First, I’ve just returned to Rome from a company trip to the specifies as well as the Caribbean.  below are some random observations:

Los Angeles web traffic continues to get worse. exactly how is this possible.

Target is great.

J.Crew.  What is happening? I’ve been a fan because the 80s. Something is amiss.

Why is Ben as well as Jennifer’s former nanny in the press so much? What is her end game? truth show?

Speaking of truth shows, what the heck is Hollywood Cycle?

Ina Garten.  Adore.

Guy Fieri. Why so numerous shows, Food Network? Why?!

My buddy Erica published this time around magazine short article that stated Americans dressing like slobs equals freedom.  possibly I have resided in Italy as well long or I am turning into my Caribbean parents since I believe that’s absolutely ridiculous.  Freedom? From what? The tyranny of Dior?

The GOP debate. Fascinating.  Trump was top Trump.

The flight attendants on Air France were extremely friendly as well as cheerful.  It’s a long flight from St. Martin to Paris (8.5 hours).  Meanwhile, the American airline attendants on the Miami to St. Martin flight (only 3 hours) not so much.  Why?

Portions in America are as well big.  I couldn’t surface a single meal.

The newish Restoration Hardware showroom in West Hollywood is odd. I don’t get it.  Is it just for the trade? who believed it was a great concept to have a 40,000 sq ft store where you have to purchase whatever on the internet or from the catalog? The scale is huge. exactly how can any type of shopper, who doesn’t online in a castle, visualize that huge furniture in their home?

It would never happen to me to integrate these two things:

Second, in the past I have written about my Ferragosto issues.  in spite of living in Italy for seven years, I was extremely American when it come to getaways and/or taking a break from work.

I said, “was” not “am.”  Finally, this year I get it.  I cannot wait on August 15th.  Truly.

My trip was intense.  I just recently signed a Los Angeles based client as well as flew to Los Angeles direct from Rome. I have never in my life been so pleased to sit in a freezing chilly airplane for a thirteen-hour flight.  The six week heatwave in Rome was warping my brain. There were rumblings about Alitalia striking that weekend.  Thankfully, they didn’t as well as I got an upgrade to company Class.  Nice.

That upgrade made a big difference.  I had horrible jet leg during my trip to Los Angeles back in May.  this time around it was much better.  I believe it likewise assisted that I walked to the Century City shopping center soon after showing up as well as stayed up up until 10.30 p.m.

While I was running around Los Angeles with my client, I had deliveries as well as building happening in Rome for one more client.  provided the nine hour time difference, things were a bit hectic.  I was only in Los Angeles for a few days as well as on my client’s routine so I didn’t see numerous buddies or “do meetings”.

Then I fly to Miami.  It was my very first trip to the city.  I requirement to return as well as see much more of it.  I truly liked the vibe. I stayed at the Viceroy which was fantastic.

Unfortunately, the style district is diminishing after LVHM purchased out a number of blocks.  It was still a productive trip. I sourced some fantastic products for my Anguilla project.

From Miami I flew to St. Martin.  I stated hi to my parents, as well as the next day took the ferry to Anguilla.

After all the flying, unpacking, repacking, shopping, satisfying with contractors, painters, carpenters, job managers, getting texts from clients in Rome about things we requirement to do ASAP, etc. etc., I hit the wall on Saturday.

While packing (again) I view Flipping Out.  Can we talk about this show?  I have so numerous questions.  I desire Bravo aired in Italy.

I’m not complaining however a extremely unusual thing occurred during this trip.  I do not feel guilty about looking ahead to August 15th. Not one bit.

Of program I’m not going totally chilly turkey. There are rather a few back office things I requirement take care of during the break as well as meetings I should attend.

I purchased a stack of shelter magazines in the specifies as well as the book The Bee Cottage Story.  I’m going to cut method back from the Web as well as chill. I understand September is going to be off the charts busy.  everybody returns to town as well as I’m searching for a new apartment.  The latter will be an fascinating process.

I may not be able to Dolce far Niente for two weeks however can try for at least two days.  To prepare I requirement to put together a killer playlist which will include one of my preferred summertime jams from August 1990.

Buon Ferragosto!

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