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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

[Vacation] destination: Florianopolis, Brazil




I just got back from Florianopolis, Brazil where I spent a week with my brother. Florianopolis is the capital of Santa Catarina, an island in the south of Brazil. We stayed at a bed and breakfast called A Janela de Marcia, whose wonderful owner showed us around Lagoa da Conceicao and its beaches.

Where to stay: A Janela de Marcia, Lagoa da Conceicao

Lagoa da Coneicao is a cool surf town in Florianopolis. Described by The New York Times as boho-chic. Lots of surf shops, bathing suit shops, restaurants and bars, a music store, Havaianas flip flops store. Very beachy. Not fancy at all. But extremely beautiful and amazing views. A Janela de Marcia is a  bed and breakfast that is perfectly situated in a residential neighborhood within walking distance (5 mins) to the center of Lagoa da Conceicao. Surrounding beaches are easily accessible by foot, bus, bike, moped, car etc. Low key and laid back complete with all necessities to ensure a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Where to eat: Sushi Roots, O Barba Negra, bars on Praia Mole, Bar do Arante in Pantano do Sul

Clubs: Confraria das Artes

Beaches: Praia Mole, Barra da Lagoa, Joaquina, Campeche

Praia Mole - very young, fun crowd. Beach bars with djs all day, great food and drinks. Big waves, lots of surfing, almost all pros, fun to watch.

Barra da Lagoa - popular surfing beach, great place to learn how to surf. Cool little town with surf shops. Low brow.

Joaquina - beautiful, some surfing, rocks that you can walk on the get an amazing panoramic view of the ocean and beach. Dune surfing also an option.

Campeche - Riozinho is the most beautiful part of the beach. Gorgeous. Island off of the beach you can take a boat to. Best Caipirinhas (Brazil's national cocktail made with Cachaca, Sugar and Lime) in Florianopolis.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Matt Albiani

From Matt Albiani's book "Lifeguard on Duty"


Thursday, December 16, 2010

Artist: David Hockney, Autumn Pool (Paper Pool 29)

















I was reminded of how much I love this painting when I came across it again on the last page of the January 2011 issue of Architectural Digest. Phillips De Pury, London just sold it at auction for $2.1 million, after it was valued at $1.1-$1.5 million. The sale broke the world record for a work on paper.

My friend's watercolor that reminded me of David Hockney...












Love this by DH too, called "A Bigger Splash"



















And this one, called "Beverly Hills Housewife", which sold at auction in New York in May 2009 for $7.9 million.

Monday, December 13, 2010

The Place to Be: Florianopolis, Brazil



http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/travel/11party.html

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Cool apt.

I love Jonathan Adler's colorful duplex, espcially the red-and-black paisley ping pong table in the living room!!



















http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303467004575574120135824404.html?KEYWORDS=Jonathan+Adler#project%3DSLIDESHOW08%26s%3DSB10001424052702303362404575580352654479426%26articleTabs%3Darticle

Monday, November 29, 2010

Pietro

Taken in the hillsides just outside of Bologna, Italy

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

NYC, Miami partner to encourage intercity trips

Tourism officials in New York City and Miami are partnering with American Airlines in the hopes of getting residents to visit each other's cities.

For people who buy tickets by Thursday and plan to travel on some dates in January and February, the airline's tickets between the two cities will cost $79 each way.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39742856/ns/travel-destination_travel/

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Paris Recommendations - Cafe Beaubourg

Cafe Beaubourg - Great cafe by the Centre Pompidou. We were unlucky and had bad service but the people watching and outdoor heat lamps made up for it.

Love this artist - Christian Chaize

http://www.christianchaize.com/praia.html

Paris Recommendations - Restaurant Georges

Restaurant Georges - Restaurant on Level 6 of the Centre Pompidou. Modern decor, great menu, amazing food, and panoramic views of Paris.

Paris Recommendations - Hotel Recamier

Hotel Recamier - Recently remodeled boutique hotel on Place Saint Sulpice in the 6ieme arrondissement. Well located. Small rooms and spaces but nice.

Paris Recommendations - La Creperie des Canettes

La Creperie des Canettes - Tiny, nautical themed creperie. Delicious crepes and very sailor.





Saturday, October 9, 2010