How to tie a cravat

There are 32 different ways to tie a Cravat. Le Blanc, H. (1828), The Art of Tying the Cravat, S. & D.A Forbes.

During the Romantic period, (1815-1850), the way a man tied his Cravat was an indication of his particular taste.

Above left - à la Byron, right Primo Tempo
Bottom left - L'Irelandaise, right L'Orientale

Think of how today's man chooses his tie knot and fit of cap.

How to Make Ginger Ale - Simple Recipe

What you need:
frozen ginger (24hrs in the freezer)
lime
soda water
blue agave or corn syrup
ice
grater/zester
tall glass
dark rum (optional)

What you do:
pour in about 2 tbsp. syrup
add ice
peel about an inch off the frozen ginger
grate 2 tsps. frozen ginger into the glass
zest about a tsp. of lime into the glass
squeeze in the juice of one large lime wedge
(optional) add dark rum
top off with soda water
stir

We've been away

I think I've finally adjusted to being in half the temperature I was ten days ago. Yes, old injuries are back in full swing after briefly disappearing in the desert. There are about 100 photos I have to go through and edit before I can get them up here. If you've been hanging around on Facebook you've seen some of them.

For now, here are a few pics from last weekend as well as the weekend before we left.

my current wallet

candy apple red Impala



over packed again

Mt. Rainier

Dansk silver plated hippo

Hominidae

Even though we were just across the border the food is quite different and I went through a little culture shock. First thing we did when we came back was grab some fresh BC spot prawns, halibut and aspargus (the nonFranken kind).

Then we went to a few yard sales and I picked up this kilm for $25. It took me exactly twenty years to find one - that I could afford.

and I finally got a chance to wash my car!

This Ad Makes Me Feel...

uncomfortable

From the Archives: Dan White West Vancouver

THIS HOUSE HAS NOW SOLD. Not sure how much it sold for, probably $3.3 million, as there are bidding wars in West Van. One woman bought six houses, initially published on June 5, 2010. 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.

Termites included. Yes, those are termites on the floor too.

The wallpaper was gold gilt. How about those towel holders/closet door handles?

 copyright 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.

 

The view of the South West

let me enfold you

Tim buckley - song to the siren subtitulos by musicaenvo
Long afloat on shipless oceans
I did all my best to smile
'til your singing eyes and fingers
Drew me loving to your isle
And you sang
Sail to me
Sail to me
Let me enfold you
Here I am
Here I am
Waiting to hold you

Did I dream you dreamed about me?
Were you hare when I was fox?
Now my foolish boat is leaning
Broken lovelorn on your rocks,
For you sing, 'touch me not, touch me not, come back tomorrow:
O my heart, o my heart shies from the sorrow'

I am puzzled as the oyster
I am troubled at the tide:
Should I stand amid the breakers?
Should I lie with death my bride?
Hear me sing, 'swim to me, swim to me, let me enfold you:
Here I am, here I am, waiting to hold you'

Design Trend - The Marble Top Table

marble top tables

All photos, except for Tilley, from our recent trip to Palm Springs. For more pics check out the Bijou Living page on Facebook.