Friday, October 14, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
my first dress
I am back with the needle and thread again, determined now to finish a garment. I´ve realized I think I am more interested in making the clothes than wearing them for fashion. So, hopefully one day this will take me somewhere. Most times when I´ve put down a dream or a goal in writing it has come true. Here´s to hoping one day I will come back to this post and think that I can´t believe it started here.....
Here´s my first work in progress. I bought this tissue last year and in the encouraging words of Tim Gunn ¨Make it Work¨. So when you´ve given up or think that the idea´s a dud, don´t give up and do the best with what you´re given.
It started when I went into the store Nice Things (Yes, that´s the actual name), and fell in love with all the vintage looking dresses, sweaters, dresses, accessories. I wanted everything but couldn´t afford hardly anything (at least without some buyer´s remorse). My problem is I love fashion but I will never pay designer prices. The average price of a dress was about 75 Euros. Not too bad because it is quality Catalan design but still most of the pieces didn´t have more than 3 seams.
That´s when I was looking through the catalog back at home that I though, why can´t I make this myself for like 20% of the price?
So, I picked this simple dress on the left, I already had the pattern and some fabric I bought last year. I´ll try making one and see how it goes.....
Here´s my first work in progress. I bought this tissue last year and in the encouraging words of Tim Gunn ¨Make it Work¨. So when you´ve given up or think that the idea´s a dud, don´t give up and do the best with what you´re given.
It started when I went into the store Nice Things (Yes, that´s the actual name), and fell in love with all the vintage looking dresses, sweaters, dresses, accessories. I wanted everything but couldn´t afford hardly anything (at least without some buyer´s remorse). My problem is I love fashion but I will never pay designer prices. The average price of a dress was about 75 Euros. Not too bad because it is quality Catalan design but still most of the pieces didn´t have more than 3 seams.
That´s when I was looking through the catalog back at home that I though, why can´t I make this myself for like 20% of the price?
So, I picked this simple dress on the left, I already had the pattern and some fabric I bought last year. I´ll try making one and see how it goes.....
The first fitting, not too bad. Pretty close to the Nice Things dress. Needs some shaping up and work on the sleeves. In the meantime I´ll cinch it with a belt and try to find some different fabrics.
website of the day
I was looking for help with my french anatomy today and I stumbled across this website. I like the disection of the gummy bear.
http://vi.sualize.us/michelew/anatomy/
http://vi.sualize.us/michelew/anatomy/
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Trend Report: Animal Instincts
Trend Report: Animal Instincts
My friend from third grade Taylor Tomasi Hill is raking in the fashion press lately. I guess it doesn´t hurt being a director at Marie Claire.
My friend from third grade Taylor Tomasi Hill is raking in the fashion press lately. I guess it doesn´t hurt being a director at Marie Claire.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Steve Jobs, RIP
"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
Steve Jobs, 1955 - 2011
Steve Jobs, 1955 - 2011
Self-Portraits in Segovia
We´ve just arrived back in Lyon, but I wanted to share a few pictures from my outings in & outside of Segovia today.
I´m practicing my shooting technique using the self-timer. Finding places to situate the camera was sometimes tricky and sometimes the photos turned out better than I planned.
I hiked to the outside of the town to get a good view of the Alcazar castle that I visited on Monday.
This is the view from the Vera Cruz Templar church.
Consecrated in 1208, Vera Cruz was built by the Knights Templar to house a fragment of the True Cross. It has a unique 12-sided exterior with a tower on the south side that is patterned on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, It is thus not really a parish church or even a monastic church, but primarily a shrine. The relic is now housed in the nearby village church at Zamarramala.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Me and My Shadow
Ruins of El convento de San Agustín, destroyed in 1912
The Aquaduct
Enjoying a patio lunch solo with gazpacho soup topped with fresh pepper, cucumber, and tomato.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Segovia, Alcazar castle
This Roman-originated castle was the inspiration for Walt Disneys princess' homes.
Madrid, we meet again
Saturday outside the Puerta de Toledo, a prominent Madrid landmark signifying the old enterance to the city from the city of Toledo.
Roger gets a haircut. I think I like this one mainly because of the TX licence plate.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Battez Vous : Brigitte (officiel)
today I'm listening to...
as I pack for a weekend in Madrid and then Monday, Tues, Wed in Segovia...
