Garbo's Closet

"Mauritz Stiller who brought then-19-year-old Greta Gustafson to the United States in 1925. A three-time Oscar nominee, Garbo was given a special 1954 Academy Award for her “unforgettable screen performances.”

*Of her legendary desire for privacy, she remarked in a 1928 interview—one of the few she ever granted—“I wanted to be alone, even as a child. I used to go to a corner and think... Thinking means so much, even to small children.”

I have never seen this picture (above) of Miss Garbo. I was thinking that this could be a model or movie star from a recent film or a fashion mag.

Sometimes my mother will tell me about how she loves this 'movie star' or that 'starlet', I take one look at them and say to myself; "when was ugly pretty?"

In the 1950's, the 40's, 30's ....what was up with physical beauty's standards back then??

Physical beauty does go 'in and out' of fashion .

Greta Garbo is the exception to all the rules.

Classic Beauty.

Then and Now.

I lived in Manhattan from 1974 - 1984 on East 58th. Street.

I walked to and from work on East 58th Street every day. I also walked my Shit-Zu up and down E. 57th, and then down on 1st Ave.

Guess who I saw all the time?

Guess who stopped and talked to me and my little dog when ever she saw me?

That is right! Greta Garbo.

And this is Miss Garbo's Closet

The “closet room.”

*The “closet room,” which Garbo created from a small library, is highlighted by one of the carpets she designed for her 1962 series, Birds in Flight. Over the closet is part of her collection of hats; others are stacked on a carved and painted Russian provincial tea table from circa 1880. Garbo chose the upholstery and drapery fabric, which features African tribal motifs.

Isn't this magnificent ?

*A living room wall adorned with artwork.

For Garbo, color was essential in art and décor, and she surrounded herself with vibrant hues. “I love color,” she once said. “With me it’s inborn. I just know. I didn’t have to learn it.” 

I really can't believe how much I love this place.

I love her artwork, her interior color scheme, and the placement of her art and objects.

To me, it is perfection.

What do you think of Garbo' place ?
Do you likie??

*From Architectural Digest


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Innocent Again

Yom Kippur 

known as the Day of Atonement 

and it is the holiest day of the year for Jews

So, I am thinking WHITE.

*White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection.
White means safety, purity, and cleanliness. As opposed to black, white usually has a positive connotation. White can represent a successful beginning. In heraldry, white depicts faith and purity.
In advertising, white is associated with coolness and cleanliness because it's the color of snow. You can use white to suggest simplicity in high-tech products. White is an appropriate color for charitable organizations; angels are usually imagined wearing white clothes.

I really love winter white. To me it is incredibly rich elegant.

Especially when accented with touches of gold as shown above.

This tiny chandelier is so pretty....but it would go best in my closet.

Thank you very much!

This pic is so old. It is from my files, and I do not know where it is from. But I am drawn to industrial touches too. Like the table. I love almost anything on wheels.

This kitchen shot has been all over the blogosphere, and I don't know where I grabbed it from. But the chairs are 'forever.' Right ?

Okay, Today I asked G-d for forgiveness for all my sins from this past year.

It was a brief conversation.

Because I am such an angel....LOL.

This last image speaks to me.....it is saying;

"If you are a virgin (again), and an angel (again), come take a bubble bath in me.

I love this bathroom. The little gold chair makes it.

*http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html

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Satisfaction

The best way to poison (your enemy) of all is living well. Doing better than you did yesterday. Killing with kindness. But, genuine kindness.

Yesterday I wrote the biggest sale of the day, $19,000,00 in window treatments and bedding.

This is a tiny amount compared to what I used to sell in my own design practice.

This Is My Specialty.

Selling DESIGN - something that exist only in my head, And will never exist until an order is placed and a deposit paid.

Today I struggled....my manager was short, curt, and it seemed like plain old angry with me. I try so very hard to please....as I have discussed in previous posts.

I finally said to her ., "Sandra, I am sending you all good thoughts, pink puffs of love all day, and every day. And yet you are angry and short with me.

 Of course, she looked at me like I was weird, and cocked her head. She was puzzled.

But you see, I am quirky.This is a big part of  'my charm'. Or so I have been told by those who love and LIKE me.

And yes, me who is ridiculously sensitive was crying a bit. But when I cry (even a little) my eyes and the surrounding skin turn really red and super blotchy. [No hiding that from the coworkers]

Later I was in her office .....Sandra said to me, " Why are you so overwhelmed ?"

"Maybe you should go home. You can't sell.."

I told her,"I am not overwhelmed, my feelings are hurt." And "I will be fine after a cigarette and a coffee."

I also said; "And just to spite you, I am going to make a big sale and get another house-call lined up !!"

She finally smiled

*photos from playbill

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I MEAN IT !!

The Lunatic is.

When I got to work the other day the Lunatic was all weird and nasty towards me. If I came in the room, you would think I had 'COODYS' , he would leave it. Then he proceeded to huff & puff, pout, stomping around the showroom, and giving me dirty looks.

Tomorrow is Saturday. Retail 'Hell Day' for most of us in the business. I still have not seen Medusa since the situation. (stated in my previous post) My days off are Thursday & Friday.

So.....tomorrow has yet to unfold.

Why, why, why does this crap go on on sales floors.

I just must repeat over and over to myself;

"I will not be intimidated" "I will not be intimidated" "I will not be intimidated"

I am too sensitive for this stuff. 

If only the economy would kick back into gear, I could finally work for myself once again.

Big Group Hug Please!!! 

I need one. I am feeling some anxiety about tomorrow. Maybe I can be a 'Scaredy Cat' for Halloween.

XXXX's

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