Love this garden hideaway designed by Art Luna as featured in C Magazine. I especially love how Art Luna designed different pockets of space for conversation, the photograph evokes such intimacy.
Perfection at the 2016 Oscars
Charlize Theron always manages to get it right on the red carpet and last evening was no exception. Her Christian Dior gown was divine - seductive, yet so old Hollywood. Merci to my fabulous friend who hosted such a chic viewing at her house! xx
Foot Loose
My sister Caroline just introduced me to M.Gemi, a shoe company with the mission to "preserve the time-honored Italian shoe craft" crafting luxury (yet affordable) footwear with smaller artisanal factories in Italy. Their collection of driving moccasins in particular, is exquisite. Above, their driving moccasin in Hydrangea. Shop here.
Ikat Jasmine
I recently procured this potted plant of jasmine. The scent is so divine, it reminds me of Aerin Lauder's Ikat Jasmine fragrance I so adore. AERIN does an impeccable job of capturing some of the best scents in her fragrances, not to mention both her merchandising and packaging are so well done.
William the Great
Hailing from Alabama, southern gent William McLure seems to be having a moment in the design space. His Instagram feed is one of my favorites, flooded with beautiful photographs of his ever-changing abode, layered in chic textures typically paired with his abstract art and weimaraner relaxing nearby on a painted floor he recently striped. William seems to constantly be experimenting with new wall colors and interior configurations, as evidenced by his photographs. I keep seeing more images of his space in other design feeds - a true tastemaker in the works! Be sure to follow him here.
Crazy For Caftans
(Silk cotton Oscar de la Renta caftan paired with blueberry Les Bonbons) 
(Coconut White Les Bonbons flanked by pink Oscar de la Renta caftan and lemon Prabal Gurung caftan) 
(Manuela Off The Shoulder Caftan & Raspberry Les Bonbons)
Just got word from Rebecca De Ravenel that my Les Bonbons have arrived and at long last, are on their way to moi! I've been drooling over these beauties for quite some time and now, I am mesmerized by caftans to pair with them. Rebecca's earnings are also sold on the M'ODA 'OPERANDI site, perfectly paired with - you guessed it - caftans, in fun island hues. See my picks above. Shake your Bonbons!!
Getting Romantical in Zanzibar
M'ODA 'OPERANDI profiled The Rock Restaurant as one of the most romantic dining destinations in the world. Perched on a lone rock in the Indian Ocean, the restaurant is accessible by boat in high tide and at low tide, guests can access by foot. It's perhaps not terribly surprising given the sheer physicality of the structure that the ambiance is casual, serving fresh seafood to adventurous guests. Bucket list destination? I think so. Learn more here.
Bellevue's Winter Allure
A drive down snowy Bellevue Avenue reminded me that regardless of the season, the street never loses its charm. Even despite the weather's affects on this wrought-iron gilded gate, Newport's allure is alive and well.
Sea Salt
Snow is falling in tiny New England, but I find myself lusting after the sea at summertime. Love this capture of Ursula Andress in 1964, the Swiss-born actress turned Bond-girl sensation.
Love My Marvis
Love traveling with my Marvis Mint! It's amazing what a steamy soak and fresh breath can do after a cross country journey. Whomever does the packaging and design for Marvis should be awarded grand applause - so chic!