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10 Summer Decor Finds Designer Ariel Okin Says Are Worth Buying Right Now
The Fenimore Lane founder shares her picks from the dozens of brands attending this year’s design summit in Connecticut.
We can’t be the only ones who have thought about just how cool it would be to shop an antique store, design market, or buzz-worthy city alongside our favorite designers. It’s like having a built-in barometer for what’s chic and what’s next in design, helping you distill your wishlist into worthy buys that will upgrade your style at home.
Well, with the annual Fenimore Lane design summit coming up this weekend at the Mayflower Inn and Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, Connecticut, you can literally get that experience—at least sort of. Founded by designer Ariel Okin, the event brings together leading voices in design alongside a dynamic gathering of makers, creatives, and tastemakers for an immersive weekend of conversation, shopping, and hands-on experiences. The best part? In addition to design panels and creative workshops from industry heavy-hitters like Jennifer Hunter, Sister Parish, The Shade Store, Serena & Lily, and Lee Ann Thornton, you can shop a selection of Okin’s favorite brands, including Inslee Fariss, Kinderbrook Home, Mark & Graham, and more.
To get an early jump on this year’s offerings, we tapped Okin to share 10 of her favorite finds from the Fenimore Lane summit, which you can shop on-site June 6 and 7, or via a pop-up shop inside the Mayflower Inn and Spa through August. Prepare to have your virtual carts filled—and your inspiration cup runneth over.
“This chic wicker basket à la Jane Birkin is one of my most used items come spring and summer,” says Okin. “The insert is removable and it holds just the perfect amount of what you need to bring with you–keys, wallet, phone, lips and a tiny perfume!”
“Nine Fair makes the most adorable custom backgammon sets—we even have a Fenimore Lane one debuting at the summit! I love this "off duty" one as a great hostess present for a long weekend stay at a friend's beach house.”
“The Rounds makes the chicest packaged cookies on earth. With heavenly flavor varieties and beautiful colorways (including custom options, too!), they are such a divine little present (or treat for yourself).”
“Le Lion's sherbert-hued cashmere cardigans are delightful and perfectly fun for summer! They can even be personalized with a heart or crest embellishment.”
“Inslee is so talented (and hilarious!), and we are so honored to have her and her beautiful art back as a vendor for the third year in a row.”
“This unique bobbin and rush table is a beautiful accent as a side table or a nice way to hold a stack of folded, fluffy towels by the tub.”
“Stovall Collection makes some of the prettiest holiday cards out there, and their stationery is stunning to boot. It's always the right time for a handwritten note.”
“This roomy tote would make a fabulous diaper bag, mom bag, beach bag—or all three.”
“Greystone Needlepoint, based on the Main Line outside of Philadelphia, has the best assortment of needlepoint accoutrements, canvases and more.”
“In a unique black-and-white colorway, this is a gorgeous accent piece to layer among your treasures.”
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