Now that I’ve had my own place for about seven months I’m starting to develop little routines and rituals in my weekly schedule. One of these is Saturday morning breakfast in bed. After a long week nothing feels more luxuriant than spending a few hours reading and relaxing in bed with a cup of coffee…Read More
Books
Gifts for the Stylish Intellectual
In keeping with the Trends and Tolstoy theme of fashion and intelligence, this year’s holiday gift guide features gifts for all the stylish intellectuals in your life. As one of them I advise you to avoid books, it gets too tricky with translations and editions, and pick one of these whimsical options instead. For the…Read More
Old Standard
I have a few standbys that have consistently been with my style for years no matter how much I’ve changed. My go-to neutral is black, my go-to accessory is a scarf, and my go-to print is plaid. I’ve said before it’s the only glimpse left of my New Hampshire roots. We shot this dress at…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Cheesecake with brownie and carmel chunks. 2) Gorgeous new vintage shoes my mom found for me. 3) Coco, wondering why we’re not napping. 4) Some Barnes and Noble splurges. 5) Scouting locations for photo shoots. 6) Breakfast out with my brother at a new local restaurant.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A prosciutto and brie sandwich from Trident bookstore and cafe. 2) Trends and Tolstoy’s new business cards! I love them. 3) A pink lemonade cupcake from Sweet. 4) A braided hairstyle to keep my hair out of my face on a busy day. 5) An iced mocha from La Burdick Chocolate 6) A behind the scenes photo from one of our…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1. Scouting locations for future shoots. 2. My “Forever” ring, red nails, and my latest reading material. 3. Snuggle time with Coco! 4. Conquering the bacon burger at my latest favorite lunch place. 5. Breakfast at the office on one of those tough mornings. 6. A detail shot from one of my OOTDs.