Playing Favorites

Tastemakers in every way, Shea and Martin both play favorites when it comes to certain things. Curious to know the dinner party soundtracks, vacation destinations, and appliance manufacturers they prefer over all others? Read on!

Favorite Jackson Hole Restaurant

Kampai

Favorite Chicago Museum

Do you even have to ask? The Art Institute!

Favorite City in the World

Paris for sure

Favorite Hostess Gift to Give

Shea: A design book, or really nice hand soap
Martin: Blessing swans from The Golden Triangle

Favorite Sunday Breakfast

Shea: A frittata made with vegetables from the community garden at our lake house
Martin: Yogurt and blueberries with granola

Favorite Dinner Party Soundtrack

Shea: Yuna
Martin: Norah Jones

Favorite Apparel Brand

Shea: Maria Pinto
Martin: Suitsupply for clothing and Salvatore Ferragamo for shoes

Favorite Netflix Binge

Shea: I don’t really watch TV – but I love listening to podcasts
Martin: I have two: White Lotus, and The Gilded Age

Favorite Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer

Shea: Miele
Martin: La Cornue

Favorite Naples, Florida Restaurant

Shea: Molto Trattoria
Martin: Bleu Provence

Favorite White Paint

Shea: Fine Paints of Europe WC-07
Martin: Benjamin Moore White Dove – of course!

Favorite Way to Relax

Shea: Turning off all my devices and giving my family 100 percent of my attention
Martin: Walking my dog Oliver or listening to the Calm app

Favorite Fabric Brand

Shea: Leveille
Martin: Prelle

Favorite Home Goods Shop

Shea: The 1818 Collective in Sag Harbor
Martin: In Chicago, Jayson Home; in New York City, Creel & Gow

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