FOR TORI MELLOTT, nothing captures the sweetness of childhood like a bowl of fruit. “It reminds me of all the things I love—summer, picnics, baking strawberry-rhubarb and cherry pies with my grandparents,” says the style guru, who still finds herself drawn to all things fruity. “It’s a nod to nostalgia but in a totally fresh and updated way.” Read on for Tori’s design finds—they’re the cherry on top!
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Johnson Hartig’s Strawberry Hill wallpaper for Schumacher is a sophisticated take on the summer favorite.
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Vogue’s June 1951 cover featured model Anne St. Marie posing with an enormous watermelon.
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Cireres Key Ring by Hereu
Hereu’s hand-knotted leather key holder is perfect sweet treat that will prevent panic-searching for your keys in your purse.
€140, hereustudio.com
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Citrus 1000 Piece Puzzle by Cavallini & Co.
I love doing puzzles with my family, but we usually do them in the winter. I love the idea of this summery puzzle to switch things up!
$24, twohandspaperie.com
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Cherry Bombe: The Cookbook by Claudia Wu and Kerry Diamond
Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t like to cook. I do, however, like striking graphic design, and this cover definitely hits that note. I’d pretend to like cooking as an excuse to display it in my kitchen.
$35, bookshop.org
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Lemon Keepsake Box by Herend
For jewelry, buttons, my children’s baby teeth … Pack rats like me know you can never have enough boxes for storing little things. Bonus points if it’s shaped like my favorite sunny citrus.
$185, graciousstyle.com
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Orchard Napkin Rings by Mode Living
Because table linens deserve jewelry, too.
$120, set of four, finelinens.com
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Citrus Garden Tablecloth by Schumacher for Matouk
One of my favorite pieces from this fabulous collection, Schumacher’s iconic Citrus Garden pattern will take your summer tablescape to the next level.
From $189, matouk.com
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Cherries Note Cards by Pickett’s Press
These would be the most perfect note cards for a little girl. Literally the cherry on top!
$42, set of 10, pickettspress.com
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Red Apple Jam Jar by Murano Glass for Buccellati
Imagine spooning a bit of jam out of this to spread on your toast. More luxurious than any five-star hotel.
$3,200, buccellati.com
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Fruit Tumblers by Fete Home
I use these tumblers all the time—the size is perfect, not too big or small. And they add a bit of whimsy to the breakfast table.
$110, set of four, fetehome.com
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Dolce Cocktail Napkins by Sferra
A subtle way to infuse some fruit into your drink!
$49, set of four, sferra.com
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Wild Strawberry Dinner Service by Wedgwood
Such a classic pattern—it’s quintessential summer in New England.
From $40, scullyandscully.com
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Strawberry Jam Trim by Libertine by Johnson Hartig for Schumacher
So nostalgic—the strawberry trim reminds me of the pincushions my mother used! This is a nod to the past but in a totally fresh way.
$222 per yard, chairish.com
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