Whether it’s a classic dark brown gingerbread home or an ultra mod abode of metal and glass, the awe factor is the same. While traveling around Carrabassett Valley with my boyfriend we admired the A-frame structures, that peaked in popularity between the 1950’s to the 1970’s, and daydreamed about an A-frame of our own.

The geometric structure of an A-frame and the steep angle of the roofline are beautiful in their straight-lined simplicity. As an aficianado of clean and crisp scandanavian design I can easily spend hours absorbed in the A-frame inspired Pinterest boards- they have a certain subtly dramatic presence in any landscape. I’ve curated some of my favorite photos to share with you that showcase the beauty of the A-frame in every season and style.

Enjoy! Hayley

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7.7.14

Blog Errands at the Beach

This past weekend Hayley and I met up with my friend Tess at Kettle Cove Beach. We have a couple of beach inspired/ themed posts coming up on Sea Salt + Chambray in the next couple of months, so the timing was perfect. Due to the weather resulting from Hurricane Arthur, the ocean and nearby Ram Island were shrouded in fog and it was a beautiful, though unusual, day to be at the beach. We walked, talked, and hunted for just the right shells.

With several handfulls of shells this was definitely a successful mission. I consider myself lucky to be able to classify this beach trip as a combination of business and pleasure. It’s a beautiful thing. Check back on Wednesday for a delicious post starring some of the white periwinkle shells!

Stay tuned! Blair

6.30.14

Summer Sway

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need a horizontal break. The hectic pace of life can wear us all down and even though we’ve heard it before, it truly is important to take some “me” time every now and again. But when the weather is as freaking gorgeous as it has been lately, the last thing I want to do is be inside. That’s why hammocks are a perfect summer relaxation haven. A little sway and solace does a body good.

Amidst the summer craze of vacations and entertaining and socializing, not to mention working, I hope you all get the chance to take a few minutes (in a hammock if you have access to one!) to yourself.

Cheers, Hayley

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6.23.14

Monhegan Moments

After a weeklong island retreat I am feeling relaxed and refreshed. My creative spirit is brimming with inspiration and ideas for our premier EKLUND GRIFFIN collection, set to launch in 2015. Monhegan is such a wonderful sensory experience. The sights, sounds, and smells of the island are pure and distinct.

Throughout the week, which happened to also be National Picnic Week, I went on 3 picnics, each with a different vista overlooking the cliffs and endless ocean. Between painting sessions I spent time at the island yoga studio and local cafe, and played quite a few rounds of bananagrams. Gathered below is just a small selection of photographs from this past week to share.

I hope you’ve been able to get outside and enjoy the long days, especially now that we’ve celebrated the solstice!

Happy summer, Hayley

6.18.14

Greetings from Monhegan!

After a thrilling ferry ride last Saturday morning ~~where I nearly lost my breakfast~~ (ha! That was fun!) I’ve fallen back into the Monhegan routine with ease. Daily hikes around the island and walks through town have inspired me to break out my oil paints. I completed my first painting yesterday and have two more blank canvases to fill by Sunday. Inspiration is everywhere.

Last night, after we enjoyed the sunset at the dock, we trudged across the island to the lighthouse to lay in the grass and watch the light beams twirl and the stars twinkle. Monhegan is simply breathtaking and has become a trip I look forward to all year. Right now, it’s about living in these Maine Island moments.

I’m excited to share more of my trip with you next week!

Cheers, Hayley

6.16.14

Beyond Wine: Gifts for the Host + Hostess

My summertime schedule always fills up fast with lots of social events. Maybe it’s having the use of outdoor spaces to host gatherings or because the sun stays out later, perhaps it has to do with the summer school vacation that is ingrained in us from a young age… whatever the case, I find myself throwing and attending all kinds of dinners, cookouts and celebrations throughout the warm, sunny days and nights of summer.

When attending an event at a friend’s, I always try to bring a host/hostess gift. A bottle of wine is an old stand-by, but sometimes it’s fun, and appropriate, to get something a little more special. For a house warming party I love these hand-sanded brass coasters made in Brooklyn, NY (3). Or, for the fun-loving and/or eclectic friend these gold assorted animal drink stirrers (1) are fantastic and whimsical. Here are some other ideas for host and hostess gifts, too… all you need is a piece of nice ribbon for a bow and you’re good to go!

Here’s to kicking off a fun-filled summer season! Hayley

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5.30.14

Cottage Cutouts at Dusk

The sun now stays in the sky well after the 5 o’clock commute home. Thank goodness, too! It’s wonderful to feel energized after a full day of work and get to enjoy the dusk. In just 3 weeks I’ll be leaving the 9-5 behind for my boyfriend’s annual family vacation on Monhegan Island!

I have a long list of things I cannot wait to do when I arrive, but I am most excited for the evening walks through town up to the lighthouse. Our stroll is usually lit by the moon and the dancing lightening bugs while peepers toss in their two cents from the meadow. I find at this time of day the homes create striking cutout shapes set against the dimming sky and dark forest, and the warmly lit windows are straight out of a children’s fairytale book. I am simply in love with the time I have spent, and have yet to spend!, on this beautiful Maine island.

Here’s to the rejuvenating adventures of summer! Hayley

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