Chic Monogram Lover Giovanna Battaglia
Monograms for the uber-chic!
Recently, I was asked a tough question. In order to make my blog relevant and distinctive it was necessary to establish my area of expertise. Well, my expertise lies in bespoke, personalized luxury goods which is something so rare and diminishing in our world of mass production that few people will ever own or have access to goods at this level.
In the New York Times, Karin Nelson interviews Giovanna Battaglia, editor of the jewelry and accessory editions of Italian Vogue. Her understanding of the elegance of personalization as the ultimate statement of refinement and the pinnacle of luxury is so refreshing, especially coming from an editor of a magazine that chronicles the fickle business of fashion.
Thank you, Giovanna!
Click link for full article. http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/08/07/style/20090809-pulse-slideshow_index.html
Among the myriad of delightful things that are blog-worthy on Martha’s Vineyard, I discovered the most darling boutique hotel. The Hob Knob could be featured here for any number of it’s gracious elements. However, what really made me smile were the wonderfully original bed linens.
Perfectly crisp and cool, the bedding invites you with promises of only blissful dreams and a restorative night’s sleep. Cleverly flourished with embroidery of polka dots and personalization, they bid the pampered guest good rest in a series of languages –Good Night, Bonne Nuit, Buona Notte, Boa Noite, Gutten Nacht.
How charming!
Red, White and Blue-blood.
As the crow flies, Little Compton is only 4 miles from the mansions of Newport that share the same craggy Rhode Island coastline. The mindset, however, is a million miles away.
Moss covered stone fences, working farms and glittering ponds make this an authentic and undiscovered New England destination. Surfboards stand propped up like colorful soldiers along the sides of gray shingled beach houses. Without a doubt, the local favorite potpourri must be seaweed intermingled with a hefty dose of sea salt.
The summertime population, many of whom can trace thier ancestry to the birth of this country, doggedly guard and protect their little paradise. There is real elegance to be found in this ruggedly romantic destination with it’s perfect Yankee sensibility. Just keep it a secret.
Queen of Cashmere trunk shows pop up in only the toniest of places.
I have just spent a few incredible days in Edgartown, MA at the newest and chicest boutique on the Vineyard. NRO is owned and run by a charming husband and wife team, Alice and Jason Idelicato. This little shop sets the new benchmark for fashion retailing on the island.
Ebullient and stylish Alice and Jason, a modern day Mr. Darcy, have managed to attract some impressive lines that were not previously available on Martha’s Vineyard. Of course, one of those spectacular brands is Queen of Cashmere but good company is kept with Tory Burch, Barbour and Eliza Gray handbags and accessories.
The shop, a little gem on North Summer Street set beneath a towering and shady Elm tree, beckons by offering handsome, quality products with a distinctly preppy twist.
Should you be lucky enough to spend some time in Edgartown between May and October stop in to say hello, stay for a glass of champagne and shop for a little while.
NRO
27 N. Summer Street
Edgartown, MA (508) 627-7789
