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3. My mother’s vintage clothing.  She had all the gorgeous lines in that day: Pierre Cardin, Geoffrey Beene, Oscar de la Renta.  I wear this gold long sleeve backless dress all the time.  As classic today as it was in the 70’s, when she wore it.  

4. Chinoiserie Style Furniture. I usually buy it antique or vintage, but I just ordered these new chairs from Bungalow 5 for my dining room. I absolutely love them.

5. Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita. I have always loved his photographs, and this new book depicts some of his best from Italy.  The ones from Lake Como make me swoon because this is my favorite place my husband and I have ever traveled.

6. Runtastic app.  My weeks are not complete without a few runs on Crissy Field along the bay in San Francisco. You have to run with your phone, but this app organizes all your runs by distance, how you felt, terrain, etc.  The best!

7. Baskin Robbins Pralines and Crème Ice Cream.  Reminds me of hot summer nights in Nashville with my dad. It is his favorite flavor too. 

8. Fresh Cut Hydrangeas or Peonies.  My house must always have fresh flowers.  This antique urn is actually for sale on our website, but I am keeping it cozy for now with my favorite blooms.

9. Gossip Girl. Their décor and wardrobes alone are worth the watch, but I actually love the ridiculous story lines. Last season was the last, but you can catch it on Netflix or iTunes.

10. House Beautiful Magazine. I love all design magazines.  When they arrive, I cannot wait to pour a glass of sauvignon blanc (another one of my favorites) and drool over the pages.  I want to live on the cover of Veranda, but I get most excited when my House Beautiful arrives.   It is a constant inspiration for Le Cart.

G3 is a multi faceted wellness consultancy aimed at helping women feel and look their best. Morgan received her training from the leaders of integrative and holistic medicine, Dr Andrew Weil and Dr Deepak Chopra. She’ll  also whip your core into shape while helping you cultivate a food producing, backyard garden. Contact Morgan for a free consultation and your first step towards body, mind and life transformation. 

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Alexa Stevenson is an interior decorator who moonlights as a writer and editor for various shelter sites and publications, including Curbed.com and Cottages & Gardens Publications. With seven years experience as a magazine editor and stylist, Alexa left editorial to become the visual and publicity manager for the luxury brand William Yeoward Crystal. In 2010, she started her business, Alexa Stevenson Interior Decoration. She creates balanced, comfortable spaces which are both beautiful and timeless. Alexa brings her signature bold use of color in a traditional-with-a-twist style to every project. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Will Leitch, and baby boy.

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1. Mitford Sisters. Having read most of the books by and about the dazzling British aristocrats, I just finished “Wait for Me” by the youngest (and the last surviving) Mitford, Deborah, the Duchess of Devonshire. As scandalous as they are fabulous, I am obsessed with these gals.

2.Trina Turk for F. Schumacher. This bold collection of indoor/outdoor prints, by fashion designer Trina Turk, is filled with every color imaginable. It’s made for “pool-side” living but I’ve yet to use any of the fabrics outdoors and have covered dining chairs, club chairs and ottomans with her dramatic prints.

3. Baby wipes. I had a baby 11 months ago. Baby wipes have become indispensable and not just for my little one’s bum. I use them for EVERYTHING: to take off my makeup, wipe down kitchen counters, clean house plants, get rid of deodorant marks on dark clothes….I could go on and on.

 4. White sheets. I am crazy for pattern and color all over the place—except for my bed. I refuse to sleep in anything but white sheets. Sferra Giza 45 are my favorite.

5. Dash & Albert rugs. By now, pretty much all of my clients have at least one Dash  & Albert rug. They are adorable, well priced and durable. The indoor/outdoor rugs don’t have that plastic-y feel that a lot of outdoor rugs do. I have one in my nursery, and my son has tinkled on it twice during “naked time”, and you’d be none the wiser.

