débat [dé·bat] English translation: Debate The elusive, French dry erase artist and creative genius, Amant, has struck again! Amant was brought in to document the live televised debate, sometimes referred to as a sparring-match, between the presidential candidates Le Pen and Macron as they faced each other across a table. As you can see, that is me in the foreground moderating the lively, […]
Asperges [əˈspærəɡəs] English translation: Asparagus It’s spring and although we can find asparagus year round at the market these days, in April asparagus is at its peak. Enjoy it while you can! G-
Espionner [És.pjÉ.ne] English translation: to spy It has been said that Mark Zuckerberg covers his computer camera with tape and our FBI Director, James Comey, strongly suggests we all do the same. My design consultant Michele envisioned something more aesthetically pleasing than a piece of duct tape stuck to her beautiful iMac. This little frog figurine was a […]
An attempt to educate the consumer spotted at Le Platane a small café in Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, France…. G-
C’est une belle journée! English translation: It’s a beautiful day! Enjoy! G-
The iconic Four Seasons restaurant, located in the Mies designed Seagram’s building with a Philip Johnson designed interior of landmark status will be closing July 16th. The restaurant will reopen in a new location within walking distance of the current location. I stopped in last week for lunch and inquired about the new location finding it is a well kept secret, not […]
amant [amɑ̃] English translation: Lover The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! His creative mind brings you a whimsical sketch of my famous winter retreat for snow lovers— Mont G. I hope to bring you more of Amant’s dry erase sketches, until then– À bientôt, j’espère! G-
Coller [kuh lay] English translation: to glue The origin of collage is from the French word coller an art technique popularized in the early 1900’s by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. The collage shown here is one of many designed and produced by my creative consultant, Michele. You can find more examples of her photo and paper/found object collages on her Coller Pinterest board. G-
Photo courtesy of Chef Grenouille’s Creative Consultant, Michele L. Moses.