living well a rt h u r l i f fm a n n Contributing Writer handmade:
A signed blank cheque.
vacat i o n Bora Bora. Something about the lagoons and the volcano reminds me of Syndrome’s private island in "The Incredibles"… very James-Bond-meets-South-Pacific. A week in an overwater bungalow at the Four Seasons would be an absolute dream come true. j e w e l l e ry Movado Museum classic men’s wristwatch . It’s classic, simple and understated.
A 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. It’s classic, but neither simple nor understated.
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Ligne Roset’s Togo sectional. Its low-slung and modular style isn’t for everyone, but it’s been in production for over 40 years so it can’t be just me who loves this set.
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b o o k Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls by David Sedaris. I’ve been a fan of his essays since a friend in Chicago turned me on to him. Dry, dark and hysterical. t ec h g a d g e t
A vintage Smith-Corona typewriter.
Miyake pour Homme. It’s clean, light and citrusy, and one of the few scents that I can wear without smelling like an allergic reaction.
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A pair of Jo Ghost ankle boots. I just don’t know if I’d wear them, or put them on a plinth in my living room.
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I love my collection of vintage enamelled cast iron cookware and any new addition to it, especially original pieces by Dansk or Le Creuset, would be amazing.
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Beef Jerky Jumbo Pack, Teriyaki flavour. Maybe I’ll try sizzling it up in my old Dansk frying pan.
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Leigh McKenzie Art Director Anything knit; so snood me too! I have a little one so a vacation would be anywhere I can get a full eight hours of zzzzs. j e w e l l e ry A sparkly cocktail ring. Anything Anne Sportun would be outstanding. ca r Could I ask for a boat instead? f u r n i t u r e Bertoia chairs. b o o k Driving the Saudis. t ec h g a d g e t Remote car starter (if I can’t have a boat). s c e n t Clean laundry — I will also require someone to complete the task. s o m e t h i n g to w e a r Riding boots. Poppy and Barley will do custom styles and they’re Canadian. k i tc h e n i t e m Is it too much to ask for the whole kit and kaboodle? I would like a new kitchen, one with more than three square feet of countertops. g a s stat i o n p u rc h a s e Those super processed, awful, fantastic, chocolate cupcakes. So it’s a good thing I get gas at Costco! handmade vacat i o n
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