Yesterday, the USPS released the GO Green postal stamps. They carry the forever status, of course.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Upstairs Downstairs
If you are missing Downton Abbey, you will love Upstairs Downstairs currently playing on PBS's Masterpiece Theater. Laura Linney returns to introduce the series. All the drama and eccentricity one can take are here for the watching. One observational note: Lady Maud, if your monkey, Solomon must sit on the table while drinking sweet tea and munching chutney, he needs to wear pants.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
The Irish Country House
I recently viewed The Irish Country House, courtesy of Netflix. Anjelica Huston, who grew up in an Irish country home, beautifully narrates the documentary which features many manors, castles, mansions and historic homes and their coexisting parkland across Ireland. Worth a watch.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sarah's Key
I have just completed reading Sarah's Key, a story of a young Jewish girl living in Paris, France and the woman who discovers her fateful story long afterwards. The movie format has recently been released. Worth a read, for sure.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Frick and RL
Last Saturday was spent wandering around NYC. A first time visit to the Frick Collection was a joy. Gorgeous architecture, collections by the Master painters of the world and an excellent movie which details the background of Mr. Henry Clay Frick and his desire to collect make this a great stop-off while in NYC. Particular favorites were St. Thomas More (especially after finishing up the Tudors series recently) and Gilbert Stuart's depiction of George Washington. Unfortunately, no photography is permitted inside, so I have no pics to share.
Just around the corner would be the Ralph Lauren flagship store located in the Rhinelander Mansion and is a must. This visit brings an even more lovely restoration, this time with lots of elegance. The fourth floor had just opened and professional photographers were busy working so I snapped only in the massive stairwell. Even the comfort rooms in the basement are lovely. Worth a visit.
Addendum: For more on the Rhinelander Estate and RL, have a look at this month's Veranda magazine
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