Am I fascinated with the unbelievable success of J.K. Rowling (Joanne Rowling) and the ongoing saga of the Harry Potter books? You bet I am! In fact, I think everyone is.
The year 2018 marked the sixteenth annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden so we decided to go and take a look at this showcase of dramatically displayed orchids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
From July 1 to July 5, Paris was the host once again to some exceptional designs and craftsmanship, which were showcased during Paris Haute Couture.
The Australian Outback has always fascinated me. Why? Well, this vast and sparsely populated region sounds like a great adventure and a daunting challenge. However, if I ever did manage to go I think the summer heat of 120F would flatten me.
With summer in full swing, a dip in a pool or the sea can sound quite refreshing. Yet, deciding what to wear can pose its own set of challenges. With so many brands and styles available, how do you choose which is right for you?
The last time I visited Pier 17, or as it’s more often called, the South Street Seaport, was for a business meeting. I couldn’t help but notice a lot of construction going on. However, I was there for work, not for pleasure so I completely forgot about this visit.
Generally, I would associate movies to chilly winter days and nights. Yet, summer poses its share of hot days where sitting inside and being transported somewhere new and exciting (while looking at fashion) may be just what you need. As of late, there seems to be more and more fashion documentaries available.
There are two things that you should know – right off – about Bermuda: #1 is that it’s relatively close and #2 it’s not in the Caribbean. It takes only two-and-a-half hours to fly from New York City to Bermuda (vs. four-and-a-half hours to fly from New York to Barbados). I’m comparing these two islands because they’re both very British.
I have had a subscription to International Travel News since the turn of the century (a little Irish hyperbole). Seriously, this monthly publication – with its down-to-earth b/w newsprint format – started in Sacramento, California way back in 1976. It covers everywhere in the world EXCEPT the United States.
Periodically I go to the H&M store on 34th Street at Herald Square (directly across from Macy’s) to check out their Third Floor Home Section, which is excellent. That said, I think their apparel for females is lacking in quality and workmanship – I wouldn’t even buy one of their T-shirts.
In May, Interview magazine closed its doors. It was a magazine founded by Andy Warhol and British journalist John Wilcock in 1969. Cue a recent trip to Florida where I was intrigued to discover a Warhol exhibit. The interesting part is that it was being held at a botanical garden. I was intrigued. I knew Warhol from his iconic Campbell's Soup Cans artwork and iconic Marilyn Monroe pieces, but flowers?
