Life happens when you’re busy making other plans. The rush and swirl of to-do lists, endless news flashes – domestic and international, family gatherings and contemplation about taking that new job; everything playing out against the backdrop of your home and the important spaces of your life. There are very few constants. The need for a balanced, grounding energy can never be underestimated and sometimes from that backdrop something can rise up, as if a spotlight has been shown upon it and you see it with a renewed understanding, of not just its use but its purpose in your life.…
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From ancient civilizations to modern fashionistas, linen has stayed on the style spotlight throughout the millennia. There is just something that speaks to us when we touch these beautiful flaxen fibers, a grounded and reassuring energy that welcomes you to come close without pretense and invites you to stay awhile. Once Milano, a luxury home goods and fashion brand based in Italy has embraced this fabric of our ancestors and created timeless pieces for our homes and wardrobe. Founded by Allegra Marchiorello and Valeria Piovesana Thompson in 2013, they were inspired by a rich Veneto tradition of craft and textiles. …