6. Showplace Antiques. I love hunting for one-of-a-kind items, and Showplace Antiques in NYC is an amazing place to do some scavenging. I’m currently coveting this gem-encrusted hot pink cuff.

 7.Ferragamo bow flats. I like a little bit of an old lady aesthetic in everything I wear, and these flats fit the bill perfectly. If I ever have a car and driver, I’ll be in the back in heels. However, when I’m beating the streets, either shopping for clients or out for the day with my baby boy, flats are the only way to go. I love the cute little bow of these classic Ferragamos.

8. Revenge. If you aren’t watching Revenge on ABC, you are doing it wrong. Scheming rich people in the Hamptons, beautiful clothes, secret web cams and martial arts!

9. William Yeoward Crystal’s Gosford china. This is my “formal” china, but the colors are so marvelous I use it as much as I can. To boot, this china really makes my Dr. Praeger spinach pancakes look much better.

10. Designer Anne M. Cramer’s Flynn Skirt. I sport the fit and flare skirt quite often, and this one goes with everything I own. I’m well on my way to owning one in every color. 

Mallory Page works with mixed medias on canvas and wood panels and often in large scale.  She is a dynamic colorist whom evokes feelings of dreams and romance. She is a southern lady with highly evolved aestheticism. Please enjoy a few of her Favorite Things…. 

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1. My kitty. 

2. Camellias. My range of pink palette inspiration comes mostly from my favorite flowers.

3. Agnes Martin Writings.  Her artwork is so profound, but her writing is what really gets me.

4. Lipstick Rose by Editions de Parfums Frederick Malle

5. Tea Time. I love the elegance of tea and spending time sharing stories. Harney and Sons, ‘Paris Tea’ is my favorite.

6. Hand Written Notes. It’s a quickly fading art, but to me, nothing is more thoughtful.

7. Museums. Any museum I can lay my eyes on- there is always something new to see. My recent favorite was the Lucien Freud show at The Modern in Fort Worth, TX. What a fabulous place to experience art.

8. Young artists. From a very young age, the arts were how I found confidence and self understanding. I love organizations that are giving the gift of art to children. In New Orleans, I love the Tipitinas Foundation, a non-profit organization providing public schools with musical instruments. Also, The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts who provide everything from art supplies, to summer camps, to college scholarships through their annual art contests. ( photo credit to both The Tipitinas Foundation & The Rodrigue Foundation)

9. Tiramisu. My favorite of which being from Via Quadranno in NYC. It is the most heavenly breakfast to take to Central Park.

10. Paddle Brush by Liquitex. Genius, really.

11. 610 Stompers. A (new) New Orleans Classic. They always make me smile. You have to see it to believe it. http://www.610stompers.com/610-productions/

12. My palettes. A lot of times it’s hard to watch pieces you love leave your studio, and I’ve found this is my personal way to keep a part of every piece. Sometimes I get carried away- from my recent series, TREEHOUSE.

13.  30A.  My heart will always belong to the ocean, and when I need a mental rest, 30A is the only place I want to be. My Seaside favorites include: afternoon bike rides, sailing with my brother Paul, yoga at The Studio, and a Green Goddess from Raw & Juicy (photo from our last 30A sailing excursion)

 Ms. Petley’s influential installations, two-dimensional works, and sculpture have been widely reviewed and documented. They are noted for exaggerating the unusual beauty of our everyday world. Her Favorite Things are practical, fanatical and radical. Enjoy…

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1. The Scott Contessa CR1 road bike changed everything about my ride. Faster, more stable, with real acceleration available when I need it. I am a more confident cyclist because of this bike. I want to be one of those 80 year olds I see sometimes, still riding and having fun. On my Scottie. 

2. Thomas Nozkowski. His wide reaching influence has touched many artists. I fell under his spell in 2010 at his solo show at Pace Gallery. The variation, nuance, and the scope of his paintings defies their modest size. He constantly catches me off balance, which is only one of the things I like most about his work. 

