ho ho ho!

yes, it's that time of year—Again. I must say this year I am not really feeling the holiday spirit. Perhaps it's the state of the union—well no doubt it Is.
So here is a bit of what to give, to get. I have five contributors coming your way over the next week or two and I am kicking things off with my

FIVE THINGS TO GIVE, & THAT I WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE

1. Amber ball from L'Artisan Parfumeur, here.

 what's not to adore about this? 

Suggestion—1 in every room

2. Japanese Scroll from Sakura Antiques

I never tire of their spare and knowing Aesthetic. 

This landscape painting by Wada Zanzo, on etsy here.

yes, I love etsy.

3. 18th c. style Manteau de Lit from Frocks & Foppery here.

The robe— made from a hand block print satisfies my love of the past, 

& my desire for absolute comfort.

4. A small bouquet of Anemones. 

Livia Cetti of The Green Vase here creates otherworldly flowers from paper. 

Make mine Purple, please.

5. A straw hat made just for me. 

When throwing shade is necessary —18th c. style.

 A bergere, at Ignatius Hats, here. 

what's your century?

Check back for Lists from:
Olivia Joffrey

Miles Redd 

Olivia Caponigro

 Schuyler Samperton

 Diogo Mayo.