Could is a transitional month—gearing up for summer season whereas nonetheless wrapping up the season we’re in. Our calendar is full, however in a great way: a brief journey to Mexico, dinner occasions, inventive initiatives, and early progress on our new dwelling. We’ve additionally been refining our routines—making an attempt new exercises, new instruments, and getting extra intentional about how we use our time. Beneath, what we’re doing, carrying, shopping for, and eyeing this month.
What We’re Doing
- We’ve been utilizing Duckbill regularly—it’s an AI-powered digital assistant that handles the whole lot from reserving journey to scheduling appointments, dealing with returns, and organizing to-dos. It’s been a quiet sport changer in serving to us transfer by means of the week with extra readability.
- Thomas and I are taking a brief journey to San Miguel de Allende, simply the 2 of us. We’re staying at Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada, and it’s our first time visiting—wanting ahead to the structure, meals, and quiet moments.
- I’ll be attending a dinner at The Dunlin hosted by Mrs. Alice, which I’ve been wanting ahead to—it’s my first time visiting the property.
- Summer season journey is locked in, and we’re all wanting ahead to it: Greece, Harbour Island, Idaho, California, and Hawaii. A superb mixture of recharge and inspiration.
- We’ve formally begun the design and adorning course of on our new dwelling with Summer Thornton, and it already feels prefer it’s coming to life in ways in which mirror our model.
- We lastly had dinner at Merci, one in every of Charleston’s latest spots. It was unbelievable—memorable in each means.
- Cocktails at Legami had been so good we booked dinner earlier than we left.
- Currently, we’ve been taking pictures rather a lot with movie cameras. There’s one thing refreshing about slowing down the method. We’re engaged on a full submit for Substack about what we’re utilizing and the way it’s modified the way in which we doc issues.
- Our most up-to-date Substack post (subscriber-only) was a private one—on outsourcing assist, what we’ve finished up to now, the place we are actually, and what we’re nonetheless determining. The feedback have been unbelievable—so considerate and filled with perception.
- I’ve added Lagree-style pilates into my weekly routine 2–3x and it’s been intense in one of the best ways. I really feel stronger, extra balanced, and motivated.
What I’m Carrying
Packing for San Miguel:
Additionally on rotation:
What I’m Shopping for
What I’m Eyeing
- Shell hair clip — stylish for these moist hair summer season days.
- This dress — one of the crucial putting I’ve seen. Mini version accessible too.
- Chanel’s Cruise 2025 collection, proven at Villa d’Este, is a refined mixture of raffia, wicker, silk scarves, and jewel-box hues—pure Lake Como glamour with a contemporary edge
- From the NAP x Etro collaboration:
- I’ve been spending numerous time wanting on the jewellery by Grazia & Marica Vozza. Their items have an old-world class with sudden proportions—chunky however not heavy, sculptural however wearable.
- Looking out of doors furnishings for our new dwelling—these wicker and iron chairs caught my eye.
- Our Moke will get extra use than ever now that we’re dwelling downtown. If I had been to revamp it, I’d go for this version with wicker seats—it jogs my memory of classic Fiat Jollys.
- Saving this tablescape by Cordelia de Castellane for our subsequent banquet—the layered florals and grouped preparations are beautiful.
- De Gournay’s new Bunny Mellon collection is a quiet masterclass in garden-inspired design—delicate florals, hand-painted trellises, and a coloration palette pulled straight from her legendary landscapes. Presently saving it for *hopefully* a future room.
