behind the scenes

behind the scenes

i was recently honored with a two-page spread in coastal living magazine and though i absolutely hate being photographed, it turned into a really fun, relaxing, beautiful day. thank you steven lippman and crew, for...
with gratitude...

with gratitude...

each year we ponder: what does thanksgiving mean? what am i most grateful for? there are so many things to be grateful for but this year i've decided it's time. my wonderful mother is in...
pumpkin season, malibu style

pumpkin season, malibu style

not only are these delicious, but they are super easy to make. i'll let natalie take it from here! xo, gaye even though it is 80 degrees here in malibu, i still cannot pass up...
a tribute to a man

a tribute to a man

there are some people that are put into your life to guide you, to support you. they make you feel like a million bucks and that there's nothing you can't do. something about them earns...
what i know for sure

what i know for sure

i recently bought oprah winfrey's book "what i know for sure." the title caught my eye because as i read those words i realized i wasn't quite sure what i knew for sure! it seemed...
life is beautiful

life is beautiful

natalie spent a fun filled weekend at the "life is beautiful" festival in las vegas. suffice it to say, i'm going next year! xo, gaye life is beautiful wonderfully combines the arts to all of...
surfers delight

surfers delight

lisa took her beau to mexico to celebrate their anniversary. 10 years! she came back nicely tanned and smiling ear to ear. i'll let her fill you in on what sounds like a phenomenal way...
introducing...

introducing...

at long last kai home reed diffuser! long time coming, right? it took some trial and error for sure but i'm thrilled to say we got it right! packaged in a stunning italian glass bottle...
walking streets- la dolce vita

walking streets- la dolce vita

with cobbled streets named via del bacio, via dell'amore and vic della fortuna i couldn't pick just one. roughly translated, these streets are named "kiss", "love" and "fortune or luck". can't miss, right? pienza, italy....
meanwhile, back at the ranch...

meanwhile, back at the ranch...

one of our beloved new york retailers, OTTE, founded by retail pioneer kay lee headed west and landed right in our backyard for its new location at calamigos ranch (which just so happens to be...
amore mio

amore mio

after my father, my husband peter might be the best cook i've ever met (they used to compete for best marinara sauce). not one to ever crack a cookbook, his inventive take on dishes from...
walking streets - main street, westhampton, ny.

walking streets - main street, westhampton, ny.

one of my favorite places on earth is the hamptons. they all have such different and delightful personalities. lauren made it to westhampton before heading back to the left coast. she's picked some great spots to...