Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2011
Dec 27, 2011
Design Lover - Louis Weisdorf Multiposition Pendant Light
images © rewire
designed for Lyfa Denmark, circa 1960s, adjustable shades, brass, last auction price $915 USD
available at rewire
Dec 23, 2011
Tip of the Week - The Scented Holiday Room
Pick up some colored vintage glasses from a thrift store, drop some essential oil onto an unlit tea light - for a Christmasy scent use pine, cinnamon, cedarwood and/or mandarin - light it, drop it into a glass and enjoy.
Dec 22, 2011
He just asked me what I want for Christmas
3. a reasonable facsimile of this lingerie from the 70s
Headphones
(he's taken mine over)
5. another white gold bangle
Dec 21, 2011
Dec 20, 2011
How to Make Chocolate Cointreau Truffles - Easy Recipe
I'm getting pretty good at these smash, melt and refrigerate recipes.
The Cointreau gives the truffles that Terry's Chocolate Orange flavor. yum.
What you need:
• 8 oz well chopped high quality chocolate (62% cacao or higher)
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1-2 tbsp Cointreau
Truffle coating
• cocoa powder
• little bit of espresso
What you do:
1. In a small, heavy saucepan bring the whipping cream to a simmer - be sure to stir and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula every few minutes. Stir in Cointreau.
2. Place the chocolate in a separate bowl. Pour the cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for a few minutes then stir until smooth. This chocolatey goodness is called ganache.
3. Allow to cool, then place in the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and with a teaspoon roll out balls of the ganache. Roll in your hands quickly (as it will melt from the heat of your hands) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
4. Roll in cocoa powder and espresso blend.
Serve right away or keep in the fridge for awhile. They last quite a long time. We had ours in the fridge for five days. They taste better at room temperature.
Makes 30-40 chocolate truffles.
Dec 15, 2011
Quote of the Week - Ayn Rand
What if I went on strike? What if all the creative minds of the world went on strike?
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Dec 8, 2011
Quote of the Week - Walt Whitman
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.
Dec 7, 2011
Go Toward the Light
Does Tilley have SAD too?
Interpretations of the phrase, 'Go toward the light', speak of near death experiences, salvation, or the Poltergeist movie (personally I was thinking more along the lines of Ghost Whisperer). Quite fitting considering what I'm using the 'Happy Light' for.The 'Happy Light' arrived at our house a month ago - and not a day too late. I wanted to use it for a solid month in order to give you a proper review. I started out using it for 30 minutes first thing in the morning. I simply turned it on and sat in front of it while I drank my morning coffee and checked my emails etc. Although I was feeling a noticeable difference within the first week, our skies got awfully dark awfully quick, I had a sudden mood swing and received some sad news. You know how it goes. I've upped the time to 45 minutes for the past three weeks. This is the 'dose' that works for me right now.
Why do I think this light therapy works for me?
I can sleep!
I caught myself dancing in the living room.
I answered the phone.
I don't obsess (as much).
I can see with minty fresh eyes.
I feel 'lighter'.
In May 2012, when it stops raining around here, I'll be able to give you a more definite answer.
Do I recommend the Happy Light?
Yes.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is common. If you are feeling the winter darkness please go talk to your doctor. Light therapy may be covered by your Canadian medical plan as it can be used to treat SAD (it's not approved as a treatment by the US FDA).
My Happy Light is actually called the NatureBright SunTouch Plus Light and Ion Therapy Lamp and I bought it on Amazon here.
Dec 6, 2011
Design Lover: 1980 Omega Dinosaure Watch
Quantity: Limited edition of 595. Limited, but not numbered, series of 7 pieces with transparent dial under ref. BA 191.0114
Thickness: 1.35 - 1.48 mm
Material: 18K solid yellow gold
Case: Rectangle, 18K solid yellow gold
Retail Price (1980): $12,000.00 - $15,000.00
The watch came with an 18K gold keyring shaped like the watch, which was used to set the correct time.
Dec 3, 2011
Currently Listening To
Tickle the Invisible
Skeletelepathic
Mind Mountain
era Jane's Addiction.Weird Owl - from Brooklyn NY. Two free downloads at RCRDLBL or you can buy their limited edition purple vinyl here, and I think I just might.
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