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My Amazing Mother
My mother was truly exceptional, but growing up, it somehow seemed normal that we had couture quality Easter coats she made us every year or that my sister and her dolls always had matching outfits or that she could accurately sketch … Continue reading
Posted in art, fashion, sculpture, Stationery
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Creative Collaboration: Poggenpohl & C.P. Hart
As I backtrack a bit here, our first BlogTour morning in London definitely started off on the right foot (yes, pun intended). A walk across the Millennium Bridge on a glorious morning offered a perfect introduction to British design. Sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, design, history, interior design, kitchens, sculpture, travel
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The Future of Art as Seen at the V&A
One of the most popular London Design Festival-sponsored installations at the Victoria and Albert is “Textile Field” by the French Bouroullec brothers, Ronan and Erwan. Created in collaboration with Kvadrat, the forward thinking Danish textile company, this seemingly simple concept … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, sculpture, travel
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BlogTour: Old & New at the V&A: Murray Moss
What an incredible whirlwind of a trip BlogTour was. Design 24 hours a day with nonstop visual inspiration. Thanks to Heathrow and the good people at Virgin Atlantic, I have my laptop back and am ready to share some of … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, learning, sculpture
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Creative Collaboration: Legos in London
My love for legos is no secret. I have written about them before here and people who know me understand my mild obsession admiration for this incredibly clever and creative product. Did you know that since their introduction in 1949, legos have … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, garden, interior design, sculpture, Uncategorized
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BlogTour2011 Collaborative Creativity: Wallunica & Spirit of Sports
One of the most wonderful aspects of the upcoming BlogTour2011 event I will be attending in London is its collaborative nature. Between all the design events at the London Design Festival, the sponsors, the media partners and the group of … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, gifts, interior design, photography, sculpture, sports
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Artelier
photo by Stephane Kossmann Last week I attended the opening of a wonderful new concept gallery/design space. Artelier is the result of a creative partnership between Claire Maestroni, owner of the chic upscale Greenwich retail establishment Mis en Scene and French-born sculptor … Continue reading
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design, sculpture
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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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Tim Times Two – aha!
I have a whole new appreciation for Tim Gunn! Who knew that the Project Runway judge and style guru also has a passion for serious design. At the tender age of 7, he evidently spent his allowance to purchase reproductions … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art history, learning, sculpture
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Heads of Expressionism
Recently we have looked at several of the art exhibitions at museums in NYC this fall – from the blockbuster show at the MoMA to ones at smaller museums like the Jewish Museum’s Houdini exhibit. One of the most fascinating … Continue reading
Posted in art, art history, sculpture
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