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Backgammon With Style

We love our backgammon ‘round these parts.  We call it ‘tavli’ and we play it just about everywhere.  Go to the beach—people playing tavli.  Go to the park—pappoudes (that’s ‘grandpas’) playing tavli.  Cafes?  Tavli.  And we Greeks, we’re a lively … Continue reading

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Fashion + Art = Art + Fashion

What do you get when you juxtapose Gustav Klimt, Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet with Jil Sander, Prada, Celine and Mary Katrantzou? Genius. Because if the work of Christos Mouchas doesn’t literally prove that fashion is art, then … Continue reading

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Swirly Twirly Goodness

I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time controlling my constant urge to doodle while I wait for things.  Like if I’ve been put on hold by some evil customer service rep.  Or if I just. can’t. … Continue reading

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The Art of Clean Up

Even the freakiest of all neat freaks indulge, let loose, and allow themselves to feel the pleasure of disorder every so often. It can be as simple an act as leaving dirty dishes in the sink overnight. Or something more … Continue reading

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Cate the Watercolor Muse

Today I’ve got some watercolor paintings for your perusal, by the talented Cate Parr. Parr is from England, but now lives in LA. She’s a fashion illustrator whose watercolor depictions of various muses from all over the world are both … Continue reading

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Fashion as Art

As much as I love fashion, there are times when I feel a bit uninspired by it all.  There are only so many blazers, pumps, sweaters, cardigans, designer t-shirts, pencil skirts and trousers a girl can look at before she … Continue reading

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Bjork, Biophilia, and Hell on Earth

You either love her or you hate her. There really is no in between. I love her. Somehow Bjork can make things that seem repulsive on the offset, kinda cool. She wore that swan dress to the Oscars in the … Continue reading

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Dina the Muse

When I happened upon Dina Goldstein’s photography in this Huffington Post article, my first thought was, “How did I not know this existed?” Seriously. Her photos do what art is supposed to do; that is, create a new language where … Continue reading

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