Quote of the Week - Audrey Hepburn

I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.

How to Fry Scallops

Pan seared sea scallops, sauteed garlic prawns and spinach, avocado, and grapefruit salad. Paired with an Italian Pinot Grigio.

1. Rinse and pat dry the scallops.
2. Heat 2-3 tbsps of oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
3. Once the oil is on the verge of smoking, gently place the scallops in the pan.
4. Do not touch the scallops or the pan. Let them sit.
5. After about 2 minutes lift up an edge of a scallop to see if it's browned. If so, flip it over.
6. Cook the other side for about 30 seconds.
7. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

The best way to tell when scallops are done is to poke them with your finger. You should feel a bit of bounce and resistance. The scallops shouldn't feel mushy—if they do, keep cooking.

Style Inspiration - Amedeo Modigliani

- the friends of
1915-1919

Vintage Georges Marciano

1986

What am I listening to?

something dirty.

that was not inspired by this



or this




it's this:

All your hard work

I found a fortune on the ground last Saturday. I'd initially walked past it and then that voice in my head said, 'You didn't see that for nothing. Go back and pick it up'. So I did. One side said, 'All your hard work will soon pay off'; and the other side had six numbers. I'm already confident all my hard work will pay off because, eventually, it always does, although I prefer to call it smart work. That night I went and played the six numbers in the Lotto 649 and won ten bucks. I've taken that ten bucks and reinvested the same numbers for Wednesday's two lottos. I'm tempted to get all philosophical over this but I'm too lazy to type so instead you can just imagine what I'm thinking, I'm sure you'll be dead on. If you don't hear from me in awhile it's because I've taken off to invest my wealth (knowledge included) into my next round of smart work.



Oh, and I've finally decided to sell my vintage Samsonite luggage.

Quote of the Week - Buddha

With our thoughts, we make the world.

I'm just starting to think about my Fall ensembles

When I used to do my vintage shows I'd have city specific collections together months in advance. Well, so far I've only picked up one thing for myself for Fall, a black fluffy angora pullover sweater. I actually don't even remember what it looks like as it's vintage and I dropped it off at the dry cleaner straight away.

From the Archives - 11 Tote Bags

Originally published May 7, 2009

It is believed, among couturiers, that your accessories should be more expensive than your basic suit. The right accessory can enhance a dull outfit and set you apart from the pack.

When choosing a city bag for 2009 think harmony. Each item in your wardrobe should have some harmony with the others. That is, make sure that no one piece of clothing stands out by itself. Bags, like shoes, provide light-reflecting contrasts to your outfit. It is important, therefore, that your bag, as your shoes be well maintained and polished.

Here are 11 bags to carry off your look.

1. Pauric Sweeney

2. Corsia

3. Dolce & Gabbana
4. Ally Capellino

5. Moore & Giles
6. ndc
7. A Brand Apart
8. Jas m.b.
9. Maison Martin Margiela
10. John Varvatos
11. Dior

Design Lover - 1973 Commander Chair Jorge Zalszupin

Source: artemobilia.com.br via Stacy on Pinterest

Winter Looks for Guys in the Pacific Northwest

A Morning of Kelp Harvesting Along the Coast

Sipping Fair Trade Coffee at the Weekend Sustainable Green Living Organic Farmers Market

Waiting for Your Capture by an International Street Style Photographer

all items available via Norse

What is art and what is not is a trained perception

Douglas Coupland reminisces about a beachcombing trip.
West Vancouver Artist's Circle, August 3, 2011. There are a few pics on the Bijou Living Facebook page.

Vintage Armani

1992 - almost vintage anyway. I love the kilms (remember my new one from earlier this summer).

Source: imageshack.us via Stacy on Pinterest

Design Lover - Davone Ray Speakers

38-20.000Hz 8" woofer 16 layer beech wood form pressed veneer black cow leather on front and back laser cut powder coated solid steel stand

Davone audio

Style Inspiration - Charlotte Perriand

Industrial Designer, Architect, Activist and Photographer
sounds like my kind of gal

Please Do Not Do This

or I will have to give you a piece of my mind like I gave the woman who left this dog in her car for 10 plus minutes (12:36 pm - 12:48pm) on the hottest day of the year with the window only opened a crack. Thank you.