Necessary & Proper began over cocktails on a crisp September evening in 2011. We have always aspired to capture a way of life–fashion, entertaining, and home decor–based on our mutual appreciation of fresh, classic style. With that in mind, we would like to introduce you to The Necessary List–your seasonal guide to dressing, drinking, decorating, and dining with your friends & family. All summer long, we will focus on the essentials you’ll need to have a blast (and look great too).

And we’d love to hear from you–share your warm weather entertaining tips, amazing vacation photos, picture-perfect meals, and other summer necessities with the hashtag #NecessarySummer on Instagram and Twitter. We look forward to spending the summer with you!