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Spring Awakening
The flowers are in full bloom and there is much to appreciate on a crisp spring day in England. The sky has a strong tint of azure and the grass is a carpet of peridot. The daffodils are upright and...
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Inspired by: Vintage Florals
Vintage and Watercolor Florals by Luli Sanchez Luli Sanchez watercolors are gorgeous kaleidoscope pools. I want to jump right in and paddle around. I’m not much of a print girl, but there is something...
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Once I Loved
I was introduced to this wonderful album of Astrud Gilberto by an LA based photographer whom I had met when I first arrived in Los Angeles oh so long ago. He gifted me this absolute treasure that has...
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A Week In Campania (Part 1)
Faraglioni, Isola di Capri I’ve often had a recurring dream where I’d find myself sailing towards an island and I’d then dive into the clearest aquamarine blue water, come up to shore and see a tall...
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Inspired by: Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossom piece from the Origins Extinct collection by Iva Hladis. Last month I attended a showcase for my dear friend Iva Hladis at the Brewery in downtown LA. I met Iva on a plane returning from...
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A Week In Campania (Part 2)
Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples Our adventure in Naples continued with a morning walk up to Santa Lucia’s sea front. Admittedly, the city can be noisy and one needs to be alert and pay attention as it is...
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A Week In Campania (Part 3)
It was a hot June day in Naples and with all the distraction of the city, we thought to take a trip more inland to visit a couple of sites. Since we were going to be out most of the day and didn’t...
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A Week In Campania (Part 4)
Sorrento, Italy My week in Campania was coming to its end and I guess it would make sense to leave the best for last, and by best I mean a trip to the Amalfi Coast. Aaahh……. the word Amalfi conjures up...
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The Most Romantic Moment
Paris, September 2006. Of the 500+ photos I took on my first trip to Europe, this is my favorite. The view from our “suite” at Mary’s (2-star) Hotel in Paris. I was just waking from an afternoon nap in...
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Inspired by: Tribal Prints
Dress by Anthropologie I’m ordinarily a vintage girl, but the one modern motif I love is tribal prints. They are the perfect way to add some edge to a classic or feminine piece and are now fresher than...
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Lille (Part 1)
Gare de Lille, France Lille is one of those destinations that you can visit over a weekend – well sort of. I say that because though it seems it can be covered in a few hours, there is much to explore...
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Lille (Part 2)
There’s something about a European city at night. The lights and rain have a way of making one come alive in an exploratory way, wouldn’t you agree? After a long day of excursions, it was time to...
View Article5-minute Dance Party
When I’m stuck at my computer all day and barely have time for lunch, I’ll take 5 minutes to put on my favorite dance track and just shake…it…all…out! It’s a great way to de-stress and get a little...
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Ella in Japan
“Fitzgerald in her swinging prime, belting out one honey-soaked Songbook classic after the next with enormous zeal and grace.” – Marc Myers for jazzwax.com After a long and stressful day, I tried to...
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Wiltshire And Dorset
My one regret when I lived in the States was that I didn’t travel and explore the country more. I’d let myself get wrapped up too much in the everyday that I’d take for granted some wonderful...
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The Ice Hotel
I came across an article which led me to find an unusually interesting and extreme environment winter holiday; the Ice Hotel in Sweden, where the entire structure is made of snow and ice blocks. The...
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Inspired by: Vintage Florals
My favorite motif is appearing in beautiful, rich ways for fall. I love the sophistication of a vintage floral print. It stands the test of time and will transition from season to season. As cooler...
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In Paradise
Waimea Canyon, Kauai From a balcony in Koloa, Kauai last summer… July 22, 2012 It is perfect outside. I can’t remember the last time we took a family vacation like this. I suppose it is always hard to...
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Inspired by: Tribal Prints
It’s dipped to 30 degrees in Austin the past few nights and we’ve been cocooning ourselves in everything warm and fuzzy and sipped our first hot chocolate of the season (with whipped cream and a...
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The Most Romantic Moment
Paris, September 2006. Of the 500+ photos I took on my first trip to Europe, this is my favorite. The view from our “suite” at Mary’s (2-star) Hotel in Paris. I was just waking from an afternoon nap in...
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