Francisco de Goya y Lucientes is one of my all-time favorite artists, as you witnessed here. I’ve read many biographies of him but Goya by Robert Hughes is my unquestionable favorite. Hughes is a darling of the art writing known for his theories on criticism. He was infatuated with Goya and spent his career studying the artist. This…Read More
Spain
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A vintage book in French from an antiques market in Brussels. 2) A view of a canal in Venice from a nearby bridge. 3) The most perfect princess dress, courtesy of ASOS. 4) A floral headpiece to celebrate the (supposed) coming of spring. 5) The latest additions to my stud collection, purchased in Cologne. 6) A gorgeous ring from my trip…Read More
Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento
My spring break started at 5am on Friday March 1st with a plane ride to Madrid. Getting up was bit of a struggle but it was absolutely worth it. This capital wasn’t exactly what I expected, I was picturing a quintessential Spanish town (which I later found in Toledo) and instead I got a huge…Read More