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If you have an interest in Art Deco design, South Beach Miami has a treasure trove of historic buildings to see. Recently I had a chance to take an Art Deco tour in South Beach, hosted by Christine Michaels of Art Deco Tours. We were a small group–only six-so it was possible to get into...
I recently stayed at the Public Chicago in the ritzy Gold Coast part of Chicago, Ian Schrager’s latest foray into the hospitality industry. While I thought the 1926 landmark building was long on “cool” and short on amenities, the rebirth of the Pump Room was amazing. Ian Schrager, known for...
Another New Year Celebration in the Memory Bank. Like many people, we spent it watching a “ball” of sorts dropping on to a city street. This was our second year to hang out in Traverse City with good friends enjoying the festivities of this charming Northern Lower Michigan town....
I love the holiday decorations in New York City. They make me laugh. They make me smile. They make me happy. Ok, I admit it. I’m truly a sucker for holiday decor. Schmaltzy, cutesy, clever, sophisticated, red and green or odd ball mixes. I’m always amazed when I see...
I love New York and I’m not the only one to feel this way. Evidently I’m not the only one to Love New York. A recent issue of New York Magazine reports that New York expects to hit 50 million tourists by the end of 2011. This influx of travelers is the major reason […]
Poking around New York in Soho last week I thought about something the teacher of the Zen Buddhism class I recently attended said. He explained that in Buddhism, nothing is believed to be permanent. There is no future, no past, only now. Everything is changing. Weird to think about...
Strolling along the High Line is one of my absolute favorite things to do in New York City. Don’t know what this is? Well, let me tell you. The High Line is a park created on an elevated train bed on the west side of Manhattan between 12th and 30th streets. It was slated […]
I have been trying to get to the Fulton Market area of Chicago for a while to see what all the fuss is about. It’s the meat packing district of Chicago, slowly being taken over by chic shops, eateries and galleries and a funny, funky coffee shop. I finally got there in September when...
My traveling buddy, Peggy, and I were elevated to great excitement when we learned late last summer that the Chicago Architectural Foundation planned a tour for members of the newly opened Poetry Foundation office in River North in Chicago. We had both read about what sounded like a well...
If you want to learn about sustainable housing, be sure to check out the Smart Home at the Science and Industry Museum in Chicago. I had a chance to tour it recently and found the free standing structure on the Museum grounds to be fascinating and informative. It is modern and modular, built...