VANESSA BRUNO in LA

French designer Vanessa Bruno opened her first stateside boutique in Los Angeles this week and I paid the West Hollywood shop a visit on opening day. Three words sum up the collection and the space: beautiful, simple and chic.

What are you doing tonight?

I’m having a renaissance with Campanile, Mark Peel’s beautiful restaurant that hums with Hollywood history (the building dates back to 1929, when it was designed and built for Charlie Chaplin to house his personal offices). Along with their nightly menu … Read More

Hello Wedding

As some of you might remember, I’m a woman who is engaged to be married. And while I’m pretty driven and focused about most things in my life, for some reason I’m letting this whole wedding planning thing just kinda … Read More

From Farm to Table

I realized three things this past weekend: 1. I need to grow more tomatoes. 2. Peach pie might be my favorite dessert. 3. And Holly Vesecky is my idol. Here are some scenes from our sunday night, spent eating dinner … Read More

Inspiration Moments

Chic woman at the California Design Biennial opening. Hanging plants basking in the sun at Potted. Lovely Jeana. A corner built for lounging at The Parker Palm Springs. Hello sunset sky. Peonies. Every one seems prettier than the last.