D&D Spring Market Review:

I was fortunate to be included in the group of Blogger's that reported on the day.

If  you frequent the building as much as I do, the buzz was contagious. The showrooms were filled with lots of people, food + excitement.

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House Beautiful Contest (for Blogfest 2012) : My 'A-Ha' Moment

 It came when it was least expected - isn't that always the way?

I was called to meet with a perspective Client, whom I didn't know - or even know where she got my name from.

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NY DESIGN WEEK: DESIGN-OVER-DOSE

I am wonderfully intoxicated. It’s been Design-Over-Dose, DOD, this past week. So much great design condensed into one rainy week. Good thing my Hunter’s were handy. Here are some highlights, just so you don’t fall behind in your swooning of beautiful things...

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Photos of Hollywood Ladies thru the Lens of Cecil Beaton

Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) was friends with the ladies who loved to pose.  He was a prolific photographer, illustrator + fashion designer.  Always sporting a suit, this Brit started as a staff photographer for Vogue + Vanity Fair.  Life + work became intertwined as his personal circle of friends consisted of the aristocratic + glamorous elite: Audrey Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Julie Andrews, Maria Callas... to name just a few.  A true renaissance man, his works also contained  portraits of:  Cole Porter, Salvador Dali, Marlon Brando, Mick Jagger +Andy Warhol.

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ARTFULLY GLAMOROUS NYC HOTEL BARS

King Cole Bar Lounge St. Regis Hotel Famous for more than the Maxfield Parrish Mural. 
With a Bloody Mary being the signature cocktail, what could be better?

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Thanksgiving Day Parade: Decades of Delight from Macy's

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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Red + black ostrich feathers + glass medical slides painted red.  2001

If you haven't seen the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" show yet,  it's been extended until August 7th, so hurry. We recommend that you experience it in person at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Second best is this comprehensive overview from the Museum's Website, without the crowds + spooky music.

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EDWARD HOPPER: NEW YORK + PARIS

"New York Interior" c.1921

Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942), was a great patron of Edward Hopper (1882-1967).

Her museum is dedicated to Modern American Art + houses the largest collection of his work. This year, the artist's birthplace in Nyack, "The Hopper House",  is celebrating it's 40th anniversary with a host of special events.

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BLACK/WHITE SWAN

Any movie with scenes of NYC gets my vote.

Taking place in Lincoln Center, even better.

If you like any of the reality shows like Project Runway, Top Chef or American Idol, chances are you like a peak at the behind-the- scenes competition + pressures in a creative environment.

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