NYC Travel Itinerary Day Four Gimme All The Eye Candy Day four involved us zig-zagging all over New York City. We made good use of our subway metro cards. NYC Itinerary for Day 4: 1. ABC Carpet and Home 2. Times Square 3. American Museum of Natural History 4. The Frick Collection 5. Canal Street 6. Glossier Showroom 7. De Nico Ristorante (dinner) NYC Travel Itinerary Day Four Gimme All The Eye Candy ABC Carpet and Home 888 Broadway New York, NY 10003 A must-see destination for all ... View the Post
Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions
In this post, Real Men Wear Calico 1860’s/70’s Men Fashions, I share historical images and information as well as tips and tricks to creating budget pioneer fashion. I never have to be reminded just how lucky I am to have a husband who not only supports my historic costuming but will also dress up and allow himself to be photographed. (Not to mention being blasted across the internet while wearing such ensembles.) With each era, Mr. Decor always finds a certain look that he ... View the Post
Love Remains
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Religious art is not my favorite. Gasp! Shock! Dismay! I know. But other Love Remains. “The Virgin and Child”, The Master of Klosterneuberg, c.1335 Masterpieces Certain works created during the Renaissance are, no doubt rightfully considered masterpieces. I am thankful to have seen a great many of these esteemed classics with my own eyes. Prior to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, it was a commonly accepted belief that through ... View the Post
Favorite Men of the Getty
ey So many of you loved the Favorite Ladies of the Getty and inquired if there were any favorite gentlemen. I aim to please so here is Favorite Men of the Getty. This is The Ransom by John Everett Millais, circa 1860-1862. Millais is one of my favorites of the Pre- Raphaelite painters. Favorite Men of the Getty I adore the fact that Millais’ mother created the costumes for his models to wear. Even down to the sweet velvet slippers. (Don’t overlook the glistening ribbon created with a ... View the Post
Favorite Ladies of the Getty
I have now begun my senior year in college. Yes, I just turned 48 on Saturday. #nevertoolate My emphasis of study is art history which was why I was so thrilled to recently visit The Getty. Here are a few of my Favorite Ladies of the Getty. Portrait of the Marquise de Miramon, née, Thérèse Feuillant, Jacques Joseph Tissot, c. 1866. Favorite Ladies of the Getty Tissot is one of my favorite French painters. He is a master of detail. Yet for all of the information available on this painting, ... View the Post
May Your Joy Be Full
I turned another year older yesterday and I couldn’t be happier about it! May Your Joy Be Full. May Your Joy Be Full With all my recent travels I feel like I’ve been celebrating my birthday all month long. There’s been an opportunity for dancing, merriment, and flowers. “Spring” by Lawerence Alma-Tadema, c. 1894 Delightfully restful naps. “Mischief and Repose” by John William Godward, c. 1895 As well as wonderfully good things to eat. “Fruit Piece” by Jan van Huysum Fruit Piece, ... View the Post
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