tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1927045739452485412024-03-18T10:28:38.887-07:00lorimarshaWear. Smile. Repeat.lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-12428844171934769952021-08-03T12:54:00.002-07:002021-08-03T12:57:22.188-07:00Goodbye, Blogger!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I haven't written a post since May 2020. And this one shouldn't count. I think I'm going to say aurevoir to blogger and the blogging world. It's not that I don't enjoy writing- I do!- but I've decided I'd rather spend my time designing and sharing on Instagram. So, thank you to my loyal followers who have supported this little creative side trip over the years. Let's stay in touch on Instagram where you can find me. Just search for @lorimarsha and give me a follow. XO</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDfBGp2SncKzQnpQzfsweVzrMl59MSY_lAEaS7gOHXNlxsXT4gVIPgqkJ_4MTotA7ZEN22eqgQF0ZqZho2mqgXgbr_MAfPWwWN4WNqHTve2JtXooGonCSJXg93uVZJh7EIUeJy4TNnjYc/s700/55838BFA-DD2B-4636-AD74-1AB706EC07A9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="549" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDfBGp2SncKzQnpQzfsweVzrMl59MSY_lAEaS7gOHXNlxsXT4gVIPgqkJ_4MTotA7ZEN22eqgQF0ZqZho2mqgXgbr_MAfPWwWN4WNqHTve2JtXooGonCSJXg93uVZJh7EIUeJy4TNnjYc/w502-h640/55838BFA-DD2B-4636-AD74-1AB706EC07A9.jpeg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-71052061437089630742020-05-13T07:34:00.000-07:002020-05-13T07:34:11.279-07:00Feeding America Fundraiser<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Like many designers, I’ve been sewing non-medical masks for front line workers, family and friends. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I’ve donated over 50 masks and experimented with several patterns and designs.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14pt;">If you’ve worn a mask for any period of time, I’m sure you realize that they can be uncomfortable, at best. </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14pt;">I’ve finally settled on one that ticks all of the boxes for wearability, comfort and, yes, style.</span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I’ve created a limited edition of custom masks with matching storage bags from my original fabric designs. I’m selling them to raise funds for Riverside and San Bernardino County’s “Feeding America.” It’s the Inland Empire’s largest and most efficient hunger relief organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-71829035305976164592020-04-13T17:50:00.000-07:002020-04-28T12:13:58.932-07:00Making Masks<span style="font-size: large;">With the corona virus quarantine, we've all been ordered to stay home and stay healthy. I've had a whole lot of time on my hands. One can only reorganize closets and scroll through Pinterest for so long. The CDC advised everyone to wear masks when leaving the house, so I decided to start sewing some. I have quite a nice collection of fabric leftovers and scraps- enough to piece together fitted masks with elastic ear bands. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I experimented with a few different mask patterns before landing on the one I've been using. Medical professionals prefer the style with ties but I found through informal surveys that when they're needed for short period of time, the elastic bands are preferred.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I put out a message on my IG stories asking if anyone needed masks...with preference to frontline workers and people with compromised immune systems. The first few days I received requests for over 40 masks and had them ready for pickup within three days. (On Instagram I'm @lorimarsha )</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Then America ran out of elastic. Am continuing to cut out the fabric and waiting (im)patiently for my elastic to come in. Still taking requests if you're local to Redlands or are willing to pay postage to receive. Email me at lmsandsted(at)gmail.com if you have questions. Stay safe out there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was working in my studio a couple of days ago, digging deep into storage when I found a few of my early pieces I had completely forgotten about. They're from 2006-2008, back before sustainability was a buzzword when repurposing was in its infancy....at least in fashion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Early on I took inspiration from the work of Christian LaCroix, Jean Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood. I was drawn to their beautiful and ultra feminine designs. I began searching thrift stores and flea markets for vintage corsetry and underpinnings to spark my creativity and reimagine them into pretty tops and dresses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The very first piece I designed was this top created from a vintage 1940s cotton corset, a vintage hankie and a few buttons and ribbons. Take a look at all of those gorgeous buttons running down the side. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm pleased that I held onto this piece. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It was featured in Belle Armoire magazine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The piece below was upcycled from a Victorian era jacket that was way too small for anyone to fit into. I opened up the back adding a vintage lace panel. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the back. Again...those buttons!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I redesigned this plain, simple corset using cuttings from a burlap coffee bag and various vintage ribbons and trims.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a fun project where I repurposed vintage zippers, adding them to an existing black cotton corset.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My fascination with vintage underpinnings continued with more upcycled corsetry and vintage silk textiles...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the second dress I designed and it was featured on the cover of Belle Armoire magazine. (I still have this one.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dress below had a lovely tulle underskirt and was pieced from several Victorian era garments that were in disrepair. One of my dear friends owns it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This dress was also featured in Belle Armoire and was always one of my favorites with the mix of embroideries, ruffles and lace. Another one that got away and I wish I still had. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Deeply into my Vivienne Westwood period, the textiles got darker and the shapes more abstract. 😊 The next was a two piece garment - the skirt made up in a menswear inspired textile paired with a silk layered and ruffled top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the first time I used upcycled leather in the mix of leather, and brocade. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The final piece is a blanket coat where I mixed a wrap around skirt with cashmere pieces and leather remnants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't own many of these garments- most went to what I hope are still happy customers. It's always fun to revisit the early work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for coming to my retrospective. </span>lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-32230354410485043312019-06-11T08:36:00.001-07:002019-07-28T22:40:21.371-07:00Summer 2019 CollectionIt's almost that time again! I've been working on a collection of casual and chic separates for weekend getaways, entertaining at home or just plain wearing to feel good about yourself! I've been inspired by the beach pajamas of the 1930s. In that era they wore colorful, flowy ensembles paired with sandals and a straw hat. Here are some photos from that time frame.<br />
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I'll be hosting a trunk show and sale at my home in Redlands on Wednesday, June 19 from 11-4. Email me at lmsandstedt@gmail.com for more information or to book a private showing. I've also reopened my Etsy store and you can see my latest work from this link: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lorimarsha" target="_blank">Lorimarsha on Etsy</a><br />
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Even though your travel plans may not include the Cote D'Azur, there's no reason not to be comfortable and chic-- even at home!<br />
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I sourced vintage cold rayon from the 1940s to create designs having that colorful, breezy aesthetic. Some come in sets and others are separates. This is the first time that I've made pants, so it's always fun to try something new. I also incorporated self-made interfacing and piping to add some pop.<br />
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Another piece of the collection are the pants I designed from a mix of vintage textiles. I especially love them to be colorful and somewhat quirky. They are drawstring waist to fit a variety of sizes. Here's me wearing my own pair.</div>
