Tulips below. Shadow above. If I could have hopped the railing, I would have sat myself in the middle of that urban field of flowers. Maybe even taken a nap. Actually, that sounds like a lovely mission for the weekend: find a patch of grass, some flowers nearby, and doze off.
Next time you're in LA, take an unexpected turn to drop by Caine’s Arcade. Pick up a fun pass---$2 will get you 500 turns. Take a moment to appreciate the intricacies of the cardboard arcade. Shake hands with the 9 year old who created this make-shift fun park out of recycled boxes and with the father who let his son take over the front space of his auto parts store. And then forget you're an adult. Play like a kid. Leave knowing that the entrepreneurial and creative spirit is alive and well in the next generation. [Read more about Caine, his arcade, and the good people who made this video a reality HERE.]
This is the kind of pink that would look spectacular on walls, on dinner plates, draped over bodies, just anywhere and everywhere. It's a cross between mauve and antique pink---understated yet unforgettable. I don't think my eyes would ever grow tired of this shade. It has that timeless, elegant allure. . . perfect for a summer palette. What's your color mood today?
[thanks to K. for sending me this pink pelican photo. random things bring great thrills.]
Found on the uptown C train: some sorry dude/or lady's diamond ring shopping list. There's no mention of a solitaire ring so this already looks promising. Hope you make your 10:30 appointment tomorrow, buddy.
This is no joke. Tomorrow---Tuesday, March 20th---is Macaron Day thanks to the genius Francois Payard (of Payard Bakery fame), who organized the delightful dessert appreciation day to coincide with the annual Jour du Macaron in Paris.
I'm here to inform you that it's your duty to the bakers of the world to go out and eat one (or a box) of these colorful confections. And, best of all, if you visit one of the participating bakeries LISTED HERE, you'll get a free macaron to get you started on your sweet-tooth binge (just whisper the magic words: J'aime les macarons).
I would gladly keep my head in the clouds and push aside the day's agenda if I could have PAULE MARROT's "Clouds" hanging on my wall as morning inspiration---any of her pieces would be divine. NATURAL CURIOSITIES has much of Marrot's textile collection archived on-line. It's worth clicking over there for a quick dose of beauty . . .
French engraver, painter, and textile artist Paule Marrot (1902-1987)
Because it's been so long, my friend E. called to say: you must be really busy . . . no blog posts? Because it really has been that long and because today is E's birthday, I had to share two loves from this week.
The first is eye candy. I simply adore this French "oui" ring and, as if it couldn't get any better, the double skull ring. Anyone know where to get these?! I wonder if there's also a "non" ring . . . Since I'm trying to say "no" more often, I could just flash my ring and be done with it.
And the second love. . . I warn you, it may take up many minutes of your day. . .is the PRONUNCIATION MANUAL channel. It will help you figure out how NOT to say those ambiguous words. I'll keep the French theme going:
