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We did a rather odd thing in a way in Paris last week. We attended a private dinner party hosted by two young ex-pats in their grand old Right Bank apartment where we didn’t know our hosts or the other guests. The guests were mostly American and we paid to attend this dinner. Kinda odd...
Our first day in Paris is raining, gray and cold. A dense felt fabric pulled low on the horizon. It’s not the image conjured up by the famous song, “I love Paris in the spring time.” But no matter. I love Paris, any time, any weather. One of the reasons is the amusing and interesting […]
Who would have thought a cow kicking over a lantern would have major long-term effects for a huge metropolis? I learned this recently on the Chicago Architectural Foundations’ Chicago River Boat tour. The extremely knowledgeable guide told us that after the fire in 1871 that left a third...
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...
PHOTO CREDIT: www.contentwire.com When people visit Prague they return raving about the massive medieval castle on the hill, the historic Charles Bridge, the famous Astronomical Clock. They praise the Old Town Square, the steeples, spires and turrets of buildings in a myriad of architectural...
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...
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 […]
” Calling Golden Triangle a store is like calling Chicago a village or Disney a carnival,” says one of my favorite bloggers, Tate Gunnerson, in his blog Secret Closets. I agree totally and also concur with his statement, “Golden Triangle is, without hyperbole, one of the most beautiful...