Tag Archives: etsy
Destination: Amusement Parks
It’s brrrrrr cold in New York this week, so I’m dreaming of things I enjoy doing when it’s warm out. I love amusement parks- walking around with cotton candy in one hand and the stuffed animal I just won in the other, standing in line for the ferris wheel on a warm summer night. So [...]
Destination: Shopping Local (in cyberspace) in Los Angeles
LA is really is a mecca for all things chic. There are countless areas of the city to explore, especially if you’re shopping. I love seeking out local talent and was so happy to come across these three Los Angeles based artists on etsy. Love the simplicity of Limes and Clementines by Leslie Culpepper: Sweet, [...]
History Lesson: Race Antelope Chair
Ernest Race (1913-1964) was an English textile and furniture designer. He is best known for his BA3 aluminum chair (1945), and the Antelope Chair. The Antelope was designed for the Festival of Britain in 1951, where it was used at cafes and restaurants along the South Bank. The design features an enameled bent steel rod [...]
Destination: Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany’s oldest city, is a major cultural center located on both sides of the Rhine River. It has a vibrant arts scene and is home to more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. The city is characterized by beautiful unpretentious post-war architecture and impressive landmarks including medieval churches, houses and city gates. The [...]
Destination: Cape Town
This beautiful city is the most popular tourist destination in the whole of Africa. Residents have their choice of popular, trendy urban areas to mountainous suburbs, as well as historical neighborhoods filled with colorful Cape Dutch architecture. Locals are proud to be part of the design scene, and I’ve just read that the city has [...]
Destination: Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina. It is rich in history, and known for quality family living, superb education, and upscale shopping. It is also home to many museums and galleries, and here are a few local artists that have caught my eye this week: Gorgeous (and fun!) watercolors by Jake Page: [...]
Destination: Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is a gorgeous city. From cobblestone streets in historic neighborhoods to its commitment to sustainability, locals love it and tourists can’t get enough of it. This diverse metropolis is surrounded by water on three sides, and is known for its parks, cycling and walking paths, and views of the mountains. It is also teeming [...]
Destination: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Montréal is a beautiful, multi-cultural, thriving metropolis that has everything a big city can offer including major museums, year-round festivals, and world-renowned cuisine. After Paris, Montréal is the world’s second largest French-speaking city. Montréal is recognized as a city of design, and is known for its historical structures, public art, and notable 20th century architecture. [...]
Destination: Rhode Island
It’s that wonderful time of year when you get to throw on your favorite sweater, tuck your jeans into your boots and kick through the gorgeous leaves that have fallen to the ground. New England in the autumn captures all of your senses- from the warm rainbow of changing leaves to the crisp smell of [...]
Destination: Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is a city with rich traditions in the arts, industry and commerce. It is the home to the largest landscaped urban park in the world, and has more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city thanks to the Mural Arts Program, which provides an outlet for Philly’s graffiti artists. If you’re in [...]
