My hip friends Sarah and Roland came to town from Portland exclusively to see the Charles Addams exhibit currently at the Museum of the City of NY. Charles Addams is most noted as the famed cartoonist who created the Addams Family. What I am most fascinated by is that he was a friend of one of my favorite film directors - Alfred Hitchcock - who's surprised by this? Hitchcock had Cary Grant reference him in his film, North by Northwest. Although I missed joining them for the exhibit, I did meet them at The Metropolitan Museum instead to see the American Women's Fashion Exhibit. There were so many gorgeous dresses on display that both Sarah and I could picture ourselves in - luckily they had security! We also ran through (literally) the Picasso exhibit.
Of course, one of my favorite places in the city is the High Line and no true-blooded New Yorker will allow their guests to go home without seeing it! The Standard Hotel hugs the High Line and just look at the view of their outside seating area from above. Other wonders on view were the grand architecture in that area - including Frank Gehry's glorious IAC Building. I think Gehry is in the process of rebuilding all of NYC - he is also working on the Beekman Towers and was until recently slated to build the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn - he is linked to Picasso's beloved Spain by his famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. 
We ended our night back at The Greenwich Hotel where they were staying. It's owned by Robert DeNiro and all I can say is - when can I move in? It's beyond gorgeous with an outside patio that is quite lovely, a room with a large fireplace and over-sized leather Chesterfield sofas. We had dinner in these chairs nestled near the roaring fireplace - great company, great food and a great atmosphere - what more can one ask for? 
Well, a fun Saturday morning at the Chelsea Flea Markets - that's what! Sarah and I braved the early morning hours to get a jump on the goodies being offered at the Fleas - there are 2 on the same block we discovered, as our cab dropped us off at the one indoors. So much stuff - Roland wanted one of these - I liked the snappy little Kodak in the brown leather case. I am a rotten haggler so I shyly asked if I could get the camera for $50.00 instead of $75.00 - I was happily surprised when he said yes! Although I did not buy it - it was fun to hone my haggling skills! Sarah and Roland are both highly creative and fun - I can't wait for their next visit! Happy Monday!