3. Wolf Creek Ski Resort in remote Pagosa Springs, Co…on a Wednesday morning, when there is no one there, and it’s dumping 20” of perfect powder. You can almost levitate. To get the goods stuff, hike the bowls with some locals who know where to go. It’s worth every step.

4. Several years ago, I accidentally fell in love with graffiti. Not the haphazard sloppy stuff, but the ones that have the feel of paintings. I noticed that the shapes had an organic look, like treetops transformed into wildly colored crystals. Look closely and you’ll find architecture, landscape, and a high-octane buzz. 

5. Women who wear helmets. Much to my surprise, many of my favorite activities require special headgear. These days, wearing helmets starts early with the little girls wearing pink ones. That’s me in the ski gear. I’m smiling under there. 

6. Pavarotti. Listen to “Oh! Fede negar potessi…Quando le sere al placido” with the volume turned up loud and the windows wide open so everyone can hear you sing along. 

7. Spray paint. Selecting the colors stirs up memories of those huge boxes of crayons. Endless possibilities, endless challenges. 

8. The local farmer’s market has grown so much over the past several years. I’m getting spoiled. Now, we want the good stuff, grown within a few miles of home and picked right before it hits the stand. I love seeing these organic farmers succeed. It makes me happy to eat the food they grow.

9. Yes, this is my sock drawer but only a partial view. I love socks. Bike socks, ski socks, running socks. Long and short socks. Boot socks, cute socks. Sexy socks? So many socks, so little time. 

10. Cafe Silvium. While visiting Stamford, CT recently for the first time, we were directed to this amazing Italian restaurant. Authentic, friendly, and the tastiest food I’ve had in ages. It was so good, we returned 3 times in less than a week. 

Mary Anne is both well traveled and well heeled. Her favorites things range from Chanel to sushine. Her style is impeccable and thoughtful. Additionally, anoyone who lists cheese as a favorite things is ok with us!

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1. Spanish cuisine. I like a wide range of Spanish foods, but I find great joy in an evening that begins with Manchego, Marcona almonds, & Cava.

2. Chanel beauty products. One of my favorite staples is the Stylo Yeux Waterproof eyeliner.

3. Sustainable Design. Bio-Luminum is a new 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum from reclaimed aircraft parts. I love to buy my green building materials at Indigo Green Store.

4. Sunshine & swimming are essential to my makeup. St. John, USVI is my home away from home & favorite place to swim. The island is 75% National Park therefore boasting beautiful pristine bays.

5. Flavor Paper wallpaper. There is a range of designs, as well as custom options. It is perfect for commercial installations.

6. Helping others & giving back to the community. Hands On Atlanta offers countless ways to volunteer. As a national organization first started in Atlanta, it now has affiliates throughout the country & abroad.

7. Feminine heels…day or night. As a size a 5, I embrace a store that offers a shoe that speaks to me & fits!

8. Mail Chimp. I love their free email marketing service.

9. Travel is one of my greatest passions. I am inspired, personally & professionally, by experiencing other cultures.Thailand has a lot to offer the senses from the street markets, fabrics, temples, nature, as well as forward thinking, upscale restaurants in Bangkok.  The people are kind & welcoming.  The Water Festival in April is thrilling. I celebrated my birthday at Sirocco a few years ago.  It is on the 63^rd floor, & is the world’s highest al fresco restaurant.

10. The Livingston for cocktails. Whether sitting on the patio and watching the city go by, or grabbing a bite before a show at the Fox.

Santa Fe, NM is a city rich in history and culture. The architecture, art, food, landscape, and people are like no other place on earth. The city is heavily influenced by Native American, Spanish and Mexican cultures making it seem like you have traveled beyond our boarders. Fly into ABQ, drive an hour north, and stay a while…

1. Views and Vistas. 

2. The Shed

James Beard Foundation Award 2003 

Obviously, start with the house guacamole, salsa, and chips, follow with Green Chile Stew, finish with the Enchilada Plate. Breathe. This place will not disappoint your pallet. 

