Guest Edits

“I’m a shoe gal and not a bag lady so I need a bag that lasts. Investing in great quality and timeless style is key. Hermès is both.”

“Everyday of the year, twice a day.”

“I buy two new ones every year. One black and one white. No other T-shirt compares.”

“They simply make you look really cool.”

“My second skin. I live in this all fall. Love putting it on every time.”

“The bag I use for all my trips. It was a gift from my husband. You can’t overpack because it simply won’t budge.”

“I love to take notes and using a nice notebook makes it so much more fun. I have a full shelf of these with my unreadable handwriting.”

“This is where you will find all the details you need for your next renovation.”

“This is our first curtain in my absolute favorite material, super soft wool. The fabric is woven in a family-owned mill located between Milan and Lake Como.”

“I’m very into burnt red or burgundy right now. Believe it or not, it’s a super easy color to place in any interior.”

“Stephen Sanders hand turns the most incredible wooden bowls from locally sourced trees that fell during a storm. Each one is a work of art (and no two are alike). I would add a new salad bowl to my collection.”

“I am so excited to gift Plum Sykes’s new novel, Wives Like Us, to everyone I know as the ultimate summer read. It is a brilliantly written and totally hilarious satire based on women in the Cotswolds.”

“My summer shoe is my namesake mule, the “Whitney,” from my favorite designer (who also happens to be my dreamy husband), Peter Hawkings for Tom Ford.”

“She makes the most incredible statement jewelry pieces, always using interesting stones and materials. The more you layer on, the better they look.”

“We just bought a new house and have worked with the interior guru Veere Grenney. We are on the hunt for French wrought iron martini tables for the loos.”

“Said new house needs some new stationery. There’s only one place to go for that: Kings stationery from Smythson. Pink for me and blue for my husband.”

“I am obsessed with these leopard bracelets. Since I’m a Libra and like everything balanced, I need one for each arm.”

“As a fashion designer, my husband is vintage-obsessed. We spend lots of time on Etsy buying unique clothing for our kids. There’s nothing worse than kids in head-to-toe designer. We are eyeing these vintage Levis for our daughter.”

“The most perfect shirt.”

“Varley has elevated my weekend workout game with the best-ever sweatpants and leggings.”

“I love a table filled with glasses of all shapes and sizes like these Lobmeyr tumblers. The conversation always flows when the drinks are too.”

“Though I love to cook, my pizzas are not my strength. My god, they taste so much better when cut with a great pizza wheel that just stinks of a professional cook.”

“The only hand I need when opening a bottle is this one.”

“I’m drawn to objects with a story. Everything that woodworker Ryan Silverman and his wife, Eileen O’Dea, create from their workshop in California comes with a great one.”

“Pickleball is so much fun but I’m by no means a pro. Anything I can do to distract the competition is a good thing.”

“I only really wear navy or black, but I love a walk and am always getting lost. Probably best that I’m easily spotted.”

“I’m a sucker for an art book—I’m far more akin to devouring images than words. This Raymond Pettibon tome is a must.”

“Anything that promises sharp focus is something I’ll try at least once.”

“With the stork circling our eldest daughter’s house, the Marie Chantal wishlist is increasing by the day.”

“Few people capture the perfect ambience quite like Alex. This chair-and-stool duo is perfect for lazy afternoons. We all need a few more of those.”

“Melissa from Metier bestows beauty and practicality on her bags. Perfect slots keep my passport and phone chargers close to hand. Everything is made with the most sumptuous materials.”

“I’m obsessed with Piero Portaluppi. Anything that makes me feel like I am hauled up in his Milan masterpiece Villa Necchi wins a bid from me.”

“Family Style is on the precipice of moving into our very first solo office, and my Google Chrome tabs are full of furniture options, both possible and improbable. There’s something so lovely about how dramatically low this table sits.”

“Luxury for me means being able to wear the same outfit from work to extracurriculars to dinners after, and still look somewhat presentable.”

“Natalie is one of the most interesting designers in the home space. This set has not only been on my personal wishlist, it also comes up frequently on our mood boards.”

“Controversial Internet It-girl turns alt lit writer with a dash of nepotism. Of course it’s on my reading list.”

“I don’t know what’s in this mysterious, very scientific cream I blindly slather upon my face nor do I want to!”

“Somehow we winos lost to wellness folk in the fight for compulsory housewarming gifts, and olive oil remains a steady crowd pleaser. This one, at least, has some spice.”

“Rust has never looked so chic—or comfy.”

“I’ve been obsessed with these orbs since seeing Carlos Gasperi’s impeccable collection at Maison Sun. They’re paradise for OCD organizers like me.”

