SLIM CHANCE

A little holiday fun...Rita Aarons, wife of iconic photographer Slim Aarons, is shown lounging in her over the top Christmas decorated swimming pool in the Hollywood Hills. (circa 1954). I love her carefree spirit! She was obviously much further along on her holiday decor and gifting then I am this year. In fact, there's a very slim chance I'll have a free moment before the 25th, how about you?

  I love Anne Taintor's vintage inspired cocktails napkins--saucy and slightly wicked, perfect for a holiday cocktail!

Have a great weekend!

HK GALLERY HITS THE BEACH!

Poolside Gossip by Slim Aarons

I couldn't be happier to hear that one of my favorite NYC galleries, Hamburg Kennedy Photographs, has just opened a summer salon in Southampton. Located on Jobs Lane,  the summer gallery has an impressive collection of works by artists such as Massimo Vitali, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Bert Stern, Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle and Peter Beard, among many others.  While the summer salon features an impressive collection of major art works for sale, I was delighted to find an extensive selection of photographs suitable for my more modest budget. Owner Marla Kennedy's vast experience combined with her warm and vibrant personality instantly put this neophyte collector at ease. I'm smitten with Slim Aaron's Poolside Gossip and Massimo Vitali's Italian seaside photographs, a delicious taste of La Dolce Vita, Southampton Style. The salon officially opens this weekend-stop by if you can!

 Massimo Vitali

Richard Avedon

Bert Stern

Roberto Dutesco

Steve McCurry

Elliott Erwitt

 Hiroshi Sugimoto

All images courtesy of HK Gallery

SPRING BREAK

 Photo from Slim Aarons, 1961

Spring break time. We are off to Palm Beach for a little R & R with the kids. I'm looking forward to some sun, lots of tennis and making some serious inroads on the pile of books I'm bringing with me. I'll be back tomorrow with a new post...