3. 10,000 Waves

Unique mountain spa with the feel of a Japanese onsen. 

This place is INCREDIBLE!

Wrap yourself in a kimono, spring for a super premium hot bath room (think Mr Miyagi’s dojo) followed by the “Nose to Toes” treatment and you will be transformed and transported. 

4. Lucchese Boot store

Lucchese is a Texas based company, but the Santa Fe store is not to be missed. Lucchese boots are unmatched in comfort, fit and design. 

5. Geronimo  

Located in the heart of Canyon Road in Santa Fe, Geronimo offers relaxed fine dining in a cozy 1756 adobe home. Recommendation: everything. 

6. Georgia O’Keffe

Skip the house tour in Abiquiu, and focus on The Georgie O’Keffe Museum where you will find nearly 1500 pieces of her work. The museum houses paintings, drawings, photographs, and letters from O’Keffe as well as organizes exhibitions of work by her contemporaries.

“I have but one desire as a painter – that is to paint what I see, as I see it, in my own way, without regard for the desires or taste of the professional dealer or the professional collector.”-  Georgia O’Keeffe

Photo credit: Getty 

7. Canyon Road gallery crawl

Canyon Road boasts over 100 galleries, studios, boutiques, and restaurants in one half mile. You will find everything from Native American antiques to international contemporary works here. Dine at Geronimo after (no. 5 on this list). 

Don’t miss Turner Carroll Gallery.

8. Santa Fe Indian Market

The Indian Market offers over 1,100 artists representing over 100 tribes. The colors, design and craftsmanship here is astonishing. This is your source for bolos, jewelry  leather goods, bead work, and pottery. Make sure you check out the food booths for fry bread, Navajo tacos, and roasted corn. 

9. Downtown Subscription

Best place in town for coffee and a fabulous news stand! You will find international design and fashion, literary, and hobbyist alongside the regulars in their racks. 

10. Outdoor afternoon drinking.

 Santa Fe is one of the best places to grab a cocktail and watch the sun go down. We suggest finding a place with epic views, an outdoor fireplace and a wine cellar (thanks again Mr. Kinzie). 

Soundtrack:

M83, Sting, Robert Earl Keen, and The Grateful Dead

1. Beauty: . Cannot brush my hair without it. 

2. Shoe obsessed. I am loving new flat silhouettes. My eyes are set on these Lanvin loafers for Fall. The tassel feels fresh, and they are just the perfect shade of red suede.

3. Books: My escape. I am a hoarder of design, art, fashion and photography books. Thank you Amazon, for enabling this habit. Latest acquisition:

4. The Boss

5. Diptyque candles. Favorite scents: Baies year round. Feu de Bois in the winter.

 6. Food: Coffee. While I do love fine dining, trying new restaurants and  enjoying a delicious meal and drinks with my husband and friends, I am not a foodie, I’m just not. So for me, my favorite thing in this category is a vanilla ice-blended from The Coffee Bean.

7. Travel: Cap Estel on the French Riviera. One of the spots where my husband and I stayed on our honeymoon. You feel like you are staying in a private estate. The decor is chic, the bath products are Molten Brown, and mouth-watering chocolates packaged in a tiny box with a ribbon are put on your pillow nightly.

8. Home: Quadrille and China Seas fabrics. They break me out of my otherwise neutral shell.

 9. Jackets: Often part of my “uniform” and a necessity in San Francisco. Aside from a great little blazer, I also like a classic trench paired with denim. Love the simplicity of this one from BR.

10. My Sally King Benedict art from Xanadu Fine Art. I love her use of color against my neutral walls and upholstery. 

11. Cocktail rings. This Yves Saint Lauren “Arty” ring is available in several color options from net-a-porter.com. 

12. Handbags: New purchase this Summer was a monogrammed clutch from  GiGi New York. Easy to throw in my beach bag. Holds all I need…iPhone, sunglasses, and lip gloss.

