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Weekend in DC

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

My go to place for utter relaxation and enhanced psychological well-being are the museums in and around the District of Columbia. Living in the suburbs of Washington, DC offers one the opportunity to visit a myriad of historical and cultural exhibits that allow me to disconnect from daily stressors and just enjoy the value of seeing actual, physical objects [artifacts] in real time.

When the specter of a potential government shutdown (again) reared its unwelcome head, my thoughts turned immediately to those most directly affected. But artistic expression is still alive and well, and artist views are not being suppressed. Art is not being subjected to the shutdown because a few of the galleries do not require government subsidies to stay open to the public.

I’ve supported National Museum of Women in the Arts for many years and cannot imagine not having access to their gallery. And after a week of cooking it was imperative that I submerge myself in the local exhibitions to reset my frame of mind.

Artist are representing their vision of what they’re seeing of the world through their artwork. These paintings, and sculptures are created for each person to interpret, and is not for censorship……. this art is for expounding your intellect.

Viewing art is indeed personal and engaging, actually seeing art and understanding the artists intent is perhaps one of life’s simple pleasures and a welcome balm to the incessant noise we are bombarded with on a daily basis.

Pictures of the city were taken by Larry Levin, Photographer

Californian Diary [Black is Different], 1994. Serigraph on paper. NMWA, Gift of the Niki Charitable Art Foundation. Among her sculptures and prints, Saint Phalle developed curvaceous female figures she called “Nanas”, powerful and spirited feminine archetypes. The text in this work describes the artist’s growing consciousness later in life about the nature of race and the complexity of identity.

Yael Bartana, What if Women Ruled the World, 2016; Neon, 98 1/2 x 38 1/2 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Museum purchase: Belinda de Gaudemar Acquisition Fund, with additional support from the Members’ Acquisition Fund;

Listed are three of my favorite museums in and around the city:

National Museum of Women in the Arts [NMWA]     
1250 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens. 
4155 Linnean Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008|

Glenstone. 
12100 Glen Rd.
Potomac, MD. 20854

Stay artistic and strong,
Kathleen

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THIRTEEN

When I began blogging thirteen years ago social media was barely a “thing”. AI hadn’t been incorporated into our daily lives and was usually seen in Sci-Fi movies on Saturday night.  As I learned to navigate the dynamics of social networking and blogging, I felt an increasing pressure to share more of my personal life. My goal is to inspire good taste and beauty regardless of the critical issues around us.

Stylish Heath is my creative outlet a way of sharing tidbits such as; seeking out the latest hotspots in the metropolitan area of DC, traveling the world to just learn, baking delicious treats, or growing gorgeous flowers in the garden.

Most of my life and time are tied up in being creative, it’s truly the best thing being able to justify testing a chocolate chip cookie recipe on a weekday or trying a floral arrangement in some part of the house to elevate the tone of a room.

Here are a few stylish favorites over the past year from Heath!!!

Upon arriving in London’s Heathrow last January we checked into our hotel, unpacked then and headed to the Kensington for “Afternoon Tea”. Truly a civilized way to relax after the transatlantic flight.

The National Gallery of Art-London had Van Gogh on exhibit until the 20th of January, and I found zooming in on the works of art more aesthetically pleasing. It allowed me to see the texture and colors of each work.

Lunch with the girls at Peter Chang’s in Herndon, Virginia. I can eat Chinese food any time someone mentions a restaurant..

There will always be Paris……..

End of summer was spent in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico…… enjoying food and drink!!!

Thank you for sharing in 13 wondrous years!!
Kathleen