Hello Fellow Antiquarians!
There’s something about July that gently nudges us outside. Maybe it’s the slower pace, the longer days, or that perfect in-between where the heat hasn’t worn out its welcome. I’ve been spending my afternoons in the yard of my family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard, tucked beneath a shady tree with a stack of beloved romantic novels, letting time stretch out like summer itself.
This month’s finds are a love letter to that kind of living. Imagine setting up a game of cards on our Brutalist-style concrete table and chairs [England, 1960s]—their sculptural presence anchors any garden and makes it feel like a scene from a forgotten film. Or curling up in one of the white-painted swan-back aluminum garden armchairs [Sweden, 1960s], as whimsical as they are unexpectedly comfortable. I picture them flanking a herbaceous border, just waiting for someone to return with iced tea and a good story.
And for those with a green thumb—or the hopeful beginnings of one—the Celtic-style reconstituted stone planter [England, mid-20th century] has the patina and quiet presence of something that’s always belonged. Just add lavender, rosemary, or whatever the garden surprises you with.
Here’s to garden days, slow moments, and the quiet joy of well-loved pieces that invite us to linger a little longer.
xo,
