In regards to the topic of spring vacation destinations, the question in my mind is clear: desert or beach? I love the mountains, really I do, and cities have an undeniably wonderful energy. But when the days get noticeably longer, and winter is decidedly out the door, I just want to pretend it’s the middle of July already and flee to somewhere that reminds me of summer, and that’s really just these two landscapes—the hot, dry desert; and the refreshing, misty ocean.
I don’t want to imply that one is better than the other, or that they are the only desirable vacation destinations, but let’s face it: they both have that magical combination of wind, sand, and a vast, open flatness that allows you to see for miles, and imagine yourself in another world … it’s kind of unbeatable. For this spring roundup, I decided not too choose—instead I celebrate them both. However, I love a healthy debate, so if you have a preference, please do chime in. Happy spring, everyone!
{Images above, clockwise from left: “Boulders” (2012) by Claire Sherman; a chain of blue shells from Spell and the Gypsy Collective; flax rug by Christien Meindertsma at Merchant No. 4; a zebra beach towel by MAslin & Co. from Need Supply; the Manzanita bench and blocked planter from Anthropologie; The beautiful California coast from Jennifer Duardo & Jen Siska’s road trip in Issue No. 7; amazing huge planters in the LA home of Eileen Peters and Mark Wiesmay on The Selby; marble and hammered brass earrings by The Vamoose}
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The beach inspired pieces are calling to me. Those shells are absolutely beautiful!The mix of blue and green and all the texture is wonderful.
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