I Want To Be A Roitfeld: Year Five

Today is 16 May, my favorite day of the year — I Want To Be A Roitfeld is five years old today! It is incredible to note that for half of a decade this site has been devoted to the Roitfeld family — Carine, Julia, and Vladimir — what adventures we have had! Best of all, the lily of the valley, or le muguet, is in bloom today, the most glorious herald of spring, the fragrance intoxicates. In case you are not in a position to smell the wondrous lily of the valley yourself, I picked you posies from my garden to celebrate the day.

First, a virtual bouquet for you, dear reader, for you are our raison d'être, without you we write for naught. Merci mille fois especially to those of you that dare to comment and offer your own opinion on our subjects.

Next, a bouquet for my incredible editorial team, Dara Block, Jascmeen Bush, Jessica Eritou, Renee Hernandez, Montse Ocejo, Bernie Rothschild, and Sarra Salib. I am continually inspired by all of you and I wholeheartedly thank each of you for contributing your talents to IWTBAR.

Finally, a special nosegay for my beloved Michael, Sweet Pea, and Walter, for the constant love and encouragement, ich liebe dich.

xx
Kellina

Joyeux anniversaire, ma geai bleue.

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Carine Roitfeld, Julia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld photos courtesy of Fashion Spot. Walter photos © 2014 Kellina de Boer.

Comments

[Mike]

Wow, 5 years! The excitement of the launch and your first post... seems like yesterday. I think I can speak for Walter and Sweet Pea... wir lieben dich auch.

[kellina]

Sie sind das süßeste meine Liebe

xx

[dara block]

congrats kellina on a happy 5 years. I know the roitfelds appreciate what you do, vlad told me so! sorry to name drop, but I had to for the occasion. I really love this montage so stylish, personal, and so eloquently stated. plus, I love too see walter and sweet pea having their 15 min of cat fame. and of course I am so glad that we are friends and collaborators....here's to more stylish years ahead....S.O.L.! :)

[kellina]

dara, is it too much if i say you are absolutely the cat's meow? ;) thank you so much for your kind congrats, and for dropping names for the occasion, it's nice to hear we have the approval of a roitfeld! i am delighted that you see what i hoped for with the montage, i definitely wanted it to be more personal. walter and sweet pea think you are cooler than catnip. i am honored and blessed to be friends and collaborators with you, dara. cheers my dear and totally S.O.L. i repeat, best anniversary party ever. ;)

[Cca]

Time flies. And the site is still wonderful. Congratulations!

[renee]

Happy Birthday IWTBAR! I have made many beautiful friendships because of you. Thank you KdB for curating such compelling, thoughtful and beautiful content a la Roitfeld!

[pfkolyer]

I remember my first encounter with Lily of the Valley in my mother's garden in NJ. The sight and smell are captivating , much like the Roitfeld clan !....um...... wonder what Vlad smells like ....

Merci pour cinq ans d'un style Roitfeld !

[Fabulous 30s]

Happy Birthday!!! Hope the next 5 are even more successful and amazing.

[Tanya]

Congratulations IWTBAR!

[kellina]

Thank you kindly, cca! It is wonderful to hear from you! I appreciate your loyalty to IWTB as a longtime reader. xo

[kellina]

Renee, thank you so much for your beautiful sentiments and for being part of IWTB. You amaze me! xo

[kellina]

Paul, I love hearing your memories of your first time with lily of the valley. And I admit a certain curiosity as to Vlad's scent... ;) Thank you for your sweet anniversary greetings. xo

[kellina]

Thanks very much for your well wishes, Fabulous 30s! What will the next five years hold... xo

[kellina]

Thank you, Tanya! xo

[Bernie]

5 years of fabulosity