Archive for November, 2010
NYC And The Grasshopper
[slidepress gallery=’grasshopper’] Walking on the High Line, not only are the guests at the Standard Hotel spectating, nature is also keeping a watchful eye. This grasshopper reminded me of the great Aesop fable and the adapted movie I love ~ A Bug’s Life. Moral of the story, “Idleness brings want.” Am I prepared for winter? […]
Just After War Started
In this photo my late Father John Douglas Mackinlay writes: I was born in that top flat Just after war started I was born in my mothers bed So my Father had to sleep on the sofa that night! I also had M … He continues to write that he also had his tonsils out […]
Be Big and Small. An Interview With Alber Elbaz by Suzy Menkes
“Be Big and Small. Be big in your work, but be small, and simple, and modest in your life. That’s my heritage.” ~ Alber Elbaz