How to Prepare for a Trip

1. arrange for your pets, plants and lawn
2. arrange to have your mail and newspaper held at the post office or collected by a friend
3. empty the refrigerator and turn it to low (you'll be surprised by your low bill)
   
4. leave a house key with a friend
5. lock all doors, windows and car
6. notify your neighbours of your absence and how to reach you
7. reconfirm your airline ticket and other reservations
8. set a light timer
9. turn off your computer
10. leave a copy of your id/passport with a close friend or relative
11. tell your loved ones you love them and you're going to miss them

Art for Art's Sake?

Bylot Island 1 by Lawren Harris

Back in September 2008 I wrote about investing in art. I still stand by that. Last night Lawren Harris' Bylot Island 1 sold in Vancouver for $2.4 million ($2.8 with buyer's premium).

Stacy Reynaud

I'm going to pretend that this piece I bought for $5 on Tuesday is a long lost Jean Paul Riopelle.

Vintage Abe Schrader

1980

Some things are better left in the past

1973

Although I must admit the crystal chandelier, marble counter top, check floor, Greek bust and pure gaudiness of this one is tugging at my secret Liberace heart strings.

It is in the Eyes

Lupe Veléz

Monica Vitti

Quote of the Week - Winston Churchill

Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.

Tip of the Week - Fashion

image via oooooh I want all of those

A bigger briefcase doesn't make you look more important. In fact, it's quite the opposite.

Trends - Under the Stairs - How to Make a Bookshelf

Peg board wall with book shelves. Could be a solution to my shelving problem.
*note the Joe Colombo trolley - just so happens one was salvaged in Vancouver. I wonder if he still has it?

Vintage Vicius

1980

Trends - Inspiring Industrial Shelving

I'm still looking...

via The Selby

Tip of the Week

the georg jensen ring I'm saving for

Toothpaste adds a mighty nice sparkle to diamonds! I worked with a woman whose diamonds were always twinkling. When asked about their twinkle - her response was, 'I run my toothbrush over them every time I brush my teeth.' Personally, I'm a germ phobe so I just use my finger.

Quote of the Week - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Less is more.

Guilty Pleasure

Black Sabbath's fashion sense - early 1970s.

Zephyr and Trapeze get honorable guilty fashion pleasure mention.

* interesting observation - note how the smoker is somewhat isolated in the two pics in which he's smoking

Japanese New Wave 1981 - Plastics

A rather cool video with even cooler fashion.
Take note of:
1. Her
2. Mr. Roland keyboards' ensemble
3. Mr. Harmonica's watch and hair style
4. Mr. Guitar's buttons

Are you as confused as I am with the Wolfman Jack intro?

Design Lover - Roll & Hill Gothic Chandelier

via Elle Decor