tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post812774008180594823..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: I still love New YorkPaul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-14326804951664993592010-01-30T00:21:35.181-05:002010-01-30T00:21:35.181-05:00No one's been inside of that building who does...No one's been inside of that building who doesn't work there in decades. There aren't any public spaces or observation decks in it as there are in the Empire State or Rock Center. if the Empire State building weren't such a tourist trap, it would be a great place to explore. The lobby in that building's enormous and there's a lot of great stone and masonry work in it. The interior walls are made from terra cotta block, cinderblock hadn't been invented yet.<br /><br />I'm taking notes on all of these Chicago landmarks you're pointing out.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-38274193734994459002010-01-30T00:15:52.283-05:002010-01-30T00:15:52.283-05:00No one chased me out, just wished I could have exp...No one chased me out, just wished I could have explored more than the lobby. I did the Empire State at night on the trip as well and that was great too. While here make sure you stop in the Cultural Center on Michigan and Washington, just across from Millennium park... A must see. It has the largest Tiffany dome in the world and mosaics to die for!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642498848764240773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-25237429019079070982010-01-29T23:53:24.011-05:002010-01-29T23:53:24.011-05:00Brava! Did anybody give you hard time for walking ...Brava! Did anybody give you hard time for walking in there? I got chased out the last time. The last couple of times. New York has a ton of Art Deco charmers, a ton of them.<br /><br />I haven't been to Chicago in at least ten years and I'm looking forward to a return.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-23691334079636708592010-01-29T23:43:50.625-05:002010-01-29T23:43:50.625-05:00Last February was the first time I was able to vis...Last February was the first time I was able to visit that great city so it was a real treat to be able to experience my favorite building. I was able to get into the lobby and take the same photo's of the stonework on the floors and walls as well... what a delight. When you come to Chicago for KBIS you might want to check out the Carbide and Carbon building on Michigan Ave. It is currently the Hard Rock Hotel, and they really ruined the lobby area, but there are still pockets of greatness. Art Deco is my favorite design period by far.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642498848764240773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-43604467890487054492010-01-29T22:45:51.637-05:002010-01-29T22:45:51.637-05:00It's my favorite too, hands down. I can't ...It's my favorite too, hands down. I can't get anywhere near the East Side of midtown and not be transfixed by it at every street crossing. Until about four years ago, you could walk into the lobby from the street and just walk around. Due to the enhanced security measures that have that city in their grasp, you can't just walk in anymore. I walked through it for the last time just before the lobby closed down to the public and I took about a hundred photos of the stonework on the walls and floors. The mural on the ceiling's really stunning too. Ahhhh, I can get carried away for hours with the myth and lore that surround that building.<br /><br />If you read any other kitchen design blogs, a bunch of us will be in New York together for this event. I'll be curious to read everybody's postings from that weekend.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-14789357551010630032010-01-29T22:37:04.654-05:002010-01-29T22:37:04.654-05:00Still very jealous! The Chrysler Building is my f...Still very jealous! The Chrysler Building is my favorite building-- When I went a year ago I got some really great shots of it. What a city! I'll be living vicariously through your blogs!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642498848764240773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-63928251708417720982010-01-29T14:34:00.740-05:002010-01-29T14:34:00.740-05:00Cheryl: We are going to have some kind of time. I&...Cheryl: We are going to have some kind of time. I'm looking forward to our sessions, the formal ones almost as much as the informals!<br /><br />Breanda: Thanks!<br /><br />Nim: The Chrysler Building is in a league all its own. There is Art Deco and then there is the Chrysler Building. It has to be seen to be believed. I've never been anywhere but in the lobby and I cannot imagine what wonders are in the upper floors.<br /><br />Melody: Can you believe it? Me at <i>another</i> runway show. It's a hard life. let me tell you.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-66253352082062123902010-01-29T14:23:32.052-05:002010-01-29T14:23:32.052-05:00get OUT!?! I am thrilled for you! Hell, I'm ex...get OUT!?! I am thrilled for you! Hell, I'm excited and I'm not even the one going!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124636214096825169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-28334050910772191782010-01-29T12:34:14.474-05:002010-01-29T12:34:14.474-05:00Omg.. I might have to come to the states JUST to v...Omg.. I might have to come to the states JUST to visit the Chrysler building! That elevator is gorgeous!Nimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312747104116687193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84862644647509945352010-01-29T12:10:23.174-05:002010-01-29T12:10:23.174-05:00Now if I had 'Yankie $$$$' I would have th...Now if I had 'Yankie $$$$' I would have their product(s) throughout my home. (It is the exhange rate and our taxes that hurt! Fully aware it is not their fault...smiles.) My favs are the Talo and Teresa Collections.<br /><br />Re 'what to wear', my goodness man it is easy to see you live in Florida as we Canuks not only ponder the same question every Season but we have to do it every day. <br />(Just teasing you Paul.)<br /><br />Counting down the days with you and wishing you a great time in the Big Apple. <br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-69812501735763204072010-01-29T09:32:04.666-05:002010-01-29T09:32:04.666-05:00I could not have said it better! The synergy of NY...I could not have said it better! The synergy of NY and the aforementioned company will be a shot of exhilaration directly into the veins. Looking forward to it although have started the stress cycle of " what in the world while I wear?? ( by way tough to post without a plain Jane option as my google acct is not my blog??? Ideas?)detailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745795704103943574noreply@blogger.com