Lounging In Bermuda

Lounging in Bermuda presents socialite Jill Council in a moment of pure afternoon indulgence, cocktail in hand beside a mirror-smooth pool in November 1969. Positioned with practiced poise on her poolside perch, she embodies the unhurried rhythm that made Bermuda the preferred escape for East Coast society figures. The coral-tinged light particular to this Atlantic haven bathes the scene in warmth, while her relaxed posture suggests endless hours with nowhere else to be. This photograph preserves when leisure became an art form, mastered by those who understood that true luxury meant having time to waste beautifully.

This print brings that same cultured calm into your modern home, offering a masterclass in the forgotten art of doing nothing with style. Your living space gains an ambassador of sophistication, silently advocating for longer lunches, lingering conversations, and the radical act of sitting still. Lounging in Bermuda positions you among those who recognize that rushing through life is deeply unfashionable, that success means carving out deliberate pauses. Each glance reinforces your commitment to balance, reminding you that even socialites knew the secret: productivity is overrated when compared to contemplation beside the water.

More than vintage photography, this image serves as a philosophical statement about choosing pleasure over pressure. Slim Aarons captured this scene when Bermuda represented peak sophistication, its British colonial charm attracting discerning Americans seeking refinement just 600 miles from home. Slim Aarons recognized that photographing the good life meant finding subjects who had perfected it completely. Whether gracing your study, bedroom, or pool house, this print converts any space into a personal retreat where ambition takes a back seat to enjoyment.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood to complement your décor. Secure this glimpse of 1969 Bermuda, where cocktail hour was mandatory and hurrying was considered poor form. Make your home a haven for sophisticated relaxation today.