'You are going to El Norte'

Article Abstract:

A woman who was one of the more than 125,000 refugees who fled Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift tells her story. She disclaims any political motives or even knowledge of the Castro-US feud, saying her parents had been on the verge of emigrating just before the 1962 missile crisis.

Author: Ojito, Mirta
Cuba, Personal narratives, Cover Story, Immigrants, Emigration and immigration, Refugees, Cuban, Cuban refugees, 1980 AD

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Going for baroque: absolutely nothing about Dorothy Draper and her decorating was diminutive

Article Abstract:

Interior designer Dorothy Draper was well-known in New York, NY, social circles for her autocratic manner when decorating. Some considered her a poor decorator, but her influence was well-known.

Author: Owens, Mitchell
Behavior, Personalities, Interior designers

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


The artful lodgers

Article Abstract:

A series of watercolours which were painted by the owners to illustrate the interior design, furnishings and layout of a minimalist apartment in Paris, France, are presented.

Author: Owens, Mitchell, Dams, Bernd, Zega, Andrew
France, Portrayals, Paris, France, Homes and haunts, Apartment houses, Apartment buildings

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: United States, Interior design
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.