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Apr 22

N is for Nazar

A Turkish amulet to ward off the evil eye.

S is for Surprise

Something unexpected, whether sexy peekaboo action from behind or a statement shoe with a glamorous heel (like Tory’s Fall 2013 pump, seen here, with dragonfly details in the back).

Apr 19

M is for Moondance

Van Morrison’s third solo album and one of Tory’s favorite records. Take it out for a spin tomorrow, in celebration of Record Store Day.

B is for Bohemian And for Brunch

Combo the two for a laid-back affair, using hand-painted blue and white clay cups and plates, earthly linens and a beautiful in-season arrangement that plays into the table’s colors.

Photo by Noa Griffel

T is for Toy

Playthings, though not limited to the underage set. Case in point: this life-size wind-up car, seen in the streets of Mexico City.

Photo by Abbey Drucker

Apr 18

R is for Relax

In Mexico — where Tory took this photo while on vacation — that translates to a nice long afternoon siesta.

Photo by Tory Burch

Apr 8

L is for Lilly Pulitzer

Palm Beach doyenne who went from juice-stand entrepreneur to head of a fashion empire that celebrated cheerful prints, color and all things joie de vivre.

Lilly Pulitzer with husband Peter, 1963, photographed by Howell Conant

M for Margaret Thatcher A.K.A. the Iron Lady

Britain’s first female prime minister and a great leader who led with spunk and dogged conviction.

Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, 1986, photographed by Jim Hubbard

Apr 3

S is for Solace

The emotion felt by Marina Krim — a mother who lost her children, Lulu and Leo, last year — after encountering this quote graffitied on the streets of New York. On April 6, the artists behind In Pursuit of Magic are hosting a benefit to raise funds for the Lulu & Leo Fund, which supports youth art and science programs.

Apr 2

S is for Splash

Take the plunge and make a splash this summer.

Photo from Spell and the Gypsy Collective

M for McEnroe

Otherwise known as Mac, an American — and New York — original.

Umpire Edward James and John McEnroe, Wimbledon 1981; photo, from The International Tennis Federation: A Century of Contribution to Tennis, by Professional Sport

Mar 29

B is for Blue

A cheerful and bright alternative for an Easter table setting. Pattern plays — like this mix of florals, abstract graphics and arabesque swirls — add depth and dimension.

Photo by Noa Griffel