Never too late for cherry blossoms from Akiko Hamaoka

Dear Shaded Viewers,

I know cherry blossoms were very last month but their beauty transcends time. For ShadedViewers starved for nature, Akiko Hamaoka sends us her cherry blossoms.

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Thank you Akiko,

Later,

Diane

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Diane Pernet

A LEGENDARY FIGURE IN FASHION and a pioneer of blogging, Diane is a respected journalist, critic, curator and talent-hunter based in Paris. During her prolific career, she designed her own successful brand in New York, costume designer, photographer, and filmmaker.

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