at the Met giftshop this weekend...

I'd like to live in all 101 of them.

wishing i were in italy...

Source: thepursuitaesthetic.tumblr.com via Laura on Pinterest

along the enchanted way

I found this book on Toast's website. It looks fabulous, although I may just be judging a book by its cover. It's described as an enchanting memoir of 10 years in Transylvania, by William Blacker, "the photos are worth the price alone." Hmm, I might have to have my husband pick me up a copy in London this weekend...

traveling dress

I've been coveting this Heidi Merrick Traveling Dress
from Sunday Brunch Dress Shop for months. So pretty!

eena duffel

Small Eena duffel from Canoe

Vinaròs

These last few steamy NY summer days make me wish I were sipping a tall one here. via Monocle

jalea jalea

Heart pendant by Jalea Jalea, Monterrey, Mexico — very post-modern Frida Kahlo.

to mexico

For the rest of the week I'll be in Mexico for work, and won't be posting. See you next week! In the meantime, here's a shot of a gorgeous Mexican interior from "Mexico Style" of Taschen's ICON series.

hoping for sun

I'll be away for the next few days (hopefully) enjoying some sun in this lovely place. I'll be back and blogging at the end of next week. Cheers!

j.crew luggage

j.crew has some kick-butt luggage these days, both leather and Globe Trotter centenary edition hard case. It's not exactly affordable, but worth an oggle. via notcot

grom

Summer is in full swing in New York, with more than a couple of days of 90+ weather under the belt, it couldn't be a better time for gelato. The Italian gelateria, Grom, recently opened on Bleecker and Carmine and last Friday I couldn't resist an invitation to try it out. When you are in Italy or New York, I highly recommend their nocciola.

los carpinteros

Frontline's episode, Cuba: The Art Revolution, featured work by Los Carpinteros, such as this Sofá Caliente (above). Click here for video of the story.

things I'd like from japan

Clockwise, from top left: sinivalko from Fukuya, bins from Studio Clip, ring from Hoya Crystal, black playing cards from Visions Coax, wooden briefcase by Takumi Shimamura, chocolate pencils from Le Chocolate de H, 

retro cuba

With Cuba in the news these days, I thought I'd post about Corinna Radcliffe's photographically printed fashion and home accessories, found on her website. Her patterns include nostalgia-inducing shots of Havana, which you can order on cushions, bags, clocks, lampshades, and other fare.

new from Taschen Books

There are many reasons to love Taschen Books. These 11 durable Hotels & More, Restaurants & More, and Shops & More guide books have great photos and maps, information, and a space for notes. Plus they have adorable silkscreened covers. Several of these titles are being released in November and December.