There’s a Very Colorful Old Lady I Adore

Posted on Jul 29, 2011Jul29
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leslie fine painted ladyThere’s a very colorful lady I see when I go on a long walk. She’s pretty old now, but she looks like she’s in great shape and has a very loving family who really cares for her. She, of course, is a house– a wonderful Victorian home painted in a crazy palette of  bright pastels…Read More

Boston Area Home and Garden Tours for 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011May13
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Historic Boston Edison house.Spring is finally here in New England, and what better way to celebrate than enjoying a home and garden tour. What a wonderful opportunity to see magnificent properties in full bloom. The classic charms of many of these New England locations are sure to inspire you! Explore the properties with trained guides or marvel at…Read More

Institute of Contemporary Art – Boston

Posted on Dec 5, 2010Dec5
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I am embarrassed to admit that while the new building of the Institute of Contemporary Art opened on the Boston waterfront back in 2006, this afternoon was my first visit to the new location. From the parking lot side, the building is a boxy, nondescript structure. But its beauty lies on the water side with its…Read More
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Dormeuse 1998  Gift of Barbara Lee, from ica.org
Mark Bradford "Scorched Earth" 2006 Collection of Dennis and Debra Scholl, from the ICA.org website

New England Design Hall of Fame Gala

Posted on Nov 24, 2010Nov24
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lesliefinepicOn November 11th, I attended the fourth annual New England Design Hall of Fame Gala. It is an event I always look forward to as I have the opportunity to mingle and socialize with my peers and colleagues in a festive atmosphere. While the inductees are always the stars of the evening, this year’s event…Read More

Fashion Month at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Posted on Oct 13, 2010Oct13
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scassi-museum-of-fine-arts-bostonOctober is Fashion Month at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. If you were looking for an excuse to grab a couple of girl friends for a fun outing – this is it! Two current exhibits focus on fashion icons:  “Avedon Fashion 1944–2000” and “Scaasi: American Couturier”. In addition, there will be a series…Read More

My Favorite Flower

Posted on Aug 28, 2010Aug28
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Yellow Calla LilliesCalla Lilies are by far my favorite type of flower.  I love their elegant, sculptural quality, and as such, I often use them in photographs of my projects.  They look great in an arrangement as well as in individual bud vases. I was at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston yesterday evening and just flipped over…Read More
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