July Q+A

Hi! OK I feel like I’ve been a little MIA on here and IG stories lately and it’s for good reason I promise!

We’ve been in the midst of a big big life change (you’ll be the first to know I swear!), adding a pea gravel courtyard with Belgian block to my Hillbrook House (what a labor of love it was, but so worth it - full tour coming next month), and winding down my clothing brand Everyone Loves The Weekend (why + more details at the bottom of this post.)

I order most of my Missoni pieces online here OR get them at one of their beautiful boutiques when I’m in Italy. PS you can still get my Missoni kaftan here and here.

US: Palm Beach and Nantucket (off season!)
International: St. Tropez (off season!)

Thank you! SO exciting - I would get the classic tan + black two tone color way. You’ll wear with everything and have forever. This is another option if you’re looking for something under $300.

I love Chateau Minuty rosé - it’s soooo light and refreshing. You should be able to find it anywhere. They have several kinds, but their classic “M” rosé is my go-to and an amazing price point.

Hopefully checking the box on one big goal/plan soon! - but other than that - the older I get, the less inclined I am to look/plan that far ahead. Which is WEIRD for me to be saying since I’m such an eldest daughter, planner. I guess I just feel very content and grateful for everything I have in my life right now and I want to really savor it. Is this what you call a “stop and smell the roses” era? haha Can any other overachiever, Type A, eldest daughter relate to just wanting to be more present?!

If you’ve never done the Amalfi coast - that is such a wonderful place to spend 10 days. Go to Rome, Capri, and Positano! If you’ve already done the Amalfi Coast, then do Tuscany, Florence and then one of the seaside towns that’s driving distance from there like Forte dei Marmi or Portofino.

I’m half Japanese and half Irish :)

He is a rescue dachshund terrier from Vanderpump Dogs in LA! It’s wild to me that he is already 9 years old. Pssst here’s a 60% off link for your next Farmer’s Dog order.

Answered that here!

I can’t wait to show you! Yes we used these classic grey Belgian blocks from Lowe’s - FYI they deliver.

Thank you! Here is the info on my necklace. I was raised Episcopalian, but I don’t consider myself a super religious person - I would say I’m more spiritual now!

I was blown away by what I found out about my family dating back generations on Ancestry.com - it literally gave me chills. I was able to see my great-grandfather’s actual immigration papers from Sapporo, Japan. I created an account and linked my family tree with Thomas’ family tree. From there we were able to go in and scan their database to connect with other family members, and then they also auto-pulled photos from yearbooks and newspaper clippings from Newspaper.com. My dad’s high school yearbook photos were too cute right?!

It’s bittersweet to be shutting down my clothing brand, but between the 150% tariffs that came out of the blue in our first year of business, rising shipping costs, and the additional custom + duties fees that are now tacked onto all customer international orders - it just does not make sense to continue pouring time and money into it. I’m sending SO MUCH love to all of the other businesses out there trying to navigate this ever changing landscape! It is not easy! I will forever be grateful to every single one of you who showed up to our trunk shows, shopped with us, and styled our pieces so beautifully. Thank you thank you!

Everything is under $100 so highly recommend snagging something you’ve been eyeing before we close for good at the end of the season!

Going to do a huge separate post with every single thing I wish I knew and everything I did - here’s some brutally honest insight to start with. Stay tuned.

On a more joyful note we leave for Tuscany this weekend and I am SO READY for some vinoooo, vineyard hopping and exploring! This is where we’re staying.

PS I’m extending the Nantucket giveaway for 2 more weeks - just like my Nantucket Guide post so I know you’ve entered. xx Kat

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