I was supposed to go the institut de lumiere this morning with my class but decided to sleep instead. Laaaazy bones.
as I pack for a weekend in Madrid and then Monday, Tues, Wed in Segovia...
I was supposed to go the institut de lumiere this morning with my class but decided to sleep instead. Laaaazy bones.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Sleeping on Long Flights
http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/cramped-in-coach-or-the-science-of-sleep/
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
We always seem to want those things we don't have. Moreover, we are often convinced that if we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy.
Is the glass half empty or half full? Life and relationships work better when the glass is half full. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness and see the glass half full, regardless of your relationship status.
1. Be grateful
Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in your life. A morning or evening gratitude list, written each day, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.
2. Take care of yourself
Identify the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily. A short walk, a few minutes of writing in your journal, a short meditation, watching the sunset. Whatever reminds you that you are a human being and not a human doing will improve your outlook on life.
3. Be creative
Creativity and self-expression generate happiness. Schedule some creative time each day, even if it's just a few minutes of writing, painting, sculpting, etc.
4. Move
Moving our bodies generates feel-good hormones called endorphins. Move a little every day to stay happy.
5. Get someone to take care of you
It feels good to be taken care of, even in small ways. Get a massage, a manicure, someone to carry your groceries, launder your clothes, or fix something for you.
6. Read inspirational material
It helps to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive, inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.
7. Contribute
Stand up for something that matters to you. Contributing, making a difference feels good. It boosts your self-esteem, your gratitude and feeling of well being.
8. Get some time
I know this one is hard, especially if you are a single parent. But if you are determined, you can find some time every day to just be. Make sure you do this - it will make a big difference in your ability to be happy.
9. Be in nature
Nature rejuvenates and restores the human spirit. Whether your brand of nature is mountains or the ocean, give yourself the gift of visiting it frequently.
10. Be happy
No matter how many wonderful things you do to create a positive, happy, satisfied life, you could still end up unhappy. Ultimately, happiness, gratitude, a feeling of satisfaction is a choice. People often do not choose happiness. Many feel refusing to be happy will somehow get them what whey want, like a child holding his breath. Holding your breath will not get your what you want. It is happiness that attracts.
Is the glass half empty or half full? Life and relationships work better when the glass is half full. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness and see the glass half full, regardless of your relationship status.
1. Be grateful
Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in your life. A morning or evening gratitude list, written each day, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.
2. Take care of yourself
Identify the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily. A short walk, a few minutes of writing in your journal, a short meditation, watching the sunset. Whatever reminds you that you are a human being and not a human doing will improve your outlook on life.
3. Be creative
Creativity and self-expression generate happiness. Schedule some creative time each day, even if it's just a few minutes of writing, painting, sculpting, etc.
4. Move
Moving our bodies generates feel-good hormones called endorphins. Move a little every day to stay happy.
5. Get someone to take care of you
It feels good to be taken care of, even in small ways. Get a massage, a manicure, someone to carry your groceries, launder your clothes, or fix something for you.
6. Read inspirational material
It helps to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive, inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.
7. Contribute
Stand up for something that matters to you. Contributing, making a difference feels good. It boosts your self-esteem, your gratitude and feeling of well being.
8. Get some time
I know this one is hard, especially if you are a single parent. But if you are determined, you can find some time every day to just be. Make sure you do this - it will make a big difference in your ability to be happy.
9. Be in nature
Nature rejuvenates and restores the human spirit. Whether your brand of nature is mountains or the ocean, give yourself the gift of visiting it frequently.
10. Be happy
No matter how many wonderful things you do to create a positive, happy, satisfied life, you could still end up unhappy. Ultimately, happiness, gratitude, a feeling of satisfaction is a choice. People often do not choose happiness. Many feel refusing to be happy will somehow get them what whey want, like a child holding his breath. Holding your breath will not get your what you want. It is happiness that attracts.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Summer Son - Texas
Saw them last night with Roger and Snezana at Nuits de Fouvriere.
If you can't go to Texas, bring Texas to you.
Best concert ever.
If you can't go to Texas, bring Texas to you.
Best concert ever.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
El Bulli
As of April 28, 2011 the El Bulli website lists that it will close in July of 2011 "On July 30th 2011 El Bulli will have completed its journey as a restaurant. We will transform into a creativity center, opening in 2014. Its main objective is to be a think-tank for creative cuisine and gastronomy and will managed by a private foundation."
