John's Journal

Nantucket is one of my favorite places to visit in the US. The island is littered with my cousins. I love to go up to sail, but also to shop the sophisticated stores along the main drag. They have everything from woven sandals from Morocco to blankets from Maine. The shop Bodega does a fantastic job with our prints. My favorite hotel there is Greydon House, a lovely 20 room boutique hotel. Designed by Roman and Williams, Greydon House features our bedding in every room. As Nantucket is known for the nautical blue and white color combination, we thought it would be fun to create a blue and white room using our spring collection. Everything from the bedding to the pillows to the art to the robe is part of our new line.  See below for more about the room, Greydon House, and a cheat sheet of all my favorite spots. Hope you all can get out to this very special space soon! John Robshaw Spring 22 collection featured at Greydon House includes Aasira Duvet, Kesar Indigo Sheets, Layla Indigo Quilt, Edo Decorative Euros and Haseen Decorative Pillow on bed, Vintage Stripe Rug on Floor. Photo: Daniel Schwartz Cyanotypes made by John and Rachel on the walls and Isbah Decorative Pillow on side chair. Blue & White Salina Robe STAY: Greydon House My favorite hotel on the island. Stylishly classic, centrally located, wonderful art & gardens. And only 2 mins from the ferry. 17 Broad Street, (508) 228-2468, greydonhouse.com EAT/DRINK: Sushi Sean’s Shop for tuna nachos A graduate of the Tokyo Sushi Academy in Tsukiji, Tokyo, Japan, the eponymous Sean has been serving his signature selection on Nantucket for nine years. Don't skip the tuna nachos! 21 S Water St, (508) 901-5871, sushisean1111.com Chanticleer This elegant restaurant in dreamy Sconset is a favorite. Request a table in their pub room if it's chilly or in the rose garden on a warm summer night. 9 New St, Siaconset, (508) 257-4499, chanticleernantucket.com Roastd General Store for matcha Nantucket's premier spot for wellness and specialty food also has an extensive and creative coffee offering. I get my matcha here. They roast their own milk. 159 Orange St, (508) 228-8400, roastdgeneralstore.com  GO: Whaling Museum for culture and history "Nantucket has a fascinating history, which many people don't know about," says John. He recommends starting at the Whaling Museum, located one block from Greydon House. Discover over 1,000 works of art, a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a massive Fresnel lens, and a restored 1847 candle factory across nine galleries that offer a glimpse into Nantucket's past. 13 Broad Street, (508) 228-1894, nha.org Linda Loring Nature Center for Nantucket’s wild side Several organizations ensure the preservation of Nantucket, and nearly half of the island is open space. John recommends visiting the Linda Loring Nature Center, which conducts research, education, and stewardship of 275 acres. "I love to take my daughter, Regina, on the Story Walk." 110 Eel Point Rd, (508) 325-0873, llnf.org

Whether it’s the Amarvilas, which gazes at the Taj Mahal from every room, or the rundown palace with a spirited vibe, I love hotels. Here are some of my favorite spots where I have been fortunate to collaborate with their creative owners over the years. Inn Paradiso - Paso Robles, CA Inn Paradiso is this fantastic hotel in Paso Robles. Steve Werndorf, who hits every flea market from the Rose Bowl to Mexico City to Kyoto’s Tenjin-San, owns and runs the joint - and you’ll see all his finds here. Each room is a work of art, a collage of the past, and the present. Be sure to track down Steve he is the real deal and ask him about his antique Rolex collection.   Shutters on the Beach - Santa Monica, CA Interior Designer Michael Smith designed this hotel and asked us for a perky coverlet for the rooms. We had made a patched striped blanket of various block prints that hit the right note for these breezy beach side suites. One of my favorite hotels to stay in LA. The Falls Village Inn - Litchfield, CT Bunny Williams was working with the new owners for the redesign of this hotel and she called me to ask for help with bedding. One never says no to Bunny. It’s also quite fun to be in a local inn near my house in Connecticut, and this place is a landmark, built in 1834. Gitano - Tulum & NYC This cool dude James Gardner came by our showroom and loved the block printed fabrics for his club in Tulum. He would show up with a suitcase and we would stuff it full of block prints. Our lucky pillows are all over his Tulum and NYC spots for you to rest on between dance sets. Round Hill Hotel and Villas - Montego Bay, Jamaica Rachael Robson, a lovely Jamaica-based designer, has been buying our pillows and fabrics for years. She was the designer for this beautiful historic spot near Montego Bay, and did a great job showing how to make a cool white room pop with color. Bambu Indah - Bali My good friend Cynthia Hardy and her husband John Hardy started this hotel in Sayan, near Ubud, as well as the Green School in Abian Semal, about 15 minutes from Ubud, Bali. She was one of the early pioneers in ecotourism. This place is the perfect fit for our block prints, high above the rice paddies. The Crow's Nest - Montauk, NY Hotelier Sean MacPherson came into my showroom one day. He wanted one of a kind antique textiles, and set out to make each room unique. Needless to say, he has an amazing eye for the eclectic. This hotel is an ideal spot for a NY getaway. Topping Rose House - Bridgehampton, NY A full service luxury hotel, this is a magical spot in Bridgehampton incorporates interior design by Champalimaud. I was very excited for my pillows to find such a good home.