Vibrant Verde
What colors are you drawn too? I gravitate towards timeless neutrals but once in awhile a touch of green makes its way in.
Pining for...
Any linen shirt - I love the Daybreak one from Ayr
Fisherman sandals by Emme Parsons
And a beautiful neutral kitchen by Ausland Interiors
Elisa Uberti
A fellow ex-fashion person, Elisa Uberti now works in stoneware. Her pieces are comforting and feel familar to me. Looking forward to working with clay again.
Ceramic sculptures by Elisa Uberti
Testa di Moro heads
Like everyone else I know, I was sucked into HBO series The White Lotus. What really stuck with me was the ceramic heads that kept showing up. The legend goes:
The story is very interesting: during the Moors domination in Sicily, 11 century, there was a lovely young girl who lived in the Kalsa neighborhood in Palermo. Every day she used to spend time on the balcony of her house taking care of her plants and flowers. One day a young Moor passing by saw her and was captured by her beauty and declared his love to her, which was immediately returned. After some time, the girl discovered that her beautiful lover would soon have to leave her to return to his country where wife and children were waiting for him.
She decided then to plot her revenge: she waited for the night to come and while he was sleeping she beheaded him. What could she do with his head? She decided to use it as a vase for her lovely flowered balcony, so that her lover would stay with her forever.
She then planted some basilico which bloomed so beautifully that the whole neighborhood in Palermo copied the idea and made clay pots of the shape of a Moor head.
Refik Anadol
I was lucky enought to experience Refik Anadol’s Unsupervised work at MOMA.
A video taken at MOMA of Unsupervised by Refik Anadol.
Mad talent
I stumbled upon this image on Pinterest and followed it to Old Ranch by Studio Shamshiri. Be prepared to dive deep into this site. They do some amazing interior design work. Get ready to up your Pinterest board to the next level!
My girl crush got married...
Garance Dore married Graham McTavish in a simple but totally spectacular way, obviously. Congratulations! Check it out.
Image from when I stalked her at trade show in 2014. I don’t usually dork out over a celebrity but I was a NERVOUS wreck asking her to take a photo with me. Evident in the sweaty side bang…
February
Febuary 1- bitter cold start to the day. This is when winter really kicks my mood in the ass.
February 2- new home build job site. Elbows. Still cold.
February 3- beyond cold. Minus 8 right now with a wind chill of -37. Wish I was on that train south.
February 4- too cold to do much. I pickled onions.
February 5- the price of eggs is up to $6 a dozen in some places
February 6- Covid convience- not having to go into the bank anymore.
February 7- running on the hamster wheel
Feburary 8- Commuting
February 9- bought a little happiness at the Soda Plant
February 10- another treat yourself day
February 11- NYC bound with my super hero coat
February 12- Sunday Runday in the park
February 13- early, early travel morning. On my way to the E train
February 14- warm enough for a 4 miler along Lake Champlain
February 15- spotted Privateyez Studio in a local bathroom mural
February 16- lunch time 5 mile run along Lake Champlain
February 17- snowy trip to Surface Creations
February 18- remnants of Friday night’s dinner
February 19- staircase landing feature
February 20- the battle between Body Pump and the basketball players
February 21- the purge continues
February 22- quiet moment at a work job site
February 23- snow cloud
February 24- art collection for Edwin
February 25- fabulous shoe collection of RR
February 26- making a plea for the missing puzzle piece
February 27- favorite moment from the shoot
February 28- getting in one more snowstorm before the month ends
Saul Leiter
Saul Leiter was a photographer, painter and artist in NYC. He was most active in the 1950’s when he was shooting with expired Kodachrome 35mm film.
“I happen to believe in the beauty of simple things. I believe that the most uninteresting thing can be very interesting.”
Leiter later worked as a fashion photographer for Show, Elle, British Vogue, Queen, and Nova.
Snow 1970 by Saul Leiter
Canopy 1958 by Saul Leiter
Walk with Soames 1958 by Saul Leiter
Patti Smith - Book of Days
I am a huge fan of Just Kids, a book that Patti Smith recounts her relationship with Robert Mapplethrope in the late sixties and seventies. Book of Days is a visual diary of her inspirations in day to day life. Best present ever!
Speaking of books - The New York Times Best Books of 2022 list.
Willaim Eggleston
I found this in the NY Times Style Magazine. I know nearly nothing about this man - the “Godfather of color photography” but I see his influence in what catches my eye.
From William Eggleston’s “The Democratic Forest” series, circa 1983-86.
©Eggleston Artistic Trust. Courtesy David Zwirner, New York/London
One of my photographs from 2020.
Francis Bacon - Figure with Meat
In the spirit of the season, enjoy this painting by Francis Bacon - Figure with Meat. You can check it out in person at the Art Institute Chicago.
Architecture + Design film series
It’s finally back LIVE tonight at Contois auditorium. The film series is hosted by the Burlington City Arts and is a monthly event. As the days grow shorter and nights get chilly, it’s the perfect time to catch some great films.
It's not the end yet
I am making this tonight to celebrate summer. It may be cold and chilly today but I am not giving up just yet. Although I have started the fall turnover in my closet…
Photo by Ryan Liebe for the NY Times
On repeat
Have you listened to Khruangbin - Late Night Tales. I may be a little late to the party but here I am…
Local art
Burlington, Vermont artist, Rory Pots has been killing it. Not only are her mugs super but her stoneware lights are highly coveted.
March in Brown, 1954
Vermont is still covered in snow but this painting by Milton Avery seems to suit the season.
Looking for part deux
Our normally indoor cat escaped this morning & hasn't returned all day. He answers to "Squeaker" & is generally friendly. He may have a collar with a bell on it. His markings are all black except for his "bikini" (white on the chest & a bit on the tummy).
If he happens to come calling, can you let me know? He loves Cheetos too
My dad let my cat Groo out on Friday morning after the big snowstorm and he hasn't returned. We're on West Rd so he may be somewhere in the North Ave area or back by Tracy Drive. I think someone may have taken him in from the snow and he hasn't been able to come home.
He's a neutered orange/golden with long hair.
He's about 16 years old and pretty skinny.
He doesn't wear a collar and he's not chipped.
If you've seen him or have him in your care please let me know!
Dylan Johnston - On The Hunt
I have a subscription to The New York Times Cooking. One of my favorite things about it is the lifestyle suggestions at the end of the newsletter. From music to interesting articles - I seem to find something to take away besides a great recipe. I saw this the other day - photos from Dylan Johnston. What I liked was how he cropped the images or so I thought. Wrong - I clicked on one and it revealed that it was only cropped due to the limitations of the article. I like the cropped versions better.
