Love this fun nod back to the '60s with Veruschka modeling these fabulous frocks. Not to mention, the costume jewelry is to die for. Perfect summer inspiration.
The Archives
Love this image of magazines stacked in artist Frank Faulkner's home. He has issues that go back decades. I, too, collect some of my favorite magazines and after years they are little gems of history and beauty I reference from time to time. To see more of his home, see here.
Chic in Prenzlauer Berg
Be sure to head over to A Love is Blind for Sandra Semburg's profile of Angelika Taschen, the fabulous former publisher turned interior designer. Angelika reveals her design choices for her Prenzlauer Berg apartment, her annoyance for over-aestheticism and all things beauty and function. Read on, here.
Beach Me
Sharon Tate in Cannes, May 1968.
Chef's Table
I'm currently obsessed with Chef's Table on Netflix, a new series that profiles some of the world's best chefs, the culture in which they live, the causes they champion and the things that inspire them. I've seen two episodes so far and cannot wait to dive into another. The first episode profiles Massimo Bottura, the chef behind Osteria Francescana, the third best restaurant in the world located in the idyllic Modena, Italy. His restaurant celebrates authentic Italian cuisine while taking on a modern approach, one that was for a while, difficult to adapt to. The second episode profiles the work of Dan Barber who is behind New York's Blue Hill and Blue Hill Stone Farm. He is championing an evolution in the way we farm and think about food and its origin. I highly recommend this series. To catch a glimpse, see the season's trailer, here.
The Orchard
Above, the Orchard home, in my hometown of Newport, RI, that made the WSJ this morning in an article discussing an uptick of real estate transactions for large homes. The house in Newport is a 16-bedroom home on the market for $11 million. It's owned by Richard Wurman, the creator of those TED talks we all know and follow. He and his wife have enjoyed the home as they have many grandchildren - he has even converted three of the rooms into different offices, each suited for a different business venture. Naturally, Lila Delman has the listing, see here. To read the WSJ article, see here.
The Shrimp at Sea - Richard Avedon 1967
This editorial first appeared in Vogue in 1967, shot by the legendary Richard Avedon in Greece. The editorial is a romantic adventure that starred supermodel Jean Shrimpton and French photographer Jeanloup Sieff. I love how even in our modern world, this editorial is still very much a narrative of love, lust, adventure and jet-set.
Summer Escapades
Of course, now that you've booked your stay at the Hotel Villa Feltrinelli, you'll need the wardrobe for your summer escapades. See my favorites, pictures above.
(1. '50s riviera meets Dolce & Gabbana. Polka-dot dress. Shop here. / 2. Valentino Sandals. Shop here. / 3. Lanvin straw hat. Shop here.)
Villa Feltrinelli, Italy
Behold! Some of the remarkable scenes at Hotel Villa Feltrinelli on the western shore of Lake Garda, Italy. The neo-Gothic villa was built in 1892, commissioned by the Feltrinelli Family as a summer home, an escape from the heat in Milan. It was later restored in 1997 by hotelier Bob Burns, of the Regent International. Guests can relax by the swimming pool on the property while enjoying home-made ice cream (!!!), enjoy the lush gardens with a book, or board the hotel's launch, Riva, for an afternoon on the water. Arrivederci!
Elsa
Monday vibes with Elsa Martinelli. Need that swimsuit...