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Follow me on Instagram @lorimarsha to see my current projects and inspirations. Have a great summer, friends!</div>
<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-22113806953391550362018-12-10T14:25:00.001-08:002018-12-10T14:25:56.890-08:00Falling in love with Matisse<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While I've always loved impressionist painting, I'd never really spent a lot of time looking at Matisse. I guess I thought of him more in terms of his cut outs than as a painter. Since I started drawing a few years ago, my style has been pretty much detailed line drawings with lots of color. It seemed that whenever I tried to loosen up, I just couldn't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started studying Matisse's painting style, especially those of sitting women and open windows. I began to notice the detail in the garments, the wallpaper, the furniture. Very decorative and quite beautiful. In fact, in 2005 The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted an exhibit called "Matisse: The Fabric of Dreams His Art and Textiles."</span><br />
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I decided to try to copy the style. It's much more flowy and soft...less hard lines as in my own work. I've never been one to copy but I found that copying paintings helped to free me up. I also enjoyed, in some cases, choosing my own color palette. He helped me see the human body as maybe something I could draw. The hands, feet and facial structure are soft and inviting.<br />
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Here are some examples of the Matisse paintings I've copied.<br />
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Recently I did a drawing of a new sun room upstairs in my house and I noticed a bit of a change in my own style. Still plenty of lines and detail but a bit softer in spots.<br />
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I had taken a break from drawing so the past few weeks have been a lot of fun exploring it again...with a different perspective.<br />
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I'll be participating in the Red Dirt Art Festival in downtown Redlands again this year. I have a lot of new work to show! I hope you can come out if you're in town. The weather forecast is clear and 72 degrees...a perfect day to be in the beautiful outdoors.<br />
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I've been focusing on scarves and have an entirely new collection. I've also designed several new cool weather garments. Maybe we'll finally experience some cool weather soon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This year I discovered a book titled Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Shapton and 639 others. Totally
unlike any other book I've read related to fashion, it was researched
and written by a group of women interested in the concept of personal
style and what that means. They interviewed over 600 women from all over
the world and all walks of life. The interview questions were thought
provoking and the responses even more so. </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i> I decided to use the book as an outline to better understand my own relationship to clothes and personal style. <b>Please feel free to join me by answering the question in the comments sections. I'd love to hear from you!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wore this outfit to my friend Suzie's birthday party where the theme was "Dress Like Suzie." Suzie is a tall and beautiful ex-ballerina. The striped tights were my homage to her. She almost always wears striped tights and lots of flowing layers. The top and skirt are from Anthropologie. Vintage Vera chiffon head scarf and a fun neckpiece that was a gift from a good friend. So it was kind of a masquerade party and kind of a dress up party. The parameters of the invitation provided a bit freedom in my choices. It was fun.</span>lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-31375497611747503372018-01-02T07:18:00.000-08:002018-02-19T15:59:22.464-08:00Questions from Women in Clothes- Know Thyself<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This year I discovered a book titled Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Shapton and 639 others. Totally
unlike any other book I've read related to fashion, it was researched
and written by a group of women interested in the concept of personal
style and what that means. They interviewed over 600 women from all over
the world and all walks of life. The interview questions were thought
provoking and the responses even more so. </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i> I decided to use the book as an outline to better understand my own relationship to clothes and personal style. <b>Please feel free to join me by answering the question in the comments sections. I'd love to hear from you!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Question: </b></i>If you had to throw out all of your clothes but one item what would it be?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Jean Paul Gaultier skirt with flaming heart/feminine imagery. It was the first time a piece of clothing really spoke to me. Found out later that it was from the 1997 ready to wear collection featuring inspiration from Frida Kahlo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Question: </b></i>Building up your wardrobe from nothing, what would you do differently?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would start with a list because I love lists. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three pair jeans (black slim cut, boyfriend medium wash and dark wash skinnies.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Black ponte knit legging type pants</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Black dress pants</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Winter white pants</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">White linen pants</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Two great white collared shirts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solid v-neck cashmere sweaters a bit oversized- black, dark grey and one saturated color</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Two colorful bulky knit sweaters</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Black thin layering cardigan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Two black and two white tees- long sleeves and short sleeves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Chambray shirt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Suede or leather skirt in neutral warm color</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well fitting tuxedo style suit</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Black cocktail dress</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Fun floral dress</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Denim jacket</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Black leather jacket</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cashmere lounging outfit (for travel)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A few great scarves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Shoes, belts, handbags and jewelry would be difficult to itemize</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Question: </b></i>Are you a good judge of whether what you buy will be worn? Have you figured out how to know in advance?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not always a good judge. Something happens in dressing rooms that leads me to believe I like something more than I really do. I blame the deceptive lighting. I am, however, getting better at keeping labels on clothes until I wear them and do many more returns than I used to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Question: </b></i>What's your process getting dressed in the morning. What are you considering?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I usually stay in my pajamas or something comfortable until I've had coffee and a half hour or so on my laptop. So I think about my day- will I be leaving the house? Will I be going to yoga? Will I be working in my studio? If I have a morning yoga class I just slip into my yoga clothes. If I'm planning on even going to the grocery store, I plan an outfit that makes me feel good about myself. Every now and then I do that when I won't see anyone else but not often. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Question: </b></i>What are you trying to achieve when you dress?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Primarily I like to feel good about myself. If I can do that while dressing really comfortably, even better. That would require a few extra steps like thinking about layering and accessories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Question: </b></i>What's the difference between dressing and dressing up? Dressing is my every day process. Dressing up is something I take time to think about and many times even try on various outfits to be sure I'll feel good about myself when I go out. When we went to the Kentucky Derby last year I had a blast planning my husband's and my ensembles. Now that is what I call "really" dressing up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Me: Natural fabrics; interesting design elements; limited use of color; lots of accessories; mix in some vintage; novelty prints; high/low; jeans; boots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not me: Anything cheaply made; anything fitted; highly embellished- rhinestones, rivets, etc.; stilettos; a lot of bright color. </span><br />
