Fisherman sandals are one of my favorite shoes for 2021, and it is not only because my feet haven’t had a pro pedicure in over a year. I love the ancient and androgynous elegance, the comfort, and the smart, timeless style it brings to everything from a linen suit to a summer dress.

HAPPY 70TH MARIMEKKO. As a young adult in the 90’s, I loved the 60s the way kids today love the 90’s. Even though I’ve moved in a more minimal direction as an adult, Marimekko's era-defining bright bold floral prints still give me the warm fuzzies. As I peruse their home section, I’m happy to see earth tones and subtle prints for the me of today.

Ropelike belts encircling your waist can instantly create a flattering silhouette and zhuzh up a simple ensemble. Up high or slung low, wear them with ease atop everything from oversized shirts, summer dresses, big blazers & pants of every sort.

I really need to stop calling myself a minimalist. Minimalism may be a goal for the sake of keeping a light load, everyday ease, and exercising restraint, and although we promised we wouldn’t fill every square inch of our new place with stuff, the truth is, we still love having artisanal accents and delightful doodads around.

If there’s one designer whose pieces I wear on repeat year after year, it is Shaina Mote. The new offerings from her 2021 Essentials collection embody the ethos and timeless style she has stood for since founding her brand a decade ago.

We call our new home ‘cloud city’ and aim for a spacious, calm feeling within our open floor plan. We want our furniture to be modular and able to glide easily into new configurations as needed. Here are some of the cloud-like sofas we considered for our living room.