Category Archives: technology

L.A. Style File – The Chamberlain Hotel

Posted on March 5, 2012 by quintessence   •   17 Comments

As most of you know, I was at the Design Blogger’s Conference last week in Los Angeles. I hadn’t been to the sunny state since I was nine years old when my mother, sister and I traveled cross country by … Continue reading →

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Set in Style

Posted on March 8, 2011 by quintessence   •   37 Comments

What can I say, yesterday the stars were aligned. My sister and I had arranged to meet in the city for a fun museum day and birthday lunch (hers – I no longer have birthdays). We planned to see the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2011 by quintessence   •   16 Comments

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! My first resolution is to remind you all to check out the quintessence facebook page. It’s a perfect time to peruse the tantalizing tidbits not included on the blog. From Riviera real estate … Continue reading →

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Traveler’s Tips and Treats

Posted on December 6, 2010 by quintessence   •   26 Comments

I didn’t get a chance to finish the post I had planned for today so I am reissuing some handy info from last year that I’m sure only a few have seen. I’m sure many of you will be traveling … Continue reading →

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Tech Tidbit

Posted on November 5, 2010 by quintessence   •   2 Comments

We all know how addictive social media can be – but it can be downright dangerous if you’re in a moving vehicle. While it’s bad enough talking on the phone while driving, there is now an epidemic of people texting … Continue reading →

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Levi’s Photo Workshop

Posted on November 2, 2010 by quintessence   •   2 Comments

Artistic collaborations seems to be the trend now in retail – J. Crew having taken the lead in this category. However, others are right on their heels. My latest favorite is actually a fantastic interactive idea from Levi’s. The Photo … Continue reading →

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Art and the Exhibitionist

Posted on October 26, 2010 by quintessence   •   8 Comments

Edward Hopper, South Carolina Morning, 1955. ©Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Aha – I knew that would get your attention! As I mentioned last week, there are, as always, a ton of art exhibits in the fall in … Continue reading →

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The Explosion of Atomic Tom

Posted on October 25, 2010 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

I just love this story – a case of creativity joining forces with technology to catapult a small Brooklyn quartet, Atomic Tom, to stardom. The week before last (actually Friday the 15th) this video was posted on YouTube and by … Continue reading →

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Try It, You’ll Like It

Posted on October 22, 2010 by quintessence   •   Leave a comment

Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page – you’ll find all sorts of links, fascinating information and great finds!

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A Little New Year’s Reminder

Posted on January 1, 2010 by quintessence   •   Leave a comment

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! My first resolution is to remind you all to check out the quintessence facebook page. It’s a perfect time to peruse the tantalizing tidbits not included on the blog. From Riviera real … Continue reading →

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