Love celebrating the closing of each month by highlighting the things that stayed with me. Just like a fun catch-up dinner with a friend you haven’t seen in a while, there’s lots to cover.
Reading. A Man’s Search for Meaning. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard someone reference this book as one of the best memoirs they’ve read. Finally ordered it and am a few chapters in, will report back!
Also in the queue:
Watching. About to press play on Bad Monkey! Are you guys watching? Thoughts?!
Listening to. Evergreen on audible (a new tradition anytime there is a season shift coming). I discovered this book last year and absolutely love it. Just a beautiful outlook on the seasons of life and how each and every one is special in their own right. If you haven’t read/listened, I really think you’ll like it! Also this song / the whole album, going to see her soon! The build…
Inspired By
Saves that shed some light on latest inspiration & cravings. Top left to right:
This scene from Le Sirenuse makes me want to transport myself right in that chair with a girlfriend and a glass of bubbles. Becoming a girl mom has make me cave more to pink. I love this hue and I need that ice bucket in my life.
I am obsessed with James Harvey Kelly’s photography. He seems like the coolest and just has such an exquisite eye. I really want to get into using my dslr and film cameras more. Instagram has made me subconsciously step away from creating in a more artful way like I used to. The complexes that app has instilled are crazy and I am amidst dismantling them! His work is inspiring me to get back to honing in on my own craft.
A beautiful garden that was featured in Frederic Magazine. I love a scene like this that instantly evokes a mood — I would love to be there right now tapping away at my keyboard with a coffee.
Love following Josefine, an Elle Denmark editor—her style is always carefully considered and classic. At the end of the day, classics reign.
I am all for having custom shower curtains made with beautiful lush fabrics. It is the best way to add a personal touch and create an incredibly luxurious and cozy space.
Speaking of fall… love following this gal, her posts always have me stopping for a moment to take in the cozy vibe.
Soeur Paris flats look so comfy. Really into this style of “sock” ballerinas.
Etsy woven bag, how cute is this find? ETSY. Also, a similar style in brown suede by a brand I recently discovered called Aesther Ekme — the styles remind me a lot of Khaite / The Row but much less—has anyone seen in real life? Their selection looks lovely.
Alighieri homeware line is so gorgeous! Warning… it’s expensive for what it is, but good inspiration to keep an eye out for others like it. Making cheese boards that much more fun to assemble.
Heaven scent… Eauso Vert’s ‘Purple Moon’ is divine. Notes of neroli, bergamot, orangeflower, geranium, tuberose and vanilla.
Cabana Magazine birthday issue is available to order! ‘This beautifully presented magazine, covered in Valentino silks, is both a celebration of the last 10 years of Cabana, and a promise for the future. We will continue to shine a light on exceptional and lesser-known places, spaces and decorative arts, sharing and preserving beauty in many forms.’ — one of my very favorites to subscribe to and read.
Labro Shop jewelry is very fun.
Sophia Lou Jacobsen set of 2 mini cup set. My mind immediately went to chic Q-Tip holder!! But you could also use as a bud vase, cocktail pick holder, etc. I also love the idea of having it on display when hosting dinners with mini bouquest of herbs you are using for the meal inside. How good would a big handful of chives look?
Isabelle López-Quesada ‘Town and Country’ book is available for preorder. She is one of my favorite designers, can’t wait to get this one in the mail.
I was sent a little Armani Beauty care package and am in love with their concealer and foundation. Omg… where have they been all my life?
A few things I am loving right now: Luminous Silk Concealer (currently using 5.25), Luminous Silk Foundation (same color), Armani Lip Stain (in 108), Glossier Brow Gel, Jillian Dempsey Eyelid Tint (in shell), and also loving Bloomeffects Tinted SPF lip Oil, too. These are the highlights but linked everything in my makeup bag right now here.
Chartreuse: The vibrant color is bringing a lot of joy into my life this year in both homewares and closet finds! This knit, by Gigi Hadid’s label, Guest in Residence, is my new favorite.
Bug spray, but make it less offensive… oh wait. This Diptique citronnelle body spray is delightful and works. Bringing this with me on a quick trip to Healdsburg this weekend.
Live slow, die old. New hat from P. Johnson. It comes in a few colors and you can have it monogrammed! Hats have become part of my daily style. I almost always have one on hand in my car or in my bag… love finding gems like this .
A spontaneous afternoon in Berkeley fed my soul. It inspired me to plan for more future visits! We decided to enjoy a nice pizza lunch at Rose Pizzeria (if you’re local, we love it). Also, I was egged on by your enthusiasm to this Prada bag find and caved.
Side note. If you are a pet-nat fan I learned about this one from Cotogna (a favorite in the city!) and was happy to see it on the menu here! I order a case of it over summer now.
The best sneakers. So lightweight, comfortable, and go with everything. I have in this color, silver, and brown. Slowly collecting since last year and had to share in case you’re looking for a new everyday pair!
Have a refreshing and joyful long weekend—last one of summer!
All my best,
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