Beach Week: Inspired by Seal Beach

Our fancy imaginary beach house today is well matched to a few elegant items:

1. Bathing Suit – Love this sleek gray suit with leaf detail at the neck.
2. Stationary – Classic Crane’s notes with a sailboat design. I had a set of these in ivory once.
3. Tunic – In crisp white from Steven Alan.
4. Lamp – Crystal teardrop base with a silk shade.
5. Book – Sense and Sensibility’s coastal setting is just right for beach reading.
6. Dutch Oven – In copper, an elegant way to roast mussels.
7. Chair – Directors chairs should make a comeback.
8. Necklace – A Babylonian piece in lapis from The Met.
9. Sofa – In elegant light blue from Anthropologie.

When I win the lottery and buy this home, you’re all invited over for crab around my mid-century teak table lit with glass oil lamps.