Our Story

There's a particular quality to old things—a warmth, a weight, a sense of continuity with the past that new things, no matter how beautiful, simply can't replicate. This understanding has guided every choice in creating this home and this space. What began as an appreciation for Ralph Lauren's vision of American elegance evolved into something deeper: a commitment to living with intention, surrounding ourselves with objects that have stories, and creating rooms that invite you to linger.

The aesthetic we embrace here—call it English country manor, dark academia, Cotswolds charm—isn't about perfection. It's about patina, about layers, about the beauty of things that have lived. A leather chair that's been sat in for decades. Books with cracked spines and penciled marginalia. Garden roses in a silver pitcher that's tarnished despite polishing. These imperfections aren't flaws; they're proof of a life well-lived, of a home that's truly inhabited rather than merely decorated.

In a world that moves faster each year, there's something radical about choosing slow. Slow mornings with properly brewed tea. Slow afternoons reading by natural light. Slow evenings cooking from the garden and dining by candlelight. This isn't about rejecting modern life—it's about being deliberate about which parts of it we invite in and which we keep at bay. Technology has its place, but so does silence. Convenience matters, but so does ritual. Progress is valuable, but so is preservation.

What draws me to this aesthetic is its honesty. Classic design doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. A Chesterfield sofa makes no apologies for looking like a Chesterfield sofa. A Windsor chair embraces its Windsor-ness. There's integrity in that—in things that know what they are and have the confidence to simply be that, year after year, decade after decade. In an age of constant reinvention, there's comfort in constancy.

This space exists to share that philosophy and to prove that it's accessible. You don't need a country estate to embrace these principles. You need thoughtfulness, patience, and a willingness to value quality over quantity. Whether you're here for design inspiration, gardening advice, or simply to enjoy the writing, my hope is that you leave with a renewed appreciation for the beautiful, enduring things—and perhaps a reminder to slow down and savor the life you're building.

A note on transparency: To keep this site running and continue creating content, I occasionally use affiliate links when recommending products I genuinely love and use. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend items that align with the aesthetic and values shared here—things I would (and often do) purchase myself.