A Requiem for Winter

I filmed the clips for this on the vernal equinox- the first day of spring. It was around the edge of Mamaroneck harbor. Given that the subject is dried dead grasses, shrivelled leaves and the dry skeletons of last summer its fitting that it be a requiem for winter. The water seems symbolic of the life force of spring, regenerating and rehydrating a parched landscape full of dry dead stalks which we now bid a firm farwell.

Soundtrack: Ravel Jeux D'Eau
High Resolution

Earth is your Home

A couple of years ago this article in the NYTimes about Paulette Cole in the NYTimes caught my eye. The idea that a company would factor in to their business plan environmental consciousness and social resonance was inspiring because it was being instituted by the owner of the company as a reflection of her own values. This wasn't a design or product trend that they were capitalizing on- this wasn't something that was being injected on the surface, this was happening at the root of this business' decision making. I have since made it a point to visit ABC Home and support them whenever I can- my most recent purchase a beautiful wool paisley shawl.

Recently I walked by their windows, something I always enjoy and their message continues to resonate. Coincidentally I noticed some press they've been recieving recently about their new initiative Home & Planet. Go support a company that continues to be principled about what they do- not forgetting that the taste level of everything in there is of an equally high standard.