Another of Truffaut's fashionably inspirational flicks.
PLOT SUMMARY - In Paris, before WWI, two friends, Jules (Austrian) and Jim (French) fall in love with the same woman, Catherine. But Catherine loves and marries Jules. After the war, when they meet again in Germany, Catherine starts to love Jim... This is the story of three people in love, a love which does not affect their friendship, and about how their relationship evolves with the years. via IMDb Written by YepokHow can one not be tempted by a plot like this?
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?
add some flash to your bar by picking up inexpensive decanters and carafes at thrift stores.
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)
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
Black mould included
Termites included. Yes, those are termites on the floor too.
The wallpaper was gold gilt. How about those towel holders/closet door handles?
stacy reynaud
A very Suzy Hoodless before Suzy Hoodless style bathroom!
The leaky roof included. Vines were growing up under the door, but I couldn't hold my breath any longer to take a pic.
Lovely clean walls and carpet. The mantle top was mirrored
The yard is overgrown as the house has been vacant for years. It's basically a wild bird sanctuary and absolutely gorgeous.
Nor do I know anything of this photo other than I bought it at a flea market.
Sleep Holiday other than what's on their Myspace page. They're from Vancouver and I think I just may give them a few more listens. I don't like it when critics give cheap comparisons. I will, however, tell you that I listened to a lot of The Cure, Passion Puppets, Bauhaus, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Smiths in the 80s. My tastes haven't changed all that much.
On my weekly thrifting trip, I came across a mid-70s vintage men's Hawaiian shirt. I've never liked Hawaiian shirts on men—I find them too obnoxious. However, upon a recent viewing of The Beach Boys' Good Vibrations (1976) video on YouTube—here—or below—Paul McCartney caught my eye (1:52). Maybe I have lightened up a bit—or I'm just turning into my Mom.
- was my husband's birthday and our third wedding anniversary (nine years together).
Our weekend consisted of: Anoushka Shankar (Ravi's daughter) at the Chan Centre
brunch at the Alibi Room
window shopping in Chinatown
a few games of pool at the Comox
and lots of wind, rain and below average temperatures!
My parents are visiting from the Okanagan this coming weekend. We're taking them golfing at Gleneagles. I don't particularly care for golf (according to my mother, hate is a strong word). I'll be the caddy/bartender.
My husband received a Starbuck's gift card for his birthday - don't worry it wasn't from me. On the card there was a little sticker that read, 'Register your card online for a free birthday drink'. So he did. We then went to said coffee giant to get the free drink. Now, there are two things that have really been irking me lately:
people who don't communicate properly. I like to use the K.I.S.S. principle when communicating verbally with the public.
rude 'customer service' clerks. Hey, I've worked in customer service my whole life from luxury retail sales to waitress at a raunchy pub - if you're having a bad day - grin and bear - don't ruin mine.
Said coffee giant provided us with both things on May 2nd. All I have to say is thank goodness I'd just finished reading, The Civility Solution: What to Do When People Are Rude. Part Two: Situations and Solutions, The World of Service, is particularly good.
PS In the last week I've walked out of three restaurants due to below standard cleanliness. Please check the place out while you're on the way to your table.
In this day and age consumers have many choices. We won't settle for less than excellence. At least I know I won't.
that I've been looking for work that I've been without a cell that I've been without a car that I've been to New York that I've bought something 'new' that I've been writing my blog
So - thank you, dear readers, for being involved in both an important and influential time of my life.
In my spare time I like to go to home demolitions - not to be confused with house wreckers (I'm not much for parties). This mid-century baby was designed, I believe, by Canadian architect Fred Thornton Hollingsworth in the late 50s. I was told by the architect hired for the new project that it will be replaced with something more contemporary and suited to our rainforest environment. There are more than a few West Coast Modern homes being demolished in West Vancouver. My colleague just bought one. She, too, will be tearing it down as she feels it's 'an old people house'.
When asked once what defines a gentleman Bryan Ferry answered,
'Handmade shoes and good manners.'
I found this wonderful site via LeDandy. UK company Broadland Slippers handmakes English velvet slippers and house shoes - for him and her. You choose your style and textile - velvet, leather or tapestry (you can even provide your own). They'll even do up a pair from your own lasts. I originally gravitated toward the tapestry ones because I had a pair of Peter Fox's in the 80s. However, I find women in those 1930s movies wearing smoking pajamas and velvet monogrammed slippers extremely sexy - so sexy it is.
... and you know, I bet Bryan Ferry has a pair of house shoes.
add some flash to your bar by picking up inexpensive decanters and carafes at thrift stores. 
Black mould included
Termites included. Yes, those are termites on the floor too.
The wallpaper was gold gilt. How about those towel holders/closet door handles?
stacy reynaud
The leaky roof included. Vines were growing up under the door, but I couldn't hold my breath any longer to take a pic.
Lovely clean walls and carpet. The mantle top was mirrored
The yard is overgrown as the house has been vacant for years. It's basically a wild bird sanctuary and absolutely gorgeous.
The view of the South West
and to the South East
Nor do I know anything of this photo other than I bought it at a flea market.
A man can only be judged by his actions, and not by his good intentions or his beliefs.
Paul McCartney's Hawaiian Shirt 1976
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Mom
stacy reynaud
