Letters from Lycette

This year Lycette enters it's fifth season on the charming and chic island of Palm Beach! Palm Beach has enchanted me since I was young. The gorgeous architecture, the lush landscaping, the luxurious and chic shopping, and the well mannered old school Palm Beachers. This is an island where doors are held open, long time residents say please and thank you, and the hedges are perfectly...

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Maggie on Hulu. A light hearted, comforting, and happy show to watch.  This cute & cheerful canvas.   On the insistence of the fabulous Amy Stone I gave this exfoliator another try. I am OBSESSED. I swear after a week my skins texture is totally transformed.  This Italian Chopped Salad from Gwyneth Paltrow is a staple in our house.    Speaking of Italian, this Instagram page dedicated to...

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My favorite thing about Newport is that it has every reason to be boastful, but it is not. Newport is home to Gilded Age Mansions, The New York Yacht Club, gorgeous beach and tennis clubs, The Tennis Hall of Fame, delicious food, Olympic sailors, a plethora of cultural activities, a secret surfing scene, and black tie galas throughout the summer. Despite all this Newport is...

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Two years ago Lycette opened its second location in the charming and historic town of Newport, Rhode Island. Although I had visited in the past I had never spent a full summer there. As my first summer faded into fall it was apparent I was enchanted by Newport. Although filled with heritage, the seaside town is also very modern and offers everything from delicious restaurants to...

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A few months ago I had the pleasure of recording an interview with Patricia Maristch of The Preppy Podcast. I am delighted that our conversation is now live and I can share the fun we had with y'all! Click below to listen to how I started Lycette, the men and women who helped Lycette get to where it is today, and, of course, what preppy means...

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The "Grilled Corn Salad with Salty Sweet Lime Dressing" from this cookbook has become a staple in our house!  These Molly Moorkamp turtlenecks are some of my favorite sweaters! Perfect for chilly New England evenings.  Wearing pajama sets to bed instantly makes me feel like my life is organized and together. I adore these by Sleepy Jones. This song always makes me happy.  Still dreaming...

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I created this Palm Beach Cocktail Hour playlist for The Lady Derby cocktail party we hosted last month. It has quickly become a favorite, often played at both Lycette Palm Beach and Lycette Newport. In addition it is my go to cooking playlist! Please enjoy this relaxed but still elevated mix of jazz and bossa nova!  

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This April is busy, busy, busy at Lycette! Mr. Needlepoint, Miss B, and myself are working extra hard to bring y'all the most fun, chic, and friendly needlepoint events. Packed with pop-ups of fabulous brands and cocktail parties, sip & stitches, and monogram events with your favorite needlepoint artists (Lady Derby & Rudy the Prep). April 2022 will be one to remember at Lycette!        ...

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A playlist as relaxing, chic, and down to earth as the effortless and historic city of Charleston. Enjoy!  

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Two weeks ago I headed to Charleston to catch up with beloved customers & friends, explore the charming city with The Lady Derby, and celebrate Lycette's collaboration with Annika Moffett.  The Post House provided the perfect venue for an elegant and cozy Lycette evening. No detail was overlooked, and everything from the hand calligraphed place cards, to the block print tablecloths, and the vibrant and chic florals...

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Miss B is one of my favorite colorists. Betty is naturally drawn to elegant colors rooted in nature. Effervescent greens, Wedgewood blues, and coral pinks. My favorite color palette. Below is a list of Miss B's go to colors in Silk & Ivory, Planet Earth Wool, Vineyard Silk, and Rainbow Gallery. To schedule an in person or facetime color consultation with Miss B simply email betty@lycettedesigns.com, call the...

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I am delighted to announce @annika.moffett x @lycettedesigns, three exclusive hand-painted designs inspired by antique textiles for the modern needlepointer.To celebrate, we invite you to join us on March 18th for an evening at @posthouseinn. Admission includes dinner and cocktails, a kitted canvas of your choosing, and a project bag with special goodies. Tickets for the event will go live this Monday, February 21st at 5pm so mark your...

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