Gardens and Grounds Part One: A Botanical Expedition Around the World
I would like to first start, as usual, by acknowledging and apologizing, dear reader, for the lengthy interval since my…
Perspectives: Canal-side in Venice
In this episode of Perspectives, I’m going to share with you a favorite image from my travels, this from a…
On Frequency Bias and the Language of Architecture
All about my Baader-Meinhof problem and current read – Alain de Botton’s The Architecture of Happiness.
Modern Madness: Palm Springs Modernism Week
It’s that time of year again – when thousands of smog-weary Angelonians and design buffs from all over the country…
Perspectives: Charleston Charm
Here’s bringing you another piece of art by yours truly. But first, a minor confession. Lacking the proper motivation and…
A Look at the Executive Order on Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture
I am going to present you with images of two different buildings in downtown Portland, Oregon. The first is a…
Home at Last: Let the DIY Struggles Begin
After (yet another) hiatus, I’m back with more news. As some of you may know, my boyfriend and I recently closed on a house in the Portland, Oregon area.
A Walking Tour through the Historic Homes of Charleston
For those of you who know me (or for any lose acquaintances on Facebook), you might recall (or have received…
A Fine Day for a Photo Shoot
Today’s post is a departure from my typical content in that it features photography that is not my own. Not…
On Beauty and Being Wrong
I just finished reading Elaine Scarry’s On Beauty and Being Just and wanted to share a few insights. It’s a…