Soft Spoken

Dear Friends,
I’m on my way to France, specifically to Provence. I go to the country every year to be quiet and soak up the inspiration around me.
Design seems to come naturally to the French and it is evident everywhere!  The rusted hinges of an old cathedral door re-appear as embroidery on a silk skirt. The [...]

Flowers are often our inspiration for the colors of the clothing we design. It’s hard to improve on nature. We don’t follow the trends as much as we try to do more of what you like – create beautiful, easy clothing in colors that accentuate your assets and to get you as many compliments as [...]

Happy 2012! I have something to share. . .
It’s a fabulous line of mineral cosmetics from Jane Iredale. I promise – this isn’t an ad – it’s my real experience! If you’re anything like me, when I find something I like, I tend to stay with it. Sometimes that’s OK, but with make up it [...]

 
Dear Friends,
Happy New Year from Soft Surroundings! Thank you for making this our best year yet! I hope this letter finds you well.
In 2012, remember that taking care of yourself is not selfish – it’s smart. It’s essential. It will enhance your life and the lives of those around you.
With the beginning of this new [...]

Well, here we go –
It’s that time of year and the holidays are upon us. The season is not without a little stress as we over-achievers try to create a perfect experience for those we love. We’d love to make it easier for you.
After you’ve browsed through the pages to follow, take a peek at [...]

I’ve promised myself not to utter the “H” word. . . not just yet!
Before we take out the lights and ornaments, the gift lists, paper and ribbon, why not take some time to enjoy yourself. That’s the beauty of Autumn – all the charm of the coming season with none of the hectic rush.
We loved [...]

I love Fall.

It’s that wonderful transition from warm and bright to crisp and cool that I respond to. Design-wise, it’s the time for our soft, sumptuous layers that add just the right amount of warmth and style. Our beautiful offerings for the home provide just the right touch of elegance and feeling of comfort. As [...]

How’s your summer going? Ours has been wonderful!
We’ve been quite busy creating this latest collection and following up with our fantastic fans on Facebook. We’d love to have you join us there and share in the conversation. We’re reading that lots of our clothing is traveling on adventures near and far (and one of our [...]

Who’s ready for a great summer?
Every year I look forward to our family trip to the Outer Banks’
beaches of North Carolina. A suitcase full of Beachy Gauze, my own down pillows in our Vintage Linen Cases and a bottle of 60 Second Miracle Tan and I’m almost there!
With the many weather challenges we’ve all been [...]

We are proud to announce our dedication to providing an extraordinary shopping experience with the launch of a new iPad application.
The Soft Surroundings Catalog iPad app is an all-inclusive shopping solution, combining the ambience and flow of the Soft Surroundings catalog with the interactive experience and features of the Soft Surroundings website, all with the ease and [...]