No accessories, no props, no lingerie or clothes. Only crisp, white sheets carefully draped, the choice of her special scent—here classic Chanel No.5—and an artful flower design by Dandelion Ranch reflecting the rose and jasmine notes of the perfume, convey the special meaning and bond of a lady to her favorite and chosen scent.

The inspiration for Elena’s portrait came from her love of walking outdoors and the beauty of the location we choose. In spring Land’s End’s wispy grasses have a delicate green hue which is the perfect dress shade for Elena. This minty green paired with the light yellows of sunset in spring and the caramel tones in her hair created a delicate, fresh but warm palette.

After a morning of thick, cool, fog rolling down the Tuscan hills at Villa Cetinale, the afternoon was blessed with sunshine that cleared the sky and warmed the landscape around us. In the midst of olive groves, boxwood gardens, and lemon trees stands a historic chapel. Its path and interior is lit with flickering candles, and its weathered, old wooden doors were left slightly ajar to gesture us to come in and see more.

Building legos is one of my husband’s childhood joys, and this little Lego Volkswagen Camper Van is so fun to build and look at. The plaid-print textiles, peace sign sticker, and checkerboard flooring details take you back to the 60s. I played with the scale and used black-and-white film to add to the retro feel. Here he is with a friendly dandelion next to him.

Ivy and Donghyun are expecting the arrival of their first child, a baby girl with the name of Sophie, in late August, so one day in early summer, we met for a stroll in the Marin Headlands and a picnic overlooking the foggy Golden Gate Bridge. A basket from the farmer’s market was carefully prepared with fresh berries, cheese, […]