The Beaux-Arts Ball

I am giddy with excitement. My cousin has two extra tickets to The Beaux-Arts Ball at the Portland Art Museum and I get to go! Yep, me! A ball inspired by art with performances by Seattle burlesque star Lily Verlaine, Gang of Four’s Dave Allen, and New York rock band Morningwood. Oh, and performers whose bodies are painted to resemble iconic works of art. Doesn't it just sound fantastic?! Now the only problem...what to wear? ahhh. Well, in my dreams I would be waring a stunning vintage dress from Xtabay in Portland. Just check out some of these dresses. Unbelievably beautiful. All amazing dresses from Xtabay.

Dale Chihuly

I have always been a huge fan of Dale Chihuly....both of us are Washingtonians. I finally just made it to the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington this past weekend. Blown glass is just stunning. I got in free which made the whole experience even better (something about being a college student).  My favorite part was the Hot Shop. You get to watch the artists actually make the glass artwork. You can watch a virtual streaming of the Hot Shop right here. It was really a fun experience. Now, here are some fantastic pictures of some of my favorite Chihuly installations that I have had the pleasure of actually seeing. 

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London

  

Chihuly Bridge of Glass in Tacoma, Washington

Lincoln Square in Bellevue Washington 

Yet another reason I wished I lived in France.

President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled that all French museums are free to anyone under 25 or anyone who is  a school teachers. Yeah, I am jealous! Read the article here.