Lots of people are taking stock this week in what they accomplished in 2014 and making projections for 2015. So, it seemed fitting to go with the flow. As the Pointer Sisters sang in 1984- it’s time for Paola Prints to JUMP in! Related Images:
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People cannot live on Paola Pillows alone- and as the days get shorter and darker, you need to take a break wherever you can get it. I’m a huge believer in the importance of surrounding yourself with multi-sensorial comforts- visual, sound, smell and gustatory pleasures…in combination. Especially during the holidays. Related Images:
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Marc Chagall was a 20th century Russian-French artist, a passionate colorist who melded together several different artistic styles during his lifetime. Here you can see a Paola pillow in front of a muted version of the fabulous stain glass windows Chagall created for the Art Institute of Chicago. Related Images:
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“Authentic heritage is something you can see, feel and sense in every product- built upon real traditions and values, upon experience, passion and know-how handed down over generations.” Patrizio di Marco, President & CEO, Gucci. Related Images:
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I’ve always said I’d build a little hothouse addition on my home so I could have flowers all year round. After all the effort spent tending gardens, pruning and putting in new bulbs before winter, I’m not so sure. It’s good to have indoor time be about other things. Related Images:
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The other day I wandered into a google discussion about the history of pillows. It appears the original purpose of pillows wasn’t so much about comfort but keeping bugs out of your mouth. Related Images:
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With a New England nip in the air, and leaves drifting down steadily- thoughts turn to inside and holidays just around the bend. Related Images:
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We found this statue in Brimfield, MA. My mother asked me why we got it- I really don’t know. We liked it. As we put the rest of our house together the experience became.. Related Images:
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This summer I discovered dahlias in all their glory –at a family farm in Cornwall CT. Their size, varieties and colors are obscenely extravagant. If you haven’t been there, you can learn more here- http://www.somethingtocrowaboutdahlias.com and, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to buy some tubers of your own. I plant VERY few summer bulbs because they have to be pretty special for me to dig them up in fall, then store, plant and stake them again come spring. For these babies, I will make an exception. Related Images:
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Sometimes life feels like a race against time. Rush here, do that, finish up, start another project, can I do three things at once? My husband and I escaped to Maine for a couple days and were sitting at dinner doing some people watching. Almost everyone around us was older. After a few minutes I inadvertently caught someone’s eye. She smiled at me. The race in my head stopped. I squeaked out a half smile…and continued on with dinner. Then I thought. This feels good. Comfortable to just be in one place and not stretching for the next. Comfort is
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