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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...
E. Dehillerin shows up in all the Paris city guide books as one of those quintessential shops that every foodie should visit. Dark green, distinctive lettering, the words: Materiel de cuisine. Of course, we had to check it out. When we pulled up in front in a taxi, there was a crowd gathered...
Retailing in general is an interest of mine so when I started seeing mentions in travel and/or design magazines about a “whole new concept” shop in Paris called Merci, my retail antenna went into high alert. I soon decided that the store near the Bastille in Paris must be very cool and...
“Retail Design is all about creating an experience,” I was told recently at a program at Kendall College of Art and Design, a little jewel of a school in Grand Rapids, MI. One of the Interior Design instructors made this remark when I commented on how challenging it must be to teach...
Whenever I go to Primitive at 130 North Jefferson Street in the Fulton River District of Chicago, I wonder what to call it. A store? A showroom? A meditation site? A museum? A party palace? It’s all of those places and more. For me it’s like taking a trip to an exotic destination. The...
I spotted on Fifth Avenue in New York City early in December. Made me stop and smile. I wish Fleece Navidad to all. For More New York Posts check out: New York: Foodie Holiday New York: Sights, Scenes and Suggestions New York: Two Discoveries The Eataly and Limelight Marketplace New York:...
Recently in New York I made two terrific discoveries in the Union Square area. This is a pretty hip and cool part of town, a bit far from the major tourist destinations. More of a real neighborhood, I think.
I’m always on the hunt for insider tips for favorite destinations so when my friend Judy rented an apartment in NYC for a month recently I asked if she would share insights from her experience. Of course she did. Tip 1 Her first tip is to be sure to visit the Cloisters, located on […]
Saugatuck, MI is a very colorful place. That’s part of why I like it. I also like the creative energy, the beautiful setting on the Lake Michigan coastline and the fun time I have when I go there. I meandered around Saugatuck yesterday with some friends who were visiting us from Texas. They...
The 7th Arrondissement is a place that everyone visits when they go to Paris. It’s the home of the Eiffel Tower, that amazing iconic structure that was built for a World’s Fair and become the symbol for this City of Light. The grounds around the Tower pulsate with tourists from all...