A few days ago I mentioned that I just got a new drawing tablet and with it came three software programs. I’ve only really had a chance to play around with one: Art Rage Pro. I’ll just give you a few of my quick impressions because if your interested, there’s an [...]
Well its Friday and the feeling here on the lake is balmy though, we could use a bit more sun. Still, I can find my sunshine in a glass so I’m not complaining.
My two favorite drinks of the moment involve white wine. The first is an Aperol Spritz.
Recipe for Aperol Spritz:
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I just downloaded Autodesk Sketchbook Pro and am really excited to start learning how to tweak my drawings to make them look more professional. I think when I get this thing down, my drawings are going to be phenomenal.
Sketchbook Pro is a software program that’s actually made to be used in conjunction with [...]
Last Monday was a holiday here and the weather was bad, so that put the kibosh on my husband’s idea for going for a bike ride. How about a museum? I asked, and to my great surprise, he said yes. A few minutes later we were all packed in the car and on our way [...]
Isargold is a restaurant run by TV chef, Marin Baudrechsel. My husband and I went for dinner last Friday and had a fantastic time. The food was absolutely spectacular – imaginative and delicious. It was also very expensive but at least it was worth it!
We’re in full swing with asparagus season in Germany [...]
In honor of the bard’s birthday, which is today, April 23, Fab.com is showcasing prints and posters from the iconic graphic artist, Milton Glaser, who did a series of Shakespeare sketches. Happy Birthday Shakespeare! Here are a few of my favorites but all in all there are 36 to choose from.
In the 16 years that I’ve lived here, I’ve really come to love my adopted city. Its a lot smaller than Chicago (where I come from) and that took some getting used to. But once I wrapped my tongue around the language and started to feel more at home, I could step back and appreciate [...]
A few weeks ago I mentioned the website Spoonflower which, if you don’t know, is a website where you can design your own fabric. They’ll print it out for you on the organic fabric of your choice and mail it off. Not too long ago, designing and [...]
I recently became familiar with the artist Ian Davenport who’s mesmerizing paintings of dripping color are breathtaking. He’s an English artist who likes to use unusual surfaces like stainless steel or fiberboard in stead of canvas. He’s been known to pour, drop and even use a syringe to get his colors on to his surface [...]
Things that catch my eye right now are…
A pair of vintage ottoman inspired electric lanterns and this glamorous coffee table, both from One Kings Lane vintage market.
I guess I’m still craving luxury and comfort because the bed from Gilt is call my name.
Lastly, these two dreamlike [...]
