Marianne's Three Favorite Things: December 2019

As we enter the quiet of winter, it gives us an opportunity to reflect, be inspired to be our best selves and look for opportunities to creatively enter the next decade.

Wishing you all a blessed holiday season and a joyful New Year!

Art: Sotheby’s Auctions

I’d like to share with you a compilation of some of the most thrilling moments at Sotheby’s Auction House in 2018. Since the year hasn’t ended, 2019 will remain a mystery for the short term. It is a wonderful peek into the exclusive and dynamic world of strategic, multi-million dollar bidding for some of the world’s most sought-after pieces of art.

Botany: Living Wall

One of the miracle’s of nature is the fact that plants re-oxygenate the air we breathe. The invention of the vertical garden has made it possible to increase the plant materials in our private and public spaces exponentially both indoors and out. Take a look.

Design: Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is an iconic leader in the fashion design world. He set the standard for casual American chic. Over the past 25 years, he has used the power and success of his brand to fund cancer research at home and abroad. Here is the story behind his dedication.