TRAVEL TIPS | Three Weeks, One Carry-on Suitcase
Three weeks, one carry on suitcase and a tote bag. That’s how I roll. Don’t think you could ever possibly manage? Here’s how. (more…)
Spain
EXCEPTIONAL EATERIES | Seville | Redhouse Art & Food
Behind a massive, graffiti-covered door in Seville, Spain is a café. And a bar. And an art gallery. And an antique store. It’s all in one room, and it’s called Redhouse Art and Food. The folks at Redhouse have taken over a large, industrial space for their unique creative enterprise.…
“Cathedral Without Walls” on Dwell
See my piece about Seville’s Metropol Parasol on Dwell. www.dwell.com
FLEA MARKETS | Seville | Calle Feria
Every flea market has a personality. Having shopped in flea markets all over the world, so you’d think they would all start to look the same to me. In fact, many of the objects for sale are so clearly identifiable with their location. Seville was no exception. (more…)
Style Moment | Barcelona
“With an eye made quiet by the power of harmony, and the deep power of joy, we see into the life of things.” William Wordsworth (1770-1850) English poet
Barcelona | Geese in the Cathedral
The 14th century cloister of Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, in Barcelona, is an enchanting oasis of palm trees and lush gardens encircling a mossy pond. Imagine my surprise when I turned to see a gaggle of white geese among the orange trees. (more…)
A Barcelona Day
In Barcelona, Roman ruins share space with gothic architecture, surreal modernist spectacles, and a sandy beach. The memorable art of Antoni Gaudí and Joan Miró adorns the streets next to graffiti that is of the moment. It is a city buzzing with energy and full of surprises. Follow me for…
Style Moment | Statue in Barcelona
“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still” Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) American photographer and photojournalist
Style Moment | Casa Batlló, Barcelona
“Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.” Antonio Gaudì(1852-1926) Spanish Modernist architect
Eye on Design | Like Minds in Barcelona
Like minds, centuries apart.