Ode to: LACMA

We went to LA last weekend and participated in LACMA's "next gen" program. The girls now have free admission until they are 18 and can bring one adult with them. This day was one of the best of my life.



They loved this exhibit.



Elke's favorite painting. We are pony crazy, or pegasus or unicorn or pegasus unicorn crazy.









We went on a friday and often were alone in rooms like this. At one point Elke did say: "I want to get out of here and paint." inspiration. everywhere. yes! let's go!




One of my favorites. By Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock's wife.



Loooooooove, love love love.



Happy Chinese New Year! Year of the Dragon: sounds magical & exciting. Hope so.

the appleby house by norm applebaum

We were invited to view a gorgeous house in escondido several weekends ago. the architect, norm applebaum, was there. The wood detailing was so special and the forms were gorgeous. Decks and overlooks everywhere.

Some tidbits from his beliefs on architecture:

Never equate quality of space with quantity of space

A home's exterior is another room.

Architecture is a totality, not just four walls and a roof.

A truly splendid home, inside and out. A great buy if you are in the market.

ode to the library

I can't sing my library praises loud enough.
In addition the giant bag of books I heave home every week, there are so many other perks! The girls get a craft every week & I am checking out movies, cookbooks, magazines and music. I found the glee soundtrack there & a lovely norwegian film I would have never seen otherwise. The summer reading program has the girls even more excited to read book after book after book. I am still discovering things there. Like this wonderful children's book in the adult art section. A beautiful way to snuggle up with your baby and have some art.