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Wrap Sweater - New York & Co.
Black Ponte Pants - Ann Taylor
Olive Sweater - H & M
Scarf - China Town, NYC
Belt - BR Factory Store
Boots - Banana Republic
This is the true historical heart of the city and on the left is the Nikolaikirche the oldest church in Berlin. However, to say it is the true historical heart might be misleading as the church has been rebuilt and restored after the war while many of the buildings have been moved to this quarter and rebuilt to give the district an historical atmosphere. But is this historical pastiche 'wrong'.
Not my favorite month.... not my favorite holiday ... and about this time every year, I am ready to fast forward to the second week in January.
because sometimes a girl needs a day at home to do nothing. and because sometimes a girl needs a little gold paint and glitter. :)
cover -- a vintage christmas '45 album that i found at my local thrift store (i got a couple at that time) - i mimicked the scallops from the label with paint marker on the record part, outlined it with black sharpie marker, sprinkled some martha stewart glitter into some glue, then layered on some scrapbook paper strips and vintage sheet music strips under the alphas/title
the big D is from a record album cover that i cut out and completed the words with some scrapbooking alphas, and played on the record/album thing with the typed "sub title" on white muslin
Only one thing is certain about coffee.... Wherever it is grown, sold, brewed, and consumed, there will be lively controversy, strong opinions, and good conversation.
The U.S. Army received a new class of commissioned officers this fall. The dedication and service of these men and women continue to make Clemson's military heritage a rich tradition.
Day eleven.
Uni, uni, uni, all the time uni.
I love it but I feel so stressed about all the other things I have to do before going home for Christmas.
The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and undeniable charm.
Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for a variety of endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street.
Bertha Honore, 23 years Potter’s junior, was a wealthy socialite who also had a drive to learn and succeed.
An introduction by Potter’s former business partner, Marshall Field, sparked a romance—and eventual engagement—between Potter and Bertha that led to perhaps one of the most extravagant wedding gifts of all time – Palmer House. It was a grand Chicago Hotel—one destined to take its place among the most luxurious hotels in Chicago and beyond.
However, only 13 days after its grand opening, the Palmer House fell victim to the Great Chicago Fire. But that didn’t deter Potter. Determined to rebuild his hotel, Potter secured a $1.7 million loan–negotiated on his signature alone. On November 8, 1873, the new Palmer House welcomed its first guests, marking the opening of what would become the nation’s longest continually operating hotel.
Shortly after befriending Claude Monet in France, Bertha Palmer began decorating the Palmer House with paintings and other pieces inspired by her French heritage. She eventually accumulated the largest collection of impressionist art outside of France. The Palmer House was bedecked with garnet-draped chandeliers, Louis Comfort Tiffany masterpieces, and a breathtaking ceiling fresco by French painter Louis Pierre Rigal. The fresco was described by columnist George Will as “a wonderful protest of romance against the everydayness of life.”
By the turn of the century, the Palmer House had become Chicago’s liveliest social center, hosting a long list of prominent figures—including those ranging from U.S. presidents to Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde.
In 1933, the Golden Empire Dining Room of Palmer House was converted into an entertainment epicenter. It hosted legendary entertainers, including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Louis Armstrong, and Liberace.
In recent years the historic Chicago hotel, Palmer House has undergone a $170 million renovation to ensure that it includes all of the conveniences and comforts our 21st century guests expect while also preserving our significant history.
Clearly “the Chicago hotel the world knows best” has positioned itself for the next era in downtown Chicago accommodations–and the next generation of Palmer House Hilton with a hip and historic outlook.