My thoughts turn to all things Venetian. I practically squealed with delight when I found this image of Peggy Guggenheim and her little furry friend setting off in her gondola. She just had to lead things off for us today. The glasses! Those legs! And that chic capelet - will one of my designer friends please include this silhouette in your next collection? Where do you think Peggy is off to? READ MORE
I've learned a lot about Neoclassical vs. Classical vs. Federal vs. what-does-all-this-mean architecture thanks to our Thanksgiving holiday in Charleston (which was fantastic - you must go!) Classical architecture is the real deal, as in a structure from Greek or Roman Empire, Neoclassical is "with elements from the school of Greek and Roman architecture" but built much later, and Federal is Neoclassical but happening in 18th and 19th century America.
