The Big O

Still haven't taken my eye off of these brushstroke cocktail plates by Oscar de la Renta Home. They would be perfect for a dinner party in a lush garden. I can smell the honeysuckle and see the full moon already... Oscar has done an exceptional job with the Home line (reasonable price points, too!), however I'd love to see it expand.

Browse below for photos of Oscar's garden at his Punta Cana home. Read on, here.

Let's Hear It For the Boys...

Not all will agree with me, but I do love a man in a double-breasted jacket...the whispy hair and European swag definitely help...

About Town: Sir & Star

Hark! For those of you looking to get out beyond our lady in red and in search of an adventure, I highly recommend the Sir & Star Restaurant at the Olema Inn. The new establishment is the love child of co-owners Margaret Grade and Daniel DeLong who were behind the now perished Manka's Inverness Lodge. The aesthetic is a hip blend of Restoration Hardware meets sporting cabin in the countryside. The menu: locally sourced from West Marin with the dreamiest comfort dishes ("Whole Crisped Bolinas Rock Cod", "A Bouillabaisse of All Things Green and Gold", "A Neighbor's Quail"), sustainably prepared for your delight. Better yet: If you've had one too many glasses of Pt. Reyes Pinot during your meal, you can stay the night in one of their six guest rooms opening this month. See the feature in the October issue of VOGUE (below) and be sure to read this review from Food & Wine.

Moments

The past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind.  Inevitably, I have to address the MAJOR victory (and serious comeback) team Oracle scored at the America's Cup. The Cup was a thrilling time here in San Francisco. Lifelong friends from Newport, New York, Boston and New Orleans came into town to cheer on our sailing friends while we caught up on each other's lives. A plethora of Bloody Mary's were consumed at the yacht club as we marveled over the AC72s foiling past us and needless to say, productivity at work was at an alarmingly low rate. I'm looking forward to catching up on my sleep this week but can't help grin and think: this is what it's all about. There is so much to enjoy in life and the past few weeks are certainly exemplary of that. I feel so fortunate to have the best of friends and the ability to enjoy their company in such a beautiful landscape.

After the overwhelming victory last Wednesday, we went to see The Lumineers play. Here is a little clip from what was a magical night of music under the stars. In the middle of the show, the band left the stage to play a few songs in the center of the crowd, it was very special.

A shout out to all my friends here and afar - you guys rock. Life wouldn't be so lovely without you!

Photos above via Business Insider.