“Name a sexier scent. You can’t. I’ve been wearing this one since Carine Roitfeld first gave me a bottle.”

“Easiest way to keep someone eating out of the palm of your hands.”

“Teatime is ingrained in the English psyche, and I always stop work at 4:30 or 5:00 for it. At best, I make scones in the Aga and pile on clotted cream and blackberry jam with friends; at the very least, it’s Mariage Frères tea leaves in my gorgeous Herend pot, which I’ve had for twenty years. Making tea in a horrid mug with a cheap teabag is a travesty.”

“This bath oil was originally created in Germany in the early 30s. A friend brought it to me as a house gift, and I was instantly hooked: one drop and the entire room smells of the mountains, like an Alpine paradise. The oil is so powerful, and you need so little, that one small bottle lasts months.”

“When I first visited Marrakesh I fell in love with the colors and textures of Berber blankets and brought a few home to put on our beds. They are incredibly heavy and act like weighted blankets, promoting deep sleep, but look utterly beautiful.”

“My old friend Miranda Brooks gave me a Paravel collapsible weekend bag monogrammed with my initials, P.S. It was an incredibly sweet gift, and it’s perfect for one night away.”

“Possibly the most natural fake tan for the face out there. It makes you look sun-kissed. I use it after moisturising with the Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream.”

“There is no wittier comedy than that of the goofy toff Bertie Wooster and his loquacious valet, Jeeves. I love the Everyman hardbacks, with their squat, square design, and I rarely travel without a P.G. in my bag to cheer me up.”

“I discovered this delectable red wine at Huntsworth Wine Company in Kensington. The store’s owner, Tuggy Meyer, told me I could give this £20 wine to people who drink £200 bottles and they wouldn’t know the difference: he was right.”

“I’m a total sucker for the Gucci stripe. I bought a pair of these sunglasses about ten years ago in the Boston airport, and I’m still wearing them. They’re classics.”

“For me, the ‘Whitney’ is the new Kelly bag: it’s named after Whitney Bromberg, founder of Flowerbx and the impossibly elegant wife of Peter Hawkings, the brilliant successor to Tom Ford. A white bag feels luxurious because it’s so absurdly impractical.”

“I live on a farm in Gloucestershire, which is my excuse for driving a 4x4. I treated myself to a used Range Rover Sport about two years ago, which felt like an incredible indulgence. I spend so much time in it that I feel like I live in it, and the heated seats and steering wheel make freezing winter mornings bearable.”

“When I unwrapped a birthday present to find a miniature Hermès box inside, and inside that a pot of nail polish, I was intrigued. It looks like molten chocolate on your nails, and that little orange box is a dream to have on your dressing table.”

“I think Manolo designs the best stiletto of all time, period. There’s just no competition as far as I’m concerned, and these work with everything from jeans to a ballgown.”

“The only lip color I wear. When I’ve got a call in the middle of a studio day, I button up a clean shirt over my dirty overalls and quickly apply Ono Ono.”

“Lemaire makes up a good portion of my uniform, and their sculpted Egg Bag is a masterpiece in leatherwork. I have a custom one in white leather.”

“Small sculptures for your ears, both modernist yet elegant. I wear the large size for evenings, and the small size for daytime.”

“I always have a 64 oz. bottle of this in the fridge. I put it in sparkling water several times a day, and mix it into a jar of green tea to rinse my face for a simple, refreshing toner.”

“Lauren Manoogian makes the most exquisite knitwear, uses thick, textured fabrics woven with paper, and has just opened her first flagship in New York. I live in these pants.”

“Every time I go to Japan I pick up a new carbon steel knife. This rectangular-bladed Nakari knife is great for chopping up a big pile of leafy greens, herbs, or alliums.”

“I grew up with chairs like this in my family’s Berkeley home. They are timeless, comfortable, and can easily be moved around a space when you’re hosting.”

“I worked with a skilled metal craftsman at a foundry in Massachusetts to sandcast it. Perfect for a low coffee table or displayed minimally on a pedestal.”

“I discovered this scent in an art book-filled Mexico City loft and then was later reminded of it in a redwood cabin in Inverness, California.”

“I’ve kept Akari lights at all of my studios. This early model, with the beautiful yellowing paper, is one I hope to find a place for.”

“Faye Toogood refers to herself as a tinkerer, and this shirt is for a person doing just that. I cuff the sleeves and wear it with my Lauren Manoogian pants and a pair of studio clogs or mules.”

“I once had an indulgent flight back to New York with this box of chocolate-covered cashews as my only plane food, probably watching Erin Brockovich.”

“I found this matcha when I was in Kyoto after I had stopped drinking coffee. It’s now a part of my day to day.”

