My Favorite Things

“The Breton everyone needs. It was based on one my father bought in the south of France in the early 70s. I never leave on a trip without it. It’s one of our best-selling styles for a reason.”

“I am a big admirer of Lucien Clergue’s nudes and love that he also took so many iconic images of Picasso. I am a big believer in working with friends to create the best work. This has been on my coffee table since it came out.”

“I’m constantly burning candles, incense, or palo santo. ‘Always be burning’ is my motto when in any space. Diptyque’s basil scent is so fresh and green, and it’s great for pre/post-cooking to neutralize the room.”

“I have tried many kettles, but this one is my absolute favorite. It looks great on the stovetop and, because of the conical design, boils very quickly.”

“I am on what feels like my 100th bottle of this serum. It’s almost all that I use. Simple and effective. Just how I like everything in life!”

“I recently got these handmade baskets from Ghana to use as laundry baskets and couldn’t love them more. They make the laundry process all the more enjoyable—and they double as carry baskets for picnics at the beach as well.”

“I stopped drinking coffee a few years ago and now start everyday with tea. I treated myself to an Ilonka Karasz teapot to make the experience all the more enjoyable. I love the sweet wooden handle and the Deco lines. I always think about who else enjoyed tea from it in the past.”

“My parents drank this tea every morning and now I do too. It has become the standard to which all earl grey teas are compared. For me, it is the perfect mix of floral and bitter.”

“The ultimate travel bag I take everywhere with me. I bought it vintage so I can really treat it mean while traveling without any guilt.”

“I have a set of these at home and I love the weight. A conversation starter every time. I serve Negronis in them.”

“We are renovating our first house by the beach and just got a Rene Malaval table and chairs for outside. With fresh renovations it’s nice to have some character to complement and bring life to the space. I can’t live without a little outdoor oasis to enjoy the sunshine and a cup of tea.”

“These sunglasses remind me of something Catherine Deneuve would have worn. Slightly modern but totally vintage and with the darkest lens to stay incognito when you need to!”