Travel Round-up

A few fun things from the past two weeks away

Hi, I’m back in New York after an inspiring journey through Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Milan. What makes these trips even more special is how seamlessly work for personal projects and clients blends with moments of personal inspiration—reconnecting with friends, recharging, and discovering new ideas along the way.

There were plenty of amazing meals, beautiful moments of inspiration from wandering through each city, a bit of shopping, and lots of research for creating beautiful things. Just wanted to share a few snaps from my travels with you here.

First up: Mexico City

Beautiful Mexico City, exploring with my daughter and her friend. Love the contrast of the bright mylar balloons against the lush Parque Lincoln.

Our first meal of the trip, the most delicious huevos rancheros, at Ojo de Agua

All the beautiful paint colors throughout the neighborhoods delight

Shoes options for a photoshoot for something fun coming soon. All are flats.

Insane scallop and tuna tostadas at Entremar

A mandatory visit to my dear friend Olivia Villanti’s Chava Studio where she creates custom shirts using the most gorgeous fabrics.

The beautiful indoor/outdoor Chava Studio showroom.

Pick all the details yourself at Chava Studio

Buttons, and my favorite way to personalize: monogramming!

Even the floors inspire… (also, my go-to travel outfit: Donni sweater and pants)

Quick Stop in Los Angeles:

My new favorite everyday socks, I buy in 3-packs

Baggage: Travel Companions. My Longchamp expandable weekender - I’ve had for over 10 years. And my Parker Thatch leather tote, which holds everything I need, and is so soft and comfortable to carry.

I’m not a dessert person. But this shaved ice from Oakobing is insane. The mango melon was a favorite in our group.

Last Destination: Milan

The Portrait Hotel for breakfast, cocktails, and fun shopping

A comforting Americano at the Portrait Hotel

Beautiful Alaia selection at Antonia

The beautiful rich paint colors. I could take photos of doors all day…

Stripes!!

At a belt factory… seeing stripes everywhere

Veg tanned leathers are the most beautiful. The smell, the feel, the natural finishes. Always inspiring to see the materials that go into creating new products.

Love this Hermes bag

Quick stop to Officine Universale Buly for perfumes, hair combs, lip balms

Look at these combs! They do your monogram within minutes while you wait.

My Buly monogrammed lipbalm case is a treasured gift

These colors at Prada

Our last meal. I am always a sucker for Pasta Pomodoro, here at Sant Ambroeus

Now back in New York, where I came back to some promising signs of Spring.

x

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