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Aerin Lauder chronicled part of her recent trip to the Tuscan Coast via her Instagram. I love this photograph of her in Il Pellicano's beach chaise, it had me longing for a bandeau and a tan! (Also coveting her AERIN raffia clutch - shop here).

Fiat Jolly

I have a tad obsession with the Fiat Jolly and love this photograph of Jackie O adjacent to the vehicle.

The Maine Attraction: Martha Stewart

Architectural Digest just published photographs from Martha Stewart's rustic retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Although the jury is still out (pun intended) on how I regard Miss Stewart and especially her business practices, I'm in full support of her residence. Kiwi vines dust the property as they shade an outdoor terrace furnished with a long teak table perfect for sipping lemonade by day and eating lobster by twilight. The rear side of the property is just as lovely, showcasing the work of the architect and landscaper Jens J. Jensen, notorious for his work in the Jazz Age. To see more photographs of the property, click here.

'In the Unlikely Event'

Judy Blume is getting a lot of attention for her new novel, In the Unlikely Event. The novel is derived from Judy's actual experiences as a young girl, when there were three plane crashes in a row in the span of two months. The book, Judy says in an NPR interview, is "about how unlikely events can happen to us at any time and how they change our lives and how when even tragedy strikes we go on." The book is said to be very "adult" and a departure from her prior works that targeted young adult readers. It's her first adult novel in 17 years. I have a distinct memory of reading Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret on my own in third grade. This 1970 novel chronicled many pre-teen female issues and left an indelible impression on my young mind.

To listen to NPR's interview with the revolutionary author, click here.