13. Monogrammed men’s PJs. I love these white with pink piping pair from Brooks Brothers. 

1. Revision Skincare. My amazing dermatologist Dr. Michelle Juneau at Dermatology Consultants of Atlanta turned me onto Revision Skincare. Cannot live without the Revision Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 45 and the Teamine eye cream. Even better, Woo at Peachtree Battle is now caring the whole line.

2. Summer Reading. I can tear through some books in the summer especially when the Braves are permanently on the TV. Here are some of my favorites from this summer: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson, Wolf Hall and Bringing Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, and anything by Jo Nesbo or Tana French.

3. J. Crew Pixie Pant. Best pant/legging ever. Goes great with flats, heels and boots. I’ve already got them in black and grey and am so excited to see them in navy for fall.

4. Ali Ro Jacket. It’s the perfect jacket/raincoat.

5. Ann Mashburn. My ideal women’s clothing store. I adore everything she pulls together -J Brand, Petit Bateau, cool jewelry, books, etc. But it’s her Ann Mashburn classic, popover and boyfriend shirts that are the best. 

 6. Fresh Every Day by Sara Foster. My new favorite cookbook. I needed some new ideas since I’ve exhausted all the Barefoot books. Every recipe I’ve done has been a hit. I promise you’ll love it.

7. Fancy Sandwiches. I just love them. Alon’s has the best. My favorites are the roasted chicken with pesto and the Tuscany. 

8. The Barolo Ginger cocktail from STG Trattoria. Yum.

9. Menchie’s Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt. Sounds totally decadent/juvenile and it is. My guilty pleasure. I don’t need toppings.

10. Exhale. For when I’ve overdone #6-9. I know everyone has their favorite place to work out but I share mine for three main reasons. First, you can switch things up with yoga, core fusion, and spin classes and even get spa treatments. Second, monthly payments versus per class payments. I’d so much rather pay by the month and attend unlimited classes rather than paying per class like so many other studios/classes. And it cuts my ride home from work in half so I’ve justified it as a time saver.

11. Tervis Tumblers. The best drinking glass ever. My husband and I have started collecting them when we travel. It’s the new Christmas ornament…at least at our house.

12. Mrs. Meyers. Best home products ever. I’m partial to the lemon verbena scent but I’ve tried others and they are all great. I especially love the hand soap and counter spray.

13. Fifteen seconds of laughter. Growing up, my mom would insist we laugh for 15 seconds every morning. Just pure silly laughter. Best thing you can do for yourself every day. It’s usually the other person’s laugh that gets me.

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1. Astier de Villatte Hong Kong candle. The best thing for your nose and mood. Period. 

2. Backman Cruz outdoor lounge chair. Just plain cool.

3. Colorado. I love the air, and I sleep much better for some reason…

4. Cheese. The stinkier the better. 

5. Natura Bisse lip recovery balm and glycoline extreme peel.

6. Cristo-Rei statue over Lisbon. New Orleans definately needs one!!!

7.  Lucio Fontana. I recently saw this installation at Gagosian Gallery and felt so revitalized. 

8. de Gournay wallpaper.

9. Champagne and oysters.

10. Good quotes. No mushy business…simple and to the point works for me.

An anonymous contributor…or rather mysterious. This week’s Favorite Things comes from a writer known only as, G.O.A.T. She currently lives in Marin Co, but has been summering in Nantucket for 30 years.

1.Travel.

Totally worth it. Despite the imminent delays, cancellations, and occasional nausea. Pictured below: The Eagle (ferry), boarding Cape Air, and an aerial shot of Madaket.

2. Restaurants.

Seen below: Blueberry Dutch Pancakes at Black Eyed Susan’s, Sandwiches at Something Natural, Prix Fixe at Company of the Cauldron, Ice cream at the Juice Bar.

