Lifestyle // Women's
Out of Office: Dominican Republic
Desiree Gruber with son Callum in Cabrera, DR.
Desiree Gruber, co-creator of Project Runway and cofounder of Theodora & Callum wears the line’s travel-inspired textiles on her own journeys, including a recent family vacation in the Dominican Republic.
To Do: This trip was all about family time, which I love. We made s’mores on the beach, hunted for snails on the shore, got into giant jigsaw puzzles, played music with the locals – all relaxed and very fun!
To Stay: Villa Castellamonte Del Mare in Cabrera
To Eat: Delicious local fare – tostones, empanadas, whole roasted chicken, arepas, flan and birthday cake in my brother’s honor.
To See: All the beautiful wildlife. My son Callum and I love to search the beach for shells, crabs, any kind of sea life we can find. We examine their behavior, shells and colors. Lots of printspiration!
To Drink: Fresh fruit smoothies.
To Wear: Classic pieces with bright accessories.
To Pack: A scarf to wear as a dress, skirt or sarong and definitely a Theodora & Callum caftan – so great for lounging with family or walking on the beach. Also, a Michael Kors swimsuit, Rachel Zoe flat snakeskin sandals, sunblock and activity books for Callum.
Desiree's Theodora & Callum sarong becomes a sun shade at the beach.
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