Today is our family's last day on Kiawah Island. We rose early to see the sunrise and search for shells but what we discovered was much more thrilling. A group of Loggerhead sea turtles had just hatched and were emerging from their nest. No bigger than a half-dollar, these tiny creatures were making their way … Continue reading Sea Turtle Sunrise
Travel
Postcard from Kiawah
Greetings from Kiawah Island, South Carolina! Our family arrived on Saturday afternoon as part of a 24-person entourage (fourteen adults and ten children!) for my brother-in-law's surprise 40th birthday party. And yes, he was genuinely surprised and thrilled. What a coup! Sun drenched beach days are melding into barbecue nights with nature walks, kayaking, tennis, … Continue reading Postcard from Kiawah
What to Wear: Traveling in Style
One of my closest friends is traveling to China this week with her husband and three young boys (yes she is a brave soul!). This morning while we were discussing trip details over coffee, the conversation turned to the best thing to wear on long flights. Below, the short list: 1) A great pair of … Continue reading What to Wear: Traveling in Style
A Day Off in Chicago
Yesterday our family played hookie and became tourists for a day in our own backyard. We visited famous landmarks, cruised along in a double-decker tour bus, took a ride on a giant ferris wheel, and got in everyone's way while taking a million pictures. Our first stop was Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). We took … Continue reading A Day Off in Chicago
Perseverance
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago provided the perfect respite from last Saturday's bone chilling rain and cold. Our family spent the afternoon exploring most of the hands-on exhibits in this vast museum, including the Baby Chick Hatchery. We could not peel ourselves away from these tiny creatures making their way into the … Continue reading Perseverance
Saturday Styling
Wishing you safe travels and abundant sunshine this spring holiday season! Lanvin ruffle bikini swimwear, £265 Diesel swimwear, $45 Abercrombie Fitch nylon bikini, $20 Abercrombie Fitch nylon bikini, $24 Paul Joe Sister bandeau bathing suit, $86 Zimmermann underwire bathing suit, 155 AUD Heidi Klein bikini swimwear, $295 String thong bikini, $110 Miu Miu triangles swimwear, … Continue reading Saturday Styling
Girls’ Night Out
Yippee!!! Tonight I am joining seven spectacular women in Chicago to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday. Quintessential denim and heels pairing? Check. The birthday girl's favorite champagne? Check. Fabulous dinner reservations? Check. Dance-all-night plans? Check. Requisite morning-after advil/think thin bar/coconut water/blister band-aid rescue kit in the suitcase? Check. À votre santé! image 1 via fashion-flaunts.tumblr.com, … Continue reading Girls’ Night Out
I’ve Gotta Fly to St. Somewhere…..
I'm off to escape winter's chill with good friends and family. And yes, admittedly, listening to Buffett while fantasizing about boat drinks and stone crab as I pack. Half a dozen swimsuits, three dresses, white jeans, my go-with-everything bronze Jack Rogers, and far more pareus and tanks than I'll need have so far gone in … Continue reading I’ve Gotta Fly to St. Somewhere…..
New York Revisited
Let us go back to New York and revisit three favorite experiences (after Freemans, of course): The famous French macaron shop, Laduree (see above). Located on Madison Avenue between 70th and 71st streets, Laduree's only shop stateside is as beautiful and sweet as the amazing confections it sells. My first impulse was take one of … Continue reading New York Revisited
Freemans Love
New York did not disappoint. A full recap of the weekend's adventures will come, but I could not wait to share our favorite night at my favorite spot in the city: Freemans. Rustic, chic, dark, cozy and intimate, Freemans serves the most amazing cocktails alongside perfectly portioned, mostly-American comfort food. Let's start with the drinks … Continue reading Freemans Love
the aesthete and the dilettante 