american colors circa 1939-1943

Not really sure how I even stumbled on this site, but sure glad a did.  Out of all, I chose these to re-post as I loved the red nails on the women who were hard at work at this time.  They are strong and beautiful, and not just because of the red nail polish, butContinue reading “american colors circa 1939-1943”

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blue carpet

As design week came to a close, blogs all over the world have upload the newest and coolest of what is available over the past week.  Connections and deals have been made.  Aspiring designers have their work in cool shops, like The Future Perfect or MOMA Design Store – or better yet, have been pickedContinue reading “blue carpet”

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something to aspire to

I didn’t even know such awards were given, but I had a great sense on Sunday that I’m bound for bigger things in my future – Benjamin Moore offers lifetime achievement awards for those who show fearless work in color.  Although, I am not an architect or an Interior designer, but am someone who aspiresContinue reading “something to aspire to”

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shoe ribbons

Above is a little colorful DYI detail I saw in the subway recently.  American, French, or British?  All of the above?  I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of where U.S.A. flag colors come from.  I’ve heard French even though it would seem that it was British.  But there in lies the historical trivia. Continue reading “shoe ribbons”

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spring cleaning

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am in the mood for Spring cleaning!  This time of year is refreshing and offers up new opportunities.  This year, Cole Haan, is offering 20% off any purchase in exchange for a slightly worn pair of shoes to be donated to Soles 4 Soules.  There is noContinue reading “spring cleaning”

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ice white is so warm

Leave it to a fashion icon to actually move mountains well, an iceberg, in this case.  For his latest collection, Karl Lagerfeld had a 240 ton chunk of ice transported from Sweden to Paris.  It took an inordinate  amount of energy to transport the colossal iceberg to France.  I would have rather seen the modelsContinue reading “ice white is so warm”

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