And playdate over on Madison Ave:
Photo: Hermès
Madison Avenue officially becomes a scarf lovers dream—they’ve opened an entirely new floor to house their classic carrès and accessories, as well as “The Silk Corner” where you can custom create and personalize any of the iconic scarves—what’s better than your initials on orange Hermès? {Hermès}
What are you reading this summer? I am re-reading each of these books in an attempt to do writing research for my TK essays…some of my favorites I wanted to share with you. Enjoy!
Essays about being Southern & living in New York – hilarious and pitch perfect!
Jane Borden
![[I TOTALLY MEANT TO DO THAT] BY Borden, Jane (Author) Broadway Books (publisher) Paperback](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41oePi8%2BbnL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
The Barney’s CD’s book is witty, twisted, and surprisingly true.
Simon Doonan
I love this book. It takes me only hours to read – a perfect encapsulation of New York in the 80’s as a young girl tries to get herself together.
Jay McInerney
God, I love this book. I LOVE Sloane Crosley. I want my novels to be as awesome as hers. In doing research for my memoir essays I’ve found that she kicks David Sedaris’ butt. Really.
Sloane Crosley
Observational read into the lives of the British elite, a comedy of manners.
Julian Fellowes
The thrilling, chilling, tale of an American in Italy – it helps to visualize Matt, Jude, and Gwyneth but the book is even better than the movie.
Patricia Highsmith
Whether for a wedding, a thank you, an entertaining gift, or a just-because, these are some of my favorite places to find thoughtful, beautiful gifts. I love to send monogrammed or personalized gifts because it shows you went the extra mile and didn’t just pick something willy nilly last minute!
Orange greek key monogrammed pillow, Luxury Monograms, $85
Rope door stopper, Burke Decor, $45
Numerology cocktail napkins, Burke Decor, $17.50
A Privileged Life, Assouline, $45
Cheeky double-sided customizable leather luggage tags, Harlex Hong Kong on Etsy, $34.90
John Derian Hybiscus Un Vie Poche Decoupage Tray, Orange + Pear, $70
In The Spirit of St. Barths’, Assouline, $45
Octopus Tray, Burke Decor, $26
Lucite Trays, iomoi, starting at $100
Lobster Tray, Furbish Studio, $60
Complete Guide to Scotch, T.Anthony, $95
L’Objet Candle, Vivre, $95
Trio of candles, Diptyque, $84
“Chevronette” flat cards, Inslee by Design, $20
Coral silver salad servers, Orange + Pear, $54
While reading an article on Emma Stone in this month’s Vanity Fair, I became super intrigued by SLEEP NO MORE, an avant-garde version of Shakespeare’s MacBeth in which visitors spend two hours following characters of their choosing through a horror/playhouse, all while concealed behind a Venetian mask. Countless celebrities have been and raved – have any of you? Anyone want to join me? Sounds amazing. Below, a few pictures pulled from Scoutny of the interior…does anyone know if this is what it looks like inside? If it even looks partly like this, then I’m game!
And from LOST IN E MINOR:
Must. Go.
