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Squint and it’s Europe: Manhattan, Sunday 8/17/08: Food, Buildings, Food. Did I Say Food?
Dumbo Arts Festival, 9/2010: Rob Schwimmer plays at Galapagos Art Space/Portraits
Bubbles, globes, intaglios
Brooklyn Brownstones to Bati Ethipopian Restaurant: Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Friday night we visited friends in Brooklyn in the neighborhood called Fort Greene. In the 1970s, “pioneers” could pick up a brownstone for a song. The neighborhood was pre-gentrified and it was tough and scary and crime-ridden. Now the prices for the same brownstones are tough and scary! Millions! The row of homes I am going to present were built before the Civil War and are landmarks, subject to preservation and strict codes. All renovations must be approved. That goes for façade color and railings. Our friends have an incredible place which they have been renovating for years. They recently … Continue reading →
Photography: Street Life 2006
Cats and friends
Victorian Cat Head Bracelet from my collection, as is, with extra clasp added for safety. No Cats Allowed (in progress) * lady bug * goldfish in aquarium * turtle (head, feet, and tail move in and out) * frog * enamel hummingbird * fish with pearl bubble (tail moves) * owl scholar ( eyes and wings move, holds a book) * tiny bird with binoculars and trail guide * cardinal Cats Only: * walking cat * sitting cat * mechanical diving cat and trash can * cartoon-ish cat * mother cat and kitten * mechanical kitten with moving head * … Continue reading →
Italy: Travel Bracelets continued
Please visit to get the full effect: there are photos of the places that the charms represent. AND, Doris Day singing, “Three Coins In The Fountain;” what a treat! http://sanssouciblogs.com/204-creartive-sunday-41308-italy-travel-bracelets-contd/ Click and zoom, the details are marvelous. Gondola straw hat (Venice) a highly detailed geographic map of Italy engraved heart “Italy” 1920’s grapes chianti bottle “Gobbo” hunchback for good luck Lantern vespa “Figa” good luck charm fleur de lis of Florence Dante political map of Italy bell ringers of Venice bell tower-Jacquemarts This was a difficult collection to amass as some of the charms are very hard to find. The … Continue reading →
Vintage and Antique Travel Bracelets: Italy
This album is part of my “travel series.” Again, these are my one-of-a-kind creations. After collecting charms for just a bit my consciousness was awakened to travel charms. I made most of my purchases through ebay where one can find sellers from all over the world. I joined a group of charm collectors on ebay who collect vintage charms. The group is run by the most knowledgable and brilliant woman, Joan Munkasci. (Joan is the daughter of the late Martin Munkasci, the world famous fashion photographer.) We would post our creations and “ooh and ahhh” over each other’s collections; Joan’s … Continue reading →
Vintage Charm Bracelets:All my designs and creations:The heart series
The “Am I blue?” bracelet is a mix of enameled and non-enameled and stone inlay hearts in shades of blue. The bracelet itself is probably from the 1970’s, but the woven mesh and silver work goes well with the charms. Many of the charms are engraved: Ruby, C.T., Dot, B.M., J/r, M.M., Maurice, M.C. Papa, Sarah. The engraving style varies and indicates the age of the piece. The second piece, “Hearts and Flowers” is unique in that the 1970’s chain is double. The charms are a mélange of enamel and non-enamel, and stone inlay, from different time periods. The little … Continue reading →
Photography: Times Square 9-19-2010
Photography: Bryant Park August 2, 2012
Photography: Brochure: Lunch Hour Exhibit: The New York Public Library: August 2012
Photography: Garden Progress
Photography: Apple Tree
Photography: Dichoroic Glass
I have been collecting dichroic glass jewelry for at least 12 years. It is a real attention getter; whenever I wear it, strangers walk up to me and ask what it is. It has a smooth glass surface and embedded in it are many layers of metallics that diffuse light differently creating a shimmering effect and color change when viewed from different angles. My first purchases were from the KROMA studio, located in New Mexico, but their beautiful pieces can be found in art shops all over the country. A husband and wife team developed dichroic glass for jewelry, beginning … Continue reading →
Protected: Photography: Evan’s Graduation
Photography: Flower Portraits 2008
Testing a new camera; my anniversary roses and new plantings. Flowers always smile and are happy to pose.
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The beautiful, restored Victorian Flushing Town Hall (near the hubbub of Main Street Flushing, not far from Citifield (the replacement for Shea Stadium), is now a cultural hub and the home of jazz. You can follow the Queens Jazz Trail here. If you are a lover of jazz and coming to New York City, order the maps and info from the link above and take the walking tours. The borough of Queens is the home to many of the performers in the newly formed Jazz Orchestra. It is home to Jimmy Heath, and was the home to the late Louis … Continue reading →
510. New York City Photo Journal: MoMA: Museum of Modern Art:Picasso to Warhol to People
We have been visiting New York City’s Museum of Modern Art to catch up on some exhibits. Currently, the Matisse exhibit is hot, but no photography is permitted. I found a few great Picassos that illustrate my demeanor of late; with the construction–and lately, the lack of–going on here, this is me, by Picasso. I find it amazing that this genius could catch my essence long before I was born … [click on photos to enlarge] 8 CommentsChronological Reverse Threaded reply ladywolf11 wrote on Aug 16, ’10 i have to say I think People Watching is … Continue reading →