05, March 2015
the sweet return of Sybilla
The awaited return of a Spanish fashion star.I cannot wait to get my hands on pieces from Sybilla's comeback Fall 2015 collection. These are the pictures she just sent me from her showroom.Presenting in Paris this week she tells Miles Socha/WWD : " there's a lot of research and creativity in the shapes but they are wearable [ read more ... ]
03, March 2015
Tasting wine and nature
"Back to nature, the only future". I am inspired by this quote from my friend and gardener Annick Peauger.Living most of the year in Northern California many weekends are spent in communion with its stunning nature. Often we drive to the wine country only 30 minutes away for a walk and a fabulous meal, an obligatory stop at the roast [ read more ... ]
23, February 2015
The fairness and civility of allotments
As I grow more aware about the quality and (limited) quantity of the fresh produce available to me I realice that very few people are as lucky , and many of those living in urban environments cannot afford good food nor are given the opportunity to grow their own kitchen garden or huerto to supplement their requirements and those of [ read more ... ]