Category Archives: Europe

AUG 22nd

Lapada Art & Antiques Fair

  I just received an invitation to the Lapada Art & Antiques Fair in Mayfair London. Sadly, I cannot go.  (Weeping). It’s September 21st- 25th and I would be happy to forward my invite to anyone who would like it. … Continue reading →

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MAY 12th

Wondering About Wanders

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ “Knotted Chair”, 1995 caught my eye in the St. Louis Art Museum. It is made from carbon and epoxy coated aramid fiber and while perhaps not incredibly comfy (although I don’t know since there was a … Continue reading →

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MAR 17th

“By degrees the castles are built…”

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m not truly Irish…although there might be a little bit of it swimming around in me with the French, Scottish and Dutch. But isn’t everyone Irish today? There are a lot of castles in Ireland. … Continue reading →

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JAN 20th

Gardens At Tivoli, Italy

I have an ongoing love affair with gardens.  And who better to have a love affair with than an a Italian?  English gardens, while lovely, seem to lack the lushness of their Italian counter parts.   I appreciate the order … Continue reading →

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