7.17.2012 Schiaparelli and Prada at the Met

I went to see "Impossible Conversations," the Schiaparelli and Prada exhibit, at the Met today. It wasn't quite the Alexander McQueen exhibit, but it was certainly fabulous. They didn't allow photography in the exhibit, so I couldn't snap any pics. It runs through August 19, 2012, so go if you can!

Here's the link to information about the exhibit online: http://www.metmuseum.org/impossibleconversations/

It was a dream come true; I got to see Schiaparelli up close! Too bad I didn't get to try any on. ;)
Elsa Schiaparelli outdoes Miuccia Prada in my opinion, but make up your own mind.

Videos in the exhibit are directed by Baz Luhrmann. Fun!

I purchased a poster to hang on the wall in my office when I finally open my private practice for psychotherapy. All the better to help visualize my goal ...

7.10.12 The Cloisters

Today's trip was to The Cloisters at the tip of Manhattan. It takes a while to get up there because it's at the 190th Street stop on the A train, but the park up there is really lovely. It would be a great place to picnic someday.

So, I knew that the unicorn tapestries were there, but I had no idea that the Campin altarpiece was there! I LOVE that altarpiece. I'm a big fan of Medieval art, but I actually own a replica of the Campin altarpiece that I put out every Christmas. What a cool surprise.

Here's some of what I saw ... It made me want a little well-manicured potted tree. ;)



Below is a small statue base which features Eve and the serpent. Cool!


The Campin altarpiece! (crappy photo, sorry)


I ended the day at French class. I'm taking a few classes at Rennert International to brush up on my French skills. It was a nice way to end the day. I felt like I was in Europe at The Cloisters and then I got to speak my favorite european language that evening. :)

7.6.12 Brunch at Tom's and Keith Haring Exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum

The first order of business was a visit to Tom's Diner to sample their famous pancakes and a trip to the Brooklyn Museum to see the Keith Haring exhibit before it was over on July 8, 2012.

Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes (aka The Danish) at Tom's Diner in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.


So, my first visit to Tom's ... I have to say that these were good, but no better than the standard diner pancake. Sorry ... But they did inspire me to create my own version chez moi in the near future. It was a delicious greasy spoon breakfast in any event which I welcome any day I can sneak it in.

Keith Haring Exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum
I love Keith Haring! This exhibit was small, but fun. Who doesn't love some angel on dog action and pics from Danceteria circa 1980? I mean, I'm still in the Madonna camp ... make that the Debi Mazar-meets-Madonna and hangs with inspiring people camp. (Debi Mazar is my style icon. I will track her down and kneel at her vintage-sporting feet one day.) OK. I got side tracked, but this exhibit brings up a lot of fabulous thoughts for me. Enjoy ...

Basquiat snuck in!


I ended the day in my 'hood with crab tostadas from Tacos Nuevo Mexico complemented by one of the best margaritas you'll find in Brooklyn. Delicious!