The pursuit of beauty

There are few things that make me happier than being surrounded by prettiness! Is that superficial? Perhaps. Shallow? A little. Vapid? Maybe. But even the Bible says to fix your mind on what is lovely (and pure and admirable and commendable, etc). Ok, so maybe that's taken a little out of context, but one of the benefits of beauty and art (and music, dance, writing, fashion, etc) is to provide a pleasant sensation which a not be distinctly described, but which gives us humans a chance to catch a whiff of what the sensations of heaven might be like. So on that note, the pursuit of pleasant artistic sensations in all of their forms, whether they exist through beautiful surroundings, delightful fragrances, exquisitely crafted jewelry, perfectly tailored clothes, catchy music, is a noble one! However, I don't live in Paris. Nor do I live in Milan, Tokyo, or New York City- I live in Cleveland. My goal is to find ways to seek out the most beautiful, couture life in a less than couture-- but no less beautiful-- city!