Putnum & Putnum

Loved leafing through the dreamy images of Michael Putnum's floral designs in Veranda's December 2015 publication. Putnum's designs are always romantic and look as if they were constructed with such ease. Above is a re-creation of a Federal-style mirror surrounded with bay and olive leaves. Antique delftware ginger jars flank it's base. For more of Putnum's designs, have a look here.

Simplicity

I love following Mimi Thorisson's idyllic life in the countryside of France. Her recent photograph of a vanilla ricotta cream dessert with chocolate sauce and orange zest (pictured above) caught my eye. Simple and a handsome sight for the eye... Get the recipe here.

The Gypsy Tailor

Admittedly, I caught wind of Alix of Bohemia on Moda Operandi's Instagram. Once I started looking at their handmade jackets, I couldn't stop. The brand was born by descendants of an Italian textile legacy and generations of French artists. Each piece is its own treasure, adorned with elements that are reminiscent of the sixties and a soulful gypsy. One of my favorites, military-inspired, above. Shop here or visit them (by appointment only) in the East Village in New York.

St. Frank

Sacramento Street just got chicer with the addition of St. Frank's brick and mortar store front. Christina Bryant, St. Frank's Founder & CEO, partnered with Sway Studio to design a bohemian jewel box filled with a cultivated collection of home décor and textiles. The shop was glittering with eager supporters, customers and collectors last Thursday evening as the store made its debut. Every morsel of the store is one sensory pleasure after another, from touching the luxurious Alpaca Throws, to admiring a framed woven Moroccan textile adorned with metal sequins. (The custom Sway Studio light fixtures alone will make you swoon)!  Be sure to visit St. Frank at 3665 Sacramento Street to see the collection.