Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris
Tomorrow through October 9, 2011, the de Young Museum will host an extraordinary exhibition of more than 100 masterpieces by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) from the permanent collection of Paris’s world-renowned Musée National Picasso. The once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, made possible only because of the temporary closure of the Musée Picasso until 2012 for extensive renovations, …
New Favorite Artist: Chris Stott at Elliott Fouts Gallery
Through a dear friend, I just discovered a new favorite artist, Chris Stott, at the Elliott Fouts Gallery on J Street in Sacramento. His subject matter seems to be the same items that I use to personalize and interior space–typewriters, books, clocks, suitcases–anything vintage. He puts a modern spin on it by always using a …
Ms. Kelly’s Neighborhood: The Crocker Art Museum
A little further around the corner, we are very excited to discover our newly renovated “chunk of culture” at the Crocker Art Museum. The Crocker was the first public art museum founded in the West. It was established in 1885 and remains the leading art institution for the California Capital Region and Central Valley. The …
Blast from the Past: Le Pen
Maybe it is just that I am anticipating my trip to France, but I have rediscovered my love for Le Pen. With a micro fine tip, and 18 brilliant colors to choose from, this pen has been an American favorite for over twenty years! The LePen has a micro-fine (.3mm) plastic tip and a colorful, …
Art Through the Ages at the SFMOMA
I was just in San Francisco and amazingly, I have never been to the Museum of Modern Art. As a suggestion from my server at Boulevard the night prior, I took in the most recent exhibit and the perfect coffee on the top floor SFMOMA’s outdoor gallery. SFMOMA celebrates its 75th anniversary with a suite …
Crazy Cool Notepads
Miss the days of shopping for pencils, notebooks and three-ring binders? Relive the fun of back-to-school shopping with these stylish “school supplies” for grown-ups. Stressed out by your to-do list? Turn your next note-jotting session into art therapy. The more you twist and turn these assorted Morph Notepads from Kate’s Paperie, the more flexible they …
Life is Beauty Full!
Walking through Montecito last weekend, I was struck by this darling little sign. Life is full of beauty, it’s even more beautyfull when this Sugarboo Design sign is hanging in your home. * “Life is beautyfull” painted design * 24″ x 24″ * Approximately 2″ thick * Wood * Handmade * Add extra $20 shipping …




















