so crazy…last fall, photographer annie leibovitz, borrowed $5 million from a company called art capital group. in december, she borrowed $10.5 million more from the same firm. as collateral, among other items, she used town houses she owns in greenwich village, a country house, and something else: the rights to all of her photographs.julian schnabel also turned to an art lender when building palazzo chupi in greenwich village, later borrowing against his artwork with a bank. by dd
created in 1955 in the city of “eternal spring”, cuernavaca. the hotel which is an hour away from mexico city is yet another great find. a must for a quiet get away and amazing food. be sure to try the exotic ant eggs, a delicacy comparative to the caviar of the east. i had to try it and it was amazing. the manicured grounds and the exotic african cranes are the key attractions of the hotel. open swimming pool, spacious rooms and great service. be sure to ask for a table, which can be set up for you anywhere on the grounds, for an afternoon drink. Its like having/being at you private home without the headache of managing the staff. truely remarkable. by dd
we’re all quitting cigs jarvis. are you in? by dd
interior of a private bombardier jet. pros: so white… cons: so not green! by dd
painting with light, a documentary about the life and work of louise dahl-wolfe, 1895-1989. as the first female fashion photographer and a staff photographer for harper’s bazaar from 1936 through 1958. dahl-wolfe defined the post-war look of american women. her work is a true inspiration and remains as such today. by kv
i guess it’s normal to idolize people after they died… ysl objects and apartment by ivan terestchenko by pp’
went to rouge tomate (10 east 60th) last night and was impressed with the concept but not the atmosphere… sadly so empty!
“… a harmonious alignment of balanced cuisine, well-being, and social and environmental consciousness. this nutritional approach demonstrates a genuine respect for the integrity of ingredients used in crafting balanced, healthful and flavorful dishes.the rouge tomate lifestyle supports sustainable elements and business practices while offering an optimal balance of nutritional dishes and S.P.E.® compliant menus without sacrificing flavor, sophistication or a fun dining experience” .… you should go!
S.P.E.®, which stands for Sanitas Per Escam (Health Through Food), is a nutritional charter developed by chefs and dieticians.S.P.E.® is an innovative approach toward nutrition, transcending the idea of balanced eating to offer optimal nutrition that maintains, protects and strengthens the body.
in order to offer optimal nutrition, the S.P.E.® approach revolves around three key elements:
sourcing: selecting ingredients seasonally, locally, and with a focus on nutritional characteristics.
preparation: using specific cooking techniques that preserve the integrity and nutritional qualities of the ingredients.
enhancement: optimizing nutritional value by the synergy of product combination and menu diversity.
by kl
not into guns by any means, but as an object i dig it. by dd
a sun-loving cube… cute. by Sturm and Wartzeck Architects by kl
a beautiful very rare mechanical cartier reverso dual time zone from the late 1970’s. I’d take this over the original jaeger le coultre version for its rarity… anyday. beautiful half-moon shaped lugs. one side has a white dial with black roman numbers. the other side has a champagne dial with black roman numbers. look closely the crowns are hidden on the top and bottom of the body of the watch. both movements are “manual wind” movements. if you come across one it would be around +17K and probably a lucky find by dd
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