<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-6311429751133281862017-12-30T16:02:00.002-08:002018-01-02T06:29:08.532-08:00Women in Clothes Project #2- Describe Your Closet<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This year I discovered a book titled Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Shapton and 639 others. Totally
unlike any other book I've read related to fashion, it was researched
and written by a group of women interested in the concept of personal
style and what that means. They interviewed over 600 women from all over
the world and all walks of life. The interview questions were thought
provoking and the responses even more so. </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i> I decided to use the book as an outline to better understand my own relationship to clothes and personal style. <b>Please feel free to join me by answering the question in the comments sections. I'd love to hear from you!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My closet is "orderly." Our house was built in 1908 so I have a small closet space. On the left side of the closet my tops are hung by style, then color. Example- tee shirts, collared shirts, "fancy" tops are on one rail. On the floor below my tops are rows of boots. On the opposite side I've hung skirts and pants- pants by color, with denim dominating. There are a number of hooks on the back wall between the two rails which hold belts and handbags.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dresses and jackets are in a separate armoire. Sweaters are folded on shelves in the same armoire.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I store out of season clothes in a guest room closet and change them out in spring and winter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love accessories. It can be challenging to organize shoes, jewelry and scarves while still being able to enjoy them visually. The challenge is to keep them neat and tidy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A friend gifted me a beautiful glass walled jewelry case that she got from a store that was going out of business. It's a display case for Gwen Stefani's LAMB line. I love being able to see all of my jewelry at a glance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I keep my favorite scarves in drawers. They're folded so that I can see them individually. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shoes are lined up on low racks..I like being able to see them. I know some people like to store them in boxes but not me.</span><br />
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-21681754337018627542017-12-20T11:08:00.000-08:002018-01-02T06:31:17.188-08:00Women in Clothes Project #1- My favorite outfits<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This year I discovered a book titled Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Shapton and 639 others. Totally
unlike any other book I've read related to fashion, it was researched
and written by a group of women interested in the concept of personal
style and what that means. They interviewed over 600 women from all over
the world and all walks of life. The interview questions were thought
provoking and the responses even more so. </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i> I decided to use the book as an outline to better understand my own relationship to clothes and personal style. <b>Please feel free to join me by answering the question in the comments sections. I'd love to hear from you!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite style is a layered multi-textural look. Over the years I've taken photographs of my favorite outfits to refer to when I'm feeling uninspired. There are days that I look in my closet and just don't have the energy to pull a new look together. Referring to these photos helps. I keep mine in a Pinterest folder but you can create a folder on your phone, as well.</span><br />
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<i><b>Shopping with friends</b> </i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">J Crew chambray shirt, suede skirt from Goodwill, leather jacket, textured tights, self-designed scarf and suede boots</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b><i>Summer flea market</i></b></div>
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com151tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-18983324360016717012017-12-16T17:55:00.000-08:002018-01-02T06:31:41.067-08:00Questions from Women In Clothes- Family Influence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>This year I discovered a book titled Women in Clothes by Sheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Shapton and 639 others. Totally
unlike any other book I've read related to fashion, it was researched
and written by a group of women interested in the concept of personal
style and what that means. They interviewed over 600 women from all over
the world and all walks of life. The interview questions were thought
provoking and the responses even more so. </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i> I decided to use the book as an outline to better understand my own relationship to clothes and personal style. <b>Please feel free to join me by answering the question in the comments sections. I'd love to hear from you!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question:</b> Did your parents teach you anything about clothing, dressing or style?<br /><br />My parents never talked about dressing or style. Fashion wasn't a priority in our family. I had a very basic school wardrobe and was allowed to select one new outfit for each school year and one new pair of shoes. I distinctly remember wearing the same outfit- a rust colored corduroy wrap skirt and mustard yellow button down blouse multiple times during the week in elementary school. I really liked that outfit. My mother sewed a lot of my clothes. She was a good seamstress and sometimes she would let me choose the fabrics. I particularly loved a floral voile sundress- sleeveless with a little swooping back neckline trimmed in pink piping. (See photo below) We also received a lot of hand me downs from people at our church. Most of the clothes didn't fit but I do remember a pretty blue cotton sleeveless dress with embroidery at the bodice. I was always really interested in clothes and accessories- especially purses. It was what motivated me to start babysitting and earning my own money. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <b>Question:</b> Can you say a bit about how your mother's body and style have been passed down to you, or not?<br /><br /> My mother has always struggled with weight. As a child, I remember her always being overweight. When I see pictures of her mother I see that they had similar body styles. Short- 5'1" (four generations of women have maintained that same height) with a large bust, slimmer hips and sort of a stocky body frame. I have a painful memory of a camping trip when I befriended a girl from a nearby campsite. When I was visiting with her family, the girl referred to my mom as "the fat lady that we see carrying the water." It still hurts to think about that. I do remember her joining Weight Watchers and getting down to a size 10 or 12 and she began having some fun with fashion. Her female fashion icon was Katherine Hepburn. My body type is more like my father- leaner, more muscular but with my mom's boobs. To this day at age 87 she still weighs herself every day.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question: Do you have a unified way of approaching your life, work, relationship, finances, chores, etc?<br /><br /> I don't think so. All of those things have their own rhythms. My relationship with my husband is very stable. We both are very low key and mellow. We've had one serious argument in 34 years. I'm pretty disciplined with my work and that is probably the area where I am most consistent. It may be driven by the fear of not being relevant. As a fashion and accessories design I'm very aware of all the changes in the industry and in the handmade world. I try to keep evolving to keep my work interesting and to be interested in my work. In most cases I don't have set, regular get-togethers with friends and family. Somehow we remain close and enjoy our time together when we can make it happen. Finances are not my strong suit. I track expenses for my business but not personally. I will say that I spend more than necessary. Chores are easy- I just have to add them to a list and they get done. I love lists.