“In the realm of exhibition first impressions, nothing quite rivals a vitrine filled with historic diamond tiaras rotating in place like horses on a carousel.” – Amy Verner, Globe & Mail
Sounds like a great exhibit, right? Yes, indeed! I’ve already bought the tickets.
I’ll be attending the Cartier exhibit at Le Grand Palais in Paris and I’m completely excited for the show (big surprise, right?). I’ll take as many pictures as possible and I’ll be sure to give you the full recap once I’m back.
Ugh. This weather. -25C. It’s way too cold! How are you holding up? Are you spending any time outdoors? I’m already tired of wearing my heavy Sorel boots (even though I love them because my feet stay really warm and perfectly dry), my sleeping bag coat (which I also love because it keeps me warm from head to ankle), my furry leopard earmuffs (so warm), and my Olympic mitts (super warm too – are you noticing a pattern?). I bundle up for my walk to and from work, but once I’m home, I’m home. I am so reluctant to leave the house after work on such ridiculously cold days! I do not know how those skiers do it!?
Anyhoo, one of the best parts of adopting a hibernation routine is that I have more time to browse blogs. I keep discovering so many awesome new-to-me blogs related to design, fashion, and lifestyle. If you have any recommendations, please do let me know about them in the comments!Â
Design Life Kids (lifestyle & design)
5 inch and up (fashion)
Thrift + Thread (fashion & design)
This is Paper (design)
Cookie + Kate (food)
The Socialite Family (design)
A Portable Package (fashion)
lab evaporating bowl, $16, Jayson Home & Garden
Like many other design bloggers, I’m keen on original art. My current collection is made up mostly of did-it-myself. I like painting on big canvases with acrylic paints, but I’m thinking I need to try some new things with paint. An experiment with watercolours might be fun. I doubt I can create anything as nice as the pieces below but it might be worth a try and I have no doubt that the experience would be fun.
Indigo Cactus, The Aestate; print, $61
Popcorn, Kendyll Hillegas; print, $20
Turkey Feathers, Amber Alexander; print, $20
Striped Stones, Naturalist at Heart; print, $19.10
set of four watercolours; Sarah Swanson, $40
I am Blown Away by your Love, Kelly Bermudez; print, $20
T-Rex, Geometric Ink; original, $30
Last week Christine from Bijou & Boheme suggested that we will be seeing more heads/people/busts in 2014. I tend to agree. I can definitely see their appeal. They’re strong, classic, and are usually in museums. What do you think? Would you want one in your home or would you feel like all eyes would be on you.
19th century marble bust, $9730
plaster head of Apollo, $2500
white marble bust of flora, $4000
Greek god bust, $195
Wishing you all a fabulous weekend! Happy Friday!