Hand Grasps at hand, eye lights eye
in good friendship,
and great hearts expand
And grow one in the sense of
this world's life.
Robert Browning
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Book Safes: Don't Try This With A Kindle
Who doesn't like playing hide and seek?
Of course I have my own special hiding places-
you know, different places for different things-
new dress~ check,
jewelery (while out of town)~ check
passports and various paraphernalia~ double check
but really how fun (and romantic) is the idea of a book safe?
This is a Bartender's Book btw-love that!
For secrets squared.
Even secrets at work!
I know, I know, of course there's the safety deposit box,
but seriously, keys are just so... boring.
xo
Quote of The Day
Teach me to trust, to listen
To open, and become still
The inner journey is timeless
Endless, accepting thy will.
Dolores Fruiht
Friday, March 11, 2011
Luxe Living: Table Top
Hutton Wilkinson has made it his life's work to live
with a "a little too much is just enough" approach to life,
but then, when you were the protege of Tony Duquette,
nothing less would be expected.
More Is More: Tony Duquette is his second book about the
'the extraordinary, exuberant, eccentric personage who was Tony Duquette.
The Duquette co-opted everyday elements for his glamorous, luxe,
unforgettable realms. Wilkinson guides us through Duquette’s more-is-more mélange: interiors, exteriors, jewelry, stage sets, party decor. All reveal Duquette’s preference for abundance without waste. Wilkinson also opens a window onto Duquette the artist, philosopher, traveler, host and friend. He examines the work of Duquette’s beloved wife, Elizabeth, aka “Beegle,” an artistic collaborator without whom Duquette’s world would have been incomplete. Stuffed to the margins with illustrations of Duquette’s imagination in all its fantasy and variety, this book teems — no, explodes — in a vivid, extravagant, elegant celebration of a life.'
here is that yes, this is extravagance, but with the philosophy
'not everything is rare or expensive'...
creativity is what truly dazzles.
xo
Quote of The Day
Luxury is like a wild beast, first made fiercer
with tying and then let loose.
Montaigne
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Vintage Collectives: Stuff
Don't you love going to vintage collective stores?
You know the 'antique' stores that are generally larger
than single owner shops and house a multitude
of collections from as many vendors. Kind of like
well edited flea market, kind of like a grown up
treasure hunt. A new one has opened up in San Francisco,
aptly called Stuff.
.
"It's an 8,200-square-foot collective in San Francisco's Mission District with more than 25 dealers peddling very cool items. These are professionals who comb estate sales, flea markets and who-knows-where for real finds. The dealers (the famed Ron Morgan and Christopher Albanese among them) know treasure from trash, and they are selling the good stuff here." via CHD
There is quite a bit of furniture from the 1960's
Plus, plenty of furniture variations, framed artwork,
decorative accessories, collectibles around every corner.
well edited flea market, kind of like a grown up
treasure hunt. A new one has opened up in San Francisco,
aptly called Stuff.
.
"It's an 8,200-square-foot collective in San Francisco's Mission District with more than 25 dealers peddling very cool items. These are professionals who comb estate sales, flea markets and who-knows-where for real finds. The dealers (the famed Ron Morgan and Christopher Albanese among them) know treasure from trash, and they are selling the good stuff here." via CHD
There is quite a bit of furniture from the 1960's
Plus, plenty of furniture variations, framed artwork,
decorative accessories, collectibles around every corner.
There's even a parking lot: Lenker says that they will have a flea market in the lot once a month. If the store is any indication of the goods that will be available, you won't want to miss these.
Stuff is located at 150 Valencia St. in San Francisco (the old Cottrell's Moving Company building). It's open every day from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. No website, but you can learn more on their Facebook page: Stuff SF.
xo
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
OhLife: Your New Online Personal Journal
Don't you love the idea of jotting down your thoughts,
feelings and experiences and secrets but feel...
Takes too much time
Someone (you don't want) will read it
You lack the discipline
Paper is so passe
etc etc etc
Well, there is a cool new website to the rescue!
It's called OhLife a SF-based website that makes private daily journaling
sans pen and paper a snap.
After you've signed up (for free), you'll start getting an e-mail every night asking how your day was.
You can reply with a sentence or a novella, and your thoughts are stored on the website for your eyes only.