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Occasionally. I wore an Obama tee shirt when he was running for office. I bought a Women's March Los Angeles sweatshirt and wore it a few times after the march. I designed a tunic that says Persist and Resist on the back. As of today, no one has purchased it. When I was younger used bumper stickers to express my politics. I guess that's kind of like wearing them.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question:</b> What is the most transformative conversation you have ever had with someone on the subject of fashion?<br /><br />I can't think of one. Most of my friends are interested in fashion at a very basic level. They like clothes Some of them enjoy shopping. One time a friend brought me a fashion magazine from her trip to Spain. She talked about the different colors and patterns she saw on the street. My personal interactions with fashion are through my customers when I host trunk shows. It's fun to see them try on things that they don't like on the hanger. I also hosted a couple clothing swaps which brought a diverse group of women together on the subject of fashion. I also watch a lot of fashion documentaries and read books about fashion. But a transformative conversation? No.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question:</b> Do you notice women on the street? If so, what do you notice? What sort do you admire? If not admiration, what is the feeling that a compelling woman on the street gives you?<br /><br />I am always aware of people on the street- men and women. I notice how they dress, how they move, how they interact with others. I admire people who look pulled together. Like they thought about what to wear. I also look to see whether they check themselves out in mirrors or store windows. I notice good posture, body types, whether they wear clothes that emphasize their best features. The feeling I get when seeing them is reassuring. I like knowing that people care about their appearance. When traveling, I like taking pictures of people who catch my eye.</span><br />
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-65107577003379683652017-12-16T12:08:00.000-08:002017-12-20T11:33:53.341-08:00Questions from Women in Clothes- Taste vs. Style<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question:</b> Do you think you have taste or style? Which one is more important? What do these words mean to you?<br /><br /><br /> I think I have more style than taste. Over the years I've kind of figured out what I like and looks good on me and my body type. For me, style trumps taste. It is about how a person knows and defines herself. And it informs each decision in dressing. Style cares less about what others think and more about being true to oneself. <br /><br /> Taste references the product- the shoe, the dress, the watch- and often is related to price. It can also be bound by rules. "Good taste" may define whether a woman over 50 wears a short skirt. In that way it's related to societal norms and one's interest in fitting in. What is "tasteful" to one may be anathema to another. There are times that my taste has faltered and it's usually when I'm not being true to myself or am unduly influenced by other people or fashion magazines. But I don't think that these occasional blips have had any effect on my style.<br /><br /> An example would be this dress that I wore to an outdoor botanical exhibit in Tucson, Arizona. I had recently cut the pompons from the hemline because they kept falling off. I hadn't tried on the dress after the alteration. When I put the dress on and walked into the room where my friends were waiting, I saw a visible eyebrow raising on its length. I'm 64 years old. Many women my age don't wear their hemlines above their knee. I also know that my legs are my best feature and I was okay with the length. To me, it had no bearing on my age.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Question:</b> Do you have style in any other areas of your life aside from fashion?<br /><br /> I believe that every facet of my life reflects my personal style. My home, particularly. I surround myself with things that I love- art, souvenirs from travel, interesting pottery, the color on the walls, the linens- everything! Each is a choice that reflects who I am. It gets tricky when you're married to someone whose style is different than yours. Luckily for me, my husband doesn't care to get involved in decorating the house but does like to be involved in major purchases like paintings or big electronics. Luckily we have similar taste in art so that helps. We recently bought a high rise condo in downtown Los Angeles where he stays during the week. He made the choices in the decor- very spare, modern, clean lines. It's his environment. We're lucky to have two separate spaces where we can explore our own style.</span><br />
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-25295365477818234432017-12-12T16:59:00.000-08:002018-01-06T10:41:42.940-08:00Women in Clothes<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It seems like every year around this time I find a book that truly inspires me. One year it was The Life of a Bowerbird by Sibella Court. Her book hit several chords in me and resulted in first, a typewritten list of things that I love, followed by a book of drawings of those things</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another year it was immersion into native plants that led to a line of scarves called Detritus echoing the colors of manzanita bark and dudlea plants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year I discovered a book titled Women in Clothes. Totally unlike any other book I've read related to fashion, it was researched and written by a group of women interested in the concept of personal style and what that means. They interviewed over 600 women from all over the world and all walks of life. The interview questions were thought provoking and the responses even more so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've decided to turn this into a research project of my own. My plan is to answer the survey questions and complete the projects in the book. My goal is to not only learn more about myself but, hopefully, be inspired to more fully participate in creating who I am.</span><br />
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-60125460141306595372017-11-11T09:53:00.000-08:002017-11-11T09:53:22.592-08:00Red Dirt Festival in Redlands, California<br />
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I'll be participating in this year's show with many other local artists. It's a fun outdoor show in beautiful downtown Redlands and it always feels good to shop local and support small business and local artists. It looks as though the weather will be beautiful! I hope you can join us. </div>
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Here's a sneak peek at some of my new work.<br />
I've been busy designing clothing for Fall/Winter, new jewelry,<br />
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lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-29791452471789549402017-09-25T19:52:00.000-07:002017-09-25T19:52:13.195-07:00Artist Collaboration with Photographer Rebekah SchottI loved collaborating on a recent photo shoot with photographer Rebekah Schott and the model, Sam Rainsbury. I provided pieces from my Spring Summer 2017 collection. Some are available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lorimarsha?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. <br />
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-43549484215711045032017-07-11T20:33:00.003-07:002017-07-11T21:04:16.804-07:00Textile Books<br />
Working on something new- creating little books from scraps of textiles, trim and ephemera. I'm really enjoying the process of finding and combining. Some have themes, others are less literal. Unfortunately I have been unable to upload videos which are much more interesting than looking at photographs. Perhaps Blogger will remedy this situation soon. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The moment when you see the potential in an ugly tee shirt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Arnold</td></tr>
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<br />lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-3976839856421998252017-05-27T13:47:00.002-07:002017-05-27T13:54:13.728-07:00Kentucky Derby 2017<br />
Although the Kentucky Derby is a bucket list for many, for me it was just a good idea proposed by my husband, Carl. We brought it up to our friends, Mark and Linda, and asked if they were interested. They were in! So the planning began. We decided to fly into Nashville and spend time both there and in Louisville.<br />
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First up: Fashion.<br />
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The fact that Carl gave me full responsibility for getting our ensembles together started things off right. I thought seersucker would be fun for him- a classic preppy look but not too out there. Once I found the suit, the fun began. Shirt, shoes, socks, bow tie and pocket square.... I found it all. And he was thumbs up to everything.<br />
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Of course I offered my services to Linda and we texted back and forth as she worked on her and Mark's outfits. <br />
