Tag Archives: Europe

CIAO BELLA // From Venice With Love

May 8th, 2012

Channeling Sophia Loren…  I should have mentioned in my Love Story post last week that we honeymooned in Italy. And if I had to pick a favorite city from that trip, it would have to be Venice. It was a bit … Continue reading

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IN BED //

April 9th, 2012

Had a great post planned today, but I ended up in bed with the worst headache I’ve ever experienced — the kind where it pains your scalp just to brush your hair. I’ve never had a migraine and I don’t … Continue reading

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AMALFI DREAMIN’ // Big Year, Big Plans

March 26th, 2012

Big revelation… So today I thought I’d share with you that next year I’ll be celebrating a big birthday…the dreaded 4-0 (gasp!). AND it will be our 10-year wedding anniversary! I’m thinking a big trip is in order. Since we did … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW // Photographer Gray Malin

March 14th, 2012

Young, handsome, talented..and accessible… I had the pleasure of interviewing Gray Malin, a L.A. photographer most recently known for his Prada Marfa series (as seen in my home, above!). I was so pleased to discover that not only is he really sweet … Continue reading

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WANDERLUST // Hot New Hotels

February 1st, 2012

…International It List… Confession: I haven’t been on a plane since September 2010. We “grounded” ourselves last year, planning ahead for family-obligated travel this year, and hopefully a return trip to Italy next year. For someone that used to fly … Continue reading

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ARIZONA IN PARIS // Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012

January 24th, 2012

…the stuff daydreams are made of… At least mine: a girl in Paris in the springtime, leisurely strolling around in couture and lounging along sidewalk cafés. (Handsome silent stranger looking on ain’t too shabby either.) Isn’t this what we all imagine … Continue reading

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BREAKFAST NOOK // Parisian Chic

January 18th, 2012

C’est moi, oui? So thrilled to be invited to participate in a friendly design duel on Hello Splendor today*! The challenge: pick a table, a chair, a dish set, a centerpiece, a lighting fixture and a favorite brunch cocktail, for … Continue reading

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GOYARD // Scene Stealer

January 11th, 2012

…a graphic designer’s dream… Got a new “Design Under the Influence” on La Dolce Vita today! Subject: you guessed it, Goyard…a little history, a little eye candy, and a few inspired-by products to make that covetable pattern your very own. … Continue reading

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SPANISH STYLE: Old World/New World

January 3rd, 2012

¡Viva España! Who else is ready to make 2012 your most stylish year yet? Let’s kick it off with these stunning interiors via my latest obsession, Nuevo Estilo. Those Spaniards sure know how to mix contemporary, mid-century modern, and traditional … Continue reading

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LIVING ROOM INSPIRATION: Euro Sophisticate

December 29th, 2011

…with a touch of glam… As you may know, I’ve been working on my living room for quite some time. It’s been 90% there for a long while, and that 10% just keeps changing on me!! Lately, I’ve been drawn … Continue reading

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