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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Would you be interested in silk scraps?
While I was in NYC, I bought a scarf from an artist, Lydia Crespo, at Chelsea Market. We talked, and when she found out that I sewed, she asked if I would be interested in her silk scraps. She has a lot and hates to throw them away. I assured her that even though I didn’t need them, one or more of you might love to have them.
Email Lydia (info@argamandefiance.com) or click here to go to her site and email from there.
I bought the Black Gold Speckled Raw Silk Cape.
Could I have made it myself? Yes. Would I ever make it myself, and speckle it? Probably not. Am I glad I bought it? Absolutely!!! This is the only scarf I own (and I own way too many scarves) that stays where I put it. And it is neither too warm nor not warm enough.
This is also the only scarf I own that has slits that are useful and that disappear when I wear the scarf like a scarf.
So, there you go. If you are interested in Lydia’s scraps, I hope you get some!
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Storm King Art Center
On Friday, after Thanksgiving, we went on a road trip to the Storm King Art Center. It is an hour’s drive from the city. Jeff drove, and Steve and I enjoyed looking out the windows :-).
The 500-acre grounds are perfectly designed to house large-scale modern sculpture. We spent hours walking the site and enjoying a perfect day.
The trees and grasses are perfect accents to the sculpture. And sometimes people are the perfect accent!
The mirrored picket fence was unassuming from a distance but great fun up close, and low.
My favorite was Andy Goldsworthy’s Wall, behind us, below.
We flew home yesterday. And even though it is always good to be home, we both miss the kid. Luckily, we have been invited to return next Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving – Macy’s Parade
Happy Thanksgiving!
It was crisp and clear this morning — a beautiful day for a parade! Lots of people out and about.
On the way back, at Lincoln Center…
Truth be told, I am not a parade lover. But the Macy’s parade, on Thanksgiving, with the kids, is an exception. I do love this experience.
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2 days walking NYC…
Central Park…
Views from the High Line…
The globe at Columbus Circle, seen from below coming up the stairs from the subway…
A mosaic wall near Chelsea Market…
Our view from the Hilton Garden Inn…
When I got back to the hotel and started putting my stuff on the bed, I realized that I am very monochromatic this trip. Good thing I have a bright green jacket :-).
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Tuesday, in NYC…
The Wednesday Giveaway will return next week. Right now Steve and I are in NYC, visiting the kids. We are already having a great time!
I’ve been posting pictures to instagram and facebook. I’ll post more, in between enjoying the kids and living in the moment.
I hope that each of you is having a good week. I know that some people are stressed at the holidays. My wish is that you can let go of the angst and embrace the moment. People are who they are and you really can’t change them. The only person you can control is you. It’s taken me 61 years to grasp that. Wish I had done it sooner but there you go.
Happy Thanks giving!
Side note: I lost my glasses last night. I took them off, hooked them on my scarf while I took a picture, and forgot about them. I realized blocks later, at the hotel, that they were not there. Damn. I am thankful for FedEx, who will deliver my backup pair from home in the morning. That was faster and cheaper than having a new pair made here.
First, the pie mishap. Then the glasses. I stubbed my toe a while ago! I’m hoping my 3 bad things are over now :-).
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