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Linda and I had so much fun coordinating our outfits. She paired a fuchsia feather fascinator with a gorgeous floral silk dress. I found a vintage straw handbag online for her, as well. I had purchased a dress in Paso Robles the prior month and I found a vintage straw hat online that came all the way from France. I added a huge flower and decided on a pair of short rose colored leather boots. I also designed a handbag from vintage Kentucky Derby graphics.</div>
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We spent the first night in Nashville. We cruised up and down Broadway (with the other 35,000 tourists) and had a nice dinner at Merchant's.We met up with Mark and Linda's friends who also happened to be in town.</div>
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Next morning, on to Louisville- it was Derby Day!</div>
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All dressed up, we ordered an Uber and headed to Churchill Downs.</div>
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The race was great but I had more fun looking at the fashion. Some of these people really knew how to dress! Hats everywhere!!</div>
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Those derby people know how to have a good time! We left before all of the races were over and waited two hours for a cab back to the AirBnB.</div>
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The next day was our tour of a thoroughbred farm. We started the day with a trip to The Waffle House. Don't laugh. It was something I'd been wanting to do for a while. Don't ask me why. I even bought a souvenir mug.</div>
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Keeneland Thoroughbred Farm was a really fun tour. Driving through the countryside you see exactly what you'd expect the green grass of Kentucky to look like. We got to pet new born foals, see the final resting place of Seattle Slew, and learn more than we could ever remember about the history and ancestry to the most famous thoroughbred horses.</div>
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Next up was bourbon tasting at Buffalo Trace. We toured the distillery and sampled several kinds of bourbon before hitting the road again.</div>
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The next morning we explored Louisville further by visiting the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, the campus of the University of Kentucky, Muhammed Ali's final resting place, and some of the city's architectural gems.</div>
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I've recently finished designing my Spring Summer collection for 2017. It's my largest and favorite to date. I'll be hosting a trunk show to share my work with you. This collection includes: tops, tunics, dresses and jackets in sizes XS to XL, handbags, jewelry and home goods. <br />
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Spring Summer 2017<br />
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March 30 from 2pm to 6pm</div>
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1603 West Olive Avenue</div>
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Redlands, California</div>
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909-556-1939</div>
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If this date doesn't work for you, please text or email me to set up a better time for you. </div>
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Here's a sneak peek at a few of my new designs.</div>
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I received an Hermes gift card from Carl for Christmas this year. This has been high on my bucket list since our first trip to Paris in 2006. I'll never forget the fabulous orange window display that nearly took my breath away. The selection of scarves was almost overwhelming in its beauty. I mentioned to Carl then and upon a couple of other occasions when passing a store, that someday I'd love to own an Hermes scarf.<br />
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And this year I had the opportunity to walk into the Beverly Hills store and select my own. It was so much fun. I began to realize that this experience was probably like Carl playing golf at Pebble Beach. I was in my happy place.<br />
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I thought it might be difficult to choose but I honed in on a couple almost immediately and then made my selection after trying them both on. The scarf I chose was designed by Filipe Jardim and is called "Modernisme Tropical." A riot of colors and patterns that made my heart sing. The beautiful box, ribbon and bag were the icing on the cake.<br />
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lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-70934841558299390542016-10-17T14:13:00.000-07:002016-10-17T14:28:30.925-07:00Spain 2016- Part 3 Barcelona<br />
Preface: This post turned out to be much longer than expected. I tried to create hyperlinks to the art, food and shopping sections but apparently, that is over my head.<br />
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Carl found a loft through Airbnb that looked really interesting so we booked it for six nights. It was located in the Gothic district (Barrio Gotic). We arrived by train around 10:30 pm and got in the cab line. Our cabbie drove like a maniac and I seriously thought we were going to get into an accident and die before getting to see the city. He dropped us close to our building where we were greeted by the owners who stayed up until 11:00 pm to show us our space. (After spending time in Spain, we realized that we were probably interrupting their dinner.) We were on the second floor of a building dating from the mid 1800s and located above the oldest existing market in the city. We didn't know at the time, it was also above a bar. More about that later. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although the loft slept 6, we had the whole floor to ourselves. Plenty of room to stretch out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I remembered from the listing that there was a red refrigerator...just like home!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And on the desk, a vintage Olivetti typewriter. Also, just like home.</td></tr>
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By this time into the trip, I had ceased doing daily journal entries so what follows is not in chronological order but, rather, by subject matter. It makes sense to start with architecture.<br />
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Gaudí . Everyone told us we would love his work. Everyone was right. Gaudí 's work was influenced by his passions in life: architecture, nature, and religion. He considered every detail of his creations and integrated into his architecture such crafts as ceramics, stained glass, wrought ironwork, forging and carpentry. He also introduced new techniques in the treatment of materials, such as "trencadis" which used waste ceramic pieces. Under the influence of neo-Gothic art and Oriental techniques, Gaudí became part of the <i>Modernista</i> movement which was reaching its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. <br />
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Our first Gaudí experience came as we walked through Park Guell. The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Guell, one of Gaudí 's benefactors.<br />
The intention was to exploit the fresh air (well away from smoky
factories) and beautiful views from the site, with sixty triangular lots
being provided for luxury houses. Ultimately, only two houses were built, neither designed by Gaudí. It has since been converted into a municipal garden.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to the park. The roof resembles soft serve ice cream, bringing Dairy Queen to mind.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The focal point of the park is the main terrace, surrounded by a long bench in the form of a sea serpent. The curves of the serpent bench form a number of enclaves, creating a more social atmosphere. </td></tr>
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We also visited La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà. It was built for the married couple Roser Segimon and Pere Milà and was the last civil work designed by architect Gaudí. Construction took place from 1906 to 1912. Casa Milà is the result of two buildings, which are structured around
two courtyards that provide light to the nine stories: basement, ground
floor, mezzanine, main (or noble) floor, four upper floors, and an
attic. The basement was intended to be the garage, the main floor the
residence of the Milàs and the rest
distributed over 20 apartments. The resulting layout is shaped like an
asymmetrical "8" because of the different shape and size of the
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One of the most notable parts of the building is the roof, crowned
with skylights, staircase exits, fans, and chimneys. All of these
elements, constructed out of brick covered with lime, broken marble or glass, have a specific architectural function. Nevertheless, they have become real sculptures integrated into the building.<br />
