Welcome to The AE Edit
A curation of all things travel, lifestyle, events and fun!
Each month, we’ll share what makes us smile big and laugh hard. You’ll find smart solutions, vacay inspiration, and many, many reasons to grow your bucket list fund.
We’ll share the big stuff and the little—our must-haves, must-dos, must-eats, must-books, and must-listens from all over the world.
We’re so glad you’re along for the ride!
PS: We promise, no boring sh*t, ever.
Summer Highlight
Hi friends, Alison here!
There are lots of highlights from my summer travels, but a standout was taking my daughter to the Marbella Club on the Mediterranean. Are you looking for a bougie beach holiday with the best kids’ club ever, while you sit seaside with a Basil Cucumber Gin Smash and a side of oysters? Of course, you are! It’s absolutely perfect for a family vacay or multi-generational trip.
My souvenir—this playlist (which I now listen to while my daughter complains about homework and I make another chicken dinner—dreaming of our seaside summer).
Give it a listen!
Countryside Solstice
One of our favorite events of the summer was the Summer Solstice evening at the Soho Farmhouse in the English countryside.
We kicked off this four-day non-stop PARTY (er, wedding) with a spritz bar, music flowing through the wildflowers, and flower crowns worn by all. To get the real party started—a surprise fireworks show erupted just after sunset.
Book Love!
Have you heard the buzz about our new book? Gorgeous Gatherings will be released on October 22nd, and we couldn’t be more excited!
It’s a visual journey through some of the world’s most stunning destinations, where we’ve had the privilege of designing unforgettable events. It’s packed with practical advice for creating your very own celebrations and features gorgeous photography, thanks to Norman + Blake.
There’s much more book love to come, including parties and pop-up signings. We’ll keep you updated here. Stay tuned!
The AE Five
Here are the five things we’re crushing on for fall holiday travel…
Brooke’s fave is this pocket apothecary, which keeps everything perfectly organized (melatonin gummies not included). And this, because it’s a “mini weighted blanket and blackout curtain in one.”
When traveling, Danielle cannot live without her magic potion. Also known as “motivation in a bottle,” she loves it for its boost to productivity and calm energy, especially helpful for combating that sluggish jet lag feeling.
Lauren’s fave new accessory is this pearl moment, which keeps her phone stylish and close at all times.
Alison LOVES this to keep her clothes in that “dry clean state” when on the road.
The AE obsession with this runs deep—go with glossy green and don’t look back. And if you’re not feeling the splurge, we also love this carry-on.
