When I first looked at the Obsidian brand, Elle Macpherson’s ultra sophisticated collection of luxury intimates, I was reminded of the way certain minerals offer such an intricate array of visually intriguing details. Some people collect these rocks as works of art.
I am intrigued by the unique way Elle highlights this brand, always using her personal design signature, a touch of turquoise embedded in an all neutral palette. But it’s the exclusive laces and … Read More
This morning it was the tulips and the bay
Clear inside a crisp May day
Today, I feel clean, like spring
Lifted from the gray wash of yesterday
This balance between the air and water and flower
Is so fragile and holds such power
Within one hour the train will move me away
And the city tide will flow in and steal my day
Shortly after I bought the house in which I raised my … Read More
I have always been intrigued with art that focuses on the grace and beauty of the feminine mystique. I have collected illustrations and prints that depict woman engrossed in the simple acts of daily life; bathing, drinking a cup of tea, ironing, or nursing. Many artists have managed this pictorial poetry to celebrate the female form, but when my first child was born, I became particularly enamored with the work of Mary Cassatt. Cassatt’s … Read More
