Matt Albiani

From Matt Albiani's book "Lifeguard on Duty"

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.

The Place to Be: Florianopolis, Brazil

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

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

Aerial Artist: Vincent Laforet...he is giving a lecture at ICP on December 15th at 7:00PM

http://www.laforetvisuals.com/

Pietro

Taken in the hillsides just outside of Bologna, Italy

Artist: Thomas L. Tribby

NYC, Miami partner to encourage intercity trips

NEW YORK — 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/

Megan Rye Painting- Reminds me of a Massimo Vitali Photograph

I Love All of Massimo Vitali's Work

"People Who Play and The People Who Pay"

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.

Patterns

AVENUE DE LA BOURDONNAIS

Pink and Orange Lifeguard Stand Variations

Palm Beach