Growing up on the water shaped how I see the world. The marsh was my backyard: a place where wildlife felt both whimsical and majestic, where the line between danger and beauty was always delightfully blurred. When I began designing Toile de Jouy patterns for Hughes Studio, I knew I would eventually return to these early memories.

There’s something quietly enchanting about the swamp: the still waters, the mysterious reeds, the rich, tangled ecosystem — simultaneously wild and full of subtle beauty. With the Swamp Toile Collection from Hughes Studio, you can bring that moody, evocative charm into your home or wardrobe. These prints riff on classical toile style — but reimagined with wetlands, reeds, swamp flora and fauna, and a deeper sense of natural mystery.

Western style is having a major moment — but not in the way you might think. Today’s Western aesthetic isn’t all rawhide and saloon doors. It’s clean, artistic, quietly nostalgic, and surprisingly sophisticated.

Charleston has always been more than a place to me — it’s where my creative eye was shaped, where historic architecture lined my everyday walk, and where the relaxed coastal beauty lived side by side with centuries of artistry. The Charleston Toile Capsule Collection is my way of preserving that feeling: a celebration of Lowcountry charm expressed through crisp, modern engraving-style linework and timeless toile de Jouy storytelling.

Toile de Jouy has a way of transforming a space — adding a sense of story, elegance, and quiet luxury with even the simplest touch. Though rooted in centuries of tradition, toile feels surprisingly modern when styled thoughtfully. Whether your aesthetic leans coastal, historic, Western, minimalist, or eclectic, toile can slip seamlessly into your home in a way that feels personal and curated.

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when art becomes part of your everyday life — when something illustrated with care, intention, and story becomes something you can wear, display, or gift. This idea is at the heart of the Hughes Studio Boutique, a curated collection of luxury accessories, home décor, apparel, and gifts featuring my signature hand-illustrated toile de Jouy artwork.