Tag Archives: Travel

Mme. Lanvin

November 10, 2012

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By the time you read this I will be in Paris with my husband, Robert, celebrating his milestone birthday. Of course, we will visit our favorite Paris bathroom, that of Mme. Lanvin at Muse des Arts Decoratifs. Additionally, we are going to Maison de Verre, Pierre Chareau’s masterpiece, and the flea markets. Good meals in some famous and not so famous bistros are part of our plans, as well as exploring new streets and neighborhoods. Camera in hand, and a warm scarf around my neck, we are so looking forward to this visit.

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Travel: Morocco

November 9, 2012

Nuts, spices, dates, oranges; so much to see, smell, touch, photograph and experience.Slideshow

Morocco has long been one of my “bucket list” destinations. Of course, I was delighted when I learned the Design Leadership Summit was going to be in Marrakech.  I couldn’t wait to pack my bags (note the plural for one who swears by the one bag only rule). And it did not disappoint!! As expected, it is exotic, historic and romantic. Women in headscarves, donkey’s a primary mode of transportation, camels on street corners, snakes in the main square and an abundance of opportunities to bargain for anything from beads to boxes, scarves to slippers, and rugs to lights.

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Mosaic Inspiration: Metropolitan Museum of Art

November 8, 2012

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Several weeks ago we were on our way to see the new installation of Islamic art at MMA when we lost our way, if only temporarily. This detour turned out to be a bonus because I stumbled upon the beautiful black and white mosaics in the great hall of the Greek and Roman Department that I had forgotten about. Not only are the rugs elegant and graceful, but rendering them in black and white, set in a nearly solid black field, makes them feel both modern and traditional and classically timeless. We discovered they were installed in the 1920’s.

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Window Art: Ray Gindroz in Palm Beach

November 4, 2012

Under the arcade on Worth Avenue. Slideshow

Last week I was in Palm Beach and noticed some wonderful black and white art in the windows of empty storefronts. It turns out the sketches were created by my friend, Ray Gindroz, architect, artist, new urbanist and principal emeritus of Urban Design Associates of Pittsburgh. A little further exploration, led me to a small folio Ray created for Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach in 2007. It was fun to look at the sketches and try to find the actual sites, a bit like a scavenger hunt.

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