Tag: monica williamson
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PEEP THIS…Versailles, the palace on wheels
As seen in World of Interiors, Oct. 2013 issue, if you happen to be in Paris riding any one of the country’s five commuter rail networks expect an interior upgrade of luxurious splendor. Parisian commuter rails have undergone a renovation. A renovation fashioned after and befitting royalty – the palace of Versailles. The palace of Versailles’…
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PEEP THIS…Hawaiian Plumage
Hali magazine #175 (spring 2013) captures the intricate, vibrant, beautiful , protective, decorative and painstaking effort which aptly describes the art of Hawaiian featherwork. The British explorer Captain James Cook was gifted several featherwork objects during his numerous trips to the Pacific during the 18th century. Symbolizing power, prestige or sacred afilliation. This skill set was applied…
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PEEP THIS…Sistine Chapel wants to suction it all away
Millions have visited with millions more on the horizon. So how to prevent the built up of human humus and environmental mire reeking havoc on priceless one-of-a-kind artistic treasures? As featured in ARTNews April 2013 issue the Vatican plans to better preserve the great works of the Sistine Chapel. Years of grit, grime, dust and…