Cool & Curated
The former creative director of fashion label House of Holland, Henry Holland discovered another creative outlet in ceramics. Practicing the Japanese art of Nerikomi, Holland stacks, folds and rolls multicolored layers of clay to create graphic patterns. In addition to clay work, Holland now has a collection of fabric and wallpapers with Harlequin. The collaboration marries Harlequin’s mastery of color and Holland’s organic style. The fluid forms of Holland’s earthenware and Harlequin’s archival designs are translated into textural wovens, embroideries and wallpapers. “This collection is a tactile, textural play of earthy tones that packs a punch,” says Holland. “There are so many ways to interpret it. It’s a rich and sumptuous range that I know people are going to love.”
Post Notes
With offices in Brooklyn, NY, and Jackson, WY, multidisciplinary studio Post Company has expanded its design reach to Connecticut. While sheltering in Litchfield County with his family during the pandemic, Post Company’s cofounding partner Jou-Yie Chou fell in love with the area. “Lakeville and its incredible surroundings immediately sparked my interest in culture and lifestyle, and I knew this was a place where I could hang my hat both professionally and personally,” says Chou. The newest showroom speaks to the firm’s ethos of welcoming simplicity and refined style. Lighting and furnishings are Post Company creations with Roll & Hill, and the upholstery hails from the firm’s partnership with SixPenny. “Our hope is that our spaces evolve, live and breathe, outlasting changing tastes and shifting trends,” says Chou. “The charm of Lakeville from its culturally bountiful communities to its well-protected environment embraces this vision.”
Catch Some ZZZs
Built on the principle that everyone deserves a good night’s sleep, Saatva has been a leader in the direct-to-consumer, luxury mattress category. Now, with a new brick-and-mortar shop in Westport, you can try out their five best-in-class categories—innerspring, ultra-premium memory foam, all-natural latex, latex hybrid and adjustable air—to determine which sleep solution is just right for you. In addition to Saatva’s eco-friendly mattresses, the shop sells mattress toppers, pillows and bed linens. Saatva’s CEO Ron Rudzin, a 30-year resident of Westport, notes, “We’re thrilled to open Saatva’s first freestanding retail location in one of Connecticut’s most exclusive waterfront communities. An extension of our online presence, it’s another way to experience our commitment to delivering white-glove customer service and made-to-order, premium mattresses that don’t come in a box.”
New Editions
Aligning with tastemaker brand Goop and its founder/CEO Gwyneth Paltrow for a second round, CB2 presents 25 new pieces. Inspired by Parisian apartments and mid-century Italian modernist furniture, the grouping spans furniture, lighting, décor and tabletop categories in a mix of sophisticated materials and classical lines, all designed to elevate everyday living. “The assortment feels collected and will age beautifully over time,” says CB2 President Ryan Turf. Paltrow adds, “At Goop, we bring beauty into all aspects of our consumers’ lives. In our view, beauty comes from individuality and refinement, and that’s what we infused into every detail of this collection. These are heirloom pieces to treasure. We leaned into complex materiality—plaster, shearling, lacquer—for a collection that is as elegant and grown up as its daring.”