Bravo to J.Crew

A good friend tipped me off to this article she thought I'd enjoy (thanks, Babs!) and sure enough, I dig it. The above is a full page ad in NY Mag's The Cut this week in which Jenna Lyons (J.Crew creative director), addresses the J.Crew customer who wrote an open letter to her last year. The customer, Jenni Avins, requested that the retail brand would resurrect its scoop-back tank swimsuit that seemed to fit Miss Avins just so. After Jenna responded (see below), her team went to work and sure enough, they delivered in a big way. You can't argue it's a clever and honest marketing technique but there is indeed something so refreshing about this story. We have a world of choices as consumers and it's nice to know that some actually listen and make proactive decisions to keep their customers happy.

Wisteria

I stumbled upon Wisteria just a few short years ago. I ended up ordering their acrylic glass-top coffee table for my apartment here in San Francisco. It was a bit of a stretch for me aesthetically, as it was stylistically, more modern than I would ordinarily gravitate toward. I was drawn to the table for a few reasons, but one includes the staging photograph in the catalog. Most everything about this photo (below) was "me" and thus, I decided to take a walk on the wild side. I'm very happy with the table and continue to go back to Wisteria's site. Currently, they are offering a promotion.  

On The Market

  Sotheby's describes this listing as a "superb blend of historic and contemporary" and I would have to agree. This beauty is as quintessential as it gets when thinking about San Francisco landmark mansions.  Almost 10,000 sq. ft., the home commands nothing but  grace and gusto. Astonishingly, the home includes a garage that can accommodate 4.5 cars, which is unheard of in San Francisco. Although almost every inch of the home is unquestionably remarkable (you're paying $1,044/sq. ft. by the way), I think my favorite feature of the home is the kitchen and outdoor space. See the full listing here. MLS #: 415441.

Sea & Sea

It seems everyone is getting away for a little escape lately. Mark Sikes has been posting about his musings from Punta Cana, and this recent article in the NY Times had me thinking about photographs of the iconic Veruschka often with the sea as a backdrop. Above, my own tribute to the sea and the pleasures that come with its seduction. Whether it may be enjoying a paperback read, fresh summer fruit or a revitalizing swim, I find myself yearning for my own escape with the sea (and salt! and sand!).

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