Sat 13 Aug 2005
I started this book this morning, and it’s turned out to be pretty gripping. If I recall correctly, Elizabeth has already read it. Have any other salonniers ventured between its pages?
I appreciate the book both for its intricate (of necessity) plot and for its characterization (usually the most important criterion, for me). I’d mark it as “highly recommended”, and I’m only on page 106 of 518. Kudos!
Sat 6 Aug 2005
Along the lines of the recent posts about art and decorating, I recently discovered Nathalie Parenteau while on my trip to Alaska. I bought three of her prints (well, one print and two card-sized ones.. they were expensive!). I got a large version of Autumn Romance. I also bought Taste of Summer and Vine Maiden. I really wanted to get Rituals, too. I love her use of brilliant color and flowing shapes. I don’t think her style “goes” necessarily with the rest of my house’s (evolving) decor, which is mostly leaves and nature and muted tones, but I loved it anyway.
