My latest Sunday Seven — a bi-weekly roundup of what’s inspiring me across wine, food, lifestyle, design, and travel. This edition celebrates the season, from lesser-known Riviera villages and award-winning wines to beautiful spaces and ideas worth adding to your summer plans.
Italy’s New Era of Luxury Hospitality
Travel
I’m intrigued by this new gen of Italian hotels that is moving beyond marble lobbies and five-star service, instead emphasizing intimate design, local artisans, and deeply rooted experiences that connect guests to the region.
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Summer Cooking, Simplified
Food
Bon Appétit’s Summer Issue embraces the season with recipes designed for easy entertaining and meals. From grilled salmon with dill chimichurri to stone fruit panzanella and all the summer desserts, consider this your calling for cooking (and gathering) all season long.
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Beyond St. Tropez: Charming Towns Along the French Riviera
Travel
Beyond St. Tropez, Nice, and Cannes, these quieter Riviera villages deliver colorful streets, seaside cafés, and the same Mediterranean magic — just without so many crowds. We visited most of these last summer, and they were some of our favorite stops!
Sicily’s Most Cinematic Village
Travel
We also just visited here on our recent trip to Sicily, and it was as charming as it looks in this picture! The hilltop Sicilian village of Savoca, forever linked to The Godfather, is worth exploring for its timeless streets, sweeping views, and authentic charm long after the movie credits.
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The World’s Best Wines Are In
Wine
The results of the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards are in, recognizing just 50 “Best in Show” wines from nearly 17,000 entries. While France and Italy continued their dominance, some of the biggest stories came from rising regions, including England’s sparkling wines!. Other winners included Croatia, Switzerland, and Greece.
The Best New Hotels of 2026
Travel
A showcase of the year’s most exciting hotel openings, from intimate boutique properties to destination resorts that are worth planning a trip around. I want to try the Cooper in Charleston, which is close to me… but also, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach (pictured) has loads of European charm.
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A Swedish Home Unlike Anything You’ve Seen
Design & Architecture
AD features a very unique countryside home that merges grand scale with intimate, nature-driven design. Structure, light, and natural materials create spaces that feel both whimsical and deeply grounded.
Step inside →
Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing rest of your weekend!
xx—BB
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