An enchanting life created by pure and positive thoughts.
Avish Khebrehzadeh
"Everyone would love to wear a work of art," Elisabetta pointed out. "So now, you can wear art!"
She wore The Bullet gold earrings, cast from a real exploded bullet.
I asked her to model the green bracelet and ring Ilya & Emilia Kabakov made, which matched her latest green nail colour.
After the enlightening experience, we descended the showroom for a quick hello to Shada at Momo's before returning to the Phillips de Pury & Co gallery.
The massive space was filled with halls of works of art. Although I don't quite get most of what modern art offers, quite a few pieces took my fancy.
The Intertwined Naked Bodies by Kim Joon
(On the left)
Pumping love, despite all those heartaches
The bitterness turned into sweet, yummy choc cakes
What is this life worth
If not for the friends we make
What is this love
But for all the breath we take
Jump with joy into the sea of desire
Let yourself free with a passion-filled with fire
Walk and leave those heartaches behind
As there is no sight for the blind.
This weekend, I am taking a course. However, the night before, meant to be another 'early one', started with a drink at Brumus, next to the Haymarket Theater with Youssef. As we began conversing and sharing stories, his mate appeared surprised with 'his friend' and others. Soon, our table expanded with an adventure of... The table being hit, glass flowing amid the air, a broken piece landing in between the fingers of one of the girls, to be rescued by the first aid manager in the ladies toilets! She left, hand bandaged, with her partner and the rest of us continued the night at the Kingly Club before heading for dinner at midnight! And that was not the end. Early night, hey?!?
Art is everywhere!
There is only so much a girl can do in a day, week, month and with all the choices London offers, it takes time to make decisions. So, how do I go about it in my last-minute dot-com manner? Just play it by ear as they say and see where it all leads to.
There is only so much a girl can do in a day, week, month and with all the choices London offers, it takes time to make decisions. So, how do I go about it in my last-minute dot-com manner? Just play it by ear as they say and see where it all leads to.
Last week was filled with visits to art galleries.
The Frieze art fair is going on this weekend, but with my heavy social calendar, I never made it. I heard mixed reviews on the works of contemporary art on display at the art fair. Although I enjoyed my visit to Phillips de Pury & Co, where I had been invited to the Bottletop charity event a year before, this 'nouveau' art is not my thing (or I keep trying to convince myself!) The proposal by Kristine was taken up, and we headed to Phillips', only to realise we were too early! Unheard of. So we drove to the Sprovieri gallery instead, where the works of Avish Khebrehzadeh were on display. I conversed with the elegant Elisabetta, who demonstrated her private showing of contemporary handmade jewellery by various artists.
The Frieze art fair is going on this weekend, but with my heavy social calendar, I never made it. I heard mixed reviews on the works of contemporary art on display at the art fair. Although I enjoyed my visit to Phillips de Pury & Co, where I had been invited to the Bottletop charity event a year before, this 'nouveau' art is not my thing (or I keep trying to convince myself!) The proposal by Kristine was taken up, and we headed to Phillips', only to realise we were too early! Unheard of. So we drove to the Sprovieri gallery instead, where the works of Avish Khebrehzadeh were on display. I conversed with the elegant Elisabetta, who demonstrated her private showing of contemporary handmade jewellery by various artists.
The goldfish was in caption around the bowl while the bubbles circled outside.
Kind of reminded me of my goldfish pets: 'Fish & Fish'!
I named them simply so they can be simple. Haha. Can't afford a therapist for them in this lousy economy!
Avish Khebrehzadeh
She wore The Bullet gold earrings, cast from a real exploded bullet.
I asked her to model the green bracelet and ring Ilya & Emilia Kabakov made, which matched her latest green nail colour.
After the enlightening experience, we descended the showroom for a quick hello to Shada at Momo's before returning to the Phillips de Pury & Co gallery.
The massive space was filled with halls of works of art. Although I don't quite get most of what modern art offers, quite a few pieces took my fancy.
The Intertwined Naked Bodies by Kim Joon
(On the left)
And I thought cherubs had wings! Nowadays, they carry electric swords.
My mum wouldn't be amused.
