A decade—ten years—sounds like a long time. I don't really have any concept of time—it's either "now" or "not now." I live in the moment—the adhd posse will relate.
Bijou Living started ten years ago, on May 5, 2008. I started writing to share cool things, give tips/techniques, and journal my thoughts and feelings. Where have I been since my last post?
Remember my Kakinuma post ten years ago? The Kakinuma family reached out to me in 2015 as they'd read the post. We met shortly after, and a beautiful friendship has evolved.
May 26, 2018 - I'll be selling my studio pottery (my work) as part of a small conglomerate of West Van potters (there are only 16 of us). We'll be at the West Van Community Centre from 10 to 3. You can view what I'll be selling on my Instagram. Please come say hi—I'll tell you the story behind each piece.
I've been locked out of Facebook. I post regularly on Instagram, head on over that way - Instagram - Stories is where I share the behind-the-scenes stuff. Chat later, Stacy ✌🏻
The rubber hits the road regarding who's prepared to write the cheques to maintain this property. Where are they? Where are all these people? Who's prepared to come and make a concrete proposal? At the end of the day, unless you have the government standing behind these types of projects, someone has to pay for them.
So, who's with me on this? For purchase, necessary repairs, continuous maintenance, marketing and administration of the home, I suggest a goal of $5 million. Come by the Bijou Living Facebook page to share your ideas.
Read more of my Binning posts from the past three years by searching Binning at the top of the page.
"The rubber hits the road in terms of who's prepared to write the cheques to maintain this property," she said.
Fitzpatrick added that despite wide media coverage, no one besides Wall and Staples has stepped up with formal proposal to take over the house.
"Where are they? Where are all these people? Who's prepared to come and make a concrete proposal? At the end of the day, unless you have government standing behind these types of projects, someone has to pay for it."
- See more at: http://www.nsnews.com/living/11th-hour-offer-for-binning-house-1.759819#sthash.CSz5ES5i.dpuf
"The rubber hits the road in terms of who's prepared to write the cheques to maintain this property," she said.
Fitzpatrick added that despite wide media coverage, no one besides Wall and Staples has stepped up with formal proposal to take over the house.
"Where are they? Where are all these people? Who's prepared to come and make a concrete proposal? At the end of the day, unless you have government standing behind these types of projects, someone has to pay for it."
- See more at: http://www.nsnews.com/living/11th-hour-offer-for-binning-house-1.759819#sthash.CSz5ES5i.dpuf
Mr. and Mrs. Binning
Mr. Binning's studio with original works as well as unfinished ones. Image Stacy Reynaud
Binning's studio Image Stacy Reynaud
Note the high windows to let in the south sunlight on the upper left. Image Stacy Reynaud
The Binning's original Danish furnishings. Image Stacy Reynaud
South facing back yard. Image Stacy Reynaud
Mrs. Binning's room to the left, washroom centre and Mr. Binning's room and studio to the right.
The mural was hand painted by Mr. Binning
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Mr. Binning's studio. Image Stacy Reynaud
Original mid-century yellow ceramic tiles in the main washroom. Image Stacy Reynaud
Mrs. Binning's Bedroom - with all her belongings - would they be sent to the Salvation Army if the home was sold? Image Stacy Reynaud
Dining Room of the Binning Home with BC Studio Ceramics. Image Stacy Reynaud
Original address plate. Image Stacy Reynaud
Mrs. Binning's last entry in her day planner dated Friday May 27th 2007.
She died later that year at 101.
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Front entrance with one of Binning's murals. Image Stacy Reynaud
Front entrance from the street.
Note the high windows. Mr. Binning's studio is to the right.
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South facing back yard - view of Burrard Inlet beyond the mature trees - would they be destroyed to improve the view? Image Stacy Reynaud
The entire contents of the home belonged to the Binnings - where would it go if the home was sold to a private citizen? Image Stacy Reynaud
Back yard with trellis and original windows. Image Stacy Reynaud
Every kitchen needs a window. Private west facing kitchen window. Binning Kitchen.
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Original kitchen cupboards in the Binning kitchen. Image Stacy Reynaud
Entrance hall - the Binnings were collectors of Japanese ceramics and BC studio pottery.
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BC Binning's desk drawer - as he left it before he died.
BC Binning Residence, West Vancouver, BC image Stacy Reynaud
A Canadian National Historic site is headed to the Supreme Court on November 18.
I first wrote about the BC Binning home, located in demolition permit happy West Vancouver, in 2010 - the post is below.
Ironically, I spent Friday at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Awards were presented to x for raising x amount, y for raising y amount, etc.
The Land Conservancy, the nonprofit that owns the Binning home, is $7.6 million in debt (as I noted back in 2010, they were headed for trouble).
I was looking up Scorpion pose and came across a book recommendation, of all things. My local library rocks so of course they had it - now I will recommend the beautiful piece of literature to you.
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke. Translated by M.D. Herter Norton, (1934). The translation/translator makes all the difference.
The close of the eighth letter:
"Do not believe that he who seeks to comfort you lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that sometimes do you good. His life has much difficulty and sadness ... Were it otherwise he would never have been able to find those words."
by Rainer Maria Rilke. Translated by M.D. Herter Norton, (1934). The translation/translator makes all the difference.
