(and loved it). I also got to do a tiny bit of shopping while I was there.My favorite discovery was a store called the Island Company. They have a fabulous line of clothing and swimwear along with other miscellaneous merch. I bought a shirtdress in an aqua color that I'm pretty obsessed with. Besides being instantly attracted to their simple, classic clothes, I also loved how their store looked and felt. They captured the spirit of the island lifestyle without getting theme-y and hokey. Here's a shot of one of their stores...
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| Via IslandVintage.com |
Their look is is cool, casual, and a bit colonial. The colonial aspects balance with the beachy ones and the tone is rich and sophisticated. You can achieve this look by working with some signature elements that include:
- Dark wood floors
- Crisp white walls (try Ben Moore's Decorators White)
- Glossy beadboard ceilings
- Natural fiber rugs (jute, sisal, etc.)
- White or ivory upholstery
- Rich wood furniture (should look handmade and a bit exotic)
- Tropical plants (I saw Fiddle-Leaf Figs all over Cayman, but there are lots of other options)
- Hand-woven baskets
- Bold cabana striped pillows
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Agnes Sea Urchin Mirror - Made Goods Nesting Baskets - Wisteria Weathered Outdoor Bench in Weathered Black - Grandin Road Painterly Blackfin Triggerfish - Williams-Sonoma Home Architect Table Lamp - Lauren Home by Ralph Lauren Carlisle Upholstered Sofa - Pottery Barn Painted Ceramic Parrot - Williams-Sonoma Home Heidi Merrick Cabana Stripe Pillows - Calypso Home Steamer Trunk Cocktail Table - World Market Jute Chenille Herringbone Rug - West Elm Samar Rattan Chair - World Market |
Here are more photos of their stores:
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| Via IslandVintage.com |
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| Via IslandVintage.com |
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| Via IslandVintage.com |
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| Via IslandVintage.com |
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| Via IslandVintage.com |
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| My husband and I...and my new dress! |
What are your thoughts on the Island Company's decor style? I typically hate beach-themed decor but I really do love their look. It reminds me of India Hicks and her Bahamian properties as seen here:
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| Via Hibiscus Hill |
Although I wouldn't ever go super "island colonial" in my home in Dallas, I would certainly use some of the elements that go into creating the look...especially the glossy white beadboard ceilings!
