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...
Salty's Girls
We once had a boat named Salty's Girls as the term was used quite frequently to describe my Dad dubbed as "Salty" from his sailing friends, and the fact that he was surrounded by three girls for almost thirty years of his adult life. (Yes, and he's still sane). I think about all the challenging moments in my life and my Father has been there for all of them, encouraging me to press on. I consider myself quite lucky to have such an incredible Father. Wish I could be there today with you Dad along with your other girls, to get some scoops and go for a harbor cruise! Happy Father's Day! xx
Live It Up
As Father's Day nears the corner, I am thinking about my own JMH, but also, my JJH, my Grandfather, who passed away two years ago. He was a total man of leisure - a stubborn one at that, and one I hold responsible for my adoration of ice cream, among many other things. He would always joke about how Paris Hilton was coming over in her helicopter and how he was going to take her out on the town to the "Hotsy Totsy" after playing a game of tennis. He was a man who loved his simple pleasures, played tennis nearly every day of his adult life, schmoozed with the ladies at the yacht club and loved telling everyone about his garden he meticulously cared for.
Above: my Grandfather was interviewed by the local paper interested in what his summer plans were. His answer: "Play tennis and live it up. Go dancing and work in the garden." And people wonder why I'm an old soul....