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The top apartment has been fitted with historically accurate furniture and accessories to reflect how it looked at the time. The attic space is dedicated to the design aesthetic of Gaudí.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The exterior of La Pedrera. Note the ironwork design that was inspired by seaweed.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Views from the rooftop of La Pedrera. Note the touristy garb.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The servant's work room recreated in the top story apartment.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The nursery with its beautifully filtered light. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="st">Gaudí looked to the natural world for architectural ideas.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Python skeleton</td></tr>
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My friend and former Barcelonina, Cristina, suggested that we visit Illa de la Discordia, a block of buildings designed in a variety of architectural styles. Block of Discord – is the most famous collection of modernist buildings sharing the same facade in Barcelona located in Passeig de Gràcia
between calle Aragó and calle Consell de Cent. At number 35 is Casa Lleò Morera, designed by Domènech i Montaner; a
little further along you come across Casa Amatller, designed by Puig i
Cadafalch; and finally, Casa Batlló, a work by Gaudí.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Illa de la Discordia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail from Casa Amatller </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail from Casa Batlló</td></tr>
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And, finally, the incredible Sagrada Familia. Construction of Sagrada Familia commenced in 1882 by architect Francisco Paula de Villar with Gaudí becoming involved in 1883 after Francisco resigned as the head architect. Taking over the project, Gaudí transformed it with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted his last years to the project, and at the time of
his death at age 73 in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was
complete. Five generations have already witnessed the temple’s
rise in Barcelona. Construction continues today and could be finished in
the first third of the 21<sup>st</sup> century.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sagrada Familia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of the doors of the Glory Facade. The doors tell the story of humanity and the paths to eternal happiness. Created by Josep M. Subirachs and features the text of the Our Father in Catalan surrounded by its central phrase in fifty different languages as an expression of brotherhood among cultures.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Passion Facade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Nativity Facade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">City view from the tower tour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Temple interior</td></tr>
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There is so much incredible architecture in Barcelona that I had a hard time putting my camera down. Here are a few more of my favorites.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first glimpse of Gothic architecture</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrought ironwork on balconies in the Art Nouveau style</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful facade on unknown building. Also loved the colorful pennant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cascada Fountain at Parc de la Ciutadella</td></tr>
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I know. That was a lot of architectural pictures. I did my best to be selective but it's hard when we were surrounded with so much beauty.<br />
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On to art. One of my favorite experiences in Barcelona was the Picasso Museum. We arrived before it opened and the line wasn't long. There was a little rain that day but not enough to keep us from our plans.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Museo Picasso <span class="st">houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso<wbr></wbr>.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Since the museum didn't allow photography (even non flash!) , this is the extent of my photos.</td></tr>
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The museum had a lot of his very early work including sketchbooks and paintings he did as an adolescent. There was also an incredible collection of pottery. Since I couldn't take photos, I'll share a photo I found on the internet of my favorite painting from the museum. I bought a collection of four prints from this series that I'm framing for my studio.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Pigeons, Pablo Picasso, Cannes, 1957</td></tr>
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“El Peix” is one of the best known and most striking landmarks
on Barcelona’s seafront. Its gold coloured stainless steel surface
shines under the Mediterranean sun and changes appearance depending on
the angle of the sun and the current weather conditions. The area is called Barceloneta and we spent a good part of the day enjoying the seaside and modern buildings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"El Peix" by Frank Gehry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail with turtle and birds at the entrance to Casa Ardiaca, located next to the Catedral de Barcelona. It took quite a bit of research to find the information on this but glad I did.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved the detail of the snail on this park planter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grafitti and murals everywhere! This one was at Park Guell</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the storefronts close for the day or during siesta, it's like a gallery of painted metal doors. Makes not shopping much more enjoyable.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another closed storefront</td></tr>
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Eating and shopping is up next. For whatever reason, I continuously forgot to take pictures of food. I think I was just too hungry. We enjoyed the food but by this time we were getting a little tired of ham, cheese, bread and fish. We searched out Italian and other Mediterranean restaurants and were happy to find plenty to choose from.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before we wolfed down the hummus and pita (Our second time at Tallas de Tapas)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always with the wine and still water</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They all ordered burgers so I had to take a picture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The gelato was amazing although I didn't have any at this particular shop. Just loved the addition of the macaron.</td></tr>
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There was shopping. Not a lot of shopping but some. We were lucky to happen upon a very cool outdoor flea market on Saturday. I was almost afraid to take pictures because I got yelled at in the Paris flea market and more recently, at La Boqueria, the Barcelona open market. I could have stayed for hours but Carl had other ideas. Most of all we did a lot of window shopping. Because the storefronts and windows in Barcelona are pretty spectacular.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice collection of vintage jewelry and religious medals.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sort of like a fancy antique mall but everything was closed. Damn siestas. We had just seen the original of that Picasso print at the museum- <span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Pierreuse with Her Hand On Her Shoulder, 1901.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun and colorful shoe store</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speaking of shoes...Barcelona, and Spain in general, has a huge sneaker culture.</td></tr>
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So that pretty much sums up the Barcelona slice. Getting back to the loft we rented. Yes, we realized our first night (early morning) there was a bar down below. There was non-stop drunken noise until around 3:30 every morning. We got little sleep. We did, however, visit the bar a couple times and found out the bartender made a mean Manhattan, as evidenced below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carl at The First Cocktail Bar</td></tr>
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lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-59641796636624096362016-10-16T16:53:00.000-07:002016-10-17T05:31:53.214-07:00Spain 2016 - Part 2 San Sebastian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ah...San Sebastian! We arrived by train from Madrid and hailed a cab to the hotel. Love at first sight as we spied the beautiful horseshoe shaped La Concha beach.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Playa de la Concha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our room at the Orly Hotel</td></tr>
