Weekend reading...

The weather forecast is not looking great.   I am predicting farmers market visits, baking, searching for the last lobster roll, can watching Summer classics on TV.

Bake: The easiest Summer pie!

Watch: The Talented Mr. Ripley, for the gorgeous Amalfi scenery, and GP's wardrobe...

Read: I spied this cookbook in East Hampton recently, and am thinking I need to add it to my cart...

Also, adding this to my reading list...

Decor: I've been thinking of adding a Juju hat to my apartment for a while... this may have just convinced me...

Tory Burch's  Southampton bedroom, via architectural digest.com

Cards anyone...

Call me crazy.  But, I am dying for a set of cards.

No, not just any set of playing cards.   Peeps Paper Products has designed the cutest sets of playing cards, with charming illustrations of different cities.  The New York City set features a designer clad pigeon hailing yellow taxis, perusing Gramercy Park, and picnicking in Central Park.   

A sure conversation starter on any coffee table,  namely this one that I have my eye on...

Tabletop...

What did we do before Instagram?  I am really not sure.  I've come across so many chic brands and designers, I am constantly favoriting their posts.

One such brand, India Amory.  It is no secret that I am a huge fan of tabletop - linens, china, silver, glasses... there is nothing better than a pretty table.  

Founded by Julia Amory in 2016, she uses an indian block print technique to create the most charming tablecloths and napkins. These are definitely going on my Fall wishlist.

photos by IndiaAmory.com

Shoeday Saturday...

Holding on to sandal season as long as possible.

sandals from Doen

image via shopdoen.com

Basket case...

Confession: I cannot get enough of basket bags. 

I use one everyday - a mini during the week, a larger tote for beach weekends.

I am dreading the day this Fall when I have to put them away for the season. 

Until that day, I just added this cutie to the collection.

image by EJT

Beach birthday...

I celebrated my birthday this week.

On the beach,

with pizza,

and sunshine,

with all of my favorite people.

It's been a pretty great week!

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At Hill House Home...

I've been catching glimpses of Nell Diamond's West Village Townhouse in instagram, and longed for more.  The Hill House Home founder, and her husband endured a multi-year gut renovation on their home.  In this month's Architectural Digest, Nell takes us inside the Mark Cunningham designed space - and it is fantastic!  Placing my order for Hill House Home linens now.

Henry's room, clad in Hermès wallpaper

Custom kitchen by Weddle Gilmore Architects

A serene guest room, Hill House Home bed linens

Master bedroom, Hill House Home bed linens

see more at Architectural Digest

images via architecturaldigest.com

Shoeday Saturday...

Shoes I like, on Saturday.

Saint Laurent woven slide

Bowood...

Colefax & Fowler's Bowood print has been popping up everywhere, and I cannot get enough.  The green/grey chintz feels fresh and modern, and slightly nostalgic. 

Claiborne Swanson Frank, the photographer with the most enviable hair, has the print everywhere in her Southampton summer rental.

The home is the carriage house of interior designer Justine Cushing.  The space was profiled in House Beautiful in 2014.

images via instagram.com/claiborneswansonfrank and housebeautiful.com

August to-do...

Summer is flying by, and I still have so many things to check off my list!

The weather has been so erratic in NYC recently, abnormally rainy, humid, and all around unpleasant.  I have many summer white dresses that I have been saving for 'the perfect day', well the day is now!  

I've been to the beach a few times, but have yet to Stand Up Paddleboard.   This is a summer must!  As someone who is afraid of the water, and not overly confident of her swimming skills, I love to SUP! Go Figure.

Bike rides, summer reading lists, rosé and pizza on the beach, sparklers, and lots of lobster... August is going to be busy!

images via Pinterest.com