London based designer Allegra Hicks and her husband recently took up residence in a historic building in Naples, Italy. I'm gushing over her terrace (above), as shown by Architectural Digest this month. I'm a huge fan of rattan seating, it reminds me of my Grandfather's breakfast table in his New York kitchen. He would shuffle into the kitchen in the wee hours of the morning in his bathrobe and slippers beckoned by his habitual breakfast, one that was routinely prepared the night prior. He was also surrounded by terra cotta planters like the above, full of geraniums he would nurture.
Above: Allegra Hicks' terrace chairs are Verner Panton and rug from her own collection. Read more, here.
Leftovers
Thank you to everyone for such a beautiful birthday weekend. If there is one thing I've learned in recent years, it is how important it is to carefully select the people you let into your life. I am especially grateful for all the friendships I've made in the past 3.5 years in San Francisco. Looking forward to enjoying these flowers leftover from the garden party Saturday. xx
Pretty Please
A scene I'd like to slip myself into today, courtesy of photographer Jérôme Galland.
Data-Driven
In our business, like many, we spend a great deal of time thinking about data-driven decisions, a sharp focus on optimization, utilization and growth. These thoughts on optimization of course, carry over to our personal lives. How do we optimize our weekends? Our workouts? Our sleep? Our sex drives? We are constantly thinking about how we can most effectively improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. This article in the NY Times left me provoked (and pained).
Hot Stuff
Anyone that knows me well, knows my affinity for salt, skin and ocean. Edita Vilkeviciute is mastering this well on the cover of The Sunday Telegraph’s fashion supplement, March 2015.
A Very Private Affair
One of my favorites from the '60s... Brigitte Bardot from A Very Private Affair. Watch here.
So Long Florence...
Florence Arthaud, the French female sailor who was celebrated as one of the mighty and few to have won the Route du Rhum, (a grueling solo trans-Atlantic race), died in a helicopter accident on Monday. (No woman has won this race since her victory in 1990). Aside from her triumphs on the water, Florence was a striking vision - always tan and naturally beautiful with a palpable spirit - she was loved by many across the globe. The accident took place in Argentina, while carrying a group of people to a remote location to film a reality show "Dropped" a French show akin to "Survivor." Read more, here.
Girls (and boys) Gone Wild: Spring Break
Love this shot from Life Magazine depicting a scene from Spring Break on Balboa Beach in 1947. Sometimes I think I was meant to be born in another era - that's my kind of party.
A Holy Home
Massimo Vitali, the Italian photographer known for his idyllic beach panoramas by the sea and pool, recently moved into a 14th century church in Lucca, Italy. In a recent NYTimes profile, Massimo shares the adventures that came with the restoration and renovation (including mice, water, birds and an archeologist). Read on, here.
Fresh
Rianne ten Haken looks fresh and natural for the March cover of L’Officiel Ukraine. Two thumbs up.