Issue No. 18

“You know who you are? A dream maker, wish fulfiller, your very own fairy godmother.” – Kerry Pieri, Un Reveur Art

This issue, like many others, is a collective of female dream makers. My fellow creatives are constantly inspiring me with their extraordinary visions and tenacious spirit. It’s empowering to be surrounded by such wonderful women whose crafts are characterized by passion — working tirelessly, surpassing challenges and breaking barriers to share their gift with the world.

Take, for example, Susan Hanson and Margaret Wells, founders of High Camp Supply. These ladies have pioneered a way to share the scent-sational gardenia flower with us year-round, farm-to-door, fresh from their northern California farm. Flower lovers, prepare to swoon!

Then we have Estelle Touzet, the chief sommelier at the Ritz Paris in France. She holds an incredibly prestigious position of the highest distinction in both an extremely intimate field and a predominantly male environment. I am still pinching myself that we have had the opportunity to dine alongside her humble excellency for our July #heartsafluttertour. The inspiration from this fairytale retreat is beyond heart-fluttering!!

From wine, I bring you to pie and Amanda Willbanks, founder of Southern Baked Pie Company. What a woman of ambition! In the last few years Willbanks has grown from making delicious pies for family and friends to opening up three brick and mortar locations in the South, finding a niche within a selection of retailers, releasing a beautiful cookbook and soon to be offering up pie crust mix. You must taste her pies! In fact, we’re sharing some of her recipes in the magazine!

Each of these women have mastered the art of turning their craft into a successful career. They are their very own fairy godmothers creating magic every day and sharing it with us.

And there is so much more! We have our photographers, floral designers, illustrators and stylists that contribute their talents to make sure every story we share is the most heart-fluttering. Pop over to pg. 6 in the mag to see who they are.

With that, this issue marks our fifth birthday! Five years of dreaming up 18 beautiful editions — making wishes, fulfilling fantasies, and celebrating life alongside a tribe of amazing women and men through authentic storytelling. Here’s to five more!

xx
Kim

Cover photo by Sarah Ingram