You can select the time for this email to be sent to you! Like if you were a late night person you could get the emails sent at 10 PM or if you are an earlier night person at 8 PM
or even in the AM if you please!
To post on Oh Life... You respond to the email that they send you asking "How did your day go?" And in seconds it will be posted on your online "journal"
You can view all of your entires and reread them at anytime from the Oh Life website!
Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of creative journaling,
but sometimes life gets in the way.
We all have something to say, now, it's easier than ever!
xo
Quote of The Day
Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be.
The last of life, for which
the first was made.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Citrus State Of Mind
This is the time of year when Spring
feels so close -albeit, for some closer
than others, but whether you are East or West
of the Rockies, there is nothing like
the scent and taste of lemons
to bring in sunshine and warm the palatte,
the soul.
Between foresight and luck, we have
been blessed with lemons and arugula almost year round here.
When I saw this recipe. I knew it was a must share-
all of the ingredients are easily had, regardless of
where you live or the state of your garden.
Asparagus and Lemon Risotto with Arugula Recipe
10 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups arborio or carnaroli or vialone rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup arugula leaves, shredded
1/4 cup or more grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt
Directions and more at Veggie Belly
AND
just because this time of year especially,
we've earned it... dessert- lemon style.
Lemon Cornmeal Cake
This is straight up sublime wholesome, simplicity
from my friend Debra.
Happy Tuesday!
xo
Quote of The Day
DH Hunter
A wonderful fact to reflect upon that every
human creature is constituted to be that
profound secret and mystery
to every other.
Dickens
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
365 Days Of Practical Thinking
Happy march 1st!
Here's to
The Year Of Practical Thinking
You learn something new every day, or so they say. In 2010, GILES TURNBULL decided to keep track. Revelations, lessons, and the wisdom of dishwashers in 365 parts.
January
17. My neighbor’s cat eats mice head first.
February
8. Skips—a British savory snack food—are made from tapioca.
March
14. The distance from your elbow to your armpit is one eighth of your height.
April
3. Tudor banquets included sculptures made of sugar.
May
7. I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who has seven kids, and they watch no TV. Except Christian TV.
June
14. It’s harder to properly and mercifully kill a half-dead bird than you might expect.
July
5. As tsunami waves approach land, they slow down but their height increases.
August
25. Darwin had a cousin, Francis Galton, who pioneered genetics and statistics. He invented the word association game. Pastime. Hobby. Simon Quinlank. Comedy. Father Ted. Religion.
September
18. “Velcro” is just a brand name; that sticky stuff is generically known as “hook and loop.”
October
9. A mole’s fur grows in two directions.
November
24. Fish cakes do not need a breadcrumb coating. Indeed, they taste much better without.
December
22. Yellowstone National Park is mostly in Wyoming, but parts of it stretch into Montana and Idaho. It experiences thousands of small earthquakes every year, sometimes hundreds in just one day. It’s a 17-mile drive from Yellowstone Lake to Old Faithful.
xo
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Oscar Weekend
It's here : the queen of all Hollywood
award shows,
This year is the 83rd installment,
I've seen most but not all of the movies-
but no worries Billy Bush and Ryan Seacrest
filled me in on what I haven't.
Whether your viewing pleasure
involves gowns, jewelery, black tie
and champagne cocktails is beside the point-
(but of course they do make it more fun)
this is the night to revel and enjoy the best
Friday, February 25, 2011
Quote of The Day
You yourself have the wisdom within,
and you yourself will find out how
to open that door.
Pema Chodron
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Waiting For Superman: Get Schooled
It's no secret our education system
in this country is not what it should be.
Why is it so foreign to expect and demand
excellence and high performance
from our schools and their students?
How do we ignite the system and
inspire teachers and students
to be the best they can be
and inspire real social change?
"Davis Guggenheim, the Oscar-winning director of An Inconvenient Truth,
examines the failings of the US education system in his controversial
and poignant documentary Waiting for “Superman.”
This is not only documentary though, it is a fascinating
social action campaign that has one primary goal: to ensure that every child receives a great education. The campaign seeks to build public awareness, ignite personal involvement and inspire real social change.
The debate is very complex, however at the core
is, great teachers deserve great schools,
for they inspire our future.
The possibilities are endless.
xo
Quote of The Day
The is that beautiful old parchment
in which the sun and the moon
keep their diary.
Alfred Kreynborg
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