Okay, the recipe below is simple but what makes it stylish? To me, its simplicity! The summer heat has finally arrived and the last thing I want to do is to be in the kitchen making complicated things. When I’m at the market and see the huge Amalfi lemons, I must make this lemonade and … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – Lemonade
Sebastião Salgado is one of my favorite photographers. His show, GENESIS, is at the Ara Pacis until September 15th. Photo: Taschen It’s a large exhibit filled with staggering beauty. At times I was overwhelmed. There was a lot to take in. Salgado spent eight years traveling to thirty-two different locations to photograph people, places, and … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Genesis – Sebastião Salgado – Rome, Italy
I was channel surfing the other day and watched a documentary about the Bee Gees on the History (!) Channel. They were closely associated with the disco era because of the huge success of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. However, in reality they were not disco artists. I’m always fascinated by what inspires creative people. … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Bee Gees – “Jive Talkin’”
Ostia Antica, the ancient port city founded in 620 BC, is a place I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. So when I heard that Save Rome and Moscerina were organizing an Instagram meet up, I signed up right away. It was fantastic. We were very lucky to have archeologist Dr. Arya show us … Continue reading Snapshots – Ostia Antica, Italy
I know people love to talk smack about Gwyneth Paltrow’s webiste, GOOP. I don’t understand why someone would subscribe to a website they hated. It’s not as if anyone is forcing them to read Ms. Paltrow’s musings. Yes, some of her suggestions are bananas. However, posts like The French Pharmacy are fantastic. One great about … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – La Farmacia
The latest issue of HOUSE BEAUTIFUL features designer Sheila Bridges‘ New York City kitchen. This is a very striking and unusual blue for a kitchen. Bridges’ Torino Damask wallpaper is gorgeous and does make the space seem larger. I love how the silver in the wallpaper works with the stainless steel appliances. It’s funny to … Continue reading Rhapsody In Blue – Using Wallpaper To Open Up A Small Kitchen
I first became familiar with Nelson’s work when I saw his piece “Swin Party” in the movie “Something’s Gotta Give.” Photo: Kenton Nelson Incredible painting. The colors are so saturated. When I look at it, I think Southern California in the late 30’s. I know this painting will be on a future mood board. Look … Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Kenton Nelson
