Wardrobe Wednesday: Grrrr Tiger!

Hello friends! It's Wednesday! Here is what I am wearing today...

1. Tom Ford horn rimmed glasses
2. CZ studs and side cross
3. Leopard print top, Old Navy
4. Black short sleeve cardigan, Tommy Hillfiger
5. Red "premium" pants, Gap
6. TONS of bracelets
7. Black pat. leather, Tory Burch Reva flat

Tonight, my good friend Sheffield, is opening her boutique Back-in-Style. She's been running Back-in-Style online for years and has styled the likes of Julia Roberts in her vintage treasures. I am so excited for Sheffield and can't wait to support her tonight. I will be changing my pants (probably into some black skinnies I got at the Nordstroms Rack this weekend) and the shoes...its going to be rainy so I may put on my red LL Bean rain boots. We'll see. Hope you are having a great week!!

XOXO

Art Talk Tuesday: Roman Pines Day

"Roman Pines: Day" of the "Roman Pines: Night and Day" set was inspired by time I spent in Italy with my family. I originally painted 3 sets of "Roman Pines" in a sketch book and then painted the "Roman Pines: Night" for my first art show in the summer of 2008.  The painting above (Roman Pines:Day)  was painted  for a couple as a commission after they saw another version of it at my first art show, which was bought by someone else on opening night. When I told the admiring couple that the painting was originally a triptych, they asked to see the sketch of 3 sets of pines and eventually went with 2 of 3 of the paintings. The end result for "Roman Pines:Day" of what became "Roman Pines: Night and Day" is still one of my favorite paintings of all time. When I delivered the paintings I told them, "You have to hang them with 'Night' on the left, like the song"...it's the only time I've told patrons how to hang my paintings. I still don't know how they have them hung---I hope they followed instructions.

Music Monday: Musica!

This week I'm going to recommend some musica! You don't have to speak Spanish to enjoy it either. 

While in my mom's car, I heard this "oldie but goodie" Emmanuel's Hablame de ti Bella Senora. It completely reminds me of being in my mom's car in HIGH SCHOOL. I don't listen to much Latin music on my own, but I do have a lot that I really like. Emmanuel is one of those singers who has delivered over the years. Don't mind the cheesy video. 

Mana has been one of my all time favorite Spanish bands..."Rock en Espanol". I first heard them when I was living abroad in Quito, Ecuador in the early 90's. They had just come out with their debut album (which I highly recommend as well) Rayando el Sol. This song, El Verdadero Amor Perdona, is one of the newer songs. The song is about true love being forgiving. It's pretty. There is also a version with Prince Royce which has more of a beat to it. In Miami you hear the version with Prince Royce more. You just can't go wrong with most of Mana's material. Great band.

Hope you had a great weekend! 

XOXO

Week-Ender via Instagram

Here is a look at some memorable shots I took this past week starting with our pool side cabana on a rainy and cloudy day Saturday at the Biltmore and ending with table dancing with Mini. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

The day started nicely...until the rain came.

When the rain came we resorted to cocktails in the cabana.

Room with a view.

Sunset over the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL

Wardrobe Wednesday

A little funny for my Gamma Phi Beta sisters

Mother's Day wish list...

A detail from my bookshelves at home

Dancing on the coffee table...and WAY past our bedtime!

XOXO

Thursday Threads: Horses, Hats and Tequila Oh My!

Greetings! It is Thursday yet again and I have some fun things for you to wear for Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby, which lucky for us land on the SAME day this year! I also have some pretty and comfortable finds for your regular day to day wears. 

Old Navy does it again with this white dress at $34.94. Who wouldn't want to wear this dress to a party this weekend for Cinco de Mayo?! It's great...I'm really trying hard NOT to run out and get it for our 9th Annual Tacos, Tequilas and Margaritas Dinner Party. It also comes in a really pretty orange color.

This is another little gem from Old Navy this week that comes in navy and orange as well. It is $34.94 so another affordable addition to your collection. I think it's perfect for a Kentucky Derby party this Saturday.



These pants are brought to you by The Gap and will run you $49.95. I just love the color, I think its a great shade to wear in the spring and well into the summer. If you pair them with a nice sweater you can even wear them in the fall...because to me BLUE is a neutral.



Also from The Gap and at the same price of $49.95 is this maxi skirt. First of all it looks beyond comfortable. I just want to throw on a colorful tank top and some sandals and call it a day in this thing. Secondly, I love a stripe.

Happy Shopping!

XOXO



Wardrobe Wednesday: Grant Panel Chic

Happy Wednesday! Today I was a panelist for a grant awarded by the Miami Dade Cultural Affairs Department. I have sat on this particular grant panel for 3 years now, which means that I have officially rolled off the panel and will be moved onto another panel next year. The room is normally full of interesting artists, dancers, actors and administrators for arts organizations. A fun and eclectic blend of people to say the least. So what does one wear?

1. Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses
2. CZ studs
3. CZ side cross in sterling silver
4. St. Benedict sterling silver medallion
5. cSd sterling silver large oval locket with le bebe
6. Black angular felt short sleeve jacket
7. Bright orange chiffon top, Old Navy
8. Black pants
9. Chunky gold bracelet, The Island Shop
10. Orange and gold wrap bracelet, Kristin Pearce
11. Silver and gold David Yurman inspired bracelet
12. Leopard print flats

Hope you are having a great week!

XOXO

Art Corner Tuesday: Twins = Double the Love

Another happy mom! Yesterday I dropped off 3 lockets to this proud mama of beautiful twin boys who was gifting the large oval to herself and the two smaller ovals are for the grandma's for Mother's Day! I love the way they turned out---and I love that she has her boys on one side and her dog on the other side of her large oval.

Yesterday I also caught up on some Nate Berkus shows I had not watched yet, and he had on as a guest a woman who designs lockets like mine but sells them for thousands of dollars. She and Nate talked about how beautiful wearing a locket can be and how special they are...and I could not agree more! I love wearing my locket and I love seeing the look of joy on people's faces when I deliver their lockets to them. They really are one of the most special things to wear, to give and to cherish. A wearable heirloom! So for  your next birthday, anniversary, special holiday or just because...think about gifting a cSd locket. They'll out live any flower and are lower in calories than chocolate!

Large glass and sterling silver locket with 28" sterling silver chain, $100

Small glass and sterling silver locket with 20" sterling silver chain, $75