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What a novel Description A timeless story of the “improbable-but-true serendipity” of one’s 20s told through the eyes of a clever, independent newcomer to New York in 1937. (New York Times, 2011) Why Rarely have I found a novel where I want to dive into the world of the characters so immensely. I had to…
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What Actress and model Description “Garner’s studious dedication to understanding, and ultimately embodying, the characters she plays, along with her appreciation for art, is a product of her upbringing in the Bronx, in a family where creativity, discussion and debate were feverishly encouraged. ‘I would describe my childhood as highly creative and loud,’ Garner says.…
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What best-selling author. Latest novel: Visible Empire Description In Hannah’s own words, Visible Empire’s gripping and beautifully interwoven stories center around “immediate loss” and how her protagonists navigate the aftermath. Why Invisible Empire was amazing, and while listening to the Archive Atlanta podcast, I was reminded of how much I enjoyed reading Visible Empire coincidentally…
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What A favorite music podcast where host Hrishikesh Hirway speaks with a musician and unpacks how one of their songs was made Description For Song Exploder‘s 200th episode Hrishikesh Hirway speaks with Yusuf / Cat Stephens as he describes his new 2020 version of hit Father and Son, originally released in 1970. Why This is…
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What Person, Interior Designer, Creative Director and much much more, Athena Calderone Description “Armed with an eye for the unexpected, founder Athena Calderone created EyeSwoon as a form of visual expression, a place to transform ordinary life into a feast for the eyes. Through these creative journeys, EyeSwoon lifts the curtain on inspiring food, design…
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Who Person, Interior Designer, Sibella Court Description Arguable the most famous interior designer living in Australia. She’s the author of best selling design books including Imaginarium, Gypsy, Etcetera, The Stylist’s Guide to NYC, among others. She’s also founded The Society Inc, where she describes her background — “With Sibella’s degree in History, her spaces &…
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What Designer, home goods Description “Blakeney is the founder and creative director of home décor brand, Jungalow and the author of The New Bohemians book series.” Justina Blakeney – about Why Layered bohemian-style interiors. Her series is on my wishlist of coffee table books.
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What Artist, contemporary Description “Wayne Thiebaud was born in Mesa, Arizona in 1920, and his family soon moved to Los Angeles in 1921. Thiebaud’s characteristic work displays consumer objects such as pies and cakes as they are seen in drug store windows. Thiebaud uses heavy pigment and exaggerated colors to depict his subjects.” Breggruen Gallery…
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JENNIE LEE GRUBER 