rustic luxe retreat.

It randomly started with a 'boutique hotel in the Catskills' web search, which I admit, seemed like a stretch. Destiny presented itself with Graham and Co. It was precisely what I had dreamed up for a hip weekend in the country. The owners fully understand what goes into a great guest experience and their eye for design infuses every element of the motel. Completely renovated and tucked in between the mountains, the motel has close proximity to town, a fabulous pool and cozy, paired-down interiors curated from local vintage, architectural salvage and antique stores.  

Upon check-in, we were greeted with two Budweisers, along with 'How to Survive in the Woods' for a little required reading. The owners (who could not be nicer btw) hosted a bonfire in the evening and we were lucky enough to have a black bear walk by as we sipped a glass of wine under globe twinkle lights. Don't let this deter you from a visit one bit.   It only adds to the woodsy charm. The following morning, we gathered with other guests at picnic tables under a market umbrella and enjoyed a lovely complimentary country breakfast of coffee, rosemary-chive muffins, juices, fresh fruit and hard-boiled eggs stamped with the Graham & Co logo.  Oh the delightful details!!

I left completely inspired by their simple aesthetic sense.  For our rental property in the Berkshires, I am now on the hunt for my own vintage Mexican blankets, interesting new curiosities and am motivated to finally create August Moon bath products to continue our own branding efforts.  Stay tuned for photo updates!

Cruisin'...

Apparently, I never went to camp because I didn't know what a lanyard was! 

Cozy, rustic loveliness...

Tivoli radios...

I don't know, he looks pretty relaxed for a 10-month old!  Pax loved the supersize pool-side bean bags...

Rent a car, or hop on the bus, but get to The Graham and Co. before the secret's out.

hello, adorable.

Nothing like a blog to remind you of the passage of time!  

It's been awhile, but I am very excited to feature Cabbages and Kings, the adorable new accessory line for children created by my beautiful friend Alex Gizela.  Each of the scarves, arm and leg warmers are hand made by the Sumaq Ruracc, a Quechua-speaking group that live in an Andean Valley in Peru 11,000 ft. above sea level. The Sumaq Ruracc work in collaboration with a network made up of 14 community groups, churches and non-governmental organizations called Bridge of Hope that work to strengthen the capacities of local, participating institutions and base communities.  

Featured in the photos below, Alex's darling daughter Luella was born last fall just as the chill returned to the air in NYC.  Unable to find cute pieces made with soft, cozy fabrics she decided to source them herself.   And so, Cabbages and Kings came to life!

 

Look at these gorgeous color ways...

I'm back and I bring you....the perfect guy.

Oh JT.  You're a talented actor, successful recording artist, owner of our favorite NYC bbq spot, you're hysterical, you've got have all the best moves and now....you love to decorate your house?  You are the embodiment of cool.  I heart Justin Timberlake and you should too.

I don't mean to ignore my blog...

Life moves fast and I have not been able to find the time to sit down and write a post, although I've been absolutely dying to.  I just saw some of these photos on Lil Hoot and I was immediately inspired to repost as I prepare for a vacation to Tulum with our little family.  Aren't these photos magical?  Captures a mama's love for the other man in her life and Jackie O's effortlessly chic style...

3.6.12

Double heartache today...left my sweet baby Pax for the first time and it's my wedding anniversary.  Trey and I are usually traveling around this time, but this year the only traveling I'm doing is flying to Dallas for a sales meeting.  Ugh!  So today I'm dreaming of my little family and wishing I was spending the week right here...