In the Princess Parlor

   * * “As a child she was described as having the eyes of a half-tamed creature, being drawn to the unnatural, with a penchant for improvising tempestuous fairy stories.”    * * — Patti Smith, in her Introduction to Wuthering Heights     * * via::mademoisel Diamond Changeable Necklace/Tiara, ca. early 20th century This necklace can […]

Ballet Beautiful

Svetlana Zakharova Giselle Olga Smirnov,  principal dancer at the Bolshoi Ballet Giselle Svetlana Zakharova Giselle Svetlana Zakharova Giselle Svetlana Zakharova Svetlana Zakharova

Animeyed

Animeyed – Self Portraits by Flora Borsi From Hungary, Flora Borsi is a young and very talented visual artist and photographer. Her exquisite photography and manipulation thematically focuses on identity, relationships, emotions and dreams to create breathtaking surreal visuals. Flora’s technique and subtle conceptual ideas create beautiful evocations of universal emotions, from lust and desire to despair […]

Villa Maria: Luxury in the Hamptons

 * * * Fashion entrepreneurs Louise and Vince Camuto restore Villa Maria—one of Long Island’s most majestic manors, with an enchanting waterfront setting—to its original Jazz Age grandeur. .  * * *    * * * Villa Maria, a historic residence in Water Mill, New York, was dramatically updated by new owners Louise and Vince Camuto, […]

intriguing

* * * “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” * * * – Michel de Montaigne, The Complete Essays  * * * via:plumes-feathers * * * * * * Playing Cards Front by Paul Smith maharam.com * * * “You will always be fond of me. I represent to […]