Design Lover - Thomas Stanley Thee Apple

Thomas Stanley Thee Apple Bird Feeder

The funnel design, smooth finish and sloped edges are meant to keep vermin out. I wonder if it's easy to clean. You have to keep those birds healthy.

For more on the design, visit his site - Thomas Stanley

Tip of the Week - Civility

When you're walking with someone, whoever gets to the door first holds it open for the other. Simply pull the door toward you and wait until your companion walks through. If it opens out either push it out and wait, or push it out, walk through, hold it and wait.

Quote of the Week - Humphrey Bogart

disclaimer: that is not a ball park.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz.

Imitators vs Innovators

I've been thinking about Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York today. Originally, I was trying to figure out if I could take the time off work to go. Then I started wondering if I'd really want to go. You see, in my eyes once it hits the runway it's already done. Is fashion week simply a mecca for the imitators? So be it - it's the tastemakers I'm interested in. If I can make it work I'll be in NYC this October for what I consider the premier fashion weekend. Keep your fingers crossed for me - it'll be my birthday treat to myself.

Mens Style Inspiration

U-boat Aces

You must take a look at this replica German U-boat Marine coat a gentleman took two years to make. His other handmade coats are just as amazing.

images via wikipedia, u-boat.net

There's just something about Gord...

that makes a Monday morning much more bearable.

Last Weekend on the Turntable

Nina Simone - 'Nuff Said!

Vintage Dior

1980

Quote of the Week - Author Unknown

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.

My Quest Continues

Last week I introduced you to my new way of shopping. Last weekend was about home decor.

Not Made in China

Original print of Jean-Paul Goude's 'One Man Show' Printed in Denmark
vintage Italian art glass

Horse head bookends - not sure what they're made of marble or quartz perhaps?

Total price of all goods: $34

vintage Lloyd's led am/fm alarm clock (may I add - this alarm clock is awesome)
made in Hong Kong

Tip of the Week - Fashion

A white belt on dark trousers adds girth by drawing one's attention to the middle. Keep the flow of the eye moving by choosing a belt in the same shade or close to that of the fabric.

How to Restore a Wood Table

1. Acquire a table. In this situation I'm using a teak one.

2. You'll need the finest grade steel wool, gloves, two clean cloths and Dr. Howard's Feed-N-Wax (I think this is the best for getting a nice conditioned look with Danish style furniture in walnut, rosewood or teak).

3. Break off some steel wool and lightly run it with the grain of the wood. Don't rub back and forth. It's like doing your nails - file in one direction. Get down to eye level to see any missed spots.

4. Wipe the dust off with a clean rag.

5. Apply a dab of Feed-n-Wax to a clean cloth and rub it - with the grain - onto the wood. Once again, get down to eye level to see any spots you've missed.

6. Wait 20 minutes

7. Wipe clean

8. Voila. Now go and sell your $100 table for $600

Last Weekend on the Turntable

The Raincoats

Vintage Schiaparelli

winter 1934

Quote of the Week - Hardy Amies

The best-dressed woman is one whose clothes wouldn't look too strange in the country.