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This year I spent Valentine's Day with Arthur and Parker in Mammoth and had the best time skiing in the California sunshine, après-ing each afternoon in the hot tub and staying cozy in the village. My full recs for Mammoth are soon to come in a city guide but before then I wanted to share fit links and more importantly some details about what I love wearing for ski vacations. Here are some of the things I've come to love each season, enjoy! xx My Favorite Ski Fits I feel most

A place so nice, I had to go twice. The was hands down my favorite spot in New Orleans. It felt moody and maximalist, a bit of Paris and NYC meets the south. The space was beyond colorful, bold and warm, which is what I love. They had an easy menu of elevated snacks and craft cocktails, the staff were extremely welcoming and the space was a perfect size for a cozy lounge; not just a hotel bar which can often feel cramped and oversold. Some detail shots of the fabulous Salon S

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When I think of southern glamour it's all about the drama to me. So anything draped, caped, shawled, embellished, shiny, colorful was what I was looking for. Fortunately I found this vintage Vera Wang gown with a matching shawl in one of my favorite colors, a jewel tone I knew would pair well with a well preserved fireplace backdrop. Aside from removing the spaghetti straps the dress needed absolutely no alterations which was astounding to me since I change quite literally ev

Yes. We stayed in the French Quarter. And loved it. A good friend's wedding brought both Arthur and I to New Orleans for the very first time I couldn't have been more excited; planning this trip (and all trips) is always half the fun. Whenever I'm looking for somewhere to stay I ask myself two questions; 1. How close is it to all the places I've pinned on my saved google map (which, yes, I do for every city I travel)?  2. Will it instantly transport me to the place I'm in? Ne

All I want for Valentine's Day is a fancy take-out setup in bed, my dip duo from Hillstone's R+D Kitchen and a crocodile Kelly if you really love me... Also I'd like to be in bed by 9pm with an LED face mask, fancy box of chocolates and Bravo TV. With love, Xx Monica Shop the Guide

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How I spent my 36th birthday in Montecito, California

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No. 1 // This set of Murano glass table lamps   I purchased without the cord so I can use them on tablescapes and will use battery powered light bulbs. I love the vintage look and I want them in every color!! No. 2 // ”a place of wonder” straw bag from the mini shop at  Passalacqua  this one isn’t available on  Sense of Lake  unfortunately but a lot of other wonderful shop items are that have been created just for the gift shops at both  Passalacqua  and their sister property

My son is likely the exception to the rule, he has a generally engaged and calm demeanor and there’s only one of him! We taking our son to restaurants from a young age, mostly for my own benefit! But we have had success and to preface this conversation, these tips are from my own experience, including this last supper on our trip to Italy in the most beautiful of places in Verona! This is not intended as parenting advice, just things that have helped us along the way. Whateve

Golden hour focaccia pizzas and Prosecco in my colorful new coupes, on a boat, feeling like an Italian movie star… A highlight of our trip to say the least. An evening boat ride is a must on Lake Como. I can’t tell you how much fun we all had with our local snacks and sips, enjoying a very comfortable ride along the lake seeing villas, colorful towns and glittering waves! Lake Como by Boat Lake Como is a huge wishbone shaped landmark in northern Italy, just below the Swiss bo

The promise of magic, is how I got Parker to wear the cute little Italian loafers I earnestly purchased for him, praying he would consider swapping out his Nike’s for one extra elevated evening on the lake… And fortunately the magic worked. Parker totally bought in with the heavy handed clue ChatGBT and I carefully constructed and instantly put on the loafers as we pulled into the narrow, almost hidden driveway at Passalacqua. For anyone who isn’t already aquatinted via Vogue

I’ll be honest, the lake life has never quite done it for me. Yes, of course lakes are stunning, especially with soaring mountain ranges behind them quite like many of the lakeside retreats not far from Los Angeles in Tahoe, Mammoth and even Big Bear. However, Lake Como I must add is quite incomparable to those locales, even it’s neighboring Lago di Garda, a place I spent much time at when I lived in nearby Verona. Lake Como or Lago di Como as the Italians say, is absolutely

I’d been to Milan a few times when lived in Verona about 15 years ago, but back then my main focus was nightclubs, fast fashion and sightseeing as one would expect at age 20. We often traveled to Milan because the two airports had more direct flights to other European cities than Verona so it mainly served as a nearby port to other more worthwhile destinations. However, as I have gotten older I’ve realized Milan is essentially the only Italian city I’d ever consider living in

My family and I just got back from our summer in Italy trip and I couldn’t be more excited! This was the first time we brought Parker on an international trip and also my first time back to Verona, the charming Italian city I studied abroad in while in college. After months of planning I am so excited to finally start this vacation, first with a little travel post including all the things I am packing for our villeggiatura in Italy! Enjoy! Outfits for Italia Rent the Runway

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Smell the Citrus! Well we found a place to call home, at least for the next several years, while we embark on a forever home. After six wonderful years in our Brentwood pied-à-terre, we have said goodbye to our first home as a married couple and parents to Pearl, Muffy and Parker for greener pastures. And greener we got. This home I promptly named Citrus Court is everything our condo didn’t have that I have been yearning for. A green space with with ample opportunities for ou

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The happiest place on earth is in Florida, just not Orlando. Welcome to Palm Beach, a place where resortwear is mandatory, pastels are considered neutrals and the local trivia night resembles a Slim Aarons photograph. Everything in Palm Beach is pristine, pink and pairs well with a statement earring and cocktail. Traditionally a waspy winter retreat for snowbirds and heiresses, Palm Beach has now become a bit more known for it’s picturesque Spanish colonial charm and chic eat