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The childhood friends grew up in London, where they loved to comb through odds and ends in quirky neighborhood shops. In 2022, they opened their own store, Porta, in Brooklyn, where del Balzo and Russotti now live with their young families. Porta carries European tableware and home furnishings, with a focus on independent artisans, reflecting the owners’ previous careers in art and fashion. Here, they share their style dispatch

Poketo

$48

Accordion Pro Filer - Large

“Maybe sorting it into a rainbow is the only way to make myself do my paperwork.” - F.D.B.

Tokyobike

$190

Paddle in Blue Jade

“I can’t not shop for my children these days. This has to be the most beautiful bike for a toddler I have ever laid eyes on.” - F.D.B.

Wms&Co.

From $25.00

Classic Edged Pads: Glossy Red

“I have a zillion little notepads collected from hotel bedrooms. They will all go directly into the bin once these land on my desk.” - F.D.B.

Maison D’Etto

$125

Karat EG Candle

“Beautifully subtle, these stand out amongst the fray of scented candles.” - F.D.B.

Area Home

From $350.00

Liam Throw

“Currently dreaming of the post holiday lull: fireside, book in hand and snugly wrapped in this!” - F.D.B.

PORTA

$240

Star Dessert Plates, Set of 4

“I would be remiss not to highlight our own fabulous collaboration with AIR MAIL! Design, tradition, history—from the heart of Porta to your table.” - F.D.B.

Attersee

$550

The Whisper Cardigan in Navy

“If I could dress only in Attersee, I would. Until then, I will go piece by understated piece.” - A.R.

Fields Outfitting

$449

Table Knife Set in Blue

“Nothing like a wonderful knife to make the table pop.” - A.R.

Le Monde Béryl

$537

Ballet Mary Jane in Chocolate Leather

“My favorite shoes for all day and everyday.” - A.R.

Métier

$3,450

Market Weekend Bag in Chocolate and Black

“I cart everything around with me all day. Maybe one day I will graduate to an elegant little bag, but until then I will settle for an elegant hold all.” - A.R.

Kodak

$239.99

Luma 75 Portable Pocket Projector

“For those of us who say we don’t watch TV but love a movie. Big screen appeal anywhere, anytime.” - A.R.

Vermicular

$280

Oven Pot, 22 cm

“The perfect pot to go with my one-pot-dinner aspirations.” - A.R.


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