Marianne's Three Favorite Things: May 2023

 

It looks like our early summer has arrived in a chariot of fire! We are desperate heat seekers at this point of the year and yet, even we NW natives have our limits. The U.N. said this morning we are approaching the key warming limit for our precious planet. So, as we remodel or build our new homes let us all keep energy efficiency top of mind, plant trees in our yards to absorb carbons and maybe even do a little vegetable garden for an adventure. It will never be one thing or person but the collective effort of all that will move us forward. Happy Summer!

 

Art:

Magdalena Abakanowicz at the Tate Modern

An extraordinary retrospective exhibit of the artist’s early groundbreaking work.

Learn more here.

 

Botany:

The Magic of Growing Dahlias

There can be no such thing as too many dahlias. As Frances Palmer puts it, “They’re just so joyous.”

Learn more here.

 

Design:

Alejandra Alonso Roja’s Apartment. A study in living with color

To bring architectural unity to a soaring loft space, embrace a vibrant color

Learn more here.