A couple of Thursdays ago, I woke up in Milano to the sound of a soprano practicing an opera aria across the courtyard. I was supposed to have boarded a flight back home the night before…but then I would not have woken up to the sound of a soprano practicing an opera aria across the courtyard. And I would not have had the pleasure of what turned out to be a most perfect Thursday of fashion, art, architecture, lingerie and lasagne (in that order). I thought I’d share my itinerary with you, just in case you ever find yourself in Milano on a Wednesday and need convincing to stay at least one more day.
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Letters from Calabria
Sottovalutata…sottovalutata…that’s the word you most often hear in Calabria, arguably — and I now believe, truly — one of Italy’s most underrated destinations. It has nothing of the artful nobility of Florence, the jet set glitz and influencer appeal of Capri, or the minimal masserias of Puglia. But I don’t know…I did take over 2,000 pictures which none of these other destinations have yet inspired me to do. I loved and edited about 200 of them. And then I set myself the difficult task of selecting only 12 to put here.
Read MoreA Tuscan Kind of Love
If, as the saying goes, a picture says a thousand words - then these beautiful images could fill an entire tome, and it was no easy feat having to select just a few to share in this post. Beyond honored to have collaborated on this spectacle of a shoot with the uniquely talented photographer Gradisca Portento, event designer and stylist Giulia Lazzarini, floral designer Mary Poppies, and bridal couturier Kaviar Gauche, all set upon the backdrop of a gorgeous villa in Tuscany. Be warned, they may inspire you to get married, move to Italy, buy a villa, and bathe yourself in orchids. Full list of creative credits at the end.
The invitation suite featured is one of our custom pieces, with all of our favorite things - a neutral palette, blind debossing, gold foil stamping, handmade paper, and the obligatory vellum band.
Read MoreCasual Chiaroscuro - With Love from Italy
Chiaroscuro, minimal styling, and every shade of stone…pleased to share this beautiful recent collaboration in the inimitable Italian countryside, with the talented Frances Wynne of Allegory Events and photographer Jessica Withey. Model - Lisa May Jolley.
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