Vizcaya: A Return to Elegance

Vintage postcard, Vizcaya

One of my favorite and very special places to visit, in Miami, is Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, formerly known as Villa Vizcaya, and the winter home of James Deering.  Constructed between 1914 and 1922.  Click here for the site for VMG.  DF *****

Entrance to drive

View from the water

Garden

Garden steps

Garden folly

Garden

Hall

Loggia

Gazebo

Music Room

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YSL/Halston in Naples !

Baker Museum, Naples

Yves Saint Laurent + Halston: Fashioning the ’70s offers a unique perspective on two of the best-known fashion designers in modern history who defined the sexy and glamorous looks of the 1970s. The approximately 80 ensembles and 20 accessories — drawn from The Museum at FIT’s extensive collection of pieces from both designers — reflect the social, economic and political realities of their creators and the world at large. November 7, 2015 – March 6, 2016

I was thrilled to see that this exhibition was coming to town~ and in partnership with my alma mater (FIT) no less!  DF***** 

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Home Away From Home Hotel

The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel, New York

Looking forward to our upcoming New York trip...and seeing Fun Home at the Circle In The Square...and the Chinese Show at the Met...martinis anyone? DF *****

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Happy Trails, Dale Evans and Roy Rogers

Dale Evans and Roy Rogers were big stars, many years ago, and they had a museum of their lives in Branson, Mo. The museum was recently closed, due to lack of income, and the artifacts from the golden era of the cowboys and cowgirls were auctioned off, at very handsome prices. Here are some memorable images from an email that Bill sent to me from his friend Bob. Coincidentally, the Liberace Museum, in Las Vegas has also closed. It's a shame, as our young folks won't get to visit these amazing shrines.

While I wasn't riding a horse today, I did spend the day riding a banana yellow kayak, and thoroughly enjoyed myself, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying the jumping fish, (shades of Porgy and Bess) the playful dolphins, and the incredible birds of all sizes and colors. I kayaked right under the boat entrance to the Lutgert palazzo, featured in this months VERANDA. I really did feel like I was in Venice, Italy, and enjoyed many "happy trails" today - Mother's Day 2012. Enjoy! DF *****