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Isn't it FRUSTRATING trying to get into the swing of things after getting back from a Holiday trip?!? I've got a TON of emails to catch up on amongst other things & all I want is to be outside in the sun (even if it is cold).
Well, for those of you who weren't aware, my guy SURPRISED ME with a Thanksgiving wknd. getaway to California. He planned the whole trip, every single stop!
Well, for those of you who weren't aware, my guy SURPRISED ME with a Thanksgiving wknd. getaway to California. He planned the whole trip, every single stop!
above: A Franz Kline original painting....I was mesmerized.
below: the delicious carrot cake we bought at the Getty cafe
These 2 paintings of Jesus were especially touching...
Below: I was so excited when I got to the area where the HUGE Mark Rothko paintings hung, wow.
Below: don't ask, I totally forgot who did this....
P.S. it's by Cy Twombly, thanks to Devon.
Besides paintings, they also had a ton of sculptures and old European decor items.
I'm so grateful that I got my dose of culture because LV is seriously LACKING in that department! Have you visited the Getty or MOCA? What museum would you recommend??
We also headed to Palm Springs to see the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway. After seeing it featured in Rue Magazine, (I expressed my interest in going) my guy decided to take me there!
Stay tuned for those pics soon!
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What an amazing weekend! That is a great hubby to plan a trip like that. Beautiful art and photos. Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous! Rothko is my all-time favorite and I loved the views at the Getty too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip! You're a lucky girl :) All of the art is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHe did so well:) What a great guy:)...I love weekend trips:) Have a lovely afternoon
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Oh my gosh! We probably passes each other in LA over the weekend! Looks like you had an amazing trip. The photos are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome husband! Those paintings are beautiful! Looks like you had a great trip :)
ReplyDeleteI agree about the catching up thing...it's only Tuesday but it still feels like last week and I am totally playing catch up! What a great surprise, looks like you had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna say, Cy Twombly for that piece you forgot about... the scribbles.
ReplyDeleteI'm an artist... we know these things.
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Oh my gosh, the European decor! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDEVON, That's correct...I found it pretty amazing, even as simple as it was. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteP.S. your site is quite impressive...
Looks like you had such a great time and how fabulous that you're guy planned it all... the best part, right? Love all of the art... breathtaking!
ReplyDeletexo Trina
The Getty makes my top 10 list for things to do when in LA. The complex alone is so amazing, add in the art and it is an amazing way to spend the day. So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I just went to MOMA in nyc last month and scoped out some AMAZING rothko's too.. they are so cool in real life! And you m'dear are looking all kinds of cute!
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I spot Miró and El greco! My fave museum is musée d'orsay in Paris. Happiest place on earth for me :)
ReplyDeletei LOVE franz kline! looks like a fun time.
ReplyDeleteThat view does look amazing!
ReplyDeletexoxo Heather
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I LOVE the Getty!! (although the underground parking ramp scared me a bit!)
ReplyDeleteps...i love your hair in these photos!
I have been to both museums and the Getty definitely is the first choice...a truly spectacular setting for all that beautiful art! I loved it!
ReplyDeleteSPEARMINT BABY: ha! Oddly enough it scared me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks...it was a bit windy that day so had to tie it up..!
They Getty is absolutely AMAZING. Glad you were to able to experience it and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful holiday weekend! You have a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI just was at the Boston MFA this morning and saw some pretty huge Rothko's and Franz Kline works of art- they are one of a kind thats for sure!
ReplyDeleteLuckily me and my family are all members to every museum here in L.A. We know a lot of the good ones.You should definitely visit NHM (Natural History Museum), LACMA and Skirball.
ReplyDeleteCHICKYTHING: Oh..NHM, that will be my next stop when in L.A. :) Thanks!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics! Looks like you had a great time :)
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Looks like it was amazing! Funny that the painting you originally forgot was a Cy Twombly because Houston has an entire museum dedicated to him. (And it's free!) We were just there a few weeks ago. I still don't get modern art! (But I do love it! :)
ReplyDeletelove, love, love the hair! way to rock some serious style!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet hubby you have! The Getty was one of our favorite spots to waste an afternoon when we were in LA. The gardens are amazing too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice that he took you to those place you wanted to go as a surprise!! Great choices too! I love the Getty, we try and go there a lot. The Getty has another one now called The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades (on the way to Malibu along the coast). I've never been yet but it looks very pretty and people talk about how nice it is too!
ReplyDeleteWe went to the Getty last year, it was beautiful!!!! Especially the gardens, where we took all the pictures: http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2010/12/a-day-at-the-getty/!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun! Let me know if you ever make it to NYC!
ReplyDeleteDid you guys have time to go to the Getty Villa in Malibu? It is the original "Getty Museum". I'm glad you enjoyed the Getty; even though I live about 15 minutes away, I've only been there a couple of times :(
ReplyDeleteCARPE DIEM: Nope we didnt even know about that one! I definitely want to visit though :))))
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