• East Wing Inspiration

    I was hungry for some inspiration this past week and decided to break from my routine, play hooky and hit a local museum.  I walked through the National Gallery’s East Wing on Wednesday – one of the many world class museums that just happen to be in my ‘hood – and soaked up the amazing collection of modern sculpture they have on display.  Giacometti, Calder, Bertoia … delicious. An enormous mobile by Calder hovers above the light filled central space. Artist Richard Long assembled rough cut blocks of slate to form an elegant circle on the main floor.  A guard stands watch for those visitors tempted to disturb the work.…

  • Sign Language

    I’m a January baby and a proud Capricorn. I can’t say that I’m an astrology advocate, but I do get a kick out of reading my horoscope this time of year.  Besides the fact that I often find my cosmic description to be dead-on accurate, I love the idea of my life and character being written in the stars.  A very anti-Capricorn concept to say the least which is why this is a once a year indulgence.  Luxe & Lucid is a platform for celebrating what makes us unique as individuals – whatever the context.  Sign me up!       Famous Capricorns … I’m in pretty good company.  …