3. Cheap Thrills. 

The Hospital Thrift Shop and the Nantucket Phone Book

4. Secret Paths.

Locations purposefully undisclosed. 

5. Light.

Sunrise, Sunset

6. Conservation/Preservation.

7. Design.

Simple interior with norwhal tusk and duck decoys; Garden hedges; Sconset Sundial.

8. History.

Print of a “Nantucket Sleigh Ride,” Nantucket Lightship Baskets, The Oldest House, Scrimshaw.

9. June.

Before the water gets too warm. Before the crowds arrive.  
 

Scout for the Home is located in the heart of Buckhead. Go see Nancy and her beautiful collection of home goods and gifts. Follow Nancy here: http://scoutforthehome.blogspot.com/

1. Cary Calhoon Earrings- Great for casual or formal occasions.  I gave them as Bridesmaid’s Gifts a few years ago. 

2. Matteo Bedding-  I love my Duvet cover.  It is 100% linen and washable.  It gets softer every time I wash it!

3. Pehr Napkins- I have all white China, and these napkins are a great way to spice up the dinner table.

4. Souper Jenny- It is a perfect walk from the shop, and the menu is always changing!  You can always count on an appetizing healthy meal. @souperjenny

5. Benjamin Moore Natural Historic Colors- I suggest these colors for all clients.  They are my go to’s!

6. Jennifer Bates Pottery- Her pottery is so simple and unique, and her colors are great too.  Look how great her pieces look together!

7. Lucia Candles- I always have one lit in my store and house.  They have the best scents and great packaging for gifts. 

8. BLT’s- This is my go to when I don’t want to cook.  I love making BLT’s with tomatoes from my garden.

9. The Stone Wall cocktail at Abattoir Chophouse on Howell Mill.  I also love the décor of Abattoir!

10. Sullivan’s Island, SC- I love to visit Sullivan’s Island.  It is right outside of Charleston, SC, so I get the best out of both worlds, relaxing at the beach and shopping in Charleston.  The shops on King Street are my favorite!

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1. Beverage: a summer time Shandy. I like this southern (read: red-neck) spin on the English cocktail: light beer and frozen limeade. The alcohol content is very low, and it’s so refreshing – a perfect daytime, poolside beverage:

- 4 light beers to every can of frozen limeade. (I like Bud Light and Minute      Maid Limeade)                    

- Pour beer into a bowl, add limeade, mix. Voila.

I learned about this from a friend who does not drink light beer on any occasion, so don’t let that stop you…if you’re not convinced, I also love Moscow Mules (Esquire’s recipe).

2. Beauty: Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo. The best of the best in this ever-growing market…everything else is just a knock-off.

3. Trend: Neon. I’m not big on color, but I’ve come around with the neon trend – in small doses. 

4. Dining: I love everything that has become the Westside in Atlanta – particularly the shopping (Free People, Anthropologie, Jonathan Adler) and the dining (JCT, Abattoir, Taqueria), but right now my favorite spot is The Optimist Fish Camp & Oyster Bar. It’s the newest venture from owners of JCT and No. 246 and is a great spot for cocktails, food, socializing…and maybe a few more cocktails.

5. Exercise: Flywheel/Flybarre. It’s as great as everyone says. The instructors are skilled but are willing to teach, and it’s conveniently located with plenty of parking.

6. Travel: Australia. I studied abroad here in college, and I look forward to going back someday. The Whitsunday Islands in between Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef are home to the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen.

 7. Easy Appetizer: Manchego cheese with honey. I fully intend to start cooking more one of these days, but til then I make-do with easy dishes that require zero preparation. This is a sure thing with pretty much any crowd – just be sure you have enough cheese.

Serve: One large piece of Manchego (I asked the guy at Whole Foods for a milder variety – there are several) on a platter with a bowl of honey for dipping/drizzling.

