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Monthly Archives: January 2011
To the Manor Born
I am already mourning the end of Downton Abbey. Oh how is it possible that we have in such a short time exhausted each and every episode? And how is it possible that the gentlemanly Julian Fellowes could choose to … Continue reading
Posted in dining room, entertainment, furniture, interior design, kitchens
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Art & Commerce
photo by Bruno Gaget We’re starting to see a lot more of Marissa Webb, Head of Women’s Design at J. Crew. She’s featured in the latest J. Crew video – a fun behind-the-scenes look at manufacturing their shoes in Italy … Continue reading
Posted in art, art history, fashion, J. Crew, learning
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Lego Love
My daughter is lego obsessed. And I couldn’t be happier. What a wonderful creative outlet for kids. With all her Christmas checks, she ordered the Harry Potter Diagon Alley set. She anxiously awaited the package, tracking it online every day … Continue reading
Posted in art, books, children, design, entertainment, games, learning, sculpture
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Auction Update
Last weekend I wrote about the (then) upcoming auction at Doyle that I thought had many appealing and reasonably priced pieces. Well it turns out everyone else thought so as well! “The sale totaled a strong $2,739,469, against a pre-sale … Continue reading
Posted in art, auctions, Christie's, furniture
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At the Movies
With posts on France, wine and art this week, the perfect movie was easy to choose. It’s a classic that I’m sure many of you have seen and if not, I’m thrilled to introduce you. How to Steal a Million … Continue reading
Posted in entertainment, film
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Thinking Outside the Box
I love how the Met is using items from their collection to create smaller accessible shows that, like their new digital initiative, Connections, creates cohesive themes from different time periods and objects. Last week when I went to the Met … Continue reading
Posted in art, art history, history, learning
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Wednesday Wine
Decanting can seem a mystery to many. It is one of the issues that has presented itself here in previous posts and that I think people are curious about in genera. Should you or shouldn’t you? Is it necessary or … Continue reading
Posted in wine
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Provencal Perfection
When I read about the renovation of this beautiful house in the Luberon Valley in France, it captivated my imagination with the fantasy of owning a little piece of Provence. Like Peter Mayle or our own blogosphere friend and author … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, interior design, travel
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Pittman’s Passion
photograph Jay Lawrence Goldman Last Wednesday was one of those days I wish I had more of. I met my sister at the Met where we saw a lovely exhibit (more on that later), had lunch in the serene Trustee’s … Continue reading
Posted in fashion, jewelry
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The Stylish Nudibranch
No, I didn’t make it up. A nudibranch is a toxic seagoing slug that is protected by its brilliant design. Nature is of course the original style maven and the nudibranch has it in spades! Found in both warm and … Continue reading
Posted in learning
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