Squash Blossom

I've wanted this necklace for years, but have put off buying one. I'm thinking about all the crisp button-up shirts and jeans I can wear it with!

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Napa - Chappellet Winery

We were recently in Napa on a business trip for my husband's company (he's in the spirits, beer and wine industry) and had the chance to visit several wineries including Etude, Rombauer, Chappellet, Beringer, Stags' Leap and Buena Vista. I'll share more photos in future posts. A highlight of our trip was the tour and dinner with Orvil Chappellet at his beautiful winery. A Magical evening.

Pass me a glass of Rose'

Just not any rose'. I was recently introduced to Angie and Brad's Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence. It's my new favorite Summer wine.

The Granola Project

Sold only in LA & Sf, you've got to try her granola. Yum. Lauren Soloff company The Granola Project is on to something.

Gracias Madre

I go out to LA about every 5-6 weeks and was so happy last time to be taken to Gracias Madre by my good friend Tifani.  100% plant-based Mexican food.  You'll never miss your beef, chicken or carnitas! I'm a convert.

Peter Dunham

He's been a favorite LA designer  of mine for a long time.I tuned in just to see him when we made guest appearances on Million Dollar Decorator. There's a great spread in Coastal Living of a beach home in Hermosa Beach that he just finished. Enjoy the eye candy!

Maybe Next Year...

I missed it again! Last time held at Manolo Blank exec's Arethusa Farm, the sale moved this year to the Bantam Firehouse. All proceeds go to college scholarships for local kids. They make me proud to have grown up in Litchfield County.

Cuyana - Fewer, better things

I recently received this company's catalog in the mail and it was love at first sight.  In fact, Cuyana means "to love" in Quechua. And that's what they want you to do - love the items in your closet. They are fashion purists who want to you pare down you closet and only keep what you love. Buy fewer, better things. Their flagship store is in San Francisco and offers basic shirts, dresses, sweaters and leather goods. As a bonus if you send them your cast-offs, the clothes you are not in love with (on their dime), they will give them away to people who really could use them and you get a $10 credit towards your next purchase.

EVERLANE

Modern basics. Radical Transparency. That's Everlane's mission statement. The company is a San Francisco online clothing retailer that believes customers have the right to know what their products cost to make. At Everlane, they reveal their true costs, and the show you their mark-up.  Love the honesty! I will never buy a $70 t-shirt again!

MUST TRY

I'm down to my last bit of La Mer serum. Might need to try this Tata Harper serum. I love that she's from Vermont.

CHOKER

One of my favorite jewelry designers known for her simple, classic look - Jennifer Fisher has come out with her new choker today. Classic. Pre-order yours now!

Jennifer Fisher

A LUCKY PAIR

Obsessed with the handmade sandals of Naples, Italy;  designer Claudia Aragon of LA launched Cornetti sandals in 2012.  Each pair carry a little bit of luck - Cornetti translates to "little bull horns," a symbol of good fortune and are each named after a specific beach along the Italian coastline. My favorite Innamorti.  But I might need the Ferola's for Valentine's Day if the weather warms up here.

Innamorti

Ferola

ALEXA CHUNG FOR AG

I've always loved the look of all-over denim and am so excited it's returning for Spring.

Our favorite It Girl has partnered with AG Jeans to develop a line. Can't wait to check out. Love the top!

ANDREA FORMAN

I've recently been introduced to Andrea Forman jewelry. A Los Angeles based company, Andrea collects stones from all over the world and makes the pieces in 18k gold of mostly recycled metals.
These pieces would be perfect with an all black outfit.

Photo courtesy of WMagazine

WHILE THEY DIG OUT

While my family in CT & Boston dig out from the blizzard, I am running around in short sleeves today as it's going to be 80 degrees! Sorry guys!  This might be my look today. Ines de la Fressange always gets it right.

NEW POTATO

Check out the blog The New Potato.  It's a food, fashion and lifestyle blog. I've subscribed to it months ago and eagerly await it's arrival in my mail box. It's the baby of sisters Danielle & Laura Kosann.

HGTV CASA = MI CASA

So, I've always wanted a beach house on Martha's Vineyard, who hasn't?  It would be a dream come true to win HGTV's 2015 Dream House which is on the island this year.  I enter every day. What's the old lottery saying, "You can't win if you don't play?" My favorite - the dog house.

I'LL TRY ANYTHING ONCE

I'm a sucker for all new beauty products especially when they are recommended by Jason Ascher of Barney's. Check out his video online titled " How to un-makeup for 2015". Here's a few of the  products I just picked up and am excited to try.

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil, Nars Shimmer Eyeshadow Ashes to Ashes, Sisley Phyto-cernes, Kevin Aucoin The Creamy Duo