- arrange for your pets, plants and lawn
- arrange to have your mail and newspaper held at the post office or collected by a friend
- empty the refrigerator and turn it to low (you'll be surprised by your low bill)
- leave a house key with a friend
- lock all doors, windows and car
- notify your neighbours of your absence and how to reach you
- reconfirm your airline ticket
and other reservations
- set a light timer
- turn off your computer
- leave a copy of your id/passport with a close friend or relative
- tell your loved ones you love them and you're going to miss them
May 27, 2010
How to Prepare for a Trip
Art for Art's Sake?
Back in September 2008 I wrote about investing in art. I still stand by that. Last night Lawren Harris' Bylot Island 1 sold in Vancouver for $2.4 million ($2.8 with buyer's premium).

I'm going to pretend that this piece I bought for $5 on Tuesday is a long lost Jean Paul Riopelle.
Stacy Reynaud
I'm going to pretend that this piece I bought for $5 on Tuesday is a long lost Jean Paul Riopelle.
May 26, 2010
Quote of the Week - Winston Churchill
May 25, 2010
Tip of the Week - Fashion
May 24, 2010
Trends - Under the Stairs - How to Make a Bookshelf
Peg board wall with book shelves. Could be a solution to my shelving problem.
*note the Joe Colombo trolley - just so happens one was salvaged in Vancouver. I wonder if he still has it?
*note the Joe Colombo trolley - just so happens one was salvaged in Vancouver. I wonder if he still has it?
May 20, 2010
May 19, 2010
Tip of the Week
Toothpaste adds a mighty nice sparkle to diamonds! I worked with a woman whose diamonds were always twinkling. When asked about their twinkle - her response was, 'I run my toothbrush over them every time I brush my teeth.' Personally, I'm a germ phobe so I just use my finger.
Guilty Pleasure
Black Sabbath's fashion sense - early 1970s.
* interesting observation - note how the smoker is somewhat isolated in the two pics in which he's smoking
May 18, 2010
Japanese New Wave 1981 - Plastics
A rather cool video with even cooler fashion.
Take note of:
1. Her
2. Mr. Roland keyboards' ensemble
3. Mr. Harmonica's watch and hair style
4. Mr. Guitar's buttons
Are you as confused as I am with the Wolfman Jack intro?
May 13, 2010
West Vancouver Pacific Northwest Mid-Century Favourites
Just a few of my favourite mid century homes (late 50s - early 70s) in West Vancouver. Cherish them while you can because, unfortunately, most are getting torn down to make way for monster trophy houses.
May 12, 2010
So you're thinning...
Take it easy. Sure, easy for me to say right, I'm a woman. Although I can't relate to hair loss personally I know what a touchy subject it is as my husband is thinning - and he's a hair stylist.
Some tips:
What's your personal style? Look at Jude Law up there. He has a fabulous hairstylist. He's been thinning for awhile but keeps his hair longer - not a comb over but a comb up! The late Heath Ledger sported a similar style from time to time - see center pic. Terrence Stamp also opted for longer bits in the late 60s and went for the free flow for his later years. Please, don't give up just because you're thinning. There are options!
Heath Ledger
Good shampoo. Use a conditioner once a week. When we go in for an updo our stylist tells us to stay away from conditioner and not to wash our hair the night before. The 'drier' hair is easier to style. You, in a sense, are trying to achieve an updo as well - so don't over condition.
Get some highlights! They add texture and tend to make us look like we have more hair.
It's in the eyes. Our eyes are the caverns to our soul. Be confident. Personally, I usually find that men with thinning hair have an intensity in their eyes. I like that.
Some tips:
What's your personal style? Look at Jude Law up there. He has a fabulous hairstylist. He's been thinning for awhile but keeps his hair longer - not a comb over but a comb up! The late Heath Ledger sported a similar style from time to time - see center pic. Terrence Stamp also opted for longer bits in the late 60s and went for the free flow for his later years. Please, don't give up just because you're thinning. There are options!
Find a good hairstylist! My husband goes to Michelle at Suki's downtown. Yes, he pays a lot but he also paid $20 once and hated his appearance for six months. How do you find a stylist? Word of mouth. Ask your female friends who have good hair. Ask guys with good hair. Spend more to look like you have more.
Right kind of hair product. Stay away from wax, gel and styling creams. Hairspray is good. B. swears by L'oreal StudioLine Ultim Fix Control Spray.
Right kind of hair product. Stay away from wax, gel and styling creams. Hairspray is good. B. swears by L'oreal StudioLine Ultim Fix Control Spray.
Get some highlights! They add texture and tend to make us look like we have more hair.
It's in the eyes. Our eyes are the caverns to our soul. Be confident. Personally, I usually find that men with thinning hair have an intensity in their eyes. I like that.
May 11, 2010
Jeanne Moreau France 1912
Another of Truffaut's fashionably inspirational flicks.
The beautiful and stylish Jeanne Moreau sings 'Le Tourbillon de la Vie' in François Truffaut's 1962 film Jules et Jim - in which the soundtrack has been named "One of the 10 Best Soundtracks" by TIME magazine in its "All time 100 Movies List".
Wouldn't you say that has to be one of Adrien Brody's relatives on guitar?
May 10, 2010
Stock for the Liquor Cabinet
Personally, I've never been able to have more than one bottle of liquer, one bottle of vodka and a case of cellared wine at any given time. I asked a friend how he manages to keep his liquor cabinet stocked - his reply, 'Have guests over a lot. They always bring a bottle or two.'. Thanks Kev.
A simple home bar can have:
beer
Scotch
bourbon
sweet and dry vermouth
sherry
brandy
a few liquers
rum
vodka
gin
seltzer
soda (ginger ale, cola)
tonic
fruit juices (oj, cranberry, grapefruit, Clamato)
A simple home bar can have:
beer
Scotch
bourbon
sweet and dry vermouth
sherry
brandy
a few liquers
rum
vodka
gin
seltzer
soda (ginger ale, cola)
tonic
fruit juices (oj, cranberry, grapefruit, Clamato)
May 6, 2010
West Coast Modern Residential Tear Down
Designed in 1967 by Canadian architect and contemporary to Arthur Erickson, Daniel White. Renovated in 1987 - can you tell? Currently for sale at $2.2 million FIRM.
The house - minus the addition - has a beautiful layout that I wouldn't mind having reproduced once I win the $20 million lottery so I can afford a house in Vancouver, of course. For a tongue in cheek look at Vancouver's ridiculous real estate prices, check out www.crackshackormansion.com
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