Many people back in the States have asked me what I’m doing on Thursday. I’m working. Thanksgiving is an American holiday. If I had an oven/kitchen/apartment bigger than a shoebox, I would host a Thanksgiving dinner but on Saturday (which is what the majority of expats do here). My future apartment will have more space … Continue reading A Few Dinner Plates For A Thanksgiving Table
I’ve written before regarding how much I adore the collection Italian architect/furniture and interior designer Paola Navone has created exclusively for the American store Crate & Barrel. Her new collection is out. My siblings were kind enough to give me a gift certificate to Crate & Barrel and I had to get these glasses. Now … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – Como Glasses – Paola Navone for Crate & Barrel
My sister, Daniella, is ten years younger than me and six years younger than our brother, Gerry. We were old enough to remember the day our parents walked into the house with a new baby. She had a fine pair of lungs. Later that night, my ten year-old self was annoyed. Sure Daniella was an … Continue reading “Ornament, ornament, ornament!”
One of my favorite American stores has recently announced their collaboration with the incredible, Milan-based architect/interior designer, Paola Navone. To say I’m a fan of her work is a huge understatement. I would like to buy so many things in this collection. The darker blues remind me of Rome at dusk or the color of … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – Paola Navone for Crate & Barrel
FINALLY! Winter is gone. Over the weekend we had highs in the low 70’s/20’s. It was glorious. This morning I jogged past my favorite flower stand and I was compelled by this amazing weather to buy some tulips. I think they would look perfect in this vase. Photo: Crate&Barrel The lines of this vase are … Continue reading Stylish Simplicity – Pera Vase – Crate & Barrel
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