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OUR SPECTACULAR 1870 ITALIANATE VILLA RENTAL IN MENTON…I SHOULD KEEP IT A SECRET!

Renting an apartment or villa while on vacation can bring happiness and superb memories. Marla loves to cook while on vacation so shopping at local markets and creating something very tasty in the kitchen is something she enjoys. My job is usually finding a nice wine. Renting on VRBO or…

JOIN ME FOR A VISIT TO THE de YOUNG MUSEUM’S “FASHIONING SAN FRANCISCO: A CENTURY of STYLE.”

There is definitely a huge interest in museum exhibits of the world of fashion and iconic designers. Marla and I have enjoyed fabulous fashion exhibits over the years in Denver, Dallas, San Francisco and Paris. We absolutely loved the 2022 exhibit at the Legion of Honor showcasing the creativity of…

BRINGING THE LENS IN CLOSER FOR A…DIFFERENT VIEW

A closer look at our world can yield so many wonders which are often missed. I became a seeker of beauty when I was a small boy collecting shells on a beach or searching for interesting rocks. Our daughters, Lisa & Stacy, have similar traits. Stacy displays these beautiful flourite…

FASHION & TRAGEDY, DRAMA & CONFLICT, …CHRISTIAN DIOR & HIS COURAGEOUS SISTER CATHERINE…COCO CHANEL’S DARK SIDE EXPOSED…REMEMBRANCES OF TEXTILE FASHION AND HEROIC RESISTANCE IN PARIS.

Watching “The New Look” on Disney+ was very entertaining, with superb direction and great actors! The fascinating story sent me down a rabbit hole wanting to learn more about the history of the characters and the times. France during the Nazi occupation, the fashion industry, and decorative textiles…

LET’S GO SHOPPING IN…FLORENCE

I truly love touring the famous sites of wonderful and iconic cities. Florence is among the world’s most historically rich cities on the planet. No matter how many times I visit this place it always awakens something new. I spent a few days solo exploring before heading off…

A TREASURE TROVE OF MEMORIES FROM THE CHANCE OPENING OF BOXES IN OUR WESCO FABRICS’ STORAGE LOCKER

I pulled out a medley of old photos, marketing materials, fabric work sheets, and much more from the saved boxes when we cleaned out our storage locker. I must say it was really fun to revisit these transformative times. This is a photo of me in my office next to…

SNEAKER CULTURE…WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

Marla and I attended last weeks Denver Art Museum’s Luncheon by Design. It was a very cool fundraising event drawing Denver’s design and creative community, lovers of architecture and fashion, and supporters of the architecture and design department. The theme was…SNEAKER CULTURE. Headlining the event…