As for the flashing lights of the broken heart
It somewhat resembles a delicious red tartPumping love, despite all those heartaches
The bitterness turned into sweet, yummy choc cakes
What is this life worth
If not for the friends we make
What is this love
But for all the breath we take
Jump with joy into the sea of desire
Let yourself free with a passion-filled with fire
Walk and leave those heartaches behind
As there is no sight for the blind.
(See what a heart can do to me!
In some ways, a hopeless romantic)
At dinner chez Aisha's I got invited to the latest Arts Club. Al was back in town, and Nisa had gone through 'hardship' to book the table for ten. The name of the latest trendy member's restaurant kept popping up in conversation, so with the ensemble of the Mykonos connection to join, the occasion was not to be missed.
When Aisha first mentioned the gathering, I kept mistaking it with Chelsea Arts Club, whereas my friend kept reminding me ...
At dinner chez Aisha's I got invited to the latest Arts Club. Al was back in town, and Nisa had gone through 'hardship' to book the table for ten. The name of the latest trendy member's restaurant kept popping up in conversation, so with the ensemble of the Mykonos connection to join, the occasion was not to be missed.
When Aisha first mentioned the gathering, I kept mistaking it with Chelsea Arts Club, whereas my friend kept reminding me ...
"It's the Arts Club Haldita!" Kept saying, Aisha.
"Oh! Yes, so we meet at the Chelsea Arts Club." I repeated.
"No," said my buddy, with the utmost patience while she laughed at my repeated mistake. "The new Arts Club Darling!"
The due date arrived, and I met up earlier in the afternoon with Gracy at Dover Street Market, a fancy boutique store in Mayfair. Another one, Elliot in NY, mentioned years ago when it first opened, and I kept telling him there is no market in Dover Street. Only when I went there did I realise it was not only a market but a fancy store stocked with the latest labels in fashion, as in Alaia, my favourite brand. Gracy, the statuesque beauty with the newest hairstyle, introduced me to her famous designer on the second floor (if only I could remember the name!) till we ended at the top floor self-service cafe, where nibbles and drinks were served for free due to Frieze.
The following two hours passed like a flash, with the diversity of Gracy's friends joining us at different times.
The time had come for us to unite with Nisa, awaiting the arrival of Aisha, Al in a new company, Kam and his lady with the enchanting Naila whom I met at my last party, in the upstairs resto at The Arts Club, situated only across the road from where we were. How convenient!
The following two hours passed like a flash, with the diversity of Gracy's friends joining us at different times.
The time had come for us to unite with Nisa, awaiting the arrival of Aisha, Al in a new company, Kam and his lady with the enchanting Naila whom I met at my last party, in the upstairs resto at The Arts Club, situated only across the road from where we were. How convenient!
This time, it was my turn to introduce Gracy to my friends. I must admit, the service at the eatery was so outrageously improper. We did get glimpses of celebrities, but so what?! They can be seen in magazines. The decor was elaborate, but the upholsterer should be sacked for lack of attention to the newly furnished sofas! The drinks took forever to be served. I could go on complaining. But who can be bothered with that? The staff were apologetic and charming. Our main reason for the gathering was great company and plenty of that. It was great fun.
We ended the night in the basement nightclub, dancing with Aisha at the live band before my friend dropped me home. We had such a giggle in the car! Over an envelope, like no other envelope!
We ended the night in the basement nightclub, dancing with Aisha at the live band before my friend dropped me home. We had such a giggle in the car! Over an envelope, like no other envelope!
This weekend, I am taking a course. However, the night before, meant to be another 'early one', started with a drink at Brumus, next to the Haymarket Theater with Youssef. As we began conversing and sharing stories, his mate appeared surprised with 'his friend' and others. Soon, our table expanded with an adventure of... The table being hit, glass flowing amid the air, a broken piece landing in between the fingers of one of the girls, to be rescued by the first aid manager in the ladies toilets! She left, hand bandaged, with her partner and the rest of us continued the night at the Kingly Club before heading for dinner at midnight! And that was not the end. Early night, hey?!?
And by the way, I didn't really mean it when I said I had 'no time for sex'! Haha
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