Monthly Archives: July 2016

Jul 13 2016
Art

Kew Gardens

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I have a new artist crush, and his name is David Inshaw.

Lovers at Kew Gardens is up for auction and is expected to fetch up to $6K. I’d like to think it’s out of my price range right now, but uh, I’m sure I spent that much on spin last month…I won’t say no to it as a gift, though.

Kew Gardens boasts both the largest collection of living plants AND one of the largest greenhouses in the world. If you want to visit, it’s in the London Borough of Richmond.

Girlfriend seems more interested in getting handsy than learning about boroughs, so I won’t bore you with it either.

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Jul 13 2016
Art

rondel

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The Rondel was exhibited in 1893 at the Centennial Exposition. The same year, the artist Louise Cox was admitted to the Society of American Artists.

Rightfully so! I don’t understand how an artist can render every facet of me at a bar so perfectly.

…the only one missing is the one where I go home at like, 9:10.

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Jul 12 2016
Art

offering to venus

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In case any of you are sitting on an extra $400,000, two things:
1.) snatch up this Offering to Venus, estimated to sell between $320-$420K (via Christie’s, info here)

2.) call me, immediately.

Jul 11 2016
Art

tell me more

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To answer: Yes, I would love to know what you did without me this weekend.

I can’t guarantee I’m listening, but maybe my dog is.

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Jul 10 2016
Art

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Sunday vibes.

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Jul 10 2016
Art

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Sunday vibes.

Jul 10 2016
Art

come on, gian

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Gian Giorgio Trissino looks like his girlfriend just asked to read his texts.

You got caught, boo!

Jul 09 2016
Art

fierce af

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Give me everything–yep, everything–about this look.

 

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Jul 09 2016
Art

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Alright, fellas, take note.

This is Louise Howland King Cox in a full portrait by Kenyan Cox. We have a little bit of a Celine Dion/Rene thing, in that Kenyan was older (but only by 9 years, not 24!), as well as her art teacher/mentor.

Of Louise, Kenyan wrote:

“Long before I felt the thrill of love, I knew that she would make the best wife in the world for me if I should love her . . . When love came to add to the friendship and confidence, I felt safe and so we mean to marry as soon as we can.”

Well, go ahead and melt my heart, why don’t you!? AGE IS JUST A NUMBER.

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Jul 07 2016
Art

hbd frida

Frida

Frida Kahlo would’ve been 109 today. I’d write more, but I’m getting back from my Maine vacation and my body is going through some serious lobster roll withdrawal.

Actually. I think it’s a medical condition.

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