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Symbols of Love

IMG_0388Each year Valentines Day gives one time to reflect on various symbols of love that may be found throughout the world. As a connoisseur of beauty and a critical judge in matters of taste, indulging in this admiration can bring anyone to an exceptional state of well being.

IMG_1608Light pink roses grouped together make an elegant statement, and can be done as easily as purchasing an inexpensive bouquet, placing them in vases and turning any room into effortless style.

Taj Mahal #2Nothing says true love like the mesmerizing charm of the Taj Mahal, which has captivated people for centuries. This exquisite marble tomb built in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, lets one know that love is unending and everlasting.

Happy Valentine’s Day,
K

 

 

 

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Season of Carnivals

IMG_0601 IMG_1646 Carnival is a time of wild excesses, along with the breaking of norms for the vast consumption of food, liquor and partying before the austerity of Lent. A time when the populace takes to the streets wearing masks and costumes, partaking in the freedom from religious or political constraints, and a time for delightful parody and satire to be expressed at it’s finest.

This festival has been around since the Middle Ages and is still celebrated in Europe and South America preceding Ash Wednesday. Known in France and New Orleans as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, everyone enjoys beignets and beads; while in Rio the street bands play raucous music with people sambaing and drinking mojitos on every corner, as they wait for the ball at the Copacabana hotel, and lastly in Venice the masked are celebrating with the hopes of being invited to their local palazzos for the party of the year!!!

So, whatever your preference is globally, enjoy one of these galas… or all!!

-Mardi Gras in New Orleans on February 17th
-Venice Carnavale on January 31st– February 17th
–Rio Carnival on February 13-17th

Celebrate stylishly,
K