Kleinfelds Window Stories

It's no surprise why my 1st career was

 as a visual merchandiser for Macy's.

Put me in from of a beautiful window display

and I'm suddenly a 6ft tall little redheaded girl 

face pressed to a steamed glass staring

&

mesmerized by the stories they tell.

So when I ran across these windows for the famous

Kleinfelds Bridal in NY

my heart palpitated

Have you heard of the show "Say Yes To The Dress" ?

This is the store

( why don't they include these window displays in the show ? )

This is magic worth sharing !

Love these little miniature workers getting this couple ready for the big day ...

Here's another sweet story come to life

( love all the clever cakes ! )

*swoon !*

Hope you enjoyed these as much as me.

XO,

Lisa

Mental Tango

song pairing:  Tango in Harlem by Touch and Go


Just a quick hello and update from the House of Golightly

We are busy preparing the finishing touches for another print collection,

prepping for this Sunday's Alameda,

(and sadly, learning my mother has been diagnosed with cancer)
Waiting for more test results and working on deadlines

has my mind whirling and twirling 

( and not in the most effective way ) 

I'm dreaming about transporting to NYC

for just one Tango

A mini mental vacay on a warm summer evening

in Central Park is just what I need to clear some clutter


Tango in Central Park really does take place
and right now, that sounds so divine !

I stumbled upon this NYC tradition last time I was there

 Every Saturday there are free Tango lessons 
at the William Shakespeare statue

It does a heart good to see people 
from all walks of life, age and abilities
setting aside life's distractions
forgetting their troubles
&

losing themselves to the music.
I am sure they go back to life's daily grind with a fresh perspective

it's a very sweet and poetic sight

Ok. ( click click click ) Time for me to wake up and get back to it !


For now, I  bid you adieu


~ Thank you for the dance ~

Until next time,

I wish you a music filled twirly Monday !

& If I'm not back soon, send someone to find me ! ;)

Ciao !
photo credits: 1 & 2 by Turbulance on Flickr
3 by croon1tune on Flickr
4 by LauraRich on Flickr

Staple portrait by Timothy Paul Meyers

I am absolutely enamoured by the artwork of 

Timothy Paul Meyers !  

Check out this portrait he did for the Mother's Day windows at Tory Burch store in NY !

This is a portrait of Tory's mother 

and it is made entirely of 

STAPLES !!!

Check out this video to watch him create this amazing piece.
( check out how many times the hour hand spins ! )
** no need to stop blog music for this one**

Something so ingenuous and beautiful 
coming from something as mundane 
as a staple makes me swoon !

To see more of his work, made from other everyday objects , click here

Weekend Of The Century

... inspired by Truman Capote's "Black and White Ball" held at the Plaza Hotel in NY

after the debut of his best selling novel released in 1958

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Many of the NY socialites close to him

were abuzz

thinking possibly it could be one of them that was the muse for his character

Holly Golightly

and at that time, 

he held this delightfully  frivolous black and white masquerade ball

and it was called

The Party Of The Century

*****

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hmmmm 

 that veiled and beflowered looking headpiece is giving me ideas 


 this book has the full story
( has anyone read this ? )

Tallulah Bankhead ...

Sinatra and Farrow ...

Truman Capote himself ...

Here's to a lovely weekend

full of 

frivolous celebration !!!

Cheers,

lisa

Advanced Style

It's not what you can't do that I am interested in hearing
it's what you CAN do 


So when I run across something as inspiring as Ari Seth Cohen's blog,
Advanced Style 

I have to share it 


 Ari, 28, roams the streets looking for New York's most stylish and creative older folks.


 get ready for some inspiring senior moments !  

  

"Respect your elders 

and let these ladies and gents

teach you a thing or two 

about living life to the fullest"

Off the streets, he  takes his readers into their homes for a more personal view ...

 and features wonderful video clips such as this one on style icon 

Iris Apfel

( don't forget to pause blog music )

What direction will your personal style 

go as you advance through life ???

Thank you so much for what you do Ari

 You give us all something to look forward to !

Ari with 93 yr old actress Mimi Weddell

Happy Weekend !

Be fearless
and create your own
unforgettable moment
this weekend !


Coming soon ...
the reveal of my new web boutique,
some exciting news ( that I cannot share just yet )
and a giveaway !

My apologies for not blogging lately.
Sick kids and shows have kept me on my toes !

XOXO Lisa