Hay Moon Aesthetic

“Aesthetic” broadly relates to beauty, artistic appeal, or the appreciation of what is visually pleasing.

The word aesthetics derives from the Greek aisthetikos, meaning “perceptive of the senses”. Philosophy explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste, asking questions about what makes something beautiful and how we experience it emotionally and intellectually. Beauty is very subjective, and it doesn’t mean the same thing to everybody.

This month of July, the Hay Moon, also called Buck Moon, will govern over us, reaching its peak on July 29. In Europe, the Hay Moon coincides with the season when farmers traditionally cut, dry, and gather their hay, giving thanks for a good harvest. In America, it refers to the time when male deer shed their old antlers and grow new, beautiful sets to flaunt proudly on top of their heads.

The aesthetic of Hay Moon translates beautifully into interiors because it blends abundance, moonlight, and natural elegance. By imagining a moonlight evening, what elements would I see that would make a nice home interior? I asked myself.
I envisioned the main color being silver, but if we look at the moon, sometimes it reveals a light golden color as well. Let’s start with that. I see white, light grey, soft charcoal, antique gold and pewter.

As textures, I see washed-out linen, bluish velvet, aged wood and antique silver.
For the décor, I envisioned pearl accents, white agate bowls, candles, vintage mirrors, and delicate lunar artwork.
Flowers would be bluish irises, dried grasses, and meadow’s wildflowers.
I would choose iris, incense, soft woods, and a hint of amber as house scents.

I have plenty of light grey airplants that need absolutely nothing to grow, plenty of oyster shells I bring home from happy hour gatherings, plenty of white candles, soft wood scents and plenty of pearls. I can orchestrate this aesthetic to feel aligned and on the same wavelength as the universe. A table setting designed with this theme and colors can be a beautiful sophistication.

I think it is much more beneficial to row with the universe rather than to row against it. For this month, I will even wear a bit of light grey color and light it up with white pearls and light blue accessories.

The Hay Moon invites us to gather the beauty we have cultivated, honor our abundance, and rest in the gentle glow of gratitude. Ciao,
Valentina

Valentina Cirasola is a certified interior-fashion consultant, certified color analyst/therapist, author of 6 published books, a storyteller, and a longtime blogger. Her books offer non-fictional, practical ideas. These ideas can be applied in the home, fashion, cooking, and travel.
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