Wednesday 23rd June 2010
I’m sorry. I promised to be back on Monday with the latest from Menton. But there have been distractions and agony. I’m trying to raise money. Unspeakable.
And then, on Monday, the Multis offered up their wrap-around terrace (2000 square feet if it’s a day) as a viewing platform for the midsummer sunset. Virgil Grayson, architect of international reputation, Bruce MacBain, my own architect, Marcus Coleman, England’s leading clock-mender, Prince Dmitri Hersov and Tancredo Viamare, partner of Bruce MacBain, were present at the dinner.
The Blond Multi in particular craves the grandeur of the open sky. ‘Can we see it? Is it happening yet?’ he kept saying as the hour approached. It was the first of the fine days we’re now having. From 8 o’clock or so the Multis’ panorama of all London and the countryside beyond turned apricot. Then, the sun set in the West, now glowing scarlet behind clouds.
We wondered if there are some things money can’t buy. But the penthouse, on the 12th floor, with its terraces, making the view possible – that cost money.
After dark, the Multis produced some astonishing lanterns, bought specially. They really were sparing no efforts to style and lift midsummer’s day. Perhaps they are growing druidical. Next year, will it be the Henge?
They’ve also been gardening. The Blond Multi has a delightful geranium corner, all self-done. The Photographer Multi personally tends the rest, with excellent results. See graphs. What combinations!
The Blond Multi's Geranium Corner
Stunning Plant Combinations by the Photographer Multi
A Lib-Con Moment in the Garden According to the Photographer Multi
Midsummer Lantern Makes a Stunning Effect
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