LETTER FROM THE
EDITOR
hen a reporter chastised the famous writer, Joan Didion, for using her “good china” and silver for everyday use, she instinctively replied, “Every day is all there is.”
luxuries whenever you can. After all, how we spend our days is how we spend our lives. The notable interior designers, homemakers, small business owners, musicians, chef, and sommelier we’ve featured in our Homebodies issue understand that the finer things – in your home or your life in general – are meant to be enjoyed and celebrated every single day. They’ve committed to living to the fullest, and I hope their approach inspires you to do the same.
If what Didion said is true (and it is), then it’s apparent that life is too short to not spend our time savoring fabulous wine in a home that radiates warmth. Gone are the days of reserving caviar for a special occasion when every day is one. Go out and catch that jazz band playing on a rather ordinary Sunday night. You won’t regret it.
I know it did for me.
Whether it’s surrounding yourself with beauty in your own home, investing in more thoughtful products for your first home (your skin), whipping up spontaneous scones, or treating yourself (or someone you love) to new arm candy, it’s vital to indulge in life’s little
SAV McKEE Editor-in-Chief, Refined
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