Oct 12, 2009
Oct 8, 2009
Do I look like a doily in this?
Watching Reality Bites the other night I was reminded of one of my favourite looks from the good ole grunge days - the crocheted dress. I had one I wore with a red vintage slip under it but the sleeves fell at the fat part of my upper arms so I only wore it once. The crocheted top and skirt combo was much more preferred for its mix and match potential.
Fast forward 2010 and it's time to become reacquainted with crochet.
Fast forward 2010 and it's time to become reacquainted with crochet.
Supergroup is not in my vocabulary
Lightning Dust describe themselves as 'Folk Rock / Melodramatic Popular Song / Psychedelic'. I saw their photo in a local freebie newspaper and was intrigued. I didn't read the accompanying article as the journalist's writing irritates me. I opted to search and judge for myself. Yes, they're in other bands but you don't need to know that as their talent stands on its own.
Give a listen to I Knew
* This isn't the photo I saw in the freebie local.
Oct 6, 2009
Style Inspiration - 1967 London's East End
Unruly East End hooligans are cleaned up for film in James Clavell's 1967 drama, To Sir, With Love.
Key pieces:
Left to right: William Rast, Nice Collective, Loden Dager, Burberry Prorsum
Is only the asylum abandoned?
image from an abandoned asylum in the UK
© vmlopes
It's Mental Health Awareness Week in the United States. In British Columbia most of the asylums were closed in the early 90s. Those without the means to shelter, family or friends, financial support or mental capacity were sent out on the street to fend for themselves.© vmlopes
For anyone that has experienced mental illness first hand they know that cognitive thinking isn't always an option and it's difficult to retain relationships. Without human support it's extremely easy to slip through the cracks. Human support begins by recognizing, acknowledging, and accepting mental illness. Do not fear it or those that have it.
Please don't abandon those that need a little extra patience and understanding.
Oct 5, 2009
Design Lover: Peter Marigold Pied de Biche
British designer and Central St. Martins honours graduate Peter Marigold has taken found British industrial Dexion steel shelving, cut it and re-welded it into a piece I want in my home - the Pied de Biche (Doe Foot). The piece was originally designed for Libby Sellers Gallery in 2008 but maybe if we ask nicely he'll produce a few for market.
Marigold currently lives and works in London with his partner, Orly Orbach, and their giant snail, Marvin.
His recent work, the Palindrome Series, is available online at Moss Gallery.
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Sep 28, 2009
because you're simply mahvelous
Those of you that follow my blog - and might I mention you're mahvelous - may know I'm going through a mood and am clearing out basically everything I own. I've received some wonderful encouragement from you and I thank you - Harbourmaster, Emily and those that emailed.
I mentioned in a recent comment that I was going to sell my entire vintage collection. Well, because you're so mahvelous I've decided to save some and offer it up to you through online contests/giveaways (sorry don't know the proper marketing jargon) throughout the rest of the year.
I'm moving this week so keep your eyes posted I may have time to upload one in the next few days.
Thank you again for your encouragement.
Stacy
Sep 26, 2009
You know you have
... too much stuff when you unload your storage unit only to fill your entire apartment that you've already emptied once. This is from our sale on Saturday.
Sep 25, 2009
I'm in a mood - lucky you!
MOVING SALE!
That's it. I'm out of here.
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
pics of the extravaganza hopefully will follow
That's it. I'm out of here.
Saturday 1 - 3 pm
pics of the extravaganza hopefully will follow
Sep 24, 2009
Sep 23, 2009
9 Top Credenzas
You may remember me mentioning that we've lost about 95% of our furniture this month.
The low teak dresser in the first photo below is what we used as a credenza in our living room. My dad and I refinished it two summers ago, and I'd just completed giving it a once-over after our hot summer. We used to put our television and West German pottery on it.
My task in the coming months is to find replacements.
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