My Little Black Book
Raku Yaki Bar Cabinet by Emmanuelle Simon, The Ranch at Malibu, & Lip Suede by Gucci Westman Atelier
Dear Friends,
Let’s get started with this week’s micro issue of my Little Black Book of hot off the press, favorite finds plus tried and true, time tested treasures.
Raku Yaki Bar Cabinet by Emmanuelle Simon — So I am obsessed with this gorgeous sculptural floating bar designed by the equally stunning French-Israeli architect and designer Emmanuelle Simon, and I have been secretly plotting where to home it. In the dining room, my husband’s office, the theater, or the music room? I especially love the wabi-sabi philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence as seen in Simon’s use of the ancient Japanese ceramic technique of Raku which dates back over 400 years. I am also very partial to the art-deco design of the cabinet, plus the drama of the floating effect created by the ceiling and floor mounting. “Simon composes immaculately curated, resolutely modernist pieces that reflect her heightened sense of refinement, keen eye for detail, and passion for craftsmanship.” I couldn’t agree more.
The Ranch at Malibu — This is not your typical spa or resort vacation! My travel agent even tried to briefly talk me out of going, thinking I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. But it is exactly what I was looking for. A kick in the butt to get myself back into my body and put my own self care above everyone else’s as us women so often don’t do. So onto the details . . . This luxury boot camp is dedicated to improving the quality of our life by improving our health. The acclaimed, results-oriented program is designed to recalibrate the mind and body through an intense fitness and wellness regimen paired with a highly structured, plant-based nutritional diet. Each day entails a 5 am wake up call, 30 minutes of group stretch, followed by a four hour hike (a 2 hour option is available), afternoon strength training, restorative yoga sessions and deep tissue massage. Add ons include modalities such as IV therapy, colonics, energy work, and chiropractic adjustments. The rigorous routine is complemented by a 1400 calorie per day plant-based diet that includes fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, legumes and seeds, and excludes alcohol, dairy, soy, processed sugars, diet sweeteners and gluten to aid in the cleansing and revitalization process. I just completed the nine day program and can’t rave about it enough. More to come on this in a future essay.
Westman Atelier Lip Suede — I am very committed to using clean products in my home and on my family’s and my body. While I don’t wear makeup, from time to time I will wear a lip and when I do, I always reach for one from Gucci Westman’s vault. Her Lip Suede is clean, long lasting, and beautiful. I especially love the shade Ma Biche - Spanish Red.
Sending love,
xoxo, WRW