“Searching for something as common as a baseball cap that fits perfectly has always frustrated me. This is my go-to for a classic cap. Simple.”

“This scent is really sexy. It’s best burning in the evening when you have people over.”

“I’ve always lived with these sconces, and wherever I go they come with me. Subtle and captivating.”

“I highly recommend investing in good bedding. You’ll use it everyday and it gets better with every wash. This is my favorite.”

“A classic signet, which I have in red jasper. I was told that it would protect me. I am sure it will become an heirloom of mine.”

“The most comfortable underwear—and no logos!”

“The Row makes this sweater practically every season in new colors. The fit is incredibly thoughtful. I wear it weekly.”

“A close friend of mine gave me this book on my birthday a couple years ago. I go back to it often to find inspiration. It’s a short interior monologue in which the writer reflects on what constitutes life and the beautiful details of being.”

“Linossier’s designs always draw me in. Subtle, mysterious, and tasteful. I use mine to burn incense at home.”

“I wear this scent most days. It’s strong and intimate—and I love how it looks like a glass stone on my bathroom counter.”

“This ebony ashtray is balanced in proportion and is perfectly functional for a naughty habit.”

“This book is about how women find courage, and the writer takes us through some remarkable women’s journeys in history. It is by far the most inspiring read yet this year!”

“Best cleanser out there, and I love the way their products smell!”

“I know the Mary Jane trend is winding down, but I still love these velvet flats from Attersee for an everyday office look with a pair of jeans.”

“I’m super intrigued by the artist Nora Turato, who I recently met at her Sprüth Magers show in L.A. She studied graphic design before her break into art, so she uses large-scale text in a lot of her works in a fascinating way. I’m also really drawn to her performance-based work.”

“I have a journal obsession that doesn’t stop growing. Smythson is the one I always go back to. I love to customize mine with my initials and icons.”

“Pierre Chapo is one of my favorite makers, and this daybed is perfect for therapy—or a drink.”

“I have gone full L.A. and only drink orange and biodynamic natural wines. There are many good ones, but this is what I can’t get enough of right now.”

“My current favorite fragrance to give as a gift is from my friend Brianna Lipovsky’s brand. It’s inspired by horses—what could be better?”

“I like anything and everything Rogan Gregory makes, but this wicker sofa is secretly my favorite thing he has ever designed.”

“I’m never without a cup of Bellocq tea—I have at least four kinds in rotation. My favorite is Bellocq’s Canyon Chai.”

“I love a shirt that can double as a light jacket, and I’m in awe of Gabriela Hearst’s commitment to sustainability and detail.”

“My studio spaces are a source of inspiration for me. Donald Judd understood that, too, and this book captures all of his studio spaces brilliantly. I keep a copy at the studio and at home.”

“I’m never in doubt about what pants to wear.”

“I’ve been known to travel with my ab roller.”

“As I attempt to move towards a majority plant-based diet, this book has been a guide.”

“I’ve never wanted to run a business with a dirty bathroom. Our studio bathroom always has a Diptyque reed diffuser.”

“My go-to mints—highly addictive and effective. My husband is an executive at the company, so he ensures I always have a supply.”

“I love drawings in general, and I particularly love Joan Jonas’s drawings. It was a no-brainer when the opportunity presented itself to publish a book focusing on this important aspect of her work through my studio’s publishing imprint, DABA Press.”

“My paintings go through many drafts and revisions, and I spend long hours reviewing layers on my computer—comfortably and uncomfortably in bed.”

“These are my go-to summer shoes. I love the aesthetic.”

“This Modernist ceiling lamp by Joe Colombo has always inspired me because of its simplicity and sex appeal.”

“My Ray-Ban Aviators are one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses. The style is a classic.”

“I cannot recommend our body oil enough… Take a hot shower, dry brush, and apply it before bed. Your body will thank you.”

“Jorge Zalszupin is one of my favorite Brazilian furniture designers. I love his use of simple materials to create a brilliant piece in both look and function.”

“I cannot live without my Stan Smith Sneakers. They are a classic, and I throw them on for any occasion.”

“I love the color and the fit of these swim shorts.”

“This book of Lucian Freud’s sketches and etchings, which spans his evolution from Surrealism to Realism, is so inspiring.”

“One of my favorite summer activities is bike riding. The Roebling has been my favorite throughout the years.”

“This eye cream is intensely luxurious and makes my skin feel hydrated and firm.”

“The originator of Brazilian conscientious design, Zanine created sculptural furniture from Atlantic Forest wood that was being disposed of as scrap. His intention was to value the wood and, at the same time, bring awareness to deforestation.”

“My go-to T-shirt is by Comme Des Garçons. I always find myself gravitating towards it.”