If you’ve been following along, you likely know we’re in the early stages of renovation at Summerset. While not colonial like many homes in Newport, a 1940s-cottage does come with its own set of construction challenges in the age of modern zoning + occupancy approvals. We’re leaving the heavy lifting of marrying floor joists and reinforcing rooflines to our dream team of architects, engineers + contractors so we can focus almost exclusively on the interiors.
As with any design project, options are endless (while for many of us, budgets are not) and the project can feel overwhelmingly daunting. When setting out, there were two things I was determined to write into the next chapter of our coastal home – maintaining its charming character and making it feel unequivocally me (don’t worry, the Captain’s input is usually always incorporated). Since the early years of penning posts here at Around the Pound, I’ve openly shared a love + admiration for textiles. The Part Deux of our double feature this month is dedicated to a new textile studio out of Charleston, whose gorgeous fabrics will undoubtedly be designed into the delectable details I have planned for Summerset.
Palmette, founded by Chris and Elizabeth Boyette, is rooted in the brand’s aesthetic, ‘Classical and timeless with the breezy and relaxed air of the coast‘. Similar in sentiment to our TGL tagline, ‘Classic Style with a Pinch of Glam‘, I had a strong intuition upon their launch that I was going to adore anything (or better yet, everything) the couple created. A small collection of textiles (and just launched pillows!), each available in several colorways, sparks the perfect balance between sophisticated and sweet. Printed on 100% Belgian linen (with options in weight depending on your project and product application), Elizabeth’s eye for color is spot-on – subtle synchrony for the Henrietta Tonal, or a versatile range of colors on ivory for the Sullivan Stripe. Personally, Henrietta for bespoke shades to dress up tiny wall sconces is sitting at the top of my wishlist, with the million dollar dilemma – True Blue, Indigo or Mulberry?
The design duo behind Palmette’s sister studio Good South created their own identity for the brand. A simple type treatment, equally as beautiful as the textiles, sets the stage for the pretty patterns. And because I love paper equally to prints, when a lush letterpress business card arrived tucked in with my memos, I immediately reached out to Elizabeth to share how stunning everything is. Looking for interior inspiration or a slice of Charleston charm? Follow along on their instagram, you’re sure to find yourself scouring antique shoppes for a settee in need of something extra special. I can’t wait to see where Palmette ventures next, while not textiles, I’m secretly hoping wall coverings are in the forecast. A certain cottage is chock full of nooks and crannies that would be drop dead adorable with a pop of Palmette pattern.
Images courtesy of Palmette.
