posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 2
I read a hilarious post yesterday by Peter Scott. Peter has written a book called Well-Groomed: A Wedding Planner for What’s-His-Name (And His Bride). From the Well-Groomed website: As a groom, you
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 29
Photo of beaded and sequinned tapestry at Centre Pompidou, Paris by Jordana Shalhoub. Click photo to view detail.
Despite a whirlwind of guests and brocantes, I’ve been keeping a close eye on the news from Burma. I’ve been dismayed by the Burmese government’s deliberate and targeted violence against peaceful protesters. The Washington-based group US Campaign for Burma said around 200 protesters have been killed, including Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai. Shari Villarosa, the most senior US diplomat in Burma told reporters, “It’s tragic. These were peaceful demonstrators, very well behaved.”
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 25
I attended the opening of the new Adolfo Dominguez superstore the other night, drinking Champagne and hobnobbing with the international well-heeled crowd, who were speaking Spanish, French, and English. Dominguez is one of Spain
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 24
This is the fifth of a series of five pieces written by artist Leau Phillips about her experiences at the New Mexico State Fair.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have met the underbelly of the arts and crafts events and lived to tell about it! It isn’t pretty, is isn’t easy, but it had to happen sooner or later. Met it, confronted it came out with all fingers and toes and ego intact.
I told you yesterday that we had decided to leave the fair a day early. Wasn’t an easy decision, didn’t come to it lightly, wrestled with those demons of “NOT fulfilling a commitment” It was a toss and turn night.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 23
Last week we were delighted to have been asked by TheTimes to share our travel tips on where to eat, stay and shop inLiverpool, which is one of the greatest WAG cities, and by default has some of the greatest bling bling shopping. Check out our travel tips here. And in otherLiverpoolnews,Liverpool StreetinLondonis now home to the groovy new Andaz hotel, which is a new, luxury green boutique brand from Hyatt. The Andaz is on the location of the former Great Eastern Hotel and eco features include low water toilets, sustainable food and a computer controlled heating system. Guests will also be able to download iPod playlists from locals groovy people (policemen, artists, architects and hairdressers). Hyatt is also looking to roll out more Andaz???s inChicagoandNew York. AndazLiverpool Street,40Liverpool Street, London EC2M 7QNPhone: 020 7961 1234.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 23
Photo and art by Leau Phillips
This is the fourth of five pieces by artist Leau Philliips about her experiences at the New Mexico State Fair.
First folks, an update on my previous post. I neglected to mention that Friday night at the petting zoo is mostly for single dads and interestingly enough, first dates!! Nothing says “getting to know you” like jumping goats, a Brahma bull and the smell of manure. Last comment overheard as I left the area: “Wanna do the petting zoo?” “Dad, I’m 12…”
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 21
A blue thistle at Wye, England
Today I received a lovely birthday package from Blue, which prompted me to post this photo in her honour. Merci bien, dear Gillian, for your thoughtfulness and friendship!
This is also my longtime friend Linda’s birthday, who along with her husband Omar, visited us in April. She’s a news reporter in the US and I hope they’re letting her off work to celebrate. Happy birthday, Linda!
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 21
Photo by Leau Phillips
This is the third in a series of four pieces by Leau Phillips at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque.
You must be on the edge of your seats waiting to find out the scoop about angry hot glass lady. But before I give you the rundown of the third day of the glorious New Mexico State Fair booth saga, please indulge me while I rant.
These things ARE NOT art - in my humble but adequate opinion:
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 20
Photos by Leau Phillips
In the second of a four-part series, Leau Phillips writes about her observations on day two at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque:
Well boys and girls, today was a much shorter day, only 11 hours, but a much hotter day so I guess that evens it out. And we sold three things, so we doubled our sales!! Oh what I would have given for just a small amount of the cloud cover we had yesterday.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 19
Check out the eyelashes on this beauty! Photo of pgymy zebra by Leau Phillips.
Remember as a child what a big deal the state fair was? When my friend Leau Phillips emailed me daily accounts of running an art booth at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, first I laughed at her often hilarious observations. Then I asked if she would share her amusing reports with my readers. Here’s her account of day one at the fair:
The state fair is undoubtedly one of the best places for people watching. Since I was there for more than 12 hours, across from the petting zoo and near the pony rides, I had plenty of time to watch!