Elevator Art

I love me some Michaelangelo and I absolutely love this.
How awesomely clever.
I wanna push the button.

Photos via the Bean and the Bear +

Bring it home to you

Music - Pachuca Sunrise, Minus the Bear (acoustic)

Things Making Me Happy Right Now

My Passport - I always keep my passport in my top drawer just in case I have to dart out the door in an international emergency of some sort. No need to be fumbling around for your passport in those situations. So far that hasn't really been an issue, but my passport is going to get some play this month. I am so excited as we are in the throws of planning our trip to Paris, Prague, and Vienna! Stay tuned as the blog will soon be inundated with international photos from our trip! If you have any favorite spots or recommendations, please pass them along!

Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm - This is my favorite, but you've got to go with the minted version. It is so refreshing. I put it on every night before bed and it is yummy and luxurious. Its a treat.

New Shoes - It is finally warm enough for wearing these! I've decided they pretty much go with everything from mini skirts to rolled up boyfriend jeans. Love love love these shoes.

Dad's Watch - I have been wearing this watch non-stop. Dad gave me a few of his watches for special gifts and I just love them. I had this one resized and it just fits perfectly on my wrist. Its beautiful and it makes me think of him all the time.

Champagne - I absolutely love Champagne and love celebrating with Champagne. Even more, I love celebrating nothing at all with Champagne. Sometimes the fact its Tuesday is reason enough for celebration.

Sephora Myrtille Nail Laquer - The funky blue I'm wearing right now. Sometimes you can't take things too seriously and there is absolutely nothing serious about blue nail polish.

Discovered Work: Vivian Maier

This is such a cool story and I am so excited to share it with you.

A guy by the name of John Maloof was working on a book about Chicago's Northwest Side when he came across bins of film and negatives at a Chicago furniture and antique auction. The auction house had acquired the belongings from a storage locker, sold off due to delinquent payments. As John thought the photos may be helpful for his book, he bought the bins of negatives and undeveloped film for $400. What he came across is pretty amazing.

Vivian Maier was a nanny to a family on the North Side of Chicago. Little is known about her other than she lived in France and America but settled in America. The children she cared for speak of her as a Mary Poppins and someone who took them on wonderful adventures. Others scorn her for eccentricity and poor manners. It is not known if she was ever trained in photography, but she often carried a camera with her and took street photos.

Out of the more than 100,000 negatives in the collection, about 20-30,000 negatives were still in rolls, undeveloped from the 1960's-1970's ... never seen by anyone until now.

This discovery may have uncovered one of the finest street photographers of the mid-twentieth century. Below are some of the photos of Vivian Maier ... absolutely incredible.

Vivian Maier, Self Portrait

Photos by Maloof Collection, LTD +

Philadelphia: Macy's Flower Show

Can you stand to see more? I thought I'd stop by Macy's while we were in Philly, so if you liked the New York show pics ... brace yourself for Philly pics! The Philly show was incredible. I actually liked it better. A lot of the flowers were real and it smelled amazing!




This is the amazing organ at the Philadelphia Macy's. Its really quite something. I've heard the organ playing every time I've been there. Pretty unique.

Check out this video as Philly Macy's shoppers are surprised with a Random Act of Culture

New York: Macy's Flower Show

It may still be cold, but Spring was in bloom this weekend at Macy's. I caught a few pics on my phone to share. It was pretty spectacular.

Time Pieces II

Earlier in the week I mentioned my new favorite watch lady loaned me an amazing watch for the week ... and this is it!

The watch is by Delbana, a Swiss watch company founded in 1933. I think the watch may be from the 50s, but I don't really know much about it.

I think it is such a special piece. The face looks so glamorous and the mesh band looks so unique on this style of watch. I might have to make her an offer she can't refuse. Isn't this just beautiful?

Things Making Me Happy Right Now

Rose Ring - I have been wearing this for weeks now and I just love it. I get more comments on this ring. I think the fact that fits on two fingers ... I don't know it seems to perplex people.

Niesen Envelope Handbag - I feel this is a quintessential spring / summer purse. However the fact that its freezing ... I've hardly gotten to carry it. I like the pretty strap which can also be removed so the bag can be carried as a clutch. Possibilities, possibilities ... now if only the weather will get warm.

Nars Schiap Lipstick - YOWZA! This lippie is whoa-pink. If you want to make a statement with pink lipstick ... which I did ... all weekend ... then this is the way to go. This is so much fun for spring and summer and it makes me very happy (which is why its on the list).

Tocca Solid Perfume - I have become a huge proponent for solid perfume. These little pots are so awesome for throwing in your purse and dabbing on. As much as we travel, they are a necessity. One of my most favorite perfumes is Tocca Brigitte (which I wear all the time), however this Tocca Stella has been a fun way to mix it up.

New Sandals - Dear Shoes, You are beautiful and funky and I adore you. You make me really happy sitting in my closet. However, this relationship is going to the next level once the weather gets warm.

Time Pieces

I had several watches that needed repaired and batteries replaced ... and this shop in Greenwich Village is where they got fixed. Isn't this place crazy but awesome? My new friend, the watch lady, even let me borrow an amazing watch for the week. I can't wait to share! It is super cool, so stay tuned.

Here's to a great week!

City Posters

I absolutely love these city maps from Ork Posters. I especially love the one of Manhattan, which if you don't know the city, is actually a great frame of reference as to where all the neighborhoods are located in relation to each other. Great design AND educational ... win win.

Have a happy day.

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Artist: Leigh Viner

Fashion illustrations by artist, Leigh Viner

Music - La vie en rose, Louis Armstrong