Marianne Francis
Snow-covered mountain peaks glow red beneath a dark, clouded dusk sky.

December 2019

As We are in the peak of summer bounty and beauty, and most of our lives have become very domestic. This month, under the shade of beautifully designed pergolas, I’m taking you on a virtual adventure to Montana and Alabama for two very American cultural experiences. Relax and enjoy!
 

Art: Sotheby’s Auctions

A crowded Sotheby’s art auction, with staff presenting a framed painting before a seated audience.
 
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

Indoor atrium with a glass roof, tropical plants, and wooden planters.
 
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

Man in a brown blazer and blue scarf holding a shoulder bag strap beside a train platform.
 

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.

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