{Matthew Carter’s Harbour Island Cottage as featured in the July/August issue of Veranda | Photography by Brie Williams}

July has always felt like the pinnacle of summer. The heat is in full swing, everyone typically goes on vacation— though this year is undoubtedly different; and the Fourth of July marks America’s birthday. July 1st is also our wedding anniversary. Fabian and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary yesterday. Where does the time go? It has flown by so quickly. I have always loved summer and while it isn’t as firmly defined as it once was during my days as a student, I still love the idea of summer adventures, long days, travel, and taking a dip in the pool or the ocean. This month’s mood is all about a relaxed sensibility, blue and white stripes, white linen, tan leather, straw, and sun-kissed skin.

{Gal Meets Glam’s Julia Berolzheimer}

{Cy Twombly}

{Matthew Carter’s Harbour Island Cottage as featured in the July/August issue of Veranda}

{Photo via They All Hate Us}

{James Nares}

{Matthew Carter’s Harbour Island Cottage as featured in the July/August issue of Veranda}

{Photo via They All Hate Us}

{Mark Rothko}

{Matthew Carter’s Harbour Island Cottage as featured in the July/August issue of Veranda}

{Chic Neutrals via Pinterest | Original Source Unknown}

{Cy Twombly}

{Matthew Carter’s Harbour Island Cottage as featured in the July/August issue of Veranda}

{Atlantic-Pacific}

{Elliott Puckette}

{Tom Scheerer}

{Lauren Santo Domingo with Derek Blasberg via Style.com}

{Agnes Martin}

{David Netto}

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{Pierre Soulages}