Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween Everyone!






From Better Homes
From Halloween Miniatures
From Bunny Cakes




From Simply Entertaining at Home

Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and fun Halloween! :-)

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Teachings of Jon



Tonight, like so many others around the country, I started watching the World Series. It started out a lot different then last night's game. This was going to be a pitching dual. During the break in the middle of the second inning, I flipped by chance to my local public TV station, and "The Teachings of Jon" was on. I was glued to the set like the best book I've ever read! This story is so wonderful, and so inspiring. I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon it.


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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

I'm wearing purple today!


Let's join together and put a stop to bullying!


The International Purple Ribbon Project




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Monday, October 18, 2010

Holiday Decorating!


If you live in the Philadelphia area, call to reserve your own personal Holiday Decorator today! 

Treat yourself to the luxury of time this season!

Holiday decorations, tablescapes, themed dinner party's, and more...

Call today!

215-439-1126



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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Livingstones






Smarin Design

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Monday, October 11, 2010

lemon jelly


music, art








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Sunday, October 10, 2010

10 things I love!







Photo and furniture by Robert Petril












Photo by: Robert Petril




Photo by: Robert Petril

  Happy 10-10-10 :-)

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Friday, October 1, 2010

we're going pink!


We're going pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

"With breast cancer, education is empowerment"

According to NBCAM.org, "an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States last year. An estimated 40,170 women we're expected to die from the disease in 2009 alone."














Please visit the NBCAM website, and stay informed.


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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Homes for Hounds


Hey friends in the Philadelphia area! Mark your calendars for this Sunday between noon and 5pm. Homes for Hounds together with Bo Concept is holding a Champagne and Campari brunch! Join the party for complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, raffle prizes, music, and much more! Admission and drinks are free for this event so tell a friend and come join a wonderful cause!

Sunday, October 3, 2010, 12-5PM @ Bo Concept, 1719 Chestnut Street in Philly. Hope to see you there :-)


Get involved...it's the only way!


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Friday, September 24, 2010

if I was a floor lamp...



...I would want to be this one!

If you haven't yet discovered Mig & Tig Furniture, you should check them out. They are a modern furniture store in Chicago, and they've hooked up with Mortise & Tenon, another AMAZING store in L.A. They have an online boutique that I just love!

Reclining Buddha
Pearls and Crystal Frame

 Sake Candles in Wooden Box, Set of 6

Sake candles! Pure awesomeness!


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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

The 10! Show


View more news videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video.


I had SO much fun today! Aditi, thanks for keeping me calm, you're so great! Dom Irerra...in the green room...I can't even repeat it!! And Taylor Ivy, you SO ROCK GIRL!!! Awesome!


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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

dreaming in mosaic

Philadelphia Magic Gardens
I had the chance to return to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens last week. I've posted previously about this incredibly inspiring place. It's the largest public installation by mosaicist Isaiah Zagar, and the genesis of the whole arts movement on South Street in the 1960's.



It's a maze of artistic fantasy! Everywhere you look, every corner you turn reveals the next wonderful art piece that collectively makes up this amazing giant scale mosaic masterpiece.

 



On this particular day, I was there to meet Angel Lugo. He's a documentary film maker, and he's currently working on a film about the arts community in Philadelphia as it relates to the current economic conditions. I think his project is very interesting, and I feel fortunate to be able to take part in it.



While I was waiting for Angel and his crew to finish setting up their equipment, I couldn't help but wander around in the gardens snapping more and more photos...







It felt like I could never see it all. There's a story in every nook and cranny of this beautiful place.

Isaiah Zagar's son Jeremiah made an award winning film called "In a dream". I love this film. It's a completely real look into the life...


If you're in Philadelphia you must see it for yourself! And, don't forget to bring your camera! :-)

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is a nonprofit organization that relies mainly on contributions from individuals for its activities. This support enables us to continue to offer our educational programs, concert and performances, and other public events.

For more information visit their website

Photos by Robert Petril

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