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...woman's nude figure in dark silhouette stands by a river against an unearthly sunset - or is it moonrise? Flowers and grasses glow with an inner light. Her face is partly hidden by her flute and by the snake draped round her neck - we see only the pale glint of the whites of her eyes. Rousseau said that when he visited Paris' Botanic Gardens he felt transported: "When I am in the greenhouses and see the strange plants from exotic countries, it is as though I am experiencing a dream." His words ring true when you gaze at his deep...
...highest designation for historic buildings. A combination of heritage funds, corporate donors and private benefactors paid for the $6 million rehabilitation. "There is not a single level corner in this house,'' director M?rcia Balisciano says. But she points proudly to restored features like the paneling, now painted its original pale green color, identified through examination of old paint layers...
...Best female friend and/or developing love interest: “Blahnik by Boman: Shoes, Photographs, Conversation” by Eric Boman. 224 pages of Manolo Blahnik shoe pornography will drive your favorite girl wild. The photography is also phenomenally creative—Boman nestles a pale green mule among ferns as homage to Blahnik’s recurring botanical themes. If you really love her or really want action, pair the artful book with “Sex and the City-The Complete Series” DVD set, in which the sublime stilettos play an important supporting role...
It’s the holiday shopping season, and opportunities to save abound. But as an international student, one particular type of offer stands just beyond the pale of attainability for me. My frustration started when I walked into a Banana Republic store, attracted by an enormous sign that read, “15 percent off when you apply for a Banana Republic Card!” I picked out a black leather bag and eagerly awaited my discount in the cashier line. But one glance at the application form for the card was enough to dash my hopes...
...more of Tara’s luxurious voyages. 4. “Out of Practice”Given the pedigree of its creators—former “Frasier” executive producers—this show should have been well done. Unfortunately, it’s a pale copy of that legendary psychological comedy—these urbanites are not as sophisticated, nor as funny as the Family Crane.3. “Everybody Hates Chris”The critics’ favorite, but it’s really unclear why. Rock and partner Ali LeRoi have never written...