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Final week I used to be in Cleveland with household. This week I used to be in The Hamptons (for the very first time) for work. For those who’ve by no means been to the Hamptons, it’s somewhat exhausting to grasp. The notion given by media retailers may be very high-end. Whereas there are numerous unique areas (East Hampton, North Hampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and extra), there are over 20 hamlets and villages situated alongside this east finish of Lengthy Island.

In distinction to the swanky areas which can be principally portrayed, there are additionally very rural components with stunning rolling hills. Numerous what I encountered was very laid again. From what I noticed, it was extra horse nation than the rest. Every city inside the Hamptons appears to be 20 to half-hour between one another. Or not less than that is what I gathered from these I spoke with and my drive out and in. Having spent solely two days there, I’m definitely no skilled. I’m nonetheless attempting to determine it out as there’s SO MUCH to discover. But it surely definitely was attractive.

If there was ever one other place I’d stay, it might be someplace inside the Hamptons, however undoubtedly on a farm. Ideally, with horses and stables, as a result of wow, it’s so magical. This could be my dream dwelling. Possibly sometime!

Our dinner with Wölffer Estates was stunning. All the vineyard was gorgeous, and everybody there was so sort. It truly is a phenomenal place. I used to be fortunate sufficient to be invited to remain on the property in one in every of their cottages which was completely cute and quiet. The frogs sang each night time, and I heard the horses virtually all day lengthy, which I cherished.

The dinner we hosted was so fairly, and the meals was scrumptious. The menu was impressed by the vineyard’s summer time Rosè, which they’ve turn out to be identified for. We loved a grilled peach, watermelon, and burrata salad with native New York peaches. There have been additionally seared scallops with corn, lemon herb steak, and strawberry ice cream for dessert. It was so good! I hope to do extra occasions like this as we get near the e-book launch!

The next day I rapidly signed books at BookHampton. Then I walked round East Hampton earlier than heading again to sneak in some work forward of dinner.

Friday adopted with a drive again into the town, a gathering, after which a late flight. I’m now settled again dwelling. The journey was a fast three-night journey. I’ll be dwelling for a few weeks with my household earlier than all the autumn insanity begins!

Hopefully, we’ll have some good climate. For us, the climate tends to be nicer as we get nearer to September (my favourite time of the 12 months right here!).

The one huge factor on our calendar for August is a mid-month photoshoot. Asher’s birthday is on the finish of the month, I can’t consider she’ll be sixteen! It’s a giant birthday!

So many good issues to look ahead to. Right here’s one other spherical of favorites!

1. Issues i’m loving, wanting, and excited to attempt

loving…the brand new Khaite for House assortment. It’s very costly, however I’m excited designer manufacturers are lastly moving into dwelling decor, particularly the tabletop area.

wanting…the Beis Compression Packing Cubes. Do I would like to make use of packing cubes? Additionally, what about compression socks, does anybody use them for journey?

every thing in my cart (low)…a fantastic striped tee is ideal for heat August days. Talking of t-shirts, I’m going to do that cotton t-shirt from Flore Flore and this lovable checker child tee from Visitor In Residence.

I actually love this rope-handle Ought to bag from Zara. Additionally, I would like new socks. The Polo Ralph Lauren girls’s cushion sock appears good and is on sale.

listening to…Shea McGee: Inside Designer and Co-Founding father of Studio McGee and McGee & Co. I loved studying extra about Shea and the way she and her husband Syd began Studio McGee. Additionally French Magnificence Philosophy: Violette’s Journey to Inspiring Creativity, Embracing Suggestions, and Constructing Your Dream Profession. I like to learn the way totally different founders began their manufacturers.

dreaming of going…the Grand Resort Miramare in Santa Margherita alongside the coast of Italy.

