Current Obsessions: The Artist’s Atelier

It’s June, and everywhere nature is at its peak—but handmade beauty abounds, too. This week we’ve been noting a 1600s stone house decorated with blue illustrations, whimsical works by “the Picasso of Greece,” paper flowers, puzzle tables, strawberry parties, and more. Read on:

Above: We’re eyeing an ethereal new exhibit and product collection that celebrates the work of Josef Frank and Greek artist Alekos Fassianos: “Though separated by time, geography, and tradition, both artists shared a belief in the power of creativity to transform everyday life—and in the home as a sanctuary for the senses.” Photograph from the A. Fasianos Museum in Athens by Marco Arguello for Svenskt Tenn.

• It’s June, and you’re invited to a strawberry party in NYC, courtesy of Gohar World.
• And Sawkille has a new showroom: “Peek inside an historic Dutch stone house, built in the 1600s” (complete with alluring blue-painted murals). Join us for a visit in the garden, a glass of wine, iced-tea to get summer off and rolling.”
• “This Malibu mainstay now has a branch in Tiburon,” writes Margot—views included.
• And Julie’s wishing she could hop on a flight to see The Camellia Society: an exhibit ft. 10 paper camellias by the artist Karin Montgomery, opening later this month in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Four unexpected things to frame.
• Fancy PJs are for everyone. Over at Domi, take “25 percent off all Man-Jamas with discount code FATHERS.“
• Admiring fashionista Lizzy Hadfield‘s Hackney place, particularly her puzzle table.
• Smart, stealth kitchen storage.
• Café King: a summer pop-up.
• Ooh, a 1960s-inspired bath with a sunken tub.
• Butter yellow is having a moment—is oil yellow next?
• A DIY outdoor kitchen, cinderblock edition.
• “Landscapes should be by, of and for the creatures and communities they serve”: love the looks of this new public park in Denver by Gardenista favorites Terremoto.
• Big, big news, and the end of an era: March is closing in autumn; stop by before the doors close.
• Can’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday night: A Wild Greens Dinner, hosted by the founders of Gardenheir, at Wildflower Farms Resort. Ticket info here.
• Writes Kendra: “It’s British Flowers Week, and the Garden Museum in Lambeth turns over its somewhat ecclesiastical interior to six floral designers this weekend. Included this year is our friend Arthur Parkinson, with his ‘cottage garden party for pollinators’.”
• A refreshingly non-pastel flower garden.
• It’s getting buggy in our yard, and we’re curious to try one of these mosquito-repelling cotton wraps made in Ethiopia. (Especially into this pretty cobalt blue version.)
• Yes, please.
• We’re calling it. This summer, picnics are in; kitchens, out. Here’s everything you need for the prettiest moveable feast.
• And this story—10 Garden Ideas to Steal from Superstar Dutch Designer Piet Oudolf—did gangbusters over on Gardenista this week.
• Plus: a pretty bowl right out of the potting shed and more garden-inspired favorites in this month’s Editors’ Cut.