What’s in a Name?

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There was a flash of Redd at the bar, a laughing man, in a uniform mass of white tie …a red dinner jacket. It was Miles Redd, looking, surprise -surprise, stand out chic. What FUN to have a name that … Continue reading 

21st Century Curio

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I am embracing Christmas at this stage – but everywhere I look – I am curio-struck, SO I couldn’t resist… Clockwise-ish from top left: House of Hackney tray for Christmas drinks, features woodland animals engaged in cultural activities, very curio. … Continue reading 

Get In

Only US ladies can this be this full of swagger.  The Gio-Go ladies tell it like it is on their ‘Get in – Get out’ show.  Oh my, I just sit up as I watch it.

Check out ‘House of  Style’, GioGo styl-ie, e.g Farrow and Ball – “The Chanel of Paint- Get In!”

 

 

 

A mystery in print

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I have a magical story, a series of wonderful book sculptures have been quietly left with apt and erudite notes  in Edinburgh institutions which encourage and promote literature and culture.  They are delightful. Each work is a loving crafted masterpiece, … Continue reading 

What’s in a door?

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When we landed in Dublin this summer, we needed a home, searching the websites, there was a lone house that kept calling out – all from the power of one hero shot: the front door – (the previous tenants allowing … Continue reading