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Carl and I first heard about San Sebastian from our friends Greg and
Tina. On June 6, 2012, as I listened to their description of the
city's beautiful beach promenade and their meal at Arzak, I made a note
in my iPhone. It is the oldest note on my phone and I suppose now I can
delete it.<br>
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There was so much to see. We loved the
beautiful art nouveau architecture, the cobbled streets of the old town,
the long, wide beach promenade and the surrounding hillsides. There
were beautiful architectural details at every turn, amazing large iron
sculptures at both ends of the horseshoe-shaped beach and a collection
of restaurants and bars in the old town that kept calling to us all day long.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laid back but sophisticated...strolling through the Old Town</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro. The bells chimed on the half hour.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">San Sebastian City Hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Maria Cristina Bridge crosses the Urumea River</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carl on the promenade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peeking through the wrought iron fence that lines the promenade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Concha Promenade is unquestionably one of San Sebastián’s most
characteristic features. It is a seaside promenade bordering the famous
Concha Bay, shell-shaped as indicated by its name in Spanish, with two beaches (Ondarreta and the Concha) and an island (Santa Clara.) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's nothing like taking off your shoes and walking on the beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Impressions in the sand</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking along the promenade is one San Sebastian's great joys</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maria Cristina bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A ceramic tile sign in Old Town</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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On a fashion note, I designed a tunic several years ago with vintage souvenir scarves from Spain. So, it seemed appropriate that I would wear it since it even referenced San Sebastian on the top right shoulder.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally! The perfect opportunity to wear my tunic.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See! San Sebastian on my shoulder.</td></tr>
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On the day before we left, we walked from one end of the horseshoe to the other and up the hill to the statue of Christ at Monte Urgull. At each far end we saw beautiful iron sculptures.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">El Peine Del Viento - Sound Frozen in Time </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Construcción Vacía (Construction Vacant) Jorge Oteiza created this work in steel in 1957 more than half a century later and remains a benchmark in the field of contemporary art</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The short hike up to Monte Urgull was peaceful, cool and quiet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hike offered beautiful views of San Sebastian</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another gorgeous view of the bay</td></tr>
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Monte Urgull is the most significant historical
heritage in the city. Located in the very center of Donosti, it is usually only discovered by its inhabitants as a place they visit with out of town visitors. Being out of town visitors, it was most definitely on our itinerary.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On this hill standing in the heart of the city, in addition to privileged views, you will find the "History House" Casa de la Historia, and remains of the walls and canons, witness to the city’s military past.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The museum included wonderful vintage posters</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The statue of Christ at the top of Monte Urgull. There's only one way to see it up close.</td></tr>
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Yes, for us, it was all about the food. Everywhere we looked we saw pintxo bars and cafes. One of our biggest transitions was dinner at 10. It never really felt right. But when in Spain... Our second night we had dinner at midnight.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Late dinner at Casa Tiburcio</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sample pintxos fare</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A highlight! Spotted Anthony Bourdain touring Old Town. To date, it's my highest rated photo on Pinterest. Thanks, Tony!<br>
(Take note of the gentleman in the rear. You'll meet him later.)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mercado de San Miguel is a large, indoor marketplace</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jamon everywhere you look</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carl peruses the market</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snacks to go</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another suggestion from Greg and Tina- cheesecake at La Vina Cafe.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The regular portion includes two pieces. IT. WAS. SO. GOOD.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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The highlight of our time in San Sebastian was lunch at Arzak. Let me correct that, it was the highlight of our trip.<br>
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The restaurant, situated at the top of a hill in San
Sebastian, has been in the Arzak family for generations, but it was
charismatic chef Juan Mari who revived the menu to make it what it is
today. Now 74 years old, Juan Mari still oversees the kitchen while his
talented daughter Elena runs daily operations.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everything from the signage, to the menu to the flatware was exquisitely designed</td></tr>
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Arzak’s extensive offering includes multiple tasting menus and an à la
carte, with specialties such as the Red Space Egg with a skin of red
peppers, pig trotters and mushrooms, and seabass served on top of a
tablet computer with moving images of the sea. A special feature of many
of the dishes is the crunchy element – dishes such as Big Chocolate
Truffle with candyfloss, carob, cacao and chocolate have a range of
textures, including the signature crunch.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for the life changing meal</td></tr>
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Here are a few photos from our meal. There was much more than this. <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Txistorra with Beer and Mango served atop a scrunched beer can</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marinated prawns on lemon grass and mint served with unctuous preparation of beetroot and crunchy with krill.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red "space" egg cooked at 65 degrees C, red peppers, cereal ferments and crispy pig's trotters. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White tuna with green melon waves served with jackfruit sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grilled monkfish together with pecan nut paste and hieroglyphics forms of pumpkin and chickpea</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final dessert offering- beautifully designed candy eggs served in a cage.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lovely Chef Juan Mari agreed to a photo with us after our meal. Do you recognize him now?</td></tr>
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On our last day in San Sebastian we learned of an art installation called "The Mile of Peace" It was a mile long exhibition tour, designed to create an open
space for reflection and participation on peace and its reversal: war,
violence and armed conflicts. Situated along the banks of the Urumea River, it included photographs and quotations encouraging world peace and acceptance of all people. The route is based on the idea of the river as a metaphor, a natural
border, and the bridges built as objects to overcome this geographical
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lorimarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07284227154261420035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192704573945248541.post-62995743449873898102016-10-15T17:42:00.000-07:002016-10-15T17:45:12.283-07:00Spain 2016- Part 1- Madrid<br />
