Wanderlust

A jaunt to the Alps is on my "thousand places to see before I die" docket.  

This place is not too shabby.  

Ahhhhhh... 

Cheers!

Elizabeth 

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.  Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime."  ~Mark Twain

The Spice of Life

We have yet to move into our new house, even though we moved out of the old one.  I am extremely frustrated.  Let's just leave it at that. 

Anyways...  

Next month an exciting journey awaits; Istanbul followed by the Maldives. Touring the historic Turkish city is certain to uncover a few CDJ's.  A rug and spices/spice jars top the must find list.  The requirements for the rug: authentic, hand made in Turkey, lavender, gray or pale blue.  As far as spices go, Istanbul will not disappoint.  However, I hope to find a unique set of spice jars or spice rack to display in my kitchen.  

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Cheers!

Elizabeth

“Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all it's flavour.” 
~William Cowper

Air of Elegance

Perhaps it was the morning field trip to the aviation museum or my everyday demeanor ... but my head is in the clouds.  No longer is luxury design confined to the ground.  Illustrious fashion houses, such as Versace and Hermes, have taken aircraft interiors to new heights.

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Such extravagance seems frivolous; especially when one considers the abundance of poverty, social injustices, and health crises plaguing humankind.  That being said, each person on Earth, regardless of economic status, deserves a home or space that, as Oprah eloquently stated, "rise(s) up to meet you."  

I am not suggesting Hermes helicopters for all; simply that everyone deserves a safe space that is a reflection of one's self.  

Most of my content is utterly ridiculous and unattainable to 99% of the population.  However, my "CDJ's" offer me inspiration, stretch my imagination, and  make me smile.  I hope they do the same for you. 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ~Theodore Roosevelt 

Ocean House

After my "trip" to the West Coast, perhaps I shall pay a visit to Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Ocean House is the perfect haven to reacclimate myself to East Coast traditions and design.

Centerbrook Architects superbly restored this grand Victorian hotel.  Ah... luxury and the beach.  Is there a finer union? 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“A real building is one on which the eye can light and stay lit.”  ~Erza Pound

I Need An Escape...

...and the splendid  Viceroy Santa Monica is just the retreat I need.

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns."  ~ Sir Winston Churchill