picnic attire in the mid-60's

I came across these photos of my mother from the mid 1960's and they look like something out of a Kate Spade photoshoot. As I look closely at the details, I am in awe of way they are dressed and the carefulness in each of the settings. And it makes me nostalgic for a period of fashion I never knew. How many of us have posed on the sofa with a friend and her baby -- does it look like this? (sigh)

weathered

I adore my old things; especially when they share the same color palette.

Let's Swap

Let's Swap is a brilliant idea and showcase of huge talent. Brainchild of Brooklyn design studio, Hyperkat. Below are some of my faves:


You'll find me frolicking, Katie and Justin Kemerling


Food for Thought, Jason Lynch


Trade Blanket, Craft Svcs. Design Co.

The concept reminds me of the ArtSwap events I've attended and helped organize in the past. Each creator brings a piece of art; the art was then put on display. Drinks, food and conversation were had, and then each artist went home with a new piece of art. Creativity was stirred and everyone always had a really great time. The Artswap concept was started by my dear friend and amazing photographer, Cheryl Zibisky. (I think we're long overdue for the next one; time to start planning!)

The Perennial Plate

I stumbled upon the Perennial Plate site/project/movement over the weekend, and have become mildly obsessed; I am currently working my way through all of Season One's 52 episodes. Daniel and Mirra are taking the show on the road in Season Two, traveling across the US beginning May 9th. The Perennial Plate mini-documentaries are thoughtful and beautifully produced. They do a great job of creating awareness for the local food movement. I'm hooked! Follow them, and you will too.

so much inspiration

I had the privilege of attending the 2011 Armory Show in New York City yesterday. And it was truly a feast for my eyes and my soul. I was honored be in the presence of so much amazing work in one place. Below is just a small sampling of the inspiration found at Piers 92 & 94. Also, the scribble-sheet annotating my favorite artists; it made perfect sense yesterday... today, not so much(!)


sam moyer


rosana ricalde


mika rottenberg


joseph havel


petros chrisostomov

celery rose

Silvie and I had some fun recently stamping the cross section of a celery stalk. Can you guess who made each of the patterns? (Hint): I should follow my 2 year old daughter's lead in breaking the grid. I was so pleased to see how beautifully the celery printed. Keep an eye out for more veggie prints!

laugh as we always laughed

Rest peacefully sweet Nana. Know that you were admired and adored by so many. You have touched our lives in more ways than you could ever imagine. I know you are in a beautiful place, chatting and laughing, having a cup of tea and perhaps baking a batch of your unforgettable christmas cookies.

Mabel Lydia Thiel Gorrek
(30 August 1920 - 18 December 2010)

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Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
that we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without affect,
without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just around the corner.

All is well.

by Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)
Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral