Thanks to Hotels.com the Clarendon popped up as I was searching for a hotel in Phoenix. My visit specifically was to see the Gianfranco Ferre Exhibit at the Phoenix Museum of Art. The Clarendon surpassed my expectations!!!! At the special rate of $85.00 per night I decided to book it . The vibe was swank…
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Where the Wild Things are
Point Lobos! Located on the Monterey Peninsula heading towards Big Sur on Highway 1. One of the most beautiful parks in the world! Trails are breathtaking of rugged coast and what you see when you look down off a jagged cliff! What you see on the horizon- What you see in the deep thicket of…
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Inspiration from the Lush Life in Carmel
Beautiful flowers, gardens, landscapes, cacti, succulents, ect all take my breath away everytime I visit Carmel. I get inspired when I see all this and it always motivates me to dress better with my wardrobe, improve my own home and garden and "lush" up my life! Fleur Dress by Zara, Burgundy Fringe Necklace by Eddie Borgo During my last trip to…
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1950's and 1960's Fashion Illustrations, Nudes, Parisian Scenes from my Husband's mother an Unknown Artist
What is more exciting than stumbling across something that you love and is now in your possession? I have done just that. My husband's mother passed away recently and as we were cleaning and organizing her estate I stumbled or should I say fell over with excitement the extraordinary finds in the garage. Helen lived…
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