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Desert Cool: Two Terrific Museums in Arizona

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

I have visited the Scottsdale-Phoenix area every six months or so for many years, but I’ve only recently discovered two interesting museums there that I was previously unaware of: the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) … Continue reading →

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The Art of Seeing Art

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

I went to three wonderful and very different art shows this week that are still open. Cecil Beaton: The New York Years at the  Museum of the City of New York,  www.mcny.org “Perhaps the world’s second-worst crime is boredom; the … Continue reading →

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Design Diary: Hurry It’s Lovely Up Here

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

One of the rare treats of this apartment is a fantastic city garden. Measuring 50 x 30 feet, it’s actually bigger than the apartment itself. And every room faces onto it. I had a simple concept for the garden. I … Continue reading →

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