A Carolyne Roehm Holiday

I've always adored Carolyne Roehm's work and as we progress into the holiday season, I will certainly use her tablescapes and holiday designs as inspiration for my own. I particularly love her ability to shy away from the typical green and red color palette and integrate what I think are refreshing "lively" colors (blues, greens and winter whites), into a special holiday design scheme. Her table settings and interiors come alive with the perfect balance of whimsy, tradition and ease. See more here.

Heaven In An Ice Shack

I stumbled upon an episode of Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" series this past weekend. Immediately, I became enthralled at the mere mention of "ice shack" and "foie gras" in the same sentence, not to mention the jolly Quebec duo Dave McMillan and Fred Morin (M&R above), whose passion for food and memorable dining experiences, is practically seeping from their pores. Catch a clip of the show here. I'll warn you, you'll be craving truffles, vino and romance in no time.

Back At It

I'm headed to Vermont this weekend for some skiing with my Father and sister. Admittedly, it's been quite a while since I've hit the slopes, so I'm looking forward to getting back at it. My legs are sore already just thinking about it! Nothing a little Baileys and hot chocolate can't fix...

Above: Photographed by Franco Rubartelli, Vogue, November 1969

Currently Coveting

Market & Fruit picking pack. More here.

Handmade Copper Flask. More here.New England Heirloom Seeds. More here.  Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. More here. Canadian Ash Wood Toboggan. More here. Texas BBQ Smoking Bags. See here.Brooks Leather Bicycle Saddle. More here.Wooden Snowshoes. See here.

I absolutely love Kaufmann Mercantile for their carefully selected goods, especially as they relate to sport and adventure. I think any of the above would make for excellent holiday surprises.