El 30 de Juliol, Després de 50 anys, la trajectòria d´el Bulli s´acabarà.I començarà una nova era: El Bulli, eli millor restaurant de la història, es transformarà en una fundació per generar coneixement gastronòmic.
Si fos pintor, seria Salvoador Dalí. O Pablo Picasso. Si fos músic, Lidwig van Beethoven. O Richard Wagner. Si fos futbolista, Maradona. O´millor, Messi. Si fos escriptor, Truman Capote. O Borges. Si fos ballarí, Nureyev. Cantant d´opera, Maria Callas. Arquitecte, Andrea Paladio. Pilot de fórmula u, Ayrton Senna. Si fos cuiner, ell mateix.
Ferran Adrià és un personatge únic, irrepetible. El láser que illimina le dècades més brillants e la gastronomia catalana, espanyola, europea, de l´orbe sencer.
El 30 de Juliol, Després de 50 anys, la trajectòria d´el Bulli s´acabarà.I començarà una nova era: El Bulli, eli millor restaurant de la història, es transformarà en una fundació per generar coneixement gastronòmic.
Si fos pintor, seria Salvoador Dalí. O Pablo Picasso. Si fos músic, Lidwig van Beethoven. O Richard Wagner. Si fos futbolista, Maradona. O´millor, Messi. Si fos escriptor, Truman Capote. O Borges. Si fos ballarí, Nureyev. Cantant d´opera, Maria Callas. Arquitecte, Andrea Paladio. Pilot de fórmula u, Ayrton Senna. Si fos cuiner, ell mateix.
Ferran Adrià és un personatge únic, irrepetible. El láser que illimina le dècades més brillants e la gastronomia catalana, espanyola, europea, de l´orbe sencer.
Best Restaurants by year
- 2011 Noma, Copenhagen (Denmark)
- 2010 Noma, Copenhagen (Denmark)
- 2009 El Bulli, Roses (Spain)
- 2008 El Bulli, Roses (Spain)
- 2007 El Bulli, Roses (Spain)
- 2006 El Bulli, Roses (Spain)
- 2005 The Fat Duck, Bray, Berkshire, England, UK
- 2004 The French Laundry, Yountville (Napa Valley), California, US
- 2003 The French Laundry, Yountville (Napa Valley), California, US
- 2002 El Bulli, Roses (Spain)
[edit]Chef's Choice
- 2011: Osteria Francescana, Italy (4)
- 2010: The Fat Duck, UK (3)
- 2009: Noma, Denmark (3)
- 2008: Mugaritz, Spain (4)
- 2007: The Fat Duck, UK (2)
- 2006: Pierre Gagnaire, France (3)
- 2005: El Bulli, Spain (2)
- 2004: Tetsuya's, Australia (19)
just finished...
this book about a man from Barcelona on an adventure.
Un ´Skywalker´en el reino de Siam, Tailandia.
and finally my eye is better after a 2 week blockage, but not quite 100% yet.
Un ´Skywalker´en el reino de Siam, Tailandia.
and finally my eye is better after a 2 week blockage, but not quite 100% yet.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
According to the Pali Tipitaka[31] and the Āgamas of other early Buddhist schools, the Four Noble Truths were the first teaching of Gautama Buddha after attaining Nirvana. They are sometimes considered to contain the essence of the Buddha's teachings:
In general, movies about Buddhism will either focus on historical events and people, or the applied teachings in an individual’s life. Both types are helpful in understanding Buddhist teachings.
Kundun –Gives an account of the 14th Dalai Lama, his childhood, and the invasion by China which forced his decision to leave Tibet.
Little Buddha – Aside from dealing with a present day situation, the movie also gives a good primer into the life of Buddha.
Milarepa – One of the historical figures in Tibetan Buddhism, this is the first of a two-part movie series.
- Life as we know it ultimately is or leads to suffering/uneasiness (dukkha) in one way or another.
- Suffering is caused by craving. This is often expressed as a deluded clinging to a certain sense of existence, to selfhood, or to the things or phenomena that we consider the cause of happiness or unhappiness. Craving also has its negative aspect, i.e. one craves that a certain state of affairs not exist.
- Suffering ends when craving ends. This is achieved by eliminating delusion, thereby reaching a liberated state of Enlightenment (bodhi);
- Reaching this liberated state is achieved by following the path laid out by the Buddha.
