My Little Black Book

Car Diffuser and Cartridge by Diptyque, Cate Bag by Khaite, and Goodman Sofa by Minotti

Dear Friends,

Hello, hello from New York, where it is bone chillingly cold and snowing, but always fantastic!

By way of New York Fashion Week, I am here thanks to the exciting invitation to attend the runway show for my favorite fashion house, Khaite.

The cavernous setting of the Park Avenue Armory, darkened save for the enormous circular up-lit catwalk and a singular circular row of spotlights down-lit on the catwalk, and the strong moody music that filled the space, created an ambiance of anticipation and excitement for what was to come. And Khaite founder and designer, Catherine Holstein, certainly did deliver another truly inspiring collection which was so fun to see in the theatrical setting of a runway show.

It was a great evening and such a joy to be invited.

Now jumping right into this year’s first Little Black Book of hot off the press, favorite finds plus tried and true, time tested treasures…

1. I love scents. Bellocq atelier candles, oud perfume, and garden roses are some of my favorite. In that vein, my husband surprised me with this little jewel for my car…Diptyque’s Car Diffuser with the Baies cartridge to lightly scent my car with Diptyque’s signature fragrance. A little slice of heaven making LA traffic more enjoyable.

2. If there ever was a contemporary lady-like bag, then it is Catherine Holstein’s Cate Bag. Elegant and refined. It is an investment but because it is the ultimate in classic design, it is timeless, and therefore a forever piece. What I love is that it’s remarkably strong yet feminine, standing on its own feet, shining a cheeky smile at the usual suspects of “It” bags.

3. The Goodman sofa by Minotti is set to anchor our future family room. I love that it is a comfortable and inviting sectional but also keeps its smart looking shape after one gets up. No frumpy cushions here to keep fluffing.

Until next time, I hope you take in some simple or extravagant pleasures. The creative brilliance the human spirit brings to life is so inspiring.

xoxo, Francesca