October 26, 2012 3 Comments
The Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London provides a behind the scenes look at the making of the Harry Potter films and gives a detailed look at the design and fabrication process for the sets, props and costumes used in the movies. Like with all design, the process is the same.
July 26, 2012
On my recent trip to Paris, I was lucky enough to catch a special exhibit at Les Arts Decoratifs. Starting with a peek at the brand’s humble beginnings in 19th century Paris, the exhibit takes you on a journey through the eyes of its founder, Louis Vuitton Malletir, uncovering the history and evolution of the brand, right up until today, where you are immersed in the world of Artistic Director, Marc Jacobs and his vivid imagination.
July 20, 2012 1 Comment
My Mom always said my postcards may have been pictures of the places I’d been, but my messages were always about what I’d eaten. I love to cook. I love to eat well. And I love to travel and visit with other foodies.
In Holland I stayed with friends, who live in a small village south of Amsterdam, foodies of course. He is the entrée and dessert man, she the queen of salads and all things vegetarian. We shopped, we cooked, we ate well. Read more of this post
June 26, 2012 1 Comment
This year I traveled to two capitals of Europa – Prague and Vienna. Not just capitals of their countries, Czech Republic and Austria, respectively, but also two of the top PASTRY capitals of Europe and the world! And CAFÉ (as in coffee) capitals! Pastry and café go hand-in-hand, as in inseparable.
Photo above: Too many choices at Gerstner’s Café!
June 11, 2012 1 Comment
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In my lifetime, I never thought I would have the opportunity to meet Evita, yes, ‘Don’t Cry for Me Argentina’ – Evita Peron!
May 31, 2012
TOBIAS’ LIFE PRINCPLE: As you grow older it is the simple things from childhood that become more meaningful and traumatic for you. This principle may not be for everyone, but for me, IT IS! Read more of this post
May 18, 2012 2 Comments
During my travels throughout Sao Paulo, Brazil, Beunos Aires, Argentina and San Juan, Peurto Rico I kept spotting amazing graffiti art sprinkled throughout the cities. Here is a look at some of my favorites I uncovered while exploring these vibrant cities:
April 4, 2012 2 Comments
Inspired by Stephanie Calabrese Roberts’ book “The Art of iPhoneography“, I had the opportunity to practice some iphone photography in Lima, Peru. The architecture and scenery in this decades-old city made the exercise easy! Focusing on using the Lo-Mob, Hipstamatic, and Photosynth apps, here are a few of my favorite places. Above, a panoramic view of the Plaza Mayor, photographed with Photosynth.
March 30, 2012 2 Comments
On a recent journey to the west coast I saw some interesting trends in retail developments and some well thought out details. Above is Blends at The Lab in Costa Mesa where their stunning collection of limited edition sneakers is displayed “on ice” behind glass cooler doors.
March 28, 2012 3 Comments
Full of intensity and light, Uniqlo has opened a flagship store at 666 5th Ave. in New York. This store begins to beckon you from across the street, where second story window graphics flash behind rotating mannequins.
