Streamline and sensible is what I realized over the years, my decor should be. I mean I have never been a fan of clutter, nor felt the need to over decorate. I’ve kept my home to a minimal for decades. And now since I am planning a tiny space renovation, I can’t help but fall in love with these concepts:
Ah the sense of fashion, and the theme of the Met Gala, each year, either raising the bar or lowering their standards. Either way, I have added a few of my favorite looks from this year’s style presentation by some of the well-known and not so well-known celebrity to some from around the globe. For the rest of the Manus X Machina regard, click here:
My head is always in the clouds, in a good way, when planning a trip to Europe. And while I work on a draft of where I want to go this year, I stumbled upon this gem since I’ve always wanted to add Lake Garda to my trips to Italy but haven’t had the time. Since this year’s trip is more of a relaxation type rather than sight seeing, 2 nights, three days at the Gran Hotel A Villa Feltrinelli is going to be a must. I’ll let their beautiful online marketing do the talking:
I welcome all visionaries who posses the skill to be forward thinkers – taking a risk to create something out of the norm, unique and unexpected. To leave their mark on society for decades to come. An example is the architect behind the San Francisco MoMA Museum which for the past 3 years has been going through a major renovation, one I have gladly monitored the progress for the past 36 months. I’m serious – I actually walked by the construction zone daily to see it taking shape. And now, the grand opening on May 14, which I am invited to attend. In the meantime, you can read all about MoMA here, and see the photographs I’ve taken (not the aerial) just in case you are as nuts about architecture as I am: I am also excited to report that since this marvel is complete, I am going to shift my focus on the renovation of the convention center/Moscone center just across the street from MoMa. {photo credit of aerial view}
I can’t get over how adorable summer fashion is for 2016. Somewhat a throwback to my 20s – I wish I could replicate now:
I see this view every day from my office, and have taken many photos of the best sunrise on this side of town. See the ballpark in the background? Yup, that’s my Giants ballpark. Anyway, I’ve stared at this view for over five years, not once knowing that people actually live there, and that there is a story to their story, and now their penthouse is up for sale. Wish I could put in an offer on the 8.5 million price tag 🙂 Check out the story here.
I travel to Europe every year, and have done so for the past twenty years. Meaning, I have no trouble finding my way around. But once in a while its good to have helpful tools or suggestions to keep in mind for the just in case.
Spring is here, and that means the start of the vacation planning, and for some pre-season getaways. With that concept, I am searching high and low for the perfect summer dresses, this year opting not to settle on wearing shorts and a T-shirt, unless I plan to take a hike (literally) or go to the beach here and here, and here. You guessed it, I am going to Los Angeles. Here’s what I am thinking:
Over a decade ago the hubs and I took our first trip to Italy, starting in Venice. Someone at the train station suggested we hop on a water bus to get us to our hotel since we had no idea what we were doing-fresh out of college. We took the bus, and on it was a woman dressed so perfect-sensual that we found ourselves staring at her in awe. In Rome the same thing happened, women here and there in cafes and restaurants dressed very Sophia Loren chic, with the perfect tan, and hair, and fitted skirts and scarfs and red lipstick. I was fascinated, but very certain I would never be able to duplicate any of it back then, and not even now. When I found this article, it reminded me of my trip decades ago, when I first discovered the sensuality of Italian women and their fashion. The article helping me pinpoint what made up that perfect look. Here are my favorites:
Oh my god! My hubs will have a field day with this dessert, I just know it. His favorite: Meringue. My favorite: Fresh berries. Equals: can’t go wrong.
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