…………………When I started to create a new collection I did HUNDREDS of “croquis” sketches……..A croquis sketch is a fast sketch just to get your idea down on paper……..I used to keep small pads all over for when I got an idea that I wanted to jot down. This particular sketch features linen and cotton blend sweaters in 8 guage with wide rib details over sheer chiffon bottoms. They were done for an Anne Klein 1986 Resort collection.
………………..”THE GRANDKIDS”…………..My dad is sitting here with his mom, in the middle, and her sister at the far left……my great Aunt Victoria…..The grand kids from left to right……John, my brother Mauro’s oldest son, Jonathan, James, peeking over the chair, and Danielle…..all of which are my brother John’s children. There are four others missing from the photo……some weren’t born yet. They all have children of their own now…..except for John who tragically died in an accident at 21 years of age……It was always happy times when the kids got together.
……………..I was just told the TODAY FOR ONE DAY ONLY……there will be FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING on ALL of my jewelry……..and tomorrow for one day only, there will be 5 EZAY PAYS on ALL of my jewelry.
………………….”SOMRTIMES THE FIRST STEP TO FORGIVENESS IS UNDERSTANDING THE OTHER PERSON IS AN IDIOT”…………….”TO THOSE I OFFENDED IN 2023 TRY TO IMPROVE SO I DON’T HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN IN 2024″
………”A look back”…….I recently found this photo in my stash of pictures……It was 1965, and I was 17. I was spending the weekend out at Montauk Point with my brother John……..I remember standing at the very tip of the land at the point of the light house where Long Island ends. It was a perfectly clear day and all you could see was the ocean ahead….What you could also actually see was the curvature of the Earth…….It was spellbinding.