It smells a little bit like heaven–the heaven that is long, lingering days at the beach–sea spray and warm, velvety sand between your toes, Coppertone sunscreen, sweat, seaweed and sun. That inimitable mix of smells that conjure up the sweet nostalgia of summer. Every time I put it on I’m transported. Sure, it sounds dramatic, [...]
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Felix Doolittle‘s stationery collections are whimsical and gorgeous. And sure, recipe cards are a little retro, but what a great shower or hostess gift they can make! Take it from me, it might be convenient to keep your recipes on your computer or your iPad, but all it takes is one unfortunately messy incident with [...]
Don’t get me wrong, digital photography has saved me a lot of money and I love being able to see pictures from an event immediately. But, the experience is still missing something. Call me nostalgic, but I remember waiting eagerly for Polaroid film to develop and there was a certain mystery and magic to the [...]
Passing by Tiffany & Co. on Michigan Avenue the other day–shortly after a light dusting of snow–I fell in love with their Valentine’s Day-themed window displays featuring embroidered letters and messages on backdrops of bright red, orange, and pink silk. I think you’ll enjoy them as well. Upon viewing, you might even find your romantic [...]
My lovely sister-in-law introduced me to Monica Vinader when she gave me an adorable pair of earrings by the designer for Christmas. They’re the perfect pair of drop earrings–delicate but not dainty, cute but not twee–I’ve barely taken them off since Christmas Eve. And, I’ve subsequently become a fan of many of the baubles to [...]
My love affair with Jo Malone perfume began long ago when I walked into the store in the Flatiron building in NYC. The atmosphere alone sold me–cream colored shelves with accents of black, marble floors and countertops–the ambiance was that of an English-country kitchen smack-dab in the middle of Manhattan. And, this was before I’d [...]
I’m a sucker for anything with a quatrefoil, so I instantly fell for this sconce from Waterworks. Isn’t it just great looking? {Image credit: waterworks.com}
There’s already a waitlist for it! And, only 1,000 will be made available to U.S. customers…intrigued yet? The NARS Bento Box Set is inspired by all things Kabuki–the traditional Japanese theater form known for its dramatic white makeup and striking red lips. The set consists of two beautiful, hand-poured cups of brightly pigmented pink and red [...]
I’ve fallen head over heels for Balenciaga’s namesake perfume. With a vivid, complex violet scent, Balenciaga is a sensual embodiment of the heritage of the revered fashion house and its’ founder, Cristobal Balenciaga. The bottle is thought to be reminiscent of the trademark bell-shaped capes and lantern-shaped dresses of the house’s founder, along with more [...]
Elva Fields takes unusual, vintage costume jewelry and reconfigures it into fabulous and one-of-a-kind statement necklaces and earrings. Her designs can be found at: shop.elvafields.com. Why don’t you freshen up last year’s fall wardrobe with one of her fabulous necklaces? It’d make the transition into the shorter, cooler days of autumn decidedly less dreary! [All [...]