Today my “Threads” are threads of technology! Last weekend while finishing back-to-school shopping, I discovered the Boogie Board. It wasn’t much, just a simple e-writer, so then I did more research. I found that the company also made on e-writer that syncs to your phone via Bluetooth… this meant I can email myself my notes,…
Art Talk Tuesday: Smithsonian Throw Down… Have You Voted Yet???
This is the ultimate competition for all museum nerds! The Smithsonian is looking for ONE item that best exemplifies the institute, and WE get to pick! The Smithsonian is currently in Round 2 of voting, and it ends TODAY! They are down to 12 contenders in four categories… 1. Art 2. Science 3. Culture 4….
Music Monday: Hallelujah…Thank You Robin
While I was on maternity leave my husband bought his dream guitar, a Les Paul. For the past couple of months our home has been filled with the sweet and rich tone of his Les Paul. Most people don’t know this, but I love to sing. It’s a secret talent of mine…but every now and…
Foto Friday (1 day late)
From dress up with my mini to opening a Smithsonian exhibit, meeting a rock legend, speaking in front of the Miami Dade County School Board and S celebrating his 100th day. It was a great week! Have a great weekend! XOXO
Thursday Threads: Fall Wish List
I’m not trying to be camo heavy this fall… but I am in love with these pieces. J.Crew Factory J.Crew Factory Warby Parker, Kimball Old Navy I also want to monogram some pieces this fall…like a jacket, a pair of jeans and a scarf. Here are some I found. EBP Designs asks you to bring in…
Art Talk Tuesday: Azucar!
We’ve all heard that art imitates life and that music and art influence each other. Tonight at my museum we are putting that all on display, through an exhibition called “American Sabor” brought to us by the Smithsonian, EMP, The Ford Motor Company Fund and the University of Washington. “American Sabor” looks at how Latin…
Music Monday: Love Never Felt So Good
This summer I’ve fallen in love with Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake all over again. The MJ single “Love Never Felt So Good” which includes vocals by JT is a great song. I admit I have not heard the rest of the album, but this song just sounds like summer. It’s fresh, it’s fun and…
Thursday Threads: It’s in the Stars
When I was growing up my ceiling was covered in glow in the dark stars, then in high school I had a small couch in my bedroom that was upholstered in a blue with white star printed fabric, in college I use to wear my chain of stars necklace from Tiffany’s. You can say I’ve…
Wardrobe Wednesday: Pattern Mixing
Happy Wednesday! This is my first Wardrobe Wednesday in a LONG time! I really like what I’ve got going on…so I am happy to share with you all. Here’s how to shop my look. 1. Wayfarer Glasses, Ray Ban (on sale right now)2. Light Denim Jacket, Tommy Hilfiger3. Gold Fabric Layered Necklace, The Island Shop…
Art Talk Tuesday: Folk Color Block and Inspirations of Color
Over the past few months dramatic aesthetic changes have been happening at our museum. The changes began to occur before I went on maternity leave, but were not done until after I was gone. There are still walls being painted and amazing artifacts being exhumed for public viewing, but this wall caught my eye yesterday.This…