Now is the busiest time in a visual artist's calendar year - October's prep for holiday has segued to November's installation. While I may be hip deep in glitter and fairy dust that doesn't mean I should shirk my blog writing responsibilities. Very early this morning when I was rolling out of Bergdorf Goodman's employee exit, I was thrilled to ... read more
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIzGfw0DsU4[/youtube] The other night I was awoken by the sound of a beer bottle breaking and a melee of voices that could best be described as auditions for Jersey Shore. From my 2nd floor opened window perspective there was a lot of posturing and zero punching. The antagonist, who could easily be a ... read more
Recently I was talking with a friend who was back in NYC for the 1st time since moving to Chicago. She regaled all the running around she was doing in order to see everyone and everything that was important in her life while living here. For a vacation it sounded absolutely exhausting. Which is precisely why I have little desire to move ... read more
I love surprises – mostly in the shape of a present, but I’ll accept any form of the unexpected. As I was mulling over the topic of today’s intended blog post (big secret - to be revealed next week) I was pleasantly presented with inspiration in the form of the check out woman at Whole Foods. She was young and appeared to be of ... read more
Twenty years ago when I was in an intense French manicure phase, (it was really more of a thick white band with clear top coat) my biggest concern was that one day I would be sporting a significant sized diamond on my left ring finger and it was my obligation and responsibility to always posses perfectly manicured hands. Chipped and peeled polish ... read more
I haven’t been on the Bat Mitzvah circuit for close to 2 decades, so when the elaborate and (tastefully) embellished invitation arrived, I knew that this sacred Jewish rite of passage was in for a well-deserved makeover. The hostess of this Hebrew hootenanny was my best friend from high school with whom I shared a less pious, albeit equally ... read more
I finally had the opportunity to dine at Tipsy Parson located in Chelsea – I guess the opportunity had always been available I just hadn’t taken advantage. The restaurant is in close proximity of an art gallery I frequent and last night I insisted on booking a table after the opening party. Accompanied by my equally eager companion who I will ... read more
This past week I attended BUST magazine’s Craftacular. This event has evolved considerable from its humble beginnings some years ago. Then the emphasis was on yarn work, which isn’t surprising as Debbie Stoller, the magazine’s editor-in-chief also is the author of a slew of knitting books. This year’s holiday fair seemed to draw a diverse coterie ... read more
I have a client who moved into a darling one bedroom apartment dubbed "the club house". Her apartment is chock-a-block full of *interesting* architectural details that create quite the decorating dilemma. Most of these challenges will be documented in forth coming posts - do I know how to tantalize the reader or what? The first room to receive ... read more
There is so much to love about Mexico – yummy tacos, the bright & brilliant colors, guacamole served with every meal, but my favorite element of the Mexican culture is how they celebrate. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is really death done right. No subdued quiet reflection of those that have passed on, but rather a kick ass fiesta ... read more
