The idea of wabi-sabi is something I have always been interested in. The definition reads: Wabi-sabi is a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”. ...
Start the year off right with a little thing called Lagom from the Swedes. Lagom is defined as not too much, not too little, just the right amount. And since we all love to read books about how to improve our lives through simplifying (re:...
A hidden gem in Long Island City, Queens. The Noguchi Museum and Garden features work from the Japanese-American sculptor, Isamu Noguchi...
It’s no surprise that we are in love with The Kinfolk Gallery space designed by Norm Architects, but their current exhibit entitled Close Contact elevates the space to another level. They teamed up with Sørensen Leather to explore the idea of the sphere versus our...
There are only a few days left to visit the Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. I’ve gone a few times, enjoying new corners of the exhibit each time. The sheer size of the exhibit is awe inspiring, highlighting her wardrobe, her...
There are only a few days left to visit the Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. I’ve gone a few times, enjoying new corners of the exhibit each time. The sheer size of the exhibit is awe inspiring, highlighting her wardrobe, her...
When I came across this book Imogen Cunningham: The Modernist Years, the images looked so current, I couldn’t believe they were taken in the 1920s. Who knew that her affinity for capturing tropical plants would be trending today. ...
If you haven’t noticed, I am constantly pursuing a minimalist lifestyle. This doesn’t just involve owning less material items, but it also pertains to how I spend my time. I went on a road trip a few weeks ago and as I drove, I...
With all the political unrest here in New York City over the past few weeks, it’s hard to think of much else. I go between obsessing over the news and reading every article to having a media-free day where I bury my head in the...
After marching at the women’s march in New York City on Saturday, I can’t help but feel it was only the beginning. We have a responsibility to continue to fight, and here’s how. ...