the mountains are calling

Alta, Utah, March 2013

Ready for ski season? 

The beauty of the mountains, warm winter outfits and films with winter themes all help to inspire my excitement for the sport, which happens to be my husband's all-time favorite activity.

Sweden's official selection for the best foreign language film category, Force Majeure, tells the story of a beautiful family on a ski vacation in the French Alps. Written and directed by Ruben Ostlund, the film examines the couple's relationship in the face of a natural disaster. Thought provoking and beautifully filmed, it has kept me thinking long after the movie ended. Great music, too.



While I like to ski, I don't like to be cold. The past few weeks, I've been digging through my winter clothes and sprucing up my sweaters by washing them with my favorite Wool and Cashmere Shampoo by The Laundress. My sweaters are softer and smell better than when I used to dry clean them. I'm also a fan of The Laundress Sweater Stone to get rid of any pilling. 

In anticipation of San Francisco's cold summer, this year I gave myself a pair of cashmere socks for my June birthday. I love them and think winter's arrival is a great excuse for another pair. My wish list includes this decadent pair from LA-based luxury lifestyle brand The Elder Statesman or a two-tone version from Maria La Rosa. 

The Elder Statesman cashmere socks

California has not had a good ski season in a few years, so fingers crossed we get some snow in the next few weeks. How else can I justify a new ski outfit?  :)

Squaw Valley, California

Ruben Östlund

Ruben Östlund