In general, movies about Buddhism will either focus on historical events and people, or the applied teachings in an individual’s life. Both types are helpful in understanding Buddhist teachings.
Kundun –Gives an account of the 14th Dalai Lama, his childhood, and the invasion by China which forced his decision to leave Tibet.
Little Buddha – Aside from dealing with a present day situation, the movie also gives a good primer into the life of Buddha.
Milarepa – One of the historical figures in Tibetan Buddhism, this is the first of a two-part movie series.
Johnny Cash-Ring of Fire 1963
Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- More than 4,000 residents have been evacuated from a central Indonesian province after a volcano erupted, sending smoke high into the sky.
Mt. Lokon in the northern Sulawesi province first erupted Thursday night. A second eruption occurred early Friday morning, authorities said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties, but teams were assessing damage, said the country's disaster management agency.
Indonesia is located on the "Ring of Fire," an arc of fault lines circling the Pacific Basin that is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
my cousin posted this this morning, isn´t it so true?
"When you're honest about what you want out of life, life has a way of giving it to you."
- Ted from How I Met Your Mother
- Ted from How I Met Your Mother
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Melanie laurent & Damien Rice "uncomfortable"
Saw Beginners today. Really hit home for me on so many levels except the gay dad part. I laughed, I cried equally.
Really like this Melanie Laurent actress. guess she´s a bit of a singer too.
Really like this Melanie Laurent actress. guess she´s a bit of a singer too.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Coconut Records "West Coast"
I Love those ah-ha moments where 2 and 2 come together like figuring out that Coconut Records who´ve I loved for like 3 years IS JASON Shwartzman who is just so fantastic. To top it off the video is a great combo of American RomCom with a little touch of Haruki Marukami. A+
Monday, June 20, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
himym season 1 episode 20
just arrived back in lyon and after a crazy weekend I need to catch some sleep. So, I picked an old episode at random from How I Met Your Mother to watch in bed. I hadn´t seen this one yet and Lily and Marshall are scrambling to get everything done for their wedding which is in TWO months. Just like us. Two months from today! Not only that but Lily is worried because she didn´t get to fulfill her dream of living in France and Spain but not me. I get to do all of that and marry my best friend. I am the luckiest!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Anuncio Spot Estrella Damm 2011: El Bulli - Mayo 2011
the new damm commercial.
Somewhere in the north of catalonia.
El Bulli es un restaurante de España. Está situado al noreste de Cataluña, en la Cala Montjoi, en Rosas (Gerona). Tiene previsto cerrar definitivamente el 31 de julio de 2011 (our first day as a married couple!!!), para reconvertirse en una fundación dedicada al área del pensamiento sobre cocina creativa y gastronomía.
Distinguido con tres estrellas por la Guía Michelin, fue considerado también el mejor restaurante del mundo en los años 2002,[2] 2006,[3] 2007,[4] 2008,[5] y 2009[6] en la lista «The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants», elaborada por la revista Restaurant Magazine; en 2010, quedó en segundo lugar tras el Restaurante Noma de René Redzepi, en Copenhague.[7]
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
started out the morning at the Amerian consulate in BCN making a sworn statement that I a have never been married nor am I currently married, then watched the boda of Guillermo & Catherine, followed by meeting the Caterer to decide a tent vs garden reception and then creme vs. eggplant tablecloths, after that snacking on frozen yogurt with Laia as R picked out his suit with my future mom & dad-in-law, ending the night with chus and syrah while sipping on margs @ tex mex and later debating photographers and wine. must remember to get invitations tomorrow. what a day, wedding overload. T minus 3 months exactly.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
ahir vam anar al moll de la fusta
The Barcelona World Race is about to begin and yesterday we went to Port Vell to examine the competitors. On New Year´s Eve 15 boats, each manned with just two people, will embarque on a 3 month adventure, without stopping....
Seamen going around the world.
The course is from Barcelona to Barcelona via three capes: Good Hope, Leeuwin and Horn, Cook Strait, putting Antarctica to starboard.
The length of the course is approximately 25,000 nautical miles (46,300 km) along the Great Circle line, the shortest route traced on a map across the world
The start will be given on 31st of December 2010 at 13:00 (local time GMT+1) opposite Hotel W in the Port of Barcelona. The arrival of the leading entries is forecast for the end of March 2011.
