Archive for the ‘TOP 5’s’ Category
Previously published on Decorati.com By Emily Waldorf It is staggering how many auction house clients, including seasoned collectors who should know better, fail to read the fine print when bidding at auction. In the February 2009 issue of Art + Auction magazine, art lawyers and brothers, Charles and Thomas Danziger discuss in their column, “Brothers […]
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Tags: Art + Auction, auction house, bidding at auction, Brothers In Law, buyer beware, Charles Danziger, Christie's, fine print, Halsey Minor, how to, lawsuit, Sotheby's, Thomas Danziger
Top 5 2009 Food and Wine Trends
By Lauren Dickinson My predictions for the coming year… #1 Eating in: being short on cash will probably encourage a lot of people to start cooking again, which is not a bad thing- it’s a great feeling to make a nice dinner for your friends and family, and no one is going to rush you […]
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Tags: 2009 food, 2009 wine, gastropub, Los Angeles, Mark Bittman, San Francisco, The Alembic, The Publican, The Village Idiot, trends
By Lauren Dickinson Break up an afternoon of fall shopping or gallery perusing with the time honored tradition of afternoon tea. 1) Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay: Classic tea service with a gourmet bent, though the real reason to go out of your way is the stunning ocean views. Gaze at the crashing waves while curled […]
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Tags: Afternoon Tea, Alice in Wonderland, Annie Leibovitz, Best Los Angeles afternoon tea, best Los Angeles tea spots, Christian Lacroix, Crown and Crumpet, high tea, Jean Paul Gaultier, Neiman Marcus Rotunda, Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, Royal/T, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Top 5 Tea, Vogue
Top 5: Carmel Weekend Getaway
By Lauren Dickinson Close enough for a quick weekend getaway with the charm of a small town but the sophistication of an increasingly popular wine and food destination; Carmel and Carmel Valley are ideal spots for an Indian summer trip. – Corkscrew Café in Carmel Valley- linger for a long lunch sampling locally produced Georis […]
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Tags: Bubbly Fish Café, Citronelle Carmel Valley Ranch, Corkscrew Café, Cypress Inn, Top 5 Carmel
Top 5 Aspen
By Emily Waldorf 1) Galerie Maximillian: Meet the very knowledgeable Michelle Bryan and learn all about the printmaking process and the gallery’s hard-to-find works by Chuck Close, Richard Prince, Damien Hirst, and Mel Bochner, as well as important prints by modern masters. 602 E. East Cooper Avenue, +1 970 925 6100 2) Jimmy’s: Have a […]
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Tags: Amen Wardy, Aspen, Cache Cache, Galerie Maximillian, Jimmy's, Kevin Costner, Top 5 Aspen
I can’t get enough of of the virtual antiquing opportunities on 1stDibs and frequently stay up into the wee hours, designing fantasy rooms with my new finds. The beauty of it is that you can find the best selection of antiques from well-vetted dealers all over the world from the privacy of your home. Here […]
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Tags: 1st Dibs, art deco, Mario Marini, Murano glass chandelier, Top 5 1st Dibs, virtual antiquing
Forbidden City Synchronized swimming not your cup of tea? Beijing has a smorgasbord of cultural offerings ranging from cutting edge contemporary art to decadent imperial treasures. Tony Chen is a fantastic guide and can arrange for everything from highly customized tours to a top-notch driver (ask for William). A few hours spent exploring the Forbidden City is […]
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Tags: architecture, Beijing, China, Olympics, TOP 5's, travel
