Archive for January, 2011

Collectors Rejoice!

This handy 32 page guide is published by the Appraisers Association of America, who are are group of trusted appraisers, lawyers and art world experts. When on a collecting excursion and you needed an expert opinion either on Majolica vases or modern art this guide is perfect for a reference.
This handy pocket-size guide provides an overview of buying and preserving fine and decorative objects and covers everything from conducting due diligence before a purchase to insuring your goods.
www.appraisersassoc.org $10.00

Cruising in Style!

Hey you die-hard fashionista’s…check out this bike called Fendi AbiciAmante Donna ….by Fendi of course. It has been designed with fashion in mind and it comes in two price points. The cheaper version, yes I said the cheaper version costs $5,900 and the more expensive, luxury versions costs $9,500. This one comes with fur saddlebags! The bicycle really is lovely but what kind of bike chain are you going to have to use so it doesn’t get taken???

Hermes and Chanel have their own versions put I think I will stick to my own Schwinn!! In Dallas there is a custom bicycle shop called Villy Custom Bikes www.villycustoms.com. Here you can have fun designing your own style!!

Cruising in Style!

Cycling can sometimes get a little more complicated than simply picking out two wheels, a destination, and getting there, especially for girls, who often find the selection of bicycles in the market slightly more favorable to the boys, and are not built with the girl’s delicate frames in mind. Taking those who are looking for luxury and cruising into consideration, Fendi has created the Abici Amante Donna luxury city bike, create specially for those who are simply looking to enjoy the city ride and commute in style from one place to another, without having to worry about speed.
The Abici Amante Donna bicycles have been released in two models, and they only differ in terms of accessories and colors. Both are made with women in mind, and thus are built to facilitate getting on and off the bike. The accessories featured include a fur-covered saddle and a leather case, which runs for $9,500, and the other which comes with Fendi’s Selleria leather accessories run for $5,900. Oh yeah, make sure you get a super duper bike lock for this one!

Wintering in Palm Beach!


According to early settler accounts, Palm Beach received its name from a shipwreck named the “Providencia.” The ship washed ashore in January of 1878 with a load of coconuts bound from Havana to Barcelona. Early settlers lost no time claiming salvage and planting the coconuts which were not native to South Florida in an effort to launch tropical South Florida on a commercial coconut industry. Henry M. Flagler, a millionaire industrialist and owner of the Florida East Coast Railway, began buying acres of land on the island of Palm Beach. Many early homesteaders found themselves very wealthy, as orders had been given to buy “at any price.” The town was incorporated on April 17, 1911 and soon began long range plans to develop and protect the island paradise.

Palm Beach is known for its Mediterranean-style of stunning architecture and natural beauty, acclaimed shopping, restaurants and hotels, a cosmopolitan culture, and an involved citizenry committed to civic and philanthropic giving.
Above are two photo’s one is the House of Lavande a vintage costume and couture jewelry boutique, http://www.houseoflavande.com/. Check out the gorgeous designs and long list of celebs who shop here on their website. The second photo is why the island is called Palm Beach…gorgeous avenue.

The Holly Dazes are over and a New Year has Begun!

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!
I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!
-William Arthur Ward