Lisa Corti – Summer Picnics, Quilts & Tablecloths
Color, sunlight, and the art of gathering outdoors.
At BON TON goods, summer has always meant carrying the indoors outside. A quilt spread beneath the trees. Linen napkins fluttering in the sea breeze. An impromptu lunch that slowly becomes dinner as the light stretches late into the evening.
We have long admired the world of Lisa Corti, not simply for its extraordinary use of color and pattern, but for the atmosphere it creates. Her textiles feel collected rather than decorated, layered rather than matched. They invite a kind of living that is relaxed, elegant, and deeply personal.
Living by the sea in southern Sweden, we often take quilts and cushions down to the beach near our home. A simple picnic becomes something festive with block-printed tablecloths, oversized cushions, candles in glass jars, and baskets filled with fruit, bread, and cold wine. There is something irresistible about bringing beauty outdoors, especially during the fleeting Scandinavian summer.
We find ourselves constantly moving these textiles throughout our home and terraces during the warmer months. A quilt tossed over a garden bench. Cushions piled generously onto outdoor seating. A printed cloth layered over antique linen for an outdoor lunch that feels spontaneous but still elegant.
The magic of Lisa Corti textiles is their versatility. A quilt can become a picnic blanket, a bedcover, or be folded casually over a chair indoors. Printed sheets layered beneath crisp white linen suddenly transform an entire bedroom into something cinematic and sun-washed.
We especially love mixing the rich Indian block prints with antique French and Scandinavian pieces. The tension between structured Gustavian furniture and vibrant hand-printed textiles creates interiors that feel lived in and collected over time, never overly styled.
There is also something wonderfully optimistic about Lisa Corti’s work. The colors are generous. The patterns feel joyful without becoming precious. Even a single cushion can completely shift the mood of a room.
As we move into the sweet height of summer, we find ourselves reaching again and again for these textiles, carrying them from terrace to garden to shoreline. They have become part of how we entertain, travel, and live.
Whether spread across a beach picnic near the sea or layered onto a guest bed for summer visitors, Lisa Corti quilts, cushions, and linens bring warmth, character, and a sense of celebration to everyday life.
Explore our full selection of Lisa Corti quilts, cushions, table linens, and textiles online and in-store at BON TON goods.