Treasures by the Yard
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Seems like French artist, Pierre Mabille, has taken a simple shape to wonderful conclusions. I find his work to be witty, optimistic and upbeat, the perfect antidote to life.
If you missed Keith Olbermann's show last night, the conservationist John Wathen was a featured guest. He has been flying over the Gulf of Mexico shooting videos that show more effectively than anything I've seen, the extent of and devastation from, the oil spill. It was so sad, I couldn't bear to import the video directly onto this page, but go here if you're up to watching ... we've done a terrible thing to our beautiful waters and the innocent creatures who live there. Dolphins are some of the most lovable of those creatures - they smile, they laugh, and they seem to be filled with eternal exuberance. I don't think they are laughing much these days.
Is this not the cutest bird ever? If I had to pick a favorite of the birds that visit our birdfeeder, at least for cuteness, the Tufted Titmouse would be it. Maybe the name is part of the appeal.
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I'm hoping Stephen Drucker will pick up the interior design ball and run with it in his new stint as Editor-In-Chief at Town&Country magazine. This month's splashy Home issue, features several wonderful interiors ... including work by some long-time favorites: Michael S. Smith, Katie Ridder and Thomas O'Brien. Michael Smith's magical transformation of a Hollywood Hills home must rank among his prettiest ever.
It's so unnerving these days to hear about changes in our favorite design mags. Some BIG moves within the Hearst group were announced this morning by House Beautiful ...Two long-time editors Lisa Newsom of Veranda and Pamela Fiori of Town&Country will step down, while others reshuffle.
Stephen Drucker, formerly editor-in-chief of House Beautiful, was named editor-in-chief of Town&Country, replacing long-time editor Pamela Fiori. Newell Turner, formerly style director for House Beautiful, was named editor-in-chief of House Beautiful. Dara Caponigro, formerly editor-at-large of Domino, will be editor-in-chief of Veranda, replacing founder Lisa Newsom, who will remain with the magazine as editor-at-large.
It's sad to see anyone lose their job right now, and it will be fascinating to see how the look and content of these magazines evolve under the new leadership.
It is now official, in case you had any doubts ... this has been the longest, coldest winter in Tampa since 1969 – just shy of the record set in 1958.

Befitting its owner, performance artist Marina Abramovic, this SoHo loft kitchen is the picture of drama and beauty.
The photographer for Elle Decor, Simon Upton, lines up a shot, while Bruno grabs a little computer time.
I love how the chandelier is slung over the beam.
Elle Decor's Anita Sarsidi takes a look through the lens.
Benjamin shoots from on high, while Simon and Anita talk over a shot.
In the "Soft White Light" section, a model wears all white on every page, and her wispy tousled hairstyle is interwoven with a wildly luxurious crown of white flowers.
The Art + Life section shows floral patterns and hot colors in front of painted backdrops of gorgeous wall-sized tropical leaves and blooms.
"Carried Away" features cut-out paper flora and fauna ingeniously arranged with real jewelry pieces. In some images, it's not obvious right away where the paper art ends and the jewelry begins.