This week, we're exploring notions of "home" in the context of contemporary Italian design and décor. So we're kicking off this current obsession with a sneak peek at Once Milano's new collection—set to hit the market in mid-October. The brand's London-based, Italian-made line of artisanal, 100% linen textiles virtually define exquisite, simple pleasures. And the photography for the new collection is, as usual, sumptuous and dreamy, filling us with an uncontrollable desire to outfit our nests with these just perfect towels, tablecloths, and quilts.

We asked Valeria and Allegra, Once Milano's founders, to tell us more about the inspiration behind the photo shoot. Here's what they said:

"Magic inspired our most recent collection—the kind of fleeting magic that happens almost without notice. Like the magic of discovering something new: new colors, new places, new adventures.  The photo shoot is the story of children and their secret world, where anything can happen and, at the same time, nothing happens. Just moments of pure, simple fun."

We're excited to introduce Once Milano pieces to our shop. We can't seem to choose between the to-die-for fuchsias and the always classic undyed neutrals. So yummy.

 

More of Italy's finest to come this week.

*All images courtesy Once Milano, photos © Sophia Fernandez Stenström