This is it

You see my mind has been a little groggy this week due to a car accident on Tuesday and an attack of the, I was fed a ham and cheese quiche after being meat free for 21 years, monster. My apologies. My thoughts have been here but laden in tar. The conclusion - car has been written off and ham tastes like salty rubber. So, on with the show this is it.

10 Best Boots for Men

1. Alberto Fasciani - back zip low boots




2. Boulet - motor cycle boot
stockists at bouletboots.com
3. Chronicles of Never - desert boot
online at oaknyc.com
4. Rocco Pistolesi - hand stitched chelsea boot


5. Red Wing Iron Ranger
stockists at redwing.com
6. Raparo


7. Anne Demeulemeester
online at Brownsfashion.com
8. Collection Privee'? - motor cycle boot


9. Buttero - Trofane
stockists at buttero.it

10. Gianni Barbato - multi buckle boot

Shoes in the City

August 3, 2009
11:00 - 11:45 am
Vancouver, Canada

Design Lover: Frank Ligtelijn Globe 2000 Lamp

Designed in the 1960s by Frank Ligtelijn for Raak Amsterdam, the Globe 2000 floor lamp captures the nascent Space Age of mid 60s design. Raak has manufactured a large range of wall, floor and swag lamps always in the futuristic combination of glass and fine grained structured metal with chrome or silver accents.

Measures:
Height: 111.76 cm (3 ft. 8 in.)
Adjustable second height: 167.64 cm (5 ft. 6 in.)
Width: 35.56 cm (1 ft. 2 in.)

Available online: 1st dibs, or search the post title.

Quote of the Week - Vivienne Westwood

Sexiness is the most important motive in fashion because fashion is eventually about being naked. Vivenne Westwood

Vintage Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace
1982
the label was only four years old

8 Storage Cabinet Ideas for Your Space

Don't limit yourself to the typical when choosing storage for your work space. Why settle for a boring office supply store filing cabinet? Your space should be inspiring and reflect who you are.

Here are eight cabinets I wouldn't hesitate to put in my space:

1. military strong box from Get Back Inc.
2. black lacquer Oriental cabinet

3. Paul Evans bar cabinet
4. industrial metal cabinet from Get Back Inc.

5. Aldo Tura cabinet
6. 70s Paul Evans inspired resin bar cabinet

7. Danish modern cabinet
8. ornate 1685 cabinet from the Louvre


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10 Super Home Offices and Work Spaces

Even if all you do is email, it's beneficial to have a space designated in your home to give you privacy. If you have everything you need already organized and on hand, the risk of losing your concentration will be kept to a minimum.

Storage is essential. Tidy or messy - make sure your stuff is easily accessible and organized - in your own special way. A regular chest of drawers found at a thrift store and painted up works just fine as a filing cabinet. The photo on the right © Lynne's_Lens

No matter if you have space under the stairs or addition of your own, your space should be comfortable and a reflection of you.

Good light is essential. Daylight, whether a skylight or high window, lets in a cool, even work light. The white walls reflect the light and the warm wood tones.

Rugs help to muffle sound, they're comfortable to sit on, and they add some warmth and definition to space.

Whether you're in your study or your workshop, make sure everything you need is at arm's reach. Top photo courtesy Perry the Birman.

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Marilyn

June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962