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A Fantastic Spring Weekend

It’s been an extremely busy weekend; laying mulch, designing garden rows, and popping downtown to the Philips Collection to see the Bonnard exhibit.

House plants have been moved outside to the deck since it was going to rain all weekend, then next it was time to stake the peonies from the southern side of the property.

The first major retrospective of Pierre Bonnard in 20 years at the Philips Collection. The exhibit gives one the opportunity to explore sources that fueled the French artist’s creative practice. Bonnard’s immediate surroundings were a main focus; landscapes of Paris, Normandy and the South of France to intimate interior spaces …… a day in the life of the artist.  

After several hours viewing artwork, it was time for lunch at the busy French brasserie Pastis in the Union Market district [1323 4th Street NE]. Their cheese plate was a selection of three cheeses from the cellars of Jasper Hills Farms was delciious. The selection of breads and wine were the start to the meal, and lunch was the cioppino and onion soup with a delicious Caesar salad …. overall a most enjoyable day!

Kathleen

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San Antonio

With only four days to spend in San Antonio, we had just scratched the surface of what we wanted to do. We were there for the solar eclipse, but had the chance to visit a few sites……  starting with the Alamo, the San Antonio Museum of Art and a few craft shops dotted around the city. Here are a few highlights:

Our hotel {The Westin} was off the River Walk which made it easy for us to get to shops, and restaurants using the pathways and bridges. The Alamo is always a must see to learn Texas history.

When traveling …… food always plays an integral part in my expeditions. I love learning about and taste-testing items from the region. Tex-Mex is top on my list, and I couldn’t stop eating “chips and guacamole”, which became a staple when having a margarita. Barbecue was next from 2M Smokehouse on the outskirts of the city. and for your sweet-tooth stop by Voodoo Doughnut on Houston Street.

Stay stylish,
Kathleen