Veronica and I got Photographed ( Top Right ) for OK Magazine in honor of the Annual Kitt’s Summer Barbaque at The Hurlingham Club in London, Hosted by Duncan Sterling and Charlie Gilkes.
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Photographed in London
September 20th, 2009 — About Me
The Great European Escape Part III: Day Trip to Venice!
September 20th, 2009 — About Me, Travel
We Arrived in Venice, The Floating City…. I was Exhausted from a sleepless night of Insane thunderstorms on Lake Como. All of us girls were woken up around 4:00am, Terrified of the cracking lightening that hit in the back rose garden and roaring thunder that loomed above. The Window shutters rattled back and fourth as we tried to shut them. All the while remembering in such great detail the ghost stories that were told the night prior. Frightened out of wits we managed to get another hour of sleep before hitting the road to Venice.
Jenny, Veronica, Sophie and I excited to be on a boat taking in the sights of Venice!
Sighhh!
Sophie, Jenny and Veronica
Sophie and I pose on a Bridge
We decided to lunch at Trattoria Madonna, which is known for having the most amazing seafood dishes in Venice. Veronica and I split the pasta with Black squid ink sauce, Which was a yummy treat.
Sophie, Veronica, Myself and Max pounding on an old church door.
“Knock Knock Knockin on Heaven’s Door!”
Inside an amazing artists exhibit space
Veronica haves a laugh while Max looks on...
Sophie and I at the Dock waiting for the Boat to fetch us.
ahhhhh… Venice
To Cool of from the sweltering hot day we stopped for Gelato!
Sophie, Veronica, Myself and Max licking our quickly melting Gelato….
Jenny Stops to take a few artistic photos!
Next Stop: Florence!
Poppy The Puppy!
September 17th, 2009 — About Me, pets
When my dear friends, Gabby and Noah mentioned they had no one lined up to watch their 6 month old puppy, Poppy, I gladly volunteered. With my maternal instincts in tact I picked up Poppy Friday evening, just in time for Gabby, 9 months pregnant to be induced into labor Sunday night…. Ironically over Labor Day Weekend! Haha!
What joy this little dog has brought into My life. My sheer happiness for the last two weeks has come from this teenie tiny puppy, Poppy. I very quickly discovered that her and I share very similar personalities, which made for great chemistry for the two of us to get along. Not once did Poppy have an accident in the house, not once did she bark…. Needless to say she made the perfect house guest. Her Charismatic behavior and expressions made me laugh out loud dozens of times through out the day. Each time making my heart smile… Life was better with Poppy in it.
Sadly last night…. after postponing her return home three times because I could part ways with her cute face…. Poppy had to go home thus returning back to normal life. I miss her soo much!
Poppy and I pose for a photo shoot after an afternoon walk in the park.
The Many Adventures of Poppy!The Great European Escape Part II: Lake Como
September 8th, 2009 — About Me, Travel
The Great European Escape
Lake Como
Thursday, July 30th
4:35 p.m. –
Arrive in Milan
Max will Pick us up from Malpensa Airport
45 Minute Drive to Lake Como
6:30 p.m. –
Arrive at The Canepa’s Home
Villa Balbiano
Ossuccio, Italy
Evening – Settle in and Dinner
Our First Glorious images of Villa Balbiano.
My Lovely Friend Max was kind enough to extend a welcoming invitation to myself and friends for a week abroad at his family’s stunning and majestic home on Lake Como.
Beautiful lily pads in the Pond near the Entrance.
A quick Glimpse into our Sleeping Quarters…. The Guest Wing of the House.
I was lucky enough to get one of the only beds with an antique mosquito net… Due to the very hot weather, in the evenings we had to sleep with the windows open, but of course leaving them open was very convenient for pesky mosquito’s to nibble on our arms and legs.
Veronica and Sophie Take their first dips into the lake….
Dakota, the Puppy of the house, loved swimming with us ladies….
Sophie and Veronica wave from the mossy steps…
Jenny Taking in the Stunning Views.
My Summer Buy from J-Crew… The Polka Dot Bikini Emerges again in Lake Como….
Saint James Stripped Shirt, Polka Dot Bikini and Sperry Topsiders…. I’m ready to join the Nautical Team!
Me Enjoying the Sunset...
Jenny and Max Debating Dinner Options for the Evening…
We all decided to stay in. Everything that was grown on the estate’s garden was incorporated into Dinner. Delicious caprese salad, prosciutto with melon, homemade pasta with basil pesto and for dessert fresh homemade fruit gelato…. Heaven!
Sophie and Max
Just Like Summer Camp!
