A cool piece in the WSJ's OFF DUTY that discusses the shift in hotels' relationships with high end art. Hotels are beginning to acquire big names in the art world to keep up with lifestyle marketing trends, with a focus on continuingly crafting memorable stays for their guests, a "daring approach" as explained by Donna Rosen, a trustee at New York’s Whitney Museum. Read more, here.
'Fall 50'
The WSJ published their 'Fall 50' in the weekend Off Duty issue which is comprised of 50 ideas for autumn adventures, gadgets, and looks that will aid in maximizing the season. Among them? Corduroy for men, cat eyes for women, apple cider cocktails for all, a jaunt to New Orleans and a ride on the Napa Valley dinner train (above). As the article examines the renaissance of the modern day "food train", it points to a few in the U.S. that are worthy of experiencing and are up to snuff even for the most discerning foodie. The Napa Valley dinner train has always caught my eye during trips to wine country, however it didn't truly peak my interest until now. How fun! See more, here.