Marcel Vertes

Snuff was a men's cologne that came in this beautiful glass pipe,

inspired by René Magritte’s painting,
Ceci N'est Pas Une Pipe

I love this vintage collection of Marcel Vertes illustrations for Elsa Schiaparelli. Isn't this a lovely collection?

Marcel Vertes (1895-1961)
" Twentieth century painter, printmaker and illustrator, Marcel Vertes moved from his native Hungary to Paris during the First World War. Living and working in the famous Latin Quarter, Vertes quickly established himself as one of the most important artists of the Paris scene, thus continuing in the footsteps of Boutet, Forain, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. The art of Marcel Vertes was at its peak during the vibrant and somewhat wild decade of the 1920’s. Concentrating upon scenes of Paris street life, portrayals of women and depictions of circus and cabaret acts, Vertes left a legacy of original lithographs and drawings that superbly capture the spirit of 1920’s Paris." kavanaughgallery.com

Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) Italian-born fashion designer who established an important couture house in Paris. She was famous for her Surrealist fashions of the 1930s and for her witty accessories, such as a purse in the shape of a telephone.

Extinct

We saved pandas, elephants, and bald eagles...can't we save newspapers from extinction? I think my blogging friends could put together a newspaper that every one would want to read! Hey Saucy, you are the entertainment editor,
Rebecca gets international news, Cha Cha gets op-ed,Marsha covers the arts, and Rochelle is the tech wiz!
I would pay $10.00 an issue for that kind of news!!!

Oops

We have about 5 inches of snow on the ground, and it is pretty darn heinous!!! Who knew it was going to snow more this year? I didn't, which explains why I donated Deke's winter coat and boots, and Lulu's boots last week. Oops, looks like we are shut-ins for the weekend.
It is difficult to keep from swearing every time I walk by the windows and see the snow. I have to think happy thoughts, and remember that soon I will have the flop sweats from the stifling heat and humidity.

Kitsch Quilts

My talented friend at Kitsch Designs is having a sale on her beautiful quilts! I just adore these quilts, and I would love to buy all three.

Spring-A-Ding-Ding

Martha's beautiful muffin liners

I buy the cheapest bags of speckled jelly beans
and throw away everything except the blue and green ones.

Ready for Spring cupcake decorating!

I've trotted out all of my light blues, greens and creams,
now I'm just waiting for Spring!!!

Movie, Movie, Movie

Could this be my new favorite movie?
Linda, Linda, Linda

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Japanese film, Linda, Linda, Linda. It is guaranteed that Lulu will adore a film about school girls starting a band, especially with their adorable school uniforms! Super cool music by the 80's Japanese punk band, The Blue Hearts. I will keep you posted if this is a must see.

Gloomy Days

It is a rather dreary and dark day in Chicago, so I have cranked the happy tunes and lit the birhouse on fire!!!! It is impossible to feel gloomy with Louis Prima blasting and candle light illuminating the house. I need to fill my white vases with white tulips and all will be fine in the Crispell home.
What do you do to rid the bad joojoo from your home?