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A week or so ago I did a post about the current Matisse exhibit at the Chicago Institute of Art and a bit about a building nearby–the Aqua Building. Got some interesting comments and am personally quite fascinated with this building. Still can’t decide if I like it. That seems to...
I slipped into Chicago for a briefly yesterday. Stayed less than 24 hours actually. But the sun was shining and I found time to take the Architectural Foundations River Tour. I loved the reflections in the many historic and modern buildings along the waterway. Reflections are fascinating to...
I’m a sucker for Show Houses. Why? They give us a peek into the lives of the rich and famous while highlighting the talent of area designers. It gives designers a chance to strut their stuff, hopefully at their most creative. Especially compelling are the extravaganzas in big cities...
Yesterday I hopped on the Amtrak with a good buddy to go to Chicago. What a great way to travel—chatting and enjoying the scenery as we made our way along the western Michigan coast line to the Windy City for the day. Our mission: tour new Matisse exhibit at the Chicago Institute of Arts. The...
To wear a kimono is to make statement. While saying something like this is a bit of a cliche in the world of fashionistas I recently learned it is true when I attended a wonderful exhibit called Artfully Adorned: The Japanese Kimono. The exhibit is at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts...
This little guy decided to travel in my neighborhood, making an overnight stop in our backyard.
If you live anywhere near Grand Rapids, MI, I suggest you hot foot it down to the Grand Rapids Art Museum to see the Calder Jewelry exhibit that will be on display for a few more weeks. You don’t have to be a fashionista to marvel at this exhibit. For the most part, the jewelry […]
Please enjoy these scenes of Lake Tahoe spotted as we drove to the Reno Airport, a fabulous view of The Great Salt Lake and surrounding mountains in Utah from my window seat in the plane and a Happy Guy in the Denver airport. I did. Next Destination: Breckenridge, Colorado.
My first glimmer that Lake Tahoe is an amazing place was on the plane, descending from 35, 000 feet over the Sierra Nevada Mountains on our way to Sacramento airport. Looking out the window I couldn’t help but gasp as I spotted a huge blue body of water surrounded by glorious mountains....
