Finding the Perfect Bathtowel

I have a client who needed new towels in anticipation of a move into her new home. She was looking for high quality towels that were also absorbent. Faced with this decision, I encouraged her to buy several towels from different sources, wash each of them and then do a “blind test” with her husband.  I was anxious to hear what the verdict was!

The winner . . . towels from Restoration Hardware.  They are soft, well made and highly absorbent.  They come in a variety of appealing colors for every decor.  These towels are reasonably priced so you can stock up guilt free.  In fact, they’re are on sale right now.  So, if you are thinking about refreshing your bath linen now is the time to do it!

Happy Graduation

This past weekend I was proud to watch my son, Daniel graduate from Yale University.  We enjoyed the endless activities and the celebration of an important family milestone.

Perhaps knowing that it might be my last trip to the campus, I absolutely appreciated its beauty and incredible architecture.  There are so many buildings of historic significance, and I purposely took the time to appreciate the fine details and design.

Here are some favorites:

Sterling Memorial Library

Linsley – Chittenden Hall

Battell Chappel

The graduation exercises took place on the lawn of Old Campus, and from this vantage point, I enjoyed looking at the beauty of Harkness Tower, constructed in the Collegiate Gothic style as many of the buildings on campus are.  Baccalaureate services were in the beautiful Woolsey Hall, an ornately decorated hall that serves as Yale’s primary auditorium and performance space.   My son was in the residential college, Ezra Stiles.  Constructed in the early 1960’s, it is a modernist group of concrete buildings designed by alumnus Eero Saarinen.

How about a Visit to the Pantone Hotel?

The new Pantone Hotel in Brussels has definitely caught my eye.   I don’t know if the exuberant color schemes would promote a relaxing stay, but it certainly looks like a fun novelty.  I think this hotel would be a real hit if you were traveling with children and teens.

Each level of the Hotel’s seven floors offers a different color palette.  The palettes evoke certain moods and you choose your color scheme based on your frame of mind upon arrival.  You may choose from seven color schemes such as  “fresh and eager”, “daring and fiery” or “earthy-rich” depending on your state of mind.   I think I would go for “fresh and eager” after a long day of traveling.  How about you?

All photos Pantone Hotel.

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