This is my favorite Pottery Barn collaboration to date – Mark D. Sikes has worked with Reese Witherspoon, Nancy Meyers, and Jill Biden, and now I can recreate his classic, all-American look with ease

Inspired by his new California home, this collection is full of classic motifs, optimistic colors, and summer charm

Outdoor patio area with a pergola and wicker furniture sofa and armchairs styled with blue and white cushions with orange motifs
(Image credit: Pottery Barn)

There's something so refreshing about a crisp blue and white palette, just ask Nancy Meyers. So when I set my sights on the beloved filmmaker's chosen designer Mark D. Sikes’ optimistic new line with Pottery Barn, peppered with zesty citrus and zen-inducing lilacs, I instantly felt like rom-com summer had arrived.

Both celebrated for their classic all-American sensibility, the partnership between Mark D. Sikes and Pottery Barn is a natural one, blending East Coast preppy polish and relaxed California charm. The result? An 85-piece collection built for summer decorating, warm-weather styling and true home-making.

'This is a highly personal collection for me and I'm so proud to collaborate with Pottery Barn to design a collection that showcases my love of timeless, classic, and all-American design,' says Mark. 'It looks great today, and will still look great many years from now.' But while the line is deeply personal, it’s certainly easy to style.

Whether you’re dressing up your outdoor dining room or freshening up your guest room, this new collection delivers exactly what I want from a summer home refresh: breezy, beautiful, and built to last.

Mark D. Sikes for pottery barn collab photographed in a dining nook with citrus orange wallpaper and a blue and white styled tablescape with orange accents

(Image credit: Pottery Barn)

As a celebrity interior designer, who has worked with Reese Witherspoon, on Nancy Meyers' own home refresh, and was appointed by Jill Biden to redesign The White House no less, it is hardly surprising that the retailer tapped into Mark's design prowess. But it turns out, the collaboration is somewhat of a homecoming for the designer.

Previously having worked for Pottery Barn in a creative role before branching out to start his own design firm, Mark D. Sikes' career has skyrocketed since his days designing for the retailer.

With prices ranging from $14.99 to $499, this mammoth collection has a range of chic finds for the bedroom, bathroom, living room, and even the garden – but it is the designs for the tabletop that really caught my eye.

tablescape from the Mark D Sikes x Pottery Barn collaboration with blue and white patterned tableware, rattan placemats, bamboo flatware and orange citrus motifs

(Image credit: Pottery Barn)

Drawing inspiration from his new home in Ojai, California, which is aptly named Orange Hill Farm, the collection has three distinct design stories: Citrus, Lilac, and Blue and White.

Think: dinnerware branded with oranges, lilac wallpaper with classic stripe reverses, and bold blue-and-white pillows you’ll want to scatter across every seat in the house and garden. Effortlessly capturing the spirit of a sun-drenched summer, Mark's taken a fresh approach to traditional Americana that still feels at ease.

Styled up with rattan placemats and vintage-inspired bamboo flatware, the hand-painted serve ware is designed to be mixed and matched for an impossibly inviting tablescape.

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bedroom styled for the Mark D. Sikes x Pottery Barn collaboration with lilac print wallpaper and bedding with a rattan rug and dark wooden furniture

(Image credit: Pottery Barn)

With so many charming pieces to choose from, it’s hard to pick just a few – but these are the standout finds I’m reaching for to bring a little citrus-infused joy to my summer hosting setup. From the printed plates to the rattan touches, here are my favorites from the Mark D. Sikes x Pottery Barn collection that are sure to brighten up your summer.


Mark D. Sikes has managed to bottle that laid-back California charm and timeless East Coast vibe in every piece, but if you're looking for more inspiration for decorating with blue and white I recommend heading to our dedicated feature for this timeless color combination.

Charlotte Olby
Style & Trends Editor

Charlotte is the style and trends editor at Homes and Gardens and has been with the team since Christmas 2023. Following a 5 year career in Fashion, she has worked at many women's glossy magazines including Grazia, Stylist, and Hello!, and as Interiors Editor for British heritage department store Liberty. Her role at H&G fuses her love of style with her passion for interior design, and she is currently undergoing her second home renovation - you can follow her journey over on @olbyhome

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