See the complete set here.
Mar 22, 2010 [No Comments]
window watching
I had to post these beautiful window displays from ginger in downtown Bethesda. What a fabulous way to display new spring clothes! My pictures really don’t do them justice.
Mar 19, 2010 [No Comments]
like i give a frock
Just received my copy of Like I Give a Frock in the mail so that I can participate in Mrs. Lilien’s book club. I scanned through it quickly and it looks like it has some great illustrations. Yay for new inspiration! Can’t wait to spend more time with it over the weekend. AND if you haven’t checked out Mrs. Lilien’s blog it’s quite fabulous—one of my new favorites because of her exquisite fashion sensibility.
Have a great weekend!
Mar 19, 2010 [2 Comments]
the doggie gaga project
Recently this project has been getting a lot of press and rightly so…who wouldn’t love dogs dressed as Lady Gaga. Photographer Jesse Freidin was recently commissioned by the Impossible Project to photograph dogs in Lady Gaga costumes using 2 packs of Polaroid film. The series is very original and completely adorable. See all the doggie gaga here.
left: Xochitl, right: Gunther via here
Mar 17, 2010 [No Comments]
dream house
Yes, I found my dream house in Key West…isn’t it lovely? AND when I finally win the lottery this is what I’ll be buying, (a girl can dream right?) The house is better known as the “Calvin Klein house” because Calvin owned it in the 80s. I really don’t know much more about the house other than its octagon shaped and has gorgeous turquoise shutters and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, oh and did I mention that I want it! More info about this beauty here and here.
pictures via me
Mar 17, 2010 [No Comments]
j. seward johnson
Another exhibit featured at the Key West Museum of Art & History was J. Seward Johnson’s exhibit “ICONS” which featured life-size sculptures of some of America’s most iconic moments in history, art and movies. There were sculptures surrounding the museum and then a small section inside the museum where I got to meet Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe, the American Gothic couple and the girl with the pearl earring. As you can see my sister and I had a lot fun to posing with the sculptures.
Mar 17, 2010 [No Comments]
key west art museum
Exploring the island on the very first day of the trip we came across the Key West Museum of Art & History. The museum features some portraits of Key West’s famous people as well as work by some of their most well-known artists—my favorite being folk artist Mario Sanchez. Most of his pieces are reliefs carved into wood panels and then brightly colored to accurately reflect street scenes, places and people from Key West during the early 20th century. Sanchez’ work has a certain charm and honesty about it; seeing the culture and beauty of Key West through his eyes. These pictures do not do his work justice. See more of his pieces here.
Top image: Morning Gossip, Bottom image: Taxi, via here.
Mar 16, 2010 [No Comments]
lemonade
Last night I watched Lemonade—a movie about 16 advertising professionals that were laid off from their jobs and as a result were able to find their true calling. It’s a incredibly inspiring movie that makes you question life/work/values—it sure made me analyze my life. Overall an uplifting movie proving that you can make the best of the worst of times. Definitely worth checking out.
images via here
Mar 16, 2010 [No Comments]
zbyszek
While in Key West last week I came across the Zbyszek art gallery. I was immediately drawn to the bright colors, movement, textures and abstract figures in the work and I knew that I wanted to purchase one of his pieces to remind me of my trip to Key West. I need to photograph the piece I purchased and I will share it later in the week.
Check out his work. It really is amazing–each piece has so many details that you could stare at one painting for hours. And his wife’s beautiful work is featured on the site too.
More from my trip coming soon.
images via here
Mar 5, 2010 [No Comments]
key west
I’m heading to the Florida Keys for the next week. I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures and share all the details when I return.
photo via here