love notes

My Grandfather's desk sits in my room at home in Rhode Island. It has many secret compartments in which I keep mementos from cherished moments, including notes from my Grandparents that they each wrote to me close to their passing. They were both so sweet about writing notes to their grandchildren and I love coming back to them, longing for their presence again.  

Flâneur Forever

A genius campaign by Hermès called "Flâneur Forever". My dearest francophile taught me the meaning of the word flâneur, a french noun that means "stroller" or "lounger" and one that "strolls aimlessly but enjoyably, observing life and his surroundings". We both discussed that we could master the essence of this definition quite suitably. It's rather romantic.

Cheese by Carol

My sister does such a lovely job of arranging cheese platters. It truly is an art and she masters it well. I like them to appear in a very organic state - not too structured or fussy. Above, a cheese platter from a fun evening at home, with hibiscus from Mom's trees!

Green Animals

Love a good lush shrub and don't even get me started with topiaries...Had such a blast meandering around Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. My Mother used to volunteer there when I was a bebe, and my elementary/middle school is just across the way. Fun day of exploration & reminiscing.