What makes two-handed sailing so attractive to the best solo skippers, such as those who compete in the Volvo Ocean Race? There are as many answers as there are sailors. Some consider it a version of solo sailing where you can rest and have the advantage of not feeling completely alone.Others see it as a very different kind of challenge, that of building a team which is not just the sum of two personalities but a multiplication of the crew members’ individual abilities. One could say that two-handed sailing is like fully crewed sailing, except that there are fewer hands to do the work.
http://www.barcelonaworldrace.org/ca/index.php
my pick to win: Foncia, then President, then Estrella Damm
I picked Hugo Boss to finish last yesterday and just found out today that they may not even race because one of the two sailors has to have an emergency apendectomy.
in other news.... we´ve begun the process with the legal paperwork and made our first visit to the local priest.
Witherspoon joins Shania Twain, Natalie Portman, Lily Allen, Hugh Hefner and LeAnn Rimes in the club of recently engaged stars.
Seamen going around the world.
The course is from Barcelona to Barcelona via three capes: Good Hope, Leeuwin and Horn, Cook Strait, putting Antarctica to starboard.
The length of the course is approximately 25,000 nautical miles (46,300 km) along the Great Circle line, the shortest route traced on a map across the world
The start will be given on 31st of December 2010 at 13:00 (local time GMT+1) opposite Hotel W in the Port of Barcelona. The arrival of the leading entries is forecast for the end of March 2011.
What makes two-handed sailing so attractive to the best solo skippers, such as those who compete in the Volvo Ocean Race? There are as many answers as there are sailors. Some consider it a version of solo sailing where you can rest and have the advantage of not feeling completely alone.Others see it as a very different kind of challenge, that of building a team which is not just the sum of two personalities but a multiplication of the crew members’ individual abilities. One could say that two-handed sailing is like fully crewed sailing, except that there are fewer hands to do the work.
http://www.barcelonaworldrace.org/ca/index.php
my pick to win: Foncia, then President, then Estrella Damm
I picked Hugo Boss to finish last yesterday and just found out today that they may not even race because one of the two sailors has to have an emergency apendectomy.
in other news.... we´ve begun the process with the legal paperwork and made our first visit to the local priest.
Witherspoon joins Shania Twain, Natalie Portman, Lily Allen, Hugh Hefner and LeAnn Rimes in the club of recently engaged stars.
Friday, December 24, 2010
The sound of music - La novicia revelde: So long farewell
so sleepy.
i would like this movie for x-mas.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I'm in Houston thumbing through my new favorite book about Sewing and can't wait to get started on some new projects when i get back to france.
i was looking for another song and stumbled across this one, i guess it was in a How i met your mother episode which makes it even cooler.
but i think i like this one better
i was looking for another song and stumbled across this one, i guess it was in a How i met your mother episode which makes it even cooler.
but i think i like this one better
Sunday, November 21, 2010
In two days...
I will be somewhere over the Atlantic. So excited for Thanksgiving.
In the meantime, an interesting read:
http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-royal-wedding-trivia/19725867?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7C1%7Clink3%7C27029
In the meantime, an interesting read:
http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-royal-wedding-trivia/19725867?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7C1%7Clink3%7C27029
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Shakira
Shakira kicked off her European tour here in Lyon on Tuesday!
I still can't believe that I went, she was absolutely amazing.
She finished with Loca and then Waka Waka but did a lot of her old stuff too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMQCbNeUd70
I still can't believe that I went, she was absolutely amazing.
She finished with Loca and then Waka Waka but did a lot of her old stuff too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMQCbNeUd70
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Will be home in 9 days....
I have to bite my tongue until it´s time to eat, then i can tell my news.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
a tear-jerker, but a good read. vote, I did.
http://www.blogyourwayaroundtheworld.com/blogs/view/1205
Friday, November 5, 2010
so far from real
i'm feeling like martha stewart today. Started the day off sewing my new project I'm working on, then I went out to shop for table mats and now I'm finishing off the day making my very first lasagna using a greek yogurt in the cheese sauce because it's my newest crave.
This was playing on the French Virgin radio as I was cooking and reminds me of sunny San Diego. Hopefully will get back there one day.
This was playing on the French Virgin radio as I was cooking and reminds me of sunny San Diego. Hopefully will get back there one day.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
new music
I started Modern Jazz dance last week.
love this song, bob sinclair, and tennis too.
but i I need some new music.
love this song, bob sinclair, and tennis too.
but i I need some new music.
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