Life in Linen
With each new season comes new beginnings but there’s something about the shift into spring that tops them all. The first few days of lasting sunshine after a long winter, the way the days grow longer, the warm air, the flowers bursting through the ground and topping trees, the morning dew and open windows. Spring is the season for fresh starts, and new life, and, undoubtedly, more time spent in the warmth of the outdoors.
We pack away our layers; placing coats in the back of the closet. We fold sweaters and stack winter clothes in bins. We trade heavy knits for lighter-weight styles. We reach for breezy silhouettes and opt for fabrics that keep us cool and comfortable. We live in relaxed, breathable comfort. We live in linen. And life’s just better in this effortless, long-lasting and responsibly-sourced style.
Made from sustainable European flax, Garnet Hill celebrates pure linen styles to keep you comfortable from morning to night—and through everything in between. Here’s how I live in Garnet Hill linen in the springtime and beyond—and how you can, too.
Wake Up in Linen
To start the day on a fresh foot, try waking up in the luxurious comfort of linen sheets. Naturally temperature-regulating and ideal for all seasons, linen bedding truly gets softer with every wash and is a style you’ll love waking up in. For a relaxed boutique-like look and a bit of dimension, I paired my all-white linen sheets with a Stripe Relaxed-Linen Duvet Cover in Oatmeal Bengal Stripe. Whether you choose a matching set or mix & match, you really can’t go wrong.
Take on the day in the Comfort of Linen
No matter where your day takes you (from errands to work to play), linen is the fabric to throw on and go. With superior breathability plus an always relaxed fit and feel, you’ll love the all-day comfort, approachable feel and how it layers and mixes & matches with ease. Try a pair of linen shorts (or breezy linen pants) topped with a matching linen blazer for an everyday ensemble that looks relaxed yet sophisticated in a pinch.
Try Dinner Al Fresco
The start of spring calls for dining outdoors and continues well through the summer season. For an al fresco dinner on the porch, patio or lawn, linen is the perfect style to slip into for both your outfit and your table.
There’s something about draping your table in layers of linen that screams spring. It’s easy elegance that feels instantly inviting. I topped an outdoor table with a washed linen tablecloth in subtle stripes layered with a linen table runner and coordinating linen napkins. Add fresh flowers and a simple setting for a dinner setup fit for both indoor and outdoor entertaining or a weeknight dinner for two.
A slip dress is a wardrobe staple and one in a linen fabric is equal parts classic, comfortable and cool. I just love the linen spin on a classic LBD for a look that’s sophisticated yet approachable. It’s also an easy day-to-night style whether dressed up with wedges for a backyard event or worn barefoot on the grass at home. This Easy Linen Slip Dress is truly one to live in.
End The Day in Linen
Better with every wash (and every sleep), a bed draped in linen is one you’ll look forward to climbing into every evening. Whether you sleep hot or cold, linen offers superior breathability and is naturally temperature-regulating to keep you cool and comfortable. For winding down, try turning down your linen sheets and topping with a linen quilt for extra comfort. A spritz of lavender and a calming candle only add to the luxurious yet comforting nightime routine.
This post is in collaboration with Garnet Hill. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.