this just makes me happy.

us. together.


happy monday. xo

Field Trip :: GCM & the broad

we finally had a sunday where our schedule and availability aligned and were able to plan a morning at the new "The Broad", downtown. i had visited Eli Broad's collection in the old space, in Santa Monica, and am very fortunate to be very familiar with a few pieces in his collection due to contract work I did for MoCA many moons ago. i have been curious to visit this new space, and while i don't agree with the man, i must say the collection in this space is wonderful to see.

we started the day at the Grand Central Market and breakfast(s) from EggSlut, Wexler's Deli, and Valerie.





then walked up bunker hill, passed Disney Concert Hall, to The Broad. it was a grey day. and i was concerned the building wouldn't play well off the dull sky. but in fact i really loved the monochrome feel. and the light was wonderful. it is so rare for a day like this in L.A., and everything felt a little softer.







the first floor is mainly drawings (some of my favorites by Ed Ruscha) and photographs, more sensitive to light exposure, as well as a fantastic video installation - The Visitors - by Ragnar Kjartansson, and Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room.



the second floor has all natural light. lots of sculpture and bold paintings. it is lovely to walk through. and sit in.





there is a small public space outside, and a restaurant to come.



it was a great day. unfortunately we decided the wait for the kusama was too long.

but an excuse to return.

weekend to do

around the house
more el niño yard prep
kitchen drawers


passport application
banking
visit to the broad
hallowe'en costumes - final touches

Field Trip :: Charles Garabedian

I've had the pleasure of spending time with Charles "Chas" Garabedian in his studio, and was thrilled when his new exhibition - Sacrifice for the Fleet - opened a couple of weeks back. a very well received opening, it was hard to get near the work, and I returned today for a closer look.

if you believe in the power of art to tell stories, this is an exhibition for you.










Charles Garabedian: Sacrifice for the Fleet
L.A. Louver 8 October - 7 November 2015







(aside - as I drove from the gallery at Venice Beach to the barn in Chatsworth I was reminded why I love this city so.)

weekend to do

around the house
clean out veggie beds
plant winter seeds
clean eaves
steam clean floors (new oreck steam-mop love)

alarmed

we still haven't set on a security system for the house, but this one is definitely the prettiest I've found. and it seems to do all the things we are looking for. plus, it can connect with the nest whole house system, which we've been eyeing as well. right now, it's the front-runner.



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scout alarm

weekend to do

around the house
research alarm systems (anyone familiar with this?)
new pool pump (great rebates right now!)


homecoming (whose house? t house!)
birthday party
prep horse stalls for el niño
see a movie

dream of fall!

Grand Slam with the Barn Girls xo

this event is spectacular. last year was the first in Los Angeles, and this year was even better.










Patrice Delaveau and Carinjo HDC won the Gucci Gold Cup! I swear the horse knew when La Marseillaise began to play.

and these girls. (and their mamas.) love.

weekend to do

clear out bathroom cabinets & drawers
granola
soup stock
cookie dough

longines grandslam!