As the seasons change, so too should the books that surround us. Just as one packs differently for the Cotswold than for the Riviera, a library can be edited to reflect where the mind, and spirit, is traveling. A well-edited library reflects not only where one lives, but how one lives. By curating your books by destination, you create interiors that feel alive, responsive, and deeply personal. You’re also preparing your soul for leisure. These destination-based capsules offer a thoughtful way to refresh your interiors for spring and summer.
THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE
Think about rambling gardens, inherited houses, and long afternoons spent reading by open windows. There is something about the countryside that calms a spirit that has been ruffled by the hustle of city life.
Curated Volumes
- Country Life: 125 Years of Countryside Living in Great Britain by John Goodall and Kate Green
- The English Gardener's Garden by Phaidon Editors
- Charming England by Heide Christiansen
- Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life by Marta McDowell
- At Home in the Cotswolds: Secrets of English Country House Style by Katy Campbell, Mark Nicholson
The Mood
Thoughtful, cultivated, deeply restorative.
How to Style It
Place on antique wood or leather-topped tables. Add pressed flowers, brass bookmarks, or a small framed botanical illustration.
THE CARIBBEAN
These books celebrate architecture, history, and culture shaped by climate, land, and layered identities. This capsule is a mixture of fun and an introduction to refined Caribbean heritage.
Curated Volumes
- Summer to Summer by Jennifer Ash Rudick
-
Island Follies: The Tropical Architecture of Henry Melich by Alastair Gordon
- India Hicks: Island Style by India Hicks
- Havana Blues by Pamela Ruiz
- Jamaica Vibes by Lisa Lovatt-Smith
The Mood
Rooted, luminous, intellectually assured.
How to Style It
Mix vertical and horizontal stacks. Pair with woven textures, carved wood objects, or linen-bound journals.
THE RIVIERA
The Riviera encapsulates sensuality and color, therefore it’s best to gather books that celebrate beauty, indulgence, and artistic freedom. These titles belong in rooms where doors open onto terraces and time slows.
Curated Volumes
- Côte d’Azur Living by Harriet Thorpe
- Poolside with Slim Aarons by Harry N. Abrams
- Living in Provence by Barbara & René Stoeltie
- Provence and the Cote d'Azur by Janelle McCulloch
- Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc by Alexandra Campbell
The Mood
Sun-drenched elegance with an artist’s eye.
How to Style It
Use marble or travertine surfaces. Stack with intention but allow space. Pair with fresh citrus, a glass paperweight, or a sculptural object in cobalt or terracotta.
THE HAMPTONS
Think about coastal heritage; think about lightness and breezy summers. This capsule of books feel sun-washed, intellectual, and, of course, luxurious. We’re embodying mornings with coffee on a shingled porch and evenings shaped by conversation.
Curated Volumes
- Hamptons Private by Dan Rattiner
- Peter Beard by Taschen
- Ten Modern Houses by Peter Marino
- Montauk Surf Journals by Tony Caramanico
- Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons by Jennifer Ash Rudick
The Mood
Understated, intellectual, sunlit Americana.
How to Style It
Stack horizontally on a pale oak or lacquered white table. Add a ceramic bowl with shells or sea glass, and keep the palette neutral—ivory, sand, weathered blue.
