A Favorite Book

Bunny Mellon Style

One of my passions is collecting books on interior design and on gardening. I get such inspiration from them. A favorite in my collection is Bunny Mellon Style. It is unfortunately gettting hard to find.  

Bunny Mellon Style, by Bryan Huffman, Linda Jane Holden, and Thomas Lloyd, is a 2021 book that offers an intimate look into the life and design aesthetic of American style icon Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, focusing on her homes, collections, and personal style beyond her famous gardens. The book, published by Gibbs Smith, features professional and archival photography, personal writings, and interviews with those who knew her, revealing her self-taught, unpretentious, yet disciplined approach to design in her homes, fashion, and art. It provides a unique perspective on her influence, collaborations with designers like Givenchy, and her relationships with figures like the Kennedys. 

The Sea Urchin

CCC

 My favorite seashell of all is the beautiful sea urchin.

Sea Urchin Shells

Chinoiserie China Lookalike

Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano

The "it" china pictured above and below is Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano. Ginori 1735 is a historic, luxury Italian brand specializing in high-end, hand-painted porcelain tableware, home decor, and gifts. Founded in Florence nearly 300 years ago, it merges centuries-old tradition with modern design and artistic collaborations. It is known for iconic, vibrant collections like chinoiserie Oriente Italiano.

Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano

Mini CCC Outdoors

Mini CCC

 Mini CCC is growing. It now has two tennis courts, a swmming pool, a palm tree, antique wicker furniture, and teak Chinese Chippendale garden furniture. Now I definitely want to move in.