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