I’m laughing at these 4 Zodiac Indicators, which Are the Most Misunderstood. I don’t find out about some other signal however my very own, however this description suits me (a Virgo) to a tee.

procuring…the brand new Icon Watch from Heaven Mayhem. These are such cute, glossy watches at an inexpensive value level. So excited the model is diving into a brand new class!

procuring…the Dealer Joe’s natural jalapeño limeaide. I wish to recreate this as dwelling.

exploring Vogue’s Official Information to the Hamptons. Now that I’ve spent a while within the Hamptons, I’m studying this intimately!

wanting…a very good journey steamer. I simply added this G3 Steamer Iron for journey and residential. I’ll report again if I prefer it. No extra wrinkled seems!

every thing in my cart (magnificence)…would like to attempt the Dae 3-in-1 Styling Cream with Taming Wand after studying such good issues. I may definitely use some assist taming these flyaways!

I simply added the Chanel le carry creme riche to my cart. My pores and skin has been appearing up with some form of flare-up, so I would like a wealthy cream. I really like the Necessaire physique lotion, however Chanel is nice for the face. The ELEMIS pro-collagen marine cream can also be nice. It has SPF 3o and is a light-weight Anti-Wrinkle Every day Face Moisturizer.

At all times in search of a very good light-weight face tint, going to attempt the Chanel Les Beiges Water-Contemporary Tint and the Summer time Fridays Sheer Pores and skin Tint.

The Goop dry brush is my favourite, and I at all times journey with the Dr. Barbara Strum physique brush so I by no means miss a day!

cooking…this Charred Cabbage With Cashew Cream. Sounds so yummy! I’d pair this with my herb lemon garlic steak and rice. Or the garlic butter creamed corn pork chops could be good too!

touring…Vogue’s Information to Charleston, South Carolina: The place to Keep, Eat, and Store.

every thing in my cart (excessive)…been loving this 90’s small leather-based shoulder bag from the Row.

I’m following…Backdrop. Backdrop is a premium, green-certified paint and wallcovering model made in Downtown LA. I’ve seen them round, however I got here throughout their Instagram account and located it very fascinating. They share a variety of dwelling decor images and design-focused content material. It has been a enjoyable account to comply with. I wish to use their paints for a few of our renovations.

procuring…The 2024 Olympic Vogue Collaborations. Having such an in depth connection to the Olympic video games by way of my brother, Purple, I like to see so many manufacturers partnering to create cute items. So many enjoyable collaborations for the summer time video games, I hope the winter video games would be the identical! The Ralph Lauren assortment is one of the best I’ve seen shortly. Get the Staff USA Flagbearer Jacket, Opening Ceremony Oxford Shirt, Closing Ceremony Polo Shirt, and Ralph’s Espresso Flag Twill Ball Cap. Hole x US Staff Store (ordering the baseball cap). The Skims for Staff USA assortment is nice too.

Lastly, the collections with Nike x Jacquemus are additionally form of patriotic (I’d get the girls’s bra and matching skirt).

2. Favourite peach recipes to have a good time the season

Watermelon Peach Salad

Tomato, Peach, and Burrata Salad

3 Cheese Prosciutto Peach Pizza

Peach Thyme Smash

Frozen Peach Rosé Slushy

Blackberry Peach Galette

Brown Sugar Peach Shortcakes

Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita

Peaches and Cream Pretzel Pie

Nonnie’s 5 Ingredient Peach Dump

Peach Pretzel Ice Cream Cake

Peach Burrata Parmesan Crostini with Sizzling Honey

3. New fall decor I’m procuring.

4. The 2024 Summer time Olympics.

So excited the Olympics are seeing a lot consideration in Paris. I’m preserving updated with every thing by way of Vogue! They’ve a lot protection! I hope the Winter Video games a 12 months and a half from now shall be coated in the identical means.

The opening ceremony highlights are so superb.

So, what occasions are you most excited for?

5. How has life (or what expertise) deepened and softened you?

Spending time with household in Cleveland was superb. I missed dwelling and getting again to my midwest roots made me so glad. I had time to assume and simply be bored for a bit, it refreshed me. It gave me time to brainstorm and mirror, so I’m grateful for that. I’m trying ahead to a really busy finish of summer time and fall. The brand new cookbook is out on November nineteenth. We’re planning so many enjoyable occasions, signings, and campaigns across the launch. To not point out all my standard vacation content material for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (my favourite), it’s all coming! So I’m the happiest!