MATERIAL PURSUITS

MATERIAL PURSUITS

This weekend’s curated luxury trends

FRANCES ELKINS

Rizzoli has published a wide-ranging book on the timeless, elegant interiors of the versatile Frances Elkins, the grande dame of early 20th-century design. Ahead of her time, Elkins became a successful decorator who by the early 1930s had reached the top of her profession. Working throughout the United States, Elkins brought an international perspective and architectural sensibility to her work. Her social circle included couturière Coco Chanel, arts patron Misia Sert, and painter Salvador Dali. Showcasing never-before-published material, Scott Powell’s Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer includes more than 60 interiors illustrating her outstanding sense of color and her gift for mixing periods and styles—from her early work on the Monterey Peninsula to the North Shore estates she designed with her brother, renowned architect David Adler, to homes for film star Edward G. Robinson and banking heiress Celia Tobin Clark. With images by top photographers of the day as well as newly commissioned images of extant Elkins interiors, this volume will serve as a revelation and inspiration to fans of design. For more information visit, rizzoliusa.com.

ARTESIAN WATER

Smeraldina natural artesian water originates from Sardinia, an island known for its natural beauty, its ancient traditions, and its high number of centenarians. The water’s source is located in Gallura, far from major cities, industries, and other pollution sources, and where the air is made clear and fresh by steady winds. Smeraldina originates from deep within the heart of a mountain considered sacred by the ancients: Monti di Deu or the Mountain of God. The brand’s rare balance of minerals is preserved throughout the production and bottling process at a state-of-the-art bottling plant in Sardinia. Smeraldina was recently voted the best still water in the world among 100 entries at The Berkeley Springs International Blind Water Tasting, the world’s most prestigious water tasting featuring brands from all five continents. Taste the award-winning Smeraldina for yourself. For more information, visit aquasmeraldina.it

SET IT

Soleil Toujours Clean Conscious Set + Protect Micro Mist Sunscreen SPF 30 is the hands-down favorite sunscreen of the summer. A 70 percent+ organic, sunscreen face mist with hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e to protect and hydrate the skin, and set your makeup, in one step. This super fine, reef safe mist is the perfect final step of your daily skin care routine. Finish your look with totally clear, weightless, and water-resistant sun protection. It’s not greasy at all and adds absolutely no white cast. Keep it with you for effortless SPF reapplication throughout the day. This mist feels like your favorite setting spray and protects your beautiful face. soleiltoujours.com