Could is a transitional month—gearing up for summer time 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, artistic tasks, and early progress on our new residence. We’ve additionally been refining our routines—attempting new exercises, new instruments, and getting extra intentional about how we use our time. Beneath, what we’re doing, sporting, shopping for, and eyeing this month.
What We’re Doing
- We’ve been utilizing Duckbill steadily—it’s an AI-powered digital assistant that handles all the things 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 time 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 residence with Summer time Thornton, and it already feels prefer it’s coming to life in ways in which mirror our fashion.
- We lastly had dinner at Merci, one in all Charleston’s latest spots. It was unbelievable—memorable in each approach.
- Cocktails at Legami have 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 best way we doc issues.
- Our most up-to-date Substack submit (subscriber-only) was a private one—on outsourcing assist, what we’ve carried out up to now, the place we at the moment are, 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 Sporting
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 time days.
- This gown — one of the vital putting I’ve seen. Mini model accessible too.
- Chanel’s Cruise 2025 assortment, 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 a number of time wanting on the jewellery by Grazia & Marica Vozza. Their items have an old-world magnificence with sudden proportions—chunky however not heavy, sculptural however wearable.
- Searching outside furnishings for our new residence—these wicker and iron chairs caught my eye.
- Our Moke will get extra use than ever now that we’re residing downtown. If I have been to revamp it, I’d go for this model 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 assortment is a quiet masterclass in garden-inspired design—delicate florals, hand-painted trellises, and a coloration palette pulled straight from her legendary landscapes. At present saving it for *hopefully* a future room.
