Virginia Johnson - New at La Merceria!

I have always been a fan of Virginia's work, so I'm very excited to now carry her line of shawls. These 100% merino gauze shawls (44x82") from India are the perfect timeless accessory that will uplift any outfit to that great effortless chic look that we love!

lightweight merino wool shawl camels (chambray) $195

lightweight merino wool shawl starburst (beet) $195

lightweight merino wool shawl starburst (dove) $195

lightweight merino wool shawl peacocks (indigo) $195

New York's hidden gem - Bohemian Restaurant

One of the highlights of our recent NY trip was going for dinner to the "members only" restaurant Bohemian in NOHO. I was a little doubtful about the members only idea, and I thought it would be too pretentious but instead we discovered a warm and cozy little place with the most delicious food. It helps if you have friends in high places, but if you go on the restaurant's website it says to email them directly and maybe they can work something out, so I hope you get to try it next time you are in NY, is definitely an experience for the senses!

Valentine love at La Merceria

Here are some of our favorite treats for this Valentine's day, so go ahead show the love to your darling or treat yourself, have a lovely day!

My morning coffee, Marcelo's way to my heart!

We love our new Peony Scented line from K.Hall

Olive Oil Soap $15, Eau de Perfum $45, Solid Perfum $29, Candle $29

Dalish super gentle & natural lip gloss $19 & tinted lip balm $8, new this season

Handmade cards from Letterspace

French chocolate fondue from Aux Anysetiers du Roy,$19

irresistible, yummy, delicious... we are addicted!

An oldie but a goodie, Hanky-Panky low-rise thong, super comfortable & super sexy $25

Lavender sachets from Tutto-Cosi $19

Our favorite Tocca Fragrance Giuletta $85

INSPIRATION - ACE HOTEL NYC

So this is one of my favorite times of the year, when we get to do our buying trips. Marcelo & I just came back from New York, we were attending the gift show (can't wait to show you all the new products we bought for Spring, stay tuned!) and one of the highlights was staying at The Ace Hotel which was designed by the same firm that designed The Standard, Roman & Williams. We have read a lot about it so we were so excited to be able to stay there, and if I could describe the experience in a few words it would be " chic comfort on a budget" visually it was eye candy, but most importantly it was comfortable and luxurious where a hotel needs to be: bed & bathroom and all for a great price! oh and to complete the experience we were delighted to discover Stumptown coffee from Seattle, I hope you enjoy the pics!