The Alps, You Say?

...why, yes. The WSJ Off-Duty ran a piece on the most hard to reach, enticing hotels around the world. Above, we present to you, the Monte Rosa Hütte, an architectural landmark along one of Switzerland's most notorious mountain groups and, worthy of noting, sitting pretty next to a majestic cluster of glaciers. The catch? (But of course there is a catch)! It's a four-hour climb from the local train station - via hiking trails in the summer months, or alpine touring in the winter. The article notes that a guide is recommended for the less experienced - certainly not intimidating or anything...Watch this arrival for visual proof. The hotel, a modern, energy-independent structure 2883 m. above sea level, is the result of a collaboration between the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the Swiss Alpine Club. Be sure to view the other contenders that made WSJ's selection, here. 

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Cableknits

The Fall season is alive and well in New England. I write as I'm enjoying my morning coffee with a dash of honey my Aunt harvested from her bees and toast with raspberry jam she made from the last batch of berries in her garden. (She has the best damn green thumb I've ever witnessed). It feels like the days swiftly slip by here, the early evening sunlight arrives before you know it. Mornings are still and brisk and pumpkins and gourds dance around local shops and farm cafes beckoning the seasonal enthusiast. Above, Laetitia Casta in wellies and a cableknit, true tokens of Fall.

Shower Power

Do you ever have moments where you begin to value some of your habitual actions or routines more than ever? This week has been a long one and I've never been so grateful for a sound sleep and good old fashioned steamy soak.  

2250 Vallejo

Just a few doors down from the C&C Headquarters is a residential building we've been lusting after for some time. It's quite apparent that she has had great bones right from the start, thanks to her initial construction in 1902 - the elaborate molding work alone is sensational. Just over 10,000 square feet, 2250 Vallejo is getting an extensive renovation thanks to Los Angeles based architecture firm McClean Design. Details of the project are very tight-lipped, however after viewing this video, my intrigue is only heightened! The elaborate engineering alone is impressive, not to mention plans that call for an open floor plan, an entire wall of glass that will take advantage of the views, and a roof deck to include a spa treatment area. It's uncertain if this project is a spec-house or if it's been commissioned by a new buyer, however we'll be sure to keep you informed.