I suggest a cheese board and serving dishes from Scout for the Home

8. Shop: Zara. I’ve never met a white blouse I didn’t like, and Zara always has several different styles at great  prices. 

9. Best Kept Secret: Full Cup Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re actually not even that bad for you – there’s no refined sugar or processed flour, but you’d never know it to taste one. I’m kind of a cookie snob, especially when it comes to chocolate chip, and I usually only like the homemade ones, but these are definitely an exception to the rule.

10. Monthly Read: Vanity Fair. I love this magazine – it’s like the perfect hybrid of The Atlantic and People.

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1.  Nancy Franke paintings.  She has recently started painting these little “warm ups” canvases.   Available at Huff Harrington Home, Atlanta.

2. Jerome Dreyfus handbags.  I love this great, year round bag. Sabot, Atlanta and Barneys, NYC.

3. Luna Bar’s new Peanut Honey Pretzel bar.  They’re delicious and packed with protein and iron.  Whole Foods.

4. Leslie Fendig jewelry.  I bring many clients Leslie’s pieces.  They’re both versatile and light weight.  Sabot, Atlanta and Nancy, St. Simons.

5. King of Pops, especially Pomegranate Margarita and Raspberry Lime flavors.  Yum!  Available at Sophie’s Uptown Café (Pharr Road) in their self-help freezer. @thekingofpops

6.Clarisonic facial scrub brush.  Simply amazing and worth the $!  Woo Cosmetics, Atlanta. 

7. Lucy’s Market, (West Paces, Atlanta) for orchid arrangements.  Best deal in town for any size combination whether you want a small or big centerpiece.

8. American Spirit Whiskey.  My favorite Summer time cocktail of the moment is a Southern Mule.  Americanspiritwhiskey.com for retailers across the South.

@spiritwhiskey

-2 oz American Spirit Whiskey

-3 oz Ginger Beer

-1/4 oz fresh lime juice

-a dash of Angostura bitters

9. Corkcicles.  They’re great for outside concerts in this heat!  Huff Harrington Home, Atlanta.

10. J Brand, mid rise, skinny jeans.  I take this brand and cut to many clients, and I personally love them in all fabrics and colors.

1. SFMOMA. I saw Koons’ “Michael Jackson and Bubbles” there once….life changing. 

2. Montana Spray paint. The colors and quality are unmatched. 

3. Tom Brady.

4. The Little Owl’s meatball sliders. Wow!

5. The XX. I can’t wait for the new album. Anyone have extra tickets to the Terminal 5 concert in August??

6. The Cavern in Virginia Highlands. Unassuming, sliver of a dance club. Always a fantastic time! 

7. Fab.com. Aptly named site (app) for books, gadgets, and gifts. Latest purchase: 4 gummy bear night lights. @Fab

8. Circle scarves from American Apparel. The applications are unlimited. 

9. Clinique Redness Solutions.

10. Lululemon “The Mat”. Simply the best. 

1. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate, caramel with black sea salt. Wow!! Just ate the whole box.

2. Aretha Franklin “Who’s Zooming Who” album. 80’s pop synth soul? We can’t get enough. 

3. Our Sun Gold tomato seeds that sprouted over the weekend. Keep your fingers crossed for healthy growth and tomato salads all summer. Yum. 

4. Instagram

5. KLG, Hoda, and Suzanne Somers! We love these successful and hilarious women.

6. Celerie Kemble’s “Black & White (and a bit in between)”. Gorgeous book! 

7. Kobo candles! Especially the soy candles in a plantable package. 

8. Redefined Home Boutique (you can get the candles here). This west side Atlanta boutique features one of a kinds, unique, well made furniture and beautiful art! 

9. Vine Street Market. The perfect eco-friendly bag for the gym, yoga, the beach or the grocery store. 

10. Paris. We followed the French Open the last few weeks, and we all wish we there right now.

Goodbye New York. Xanadu loves you…