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Artful Dodger: The de Young Delivers All the Art A PARISIENNE Could Want…And More!

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Our mini-visit to San Francisco didn’t exactly afford us oodles of time to leisurely soak up all the great art of the city. However, the de Young Museum designed by Pritzker prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron delivered the easy-going art fix we were craving. Plotted more like mini galleries and intimate private collections than a large-scale museum, the de Young houses more than 25,000 incredible works ranging from Native American to 20th Century and contemporary arts. Tip: Before popping in to check out brilliant pieces by Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Frank Lloyd Wright, stop in at the museum’s observation floor, which offers gorgeous 360-degree views of the city. www.deyoungmuseum.org

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California Legends: Gorgeous Arches in LA

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Paris is not the only city with beautiful bridges. I spotted these gorgeous arches just off of the 134 Freeway in Pasadena, California. Similar to the bridges you find over the River Seine in Paris, this too is rich in (spooky) history.

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Dream Job Alert! We Visit Animal Photographer Sharon Montrose as She Snaps a French Bulldog Named Hamlet

12-sharon-montrose-photographerSharon Montrose officially has the Best Job Ever: photographing puppies, baby deer and even little porcupines in Los Angeles. Since Paris is known for its canine obsession (dogs even sit at tables in fancy restaurants!), we thought it fitting (and an awesome excuse) to stop by Sharon’s studio during a shoot.

Ok, are you ready for some serious cuteness?!!
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Found: Cool Chinoiserie Plates in Shades of Purple and a Pair of French Parlor Chairs

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When you think Chinoiserie, the word cool does not pop into mind but these whimsical Chinoiserie porcelain plates are just that. They are a vintage reproduction in shades of purple with lavender accents and remind me of the raucous little sister of the classic blue and white china. So awesome and such a great find at Lily Simone in Eagle Rock, California. I also fell in love with these parlor chairs and wonder how they would look reupholstered in deep purple. DIY project anyone?

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10 Things I Heart About LA

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#10. I Heart photographer friends.

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A French Movie Screening (In My Chicago Hotel Room)

12-french-movie-screeningMy suite at the James Chicago had a white leather sofa, an insanely comfortable bed, and Kiehl’s bath products (the shampoo smelled like coconut!) But the best part was the screening room—an alcove with a bed-like lounge area and a projector. So, on our last night in Chicago, I invited the other girls over for a movie night…
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