Marianne's Three Favorite Things: January 2021

We are in a moment of stasis. Winter allows us to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Frozen for the briefest of moments. It’s been more than most of us can absorb. We now have the palette of our futures to consider: red for vitality and love, green for the miracle of spring, yellow for sunshine and warmth. The choices are endless. We are the masters of our destiny. Let us take up our respective brushes and begin to paint.

ART: Leslie Odom Jr.

Hamilton star, Leslie Odom Jr., plays Sam Cooke in upcoming film, “One Night in Miami”, and is nominated for two Oscars. Learn more here.

Design: Color of the Year

Pantone's color of the year reflects the global moment. Ultimate Gray for the path we have just walked, and Illuminating Yellow for where we are headed in 2021. See more here.

Botany: Glass Greenhouses

In the dead of winter, the misty world of a botanical conservatory is like a momentary vacation. Visit here to see more.