La Recoleta Cemetery - More Photos From Buenos Aires

Cementerio de la Recoleta is one of the most magical places in Buenos Aires. This cemetery is like a little city full of different architectural styles, and the wealthy of Buenos Aires have been buried here since the early 1800's. I love visiting old cemeteries and imagining the lives of long-dead strangers from the names, dates and epitaphs on their graves. But cemeteries full of statues and mausoleums - like the ones here in Buenos Aires or in New Orleans - I find interesting because of the experience. It's urban architecture on a smaller scale.

Modern Fabrics

A great online source for discounted fabric is Modern Fabrics. A friend gave me these danish modern chairs and I had new cushions made for them. Modern Fabrics "rescues" leftover designer fabric and resells it at a steep discount. As you don't need a lot of yardage to make cushions, this was the perfect place for me to find upholstery fabric. The website lists how many yards they have and offers free swatches. And best of all, they have a variety of modern designs that are usually only available to the trade.