Veronica, Taryn, Sophie and Max
Veronica, Taryn, Sophie and Jenny
In my Dinner Outfit, Coral Shorts, Bow top and Silk Tie Sling Backs, All Stella McCarntey.
Veronica is her Sailor inspired outfit… We Decided to have an Action photo shoot with in front of the Lawns Bush’s….. Very Comical!
The Next day more Lake Fun…
Veronica and Sophie Jump of the Dock!
Another Jump for Veronica...
Sophie
In the Late Morning Max and I had a photo shoot on the dock. I wore my favorite 1940’s Baby Blue Bikini, which I thought was perfectly fitting for the background…. Refined Italian Glamour
In the afternoon we lounged around on the lawn catching up on all our fashion magazines, gossip and small talk.
Sophie and Mortimer play a game of backgammon while Max looks on.
Veronica and Papa Canepa Reading classic literature under the shaded Trees.
The Afternoon Glow on the lake.
Nothing goes along with Afternoon Tea like English Vogue and Elle.
We Discovered these classic summer hats in the guest room armours. And of Course, when given props, what is a girl to do with such inspiration…. Other than have another Photo Shoot!
Max Hides under the large brimmed hat.
Sophie, Dakota and I modeling out new hats in front of the beautiful hydranga bushes.
And All of a sudden I was transported back to 1940….
Fluffy Dakota joins me in taking photos
And Finally Max, the photogrpher, Finally becomes the subject of the Camera.
Beautiful hues of blue invade the side patio as we enjoy Lunch.
Adorable Dakota begging for any extra morsels of food.
The other dog of the Residence, who prefered to be left alone.
Max enjoying a glass of afternoon vino.
Mortimer in boat house, preparing the boat for a brisk trip out on the Lake.
The Estates Boat House
a Gorgeous View of Villa Balbino
I couldn’t resist taking these fun hats out on our afternoon excurision
Sophie and I.
Sophie strikes a pose...
The View from our private tour along Lake Como.
Papa Canepa speaks to us about all of the history and houses all along the waterfront.
Our Transportaion
I’m the Captin!
Sophie and I Bronze on the boat.
Before Dinner We went for Cocktails at Villa d’este.
The World famous hotel on the Lake.
For Dinner we went to II Gatto Nero. A restaraunt with the best views in Lake Como. The Food was Amazing, My favorite was the truffle risotto! Yum.
Our last night we were haunted by a very scary ghost…. Can you spot the ghost in the photo while we were eating dinner?
Spooky…. We seemed to get an up close and Personal photo of this so called ghost that haunted the estate.
Turns out the ghost was very friendlly and loved having pages of vogue recited to her in her heart shaped glasses.
Haha…. It was just Sophie! Who attemped to scare us outside, Of course inspiring the Photos Above.
Monday, August 4th –
1:00 p.m.
Depart for Train Station
1:30 p.m.
Arrive at Como San Giovanni Train Station
Train Departs at 2:16 p.m.
Next Stop: Venice!
Great Idea: Hand Typed Letters
August 27th, 2009 — About Me, Domestic Goddess
My Favorite Antique Typewriter I received for Christmas last year. After seeing my friend Mikey’s collection of typewriters, I instantly wanted one of my own. And Lucky me, I got 2 for Christmas: an Antique Erica Typewriter from Paris and a 1950’s Remington Typewriter. This week I picked up the Remington from being restored and ever since I’ve been a typing fool…. Thank you notes to Correspondence Letters! Although I have to say… It is a very complicated process to learn to type on a typewriter, Its basically like using a very very old and complicated computer key board. Let me tell you… Lots of impatient meltdowns after fudged up letters…. But after a While I got the hang of it.
My Writing Desk…
Left to Right : 1. On Top of my White Desk sits an old vintage map of Paris, to remind me of one of my Favorite Cities! 2. My Antique Erica Typewriter. 3. A framed photo of the classic Blue Tiffany and Co. Engagement Box, I love thinking that with the ask one question your life changes and your on your way to becoming a WIFE! 4. A stationary box containing custom pale pink stationary from Smthyson.
A Pink Scented Candle. 5. White Cup that holds my favorite Calligraphy pens for Writing and Addressing Letters. 6. A White Candlestick Desk Lamp and Antique Tape Dispenser.
Inside the desk holds cards for all occasions ranging from Birthdays to Weddings to Sympathy. I have An assortment of stamps ranging in many colors so they of course match each envelope mailed. Also my favorite finishing touch… Wax Seals… My desk houses every color of wax and my classic “T” Seal for Taryn.
Example: A Typed Letter from Fred Astaire 1989
