Art
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Ralph Lauren’s Home Collection is the $&#£
Shopping for furniture and home fissures is a huge pain in the rear. Potter barn, Restoration Hardware, Z Gallerie, Arthaus… etc.. etc… It is really tedious. If you go online, you’re overwhelmed. If you go into a store, you’re bombarded with retail sales tactics. If you use a consultant, they don’t listen. Given all that, I’m resigned to admit that the items offered by Ralph Lauren Home are exquisite. Substance, style, and effect. That’s what the brand embodies. I was blown away by the light fixtures offered by the lighting line. Simply stunning. We have been searching for months to find something for our formal dining room that the “wow” factor…
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Fredericksburg Revisited
I had the opportunity to attend a grand birthday party in Fredericksburg and the adventure never let up. The weekend included everything from fabulous dining, to great shopping finds, to gorgeous architecture and landscapes, and a lot of fine wine time. Here are a few of my favorites from the weekend. Dogologie was one of the most curious pet stores I’ve visited. The inventory range was extraordinary. Best thing… You can go online and shop! The art galleries! Be sure to wander down the side streets of Fredericksburg anytime you;re there. I was quite surprised at the…
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La Dolce Vita, One of Austin’s Finest Events
This food and wine festival is worth every penny of the cost of admission. Details here:
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GrayDUCK Gallery Goes Wild
If you’re a fan of well-crafted and ingenious pop art, the Shawn Smith exhibit at grayDUCK Galley is really something to enjoy. Titled Predators, Prey, and Pixels, the exhibit showcases some of his best work in sculpture. Catch the exhibit through the 18th of October, 2015. (East Austin on Cesar Chavez)
