October 8th, 2024
On My Mind

Bits & Bobs

Before I dig in: I have tickets to see Glass Animals on October 15 at the Zénith de Paris that I now cannot use. If someone would like them, please let me know. After a closet overhaul, I realized that I parted with all of my wool trousers and, now, have only 5-pocket jeans/corduroys/chinos. The hunt is on and I’m starting with The Row. The Olsens look fabulous in their own designs, and I am on the shorter side, too, so I figure their pants should be a good fit. The Celine skirt was taken down an inch and it made all the difference. I inherited an inordinate number of paintings from my mother and have put many in storage as I build my own collection. Jonathan Becker’s print is a sensational addition. After I started wearing the Celine sunglasses, I picked up this smaller pair by Saint Laurent and they are growing on me.  Elizabeth Strout’s Tell Me Everything is excellent, and I just finished Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner, which is very well written. Susan Minot’s Don’t Be A Stranger, her first novel in a decade, is out on October 15. With Revenge Of The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell revisits his first book, which was published 25 years ago. Finally, the New York issue of Holiday that is guest-edited by Camilla Nickerson, is now available.

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  • I always look forward to Bits & Bobs and this one didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to Susan Minot’’s new book.

    Lisa EastmanOctober 8th, 2024  8:12 PM

     
  • I am SO getting that NYC issue of Holiday magazine!

    disneyrollergirlOctober 8th, 2024  8:56 PM

     
  • Thanks Preston. Love! B’s & B’s.
    I recently purchased both the navy Ann Mashburn skirt you featured AND the Chloe Judith Kitten heel clog. Both have been worthy additions! Thank you.
    Additionally, I reluctantly purchased the Celine sunglasses earlier as I was daring myself to try a new shape. I love them.
    Best,
    Dana

    Dana SOctober 8th, 2024  10:00 PM

     
  • We saw Glass and Animals right before COVID and then again this August in Raleigh, N.C. They were amazing. I hope you enjoy the concert!

    RobynOctober 9th, 2024  5:34 AM

     
  • I misread your post. If someone does get your tickets they are in for a treat.

    RobynOctober 9th, 2024  5:35 AM

     
  • The B&B’s are great! On a podcast the other day the women were talking about a trouser problem – it’s hard to find good pants! Certainly is the case for me – please let us know how you fare.

    MirandaOctober 9th, 2024  9:20 PM

     
  • Preston, I just learned that people in the NYC area may (possibly) be able to see the northern lights tonight. If I remember correctly, you tried to see the northern lights earlier this year, but the sky didn’t quite cooperate. I hope you get to catch a real show tonight!

    RMOctober 10th, 2024  7:08 PM

     

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