Child’s Play

Posted by on Jun 3, 2010 in Children / Kids, Color, Furniture, Restaurants I had an appointment in Copley Square earlier today; on my way I walked by Sugar Heaven, a recently-opened candy store at 669 Boylston Street.  I’ve walked by the location before and have noticed the cheery window.  But today, I couldn’t help but smile! Colorful butterfly and flower furniture at Sugar Heaven in Boston. Like many of the food establishments with lots of sidewalk...
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Sensational Ceilings, II

Posted by on Jun 3, 2009 in Architecture, Art Deco, Ceilings, Hotels, Restaurants While in Jerusalem in April, we stayed at the King David Hotel.  The interior is an excellent example of Art Deco design, another one of my favorite design periods. The King David has a storied history.  It was built in the early 1930s and financed by Egyptian Jews.  It quickly became a host to world royalty and dignitaries.  The King David also became the home to exiled/fleeing leaders of...
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Sensational Ceilings, I

Posted by on May 30, 2009 in Ceilings, Finishes, Restaurants When I was traveling in Israel last month, we ate in so many wonderful restaurants; we were hardly disappointed with any of the food.  But, no surprise, not only do I “rate” restaurants on the food, but also on the interiors.  The ceilings at a couple of the restaurants really stood out. One restaurant with a sensational ceiling is Focaccia Bar in Jerusalem.  Above the inside bar...
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