Wrap yourself in the timeless luxury of Swans Island Blankets, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern sophistication. Their artisans hand-weave each blanket using only the finest natural fibers - pure merino wool, organic cotton, and sumptuous alpaca - sourced with care for both the environment and your comfort. Pierrepont Hicks x Swans is a collaboration you will not find anywhere else. Pure traditional heritage blanket design. Our collaboration with Swans Island in Maine is almost here! We are so excited to launch this blanket for summer. It is approx throw size, a little bigger, and you can wrap it around yourself more than once. It's a one of a kind, stunning example of real craftsmanship.
Planning a trip to Swans Island, Maine requires some careful preparation and an adventurous spirit. First and foremost, transportation is key: the island is accessible only by ferry from Bass Harbor, which operates seasonally, so check the current schedule before planning your trip. There are no gas stations, banks, or major grocery stores on the island, so come prepared with cash, supplies, and a full tank of gas if you're bringing a vehicle.
If you know me, you know I am kind of obsessed with naturalist writers and the lives they lead and the words they wrote. I found Beston's book The Outermost House, mentioned in an old yellowing article tucked into a book in an Airbnb in New Harbor, Maine one summer. It said how the sea had finally taken the house. I was struck and immediately obsessed with all things Beston. I found everything I could on him. His story captivated me. I could entirely relate to his need for a year of solitude and sea. The Fo'castle, as author Henry Beston called his little house, sat on the dunes about 1.5 miles south of Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. In September...
Earthing (grounding) refers to the human body being in contact with the surface of the Earth by barefoot exposure outdoors or using special indoor systems connected to the Earth. Previous studies have showed multiple beneficial effects as a result of such contact, including better sleep, normalization of cortisol, reduced inflammation, pain and stress, and better blood flow.
