My Favorite Things

“Andrée Putnam designed this caviar dish for Christofle, and she also designed my first Connolly store in the Mews. Her eye and modern sensibility looked so effortless and understated but was—and is—always perfect.”

“I cannot get out of bed without a cup of English breakfast tea. The yellow tin is the same color as our shop’s living room, which so many people have commented on over the years!”

“I love David Zwirner’s gallery; the Richter exhibition, in London, is such a good show.”

“I love sea glass, and this dish seems to have salty stories to tell. It would add beauty and dreams to any table.”

“Grenson creative director Tim Little is a star. He grew the British heritage brand and made it relevant for today. I wish more investors had that talent and guts.”

“I am totally in love with Remy Renzullo for Carolina Irving and Daughters’ dinner plates.”

“A flight suit in white for my daughter Gigi who is an artist in Florence—and a messy painter.”

“This is our limited-edition picnic hamper. The rattan is woven by master artisans in France and hand-trimmed with Connolly Vaumol leather; it is filled with all the brands we love, from Gilles and Boissier to Lorenzini, and even a Joel Parkes wooden board.”

“Legendary coachbuilder with original interiors and beautiful Connolly leather upholstery, which we would happily restore at Connolly Brothers.”

“I grew up in Africa where Fanta was the best drink ever. It still gives me a Proustian nudge when I drink it!”

“An ‘outlaw’ dog jumper for my New York friend’s dog Margot, who is an outlaw but gorgeous.”

“A magical pinot noir entirely in balance! An investment and something to look forward to…”