Those with a weakness for French and Italian arts and crafts had best avoid Z.d.G., the online boutique founded by Zoë de Givenchy. Ceramics, linens, flatware, cachepots, and apothecary jars are only a few of the items she sources (often in limited-edition runs) from small-scale makers. De Givenchy (whose late uncle-in-law was the well-known couturier) now lives between France, Los Angeles, and the Bahamas, and her flair for cross-continental entertaining has made Z.d.G. especially useful as a purveyor of gifts. As the holiday shopping season approaches, she shares her key components to the good life. —Ashley Baker
AIRLINE: Air France. Specifically, its flight from Los Angeles to Paris, watching Arte.
AIRPORT: Heathrow, for the reassuringly consistent wet welcome.
APPS: Insight Timer, PictureThis, HiNote.
BAG: Anya Hindmarch’s In-Flight travel bag. Game changer.
BEDTIME: As late as I can push it.
BIRTHDAY: Mine—April 18.
BREAKFAST, WEEKDAY: Oat-milk latte and Lyma supplements.
BREAKFAST, WEEKEND: Eggs Benedict and the Sunday papers.
CAR: Citroën DS in ivory.
CHILD: My own.
COCKTAIL: Gin fizz.
COCKTAIL APPETIZER: Pigs in a blanket.
DATE: Our first. Opera in Holland Park, dinner at Harry’s Bar, and kissing in the car on the way home.
DIET: Seasonal, with a chance of ProLon.
DINNER, WEEKDAY: A bowl of soup and a glass of wine and served on a tray. In bed.
DINNER, WEEKEND: With friends out at the beach.
