Category Archives: art

musée rodin…

 

 

Rodin-museum

 

I'll be honest…it has taken me many years to warm up to the works of Rodin. After seeing Midnight in Paris I knew I owed a visit to the beautiful Musée Rodin, situated near Les Invalides and housed in the beautiful Hotel Biron. After more research I am also quite fascinated with the history of the structure, with it's classical architecture and rich past…a few famous creatives took up residency there for a time. A friend of mine shared some of her photos from her visit to the museum yesterday, and my mind was made up…it is a must see. I will most likely be in love with Rodin by the time I leave there.

image courtesy of Jessica McDougall

 

clover market…

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Sunday was perfect. With a hint of fall in the air, sunshine, and time to wander…we headed over to Clover Market in Ardmore. I recently discovered it via twitter (hooray for social media) and knew after checking out the vendor list that it would be great. The outdoor market is filled with antiques and collectibles, as well as vintage clothing, art, and handmade goodies. I was impressed by the variety, and thoughtfulness of everyone involved. Mark your calendars for the next one…October 16th!

sullivan owen…

 

 

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting the floral & event design studio of Sullivan Owen, and it was delightful. Having discovered Sullivan's talents via the Oh Joy Workshop we both attended, I was instantly smitten with her designs and had to see her creative space for myself (and she kindly obliged). Situated in the heart of  Queens Village in Philly, the studio suits her aesthetic perfectly, thanks to their extreme makeover! The colors are right up my alley, and I found the space to be very soothing. I got lost in the collection of beautiful milk glass, as that is one of my personal passions…they are so yummy. I saw firsthand how they type notes to accompany their deliveries, and that is just one of the touches that make them extra special. You must have a look at her floral designs, they are so beautiful…Sullivan and her team are true artists, and can make anything you dream up a reality. 

images courtesy of Lorraine Daley


celebrating the louvre

 

 

Louvre

On this day in history, 1793, the Louvre was first opened as a public museum. Building began in 1546, on the site of an old 12th century fortress (which you can still see remains of in the crypt). It served as a palace for monarchy, from the reign of King Francis I, all the way to Louis XIV, before he moved his court to Versailles. The museum houses nearly 35,000 objects and is the world's most visited. It is such an amazing structure, and continues to impress with it's beauty, inside and out. 

image courtesy of Alexandra Sklar, Bancroft & Ivy 


le meridien philadelphia

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We enjoyed our two day “staycation” in Philadelphia, and Le Meridien was comfortable, chic, and centrally located. We squeezed in as much as possible, and I will be sharing more of our local adventures next week. I just had to share a glimpse of the hotel lobby…I’m loving all the circular shapes, and it seems fitting, as I’ve been running around in circles lately (in a good way)!