Ann Loynd Burton

3 weeks ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Ann Burton |Ann Loynd Burton

Every year, the highlight of my summer is a week spent at our family's cabin in Central Pennsylvania, named, "No School Today." The moniker came from my grandfather, who is a retired school teacher. Unlike your average house, a vacation home really needs a name - something that will evoke lasting memories every time you return to it. But coming up with something that feels right can be tricky.

1 month ago | macon.com | Ann Burton |Ann Loynd Burton

I have always adored my Grandmom's house, with its endless antique collections, hand-braided rugs, stencil trims, and what seems like an ever-present aroma of fresh baked cookies and pipe tobacco. The bathrooms have classic pink and blue porcelain, and the kitchen features a huge mural of the countryside, painted by a family friend and artist. This penchant for collecting and craft has extended my own home, and now, "grandmacore" has the internet exploding with others doing the same.

Mar 12, 2025 | footwearplusmagazine.com | Ann Loynd Burton

In an era where trends can turn at the drop of a 20-second TikTok video, a 90-year-old shoe is something to celebrate. Sperry‘s Classic CVO (circular vamp oxford) has endured the test of time since making history in 1935 as the world’s first non-slip boat shoe — not the Top-Sider, believe it or not. The style was beloved by icons including JFK and Paul Newman, crafted by Paul Sperry to give sailors a better gip on wet decks.

Feb 20, 2025 | footwearplusmagazine.com | Ann Loynd Burton

Inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and the Chinese concept of Yin and Yang, Flower Mountain designs sneakers that encapsulate the outdoor spirit and urban culture in one colorful package. The Washi sneaker is a prime example, fusing technical fabric with suede, tactile ribbons, and trekking laces in an ultra-colorful package. Combining retro style inspiration with arts-and-crafts details like perforated suede, the Washi is equally functional and fashionable.

Feb 12, 2025 | footwearplusmagazine.com | Ann Loynd Burton

Shoes typically take a backseat to the apparel at New York Fashion Week. But this year’s shows featured more than a few runway moments where the footwear was the fashion. (Looking at you Christian Cowan.) From tabi boots to shearling everything to footwear-as-apparel, we’ve rounded up the biggest shoe-moments across the FW25 runways. Sperry was back in full-force at this year’s shows. The brand returned as footwear sponsor at New York Men’s Day while also making waves in women’s fashion.