Simone Shubuck is an inspiring artist and former floral designer that I admire.  Her recent solo exhibit, "Do You Like Old Things or New Things That Look Old?"showcases her detailed mixed media pieces.

Simone utilizes pencil, crayon, paint, old drawings, antique 

photographs, and lithographs to create these memorable 

works.

She also has an amazing Chelsea garden apartment that was

featured in an article, Coveting Thy Friend's House, in the 

NYT late last year.

 

And as if that wasn't enough to elicit envy, Simone is also married to the editor in chief of Bon Appetit, Adam Rapaport.