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Spain has been on our travel wish list for several years, as evidenced by the travel guides dated from 2002 that line our office walls. It finally made it to the top as we decided to visit Madrid, San Sebastian and Barcelona in October 2016. <br />
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For this post, I'm focusing on our first stop in Madrid. We flew direct from LAX to Madrid on a late night flight, arriving a little after 2pm on Saturday. As we rode in a cab to our hotel, I was pleased to look out the window and see the "Refugees Welcome" sign hanging above the entrance to the Palacio de Comunicaciones building. Not all European countries share that sentiment. </div>
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We arrived at Hotel Villa Real and loved the location- right in the middle of everything! The hotel staff were friendly and luckily for us, spoke excellent English. </div>
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We had our first meal in Spain at Doro's Bistro, a cozy little place
within walking distance of our hotel. (Well, practically everything was
walking distance.) I especially loved the iron chandelier designed in a
traditional Spanish style.<br />
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Carl has always done an incredible job of researching and planning our
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The next morning, we awoke to spectacular weather and planned our day to
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The Prado museum houses the most comprehensive collection of Spanish painting in the world. It opened for the first time on November 10, 1819. Thanks
to the determination of Isabella of Braganza, married to King Ferdinand
VII, the building that <b>Juan de Villanueva</b> had initially
designed to house the Natural History Cabinet finally accommodated an
important part of the royal collections. Years of private donations and
acquisitions enlarged the museum's collection. While a fantastic collection, it wasn't our most favorite style of art.<br />
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I had read that we might be able to see some traditional Spanish dancers at Retiro Park and we did. They bright and colorful costumes made my day. We strolled through the beautiful park, enjoying the relative quiet from the busy city streets. <br />
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Right around the corner from the park, the <a href="http://www.spainisculture.com/en/museos/madrid/museo_nacional_de_artes_decorativas.html#" target="_blank">Decorative Arts Museum</a> was right up my alley. Housed in a 19th century palace overlooking the Parque de Retiro, its rich collection mainly consists of furniture, ceramics, and decorative pieces from Spain dating back to Phoenician times. The exhibits cover over sixty rooms in the building's five floors, with
the highlight being a fine 18th century kitchen that was moved to the
museum from a mansion in the city of Valencia. Of special note is a
panel of 1,500 tiles depicting a domestic scene from that time. When we visited there was a special exhibit of jewelry and accessories by contemporary Spanish designers. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was drawn to this sterling button bracelet with colorful embroidery thread accents</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And this vest designed from leather and metal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Recreation of a tiled kitchen</td></tr>
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And then came the bullfights. This was a bit of a controversial choice for us as bullfighting is not as popular a sport as it used to be. There were moves to have the <i>corrida de toros</i> (bullfighting)
banned throughout the whole country at the beginning of 2010, but Madrid Community President Esperanza Aguirre thwarted them and had the
event declared "Of Touristic Interest," thus preserving it for some time
to come. We decided that since the sport was such an important and historic part of the culture that we would buy tickets. As it turned out, we didn't stay long. It is not a fair fight and it was upsetting to see how the bull was treated.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plaza de Toros</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mounted police outside Plaza de Toros</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were all smiles before the bullfights started. Especially because we heeded the advice of a travel writer who suggested we rent the padded cushions to sit on. That concrete was hard.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While I don't regret our decision, I left the bullfights feeling a bit sad and depressed.</td></tr>
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Friends suggested that we visit the Royal Palace, saying it was more "over the top than Versailles." So on Monday, we decided to add that to our itinerary. Unfortunately no photos inside were allowed. Trust me, it was over the top.<br />
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The Royal Palace (Palacio Real, in Spanish) is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city Madrid, but is only used for state ceremonies. King Felipe VI and the Royal Family do not reside in the palace, choosing instead the more modest Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of Madrid.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palacio Real</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When someone offered to take our picture, we said "yes, please." We aren't very proficient at selfies.</td></tr>
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We walked a lot. There was so much to see and we tried to fit as much into the visit as we could. One can become a bit "Cathedral weary" in Spain, but Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Almudena was an exception.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Almudena </td></tr>
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When the capital of Spain was transferred from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, the seat of the Church in Spain remained in Toledo and the new
capital had no cathedral. Plans to build a cathedral in Madrid
dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena were discussed as early as the 16th century but even though Spain built
more than 40 cities in the new world during that century and plenty of
Cathedrals, the cost of expanding and keeping the Empire came first and
the construction of Madrid's cathedral was postponed. Making the
cathedral the largest that the world had ever seen was then a priority,
all other main Spanish cities had centuries old Cathedrals, Madrid also
has old churches but the construction of Almudena only began in 1879. The cathedral was not completed until 1993, when it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. <br />
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The Neo-Gothic interior is uniquely modern, with chapels and statues of
contemporary artists, in heterogeneous styles, from historical revivals
to "pop-art" decor from Kiko Argüello.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Painted vault In Catedral De Nuestra Senora De La Almudena- amazing and so different from anything we'd ever seen.</span></td></tr>
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We enjoyed many wonderful meals in Madrid. One of my favorite sidewalk cafes was Estado Puro. The chef Paco Roncero won a Michelin star for
his avant-garde dishes at Madrid's La Terraza del Casino but at
Estado Puro he creates the classics, albeit with a highly
innovative approach. Loved the signage and interesting ceramic tableware. I'm always drawn to the details.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved the ceramics that echoed the logo of the peineta, a hair comb worn by flamenco dancers</td></tr>
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We enjoyed the beautiful architecture, wrought iron, tiles, balconies and all of the details that you expect when you visit Spain. Here are a few more photos of things that caught my eye.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous wrought iron</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The amazing architecture at Galeria de Cristal, City Hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The largest plaza in Madrid, Plaza Mayor. This panoramic photos helps illustrate its size.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful signage reinforced what I imagined Spain would look like</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good looking people</td></tr>
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Not to end on a bad note, but you can't hide from the facts. Our last dinner in Madrid was at Lhardy- an exquisitely appointed, white tableclothed old school restaurant in the heart of the city. We ordered Foie Gras Caesar salad, and a beautiful steak to share. The service was wonderful, the food tasted good...but we both ended up with food poisoning which hit us around 2am, the morning of our departure from Spain. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner at Lhardy was an experience to remember....</td></tr>
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