These no-brainer but well planned ideas came about while glamping.
Have Wheels, Will Travel!Vintage Trailer Show – Modernism Week
Since becoming a glamping expert I try to make healthy balanced breakfasts incorporating a variety of food groups for a wholesome start to the day that doesn’t require a lot of time or effort. They’re equally good for non-glamping types too.
Avocado Toast with Feta
A few ideas:
Avocado toast is nothing new but try adding feta cheese over avocado to a piece of whole grain or sourdough toast drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar. It’s delicious!
Just a bowl of organic cereal with berries, unsweetened coconut flakes & almond milk (califiafarms toasted coconut is my favourite) is not just a bowl of cereal.
Huevos Rancheros
Steel-cut Oatmeal made with unsweetened coconut or almond milk, half a smashed banana, raisins, topped with fresh berries & drizzled with a little pure maple syrup, honey or in this case specialty balsamic vinegars (honey ginger and/or coconut for something different). Each time it varies but tastes equally good and good for you.
Frittata: put a little butter in a skillet, sauté some veggies in it, crack some eggs over top, cook away until done.
Frittata in individual cast iron pan with leftover mashed potatoes (a surprise idea) instead of homefries.
Huevos Rancheros are fun to make because you get to put them overtop a warm tortilla. I prefer the smaller ones and versions like 100% whole wheat. Eggs over-easy, a little refried beans, salsa & cilantro and you’re pretty much done – gringa style.
Oatmeal topped with berries & two new flavorful balsamic toppings
Lunchtime 12-bean Lentil Soup using free-range organic chicken broth, italian chopped tomatoes & olive oil.Jack enjoying the firepit again.The View at Sunrise
Glamping: think cocktail tumbler instead of canteen, mood light instead of fashlight, sleeping oasis instead of sleeping bag. Basically all the comforts of home…but with wheels so you can take it with you.
Just when you thought the melting pot couldn’t get any narrower some smart person added working out to the mix of blending art with just about everything.
Everything being fashion, music, culture (a given), food with or as an art, now getting FIT with Art which started only last month. might be the next new craze. And like all big success stories it takes place in NYC at the largest art museum in the United States, “the Met”.
Here’s the lowdown taken from T, the NY Times Style Magazine:
Monica Bill Barnes & Company, the irreverent contemporary dance troupe, started “The Museum Workout”: a 45-minute physical journey that spans two miles of the Metropolitan Museum of Art before opening hours. The workout, commissioned by the MetLiveArts, contains a route curated and narrated by the illustrator Maira Kalman, the author of “The Principles of Uncertainty,” and encapsulates the company’s motto to “bring dance where it does not belong.” “We wanted to honor what exists and build from it,” Barnes, the company’s artistic director, says of the unlikely setting.
By pre-selecting objects to encounter along the way (the Met’s permanent collection houses over two million items) and dictating participants’ movements, Barnes hopes the format’s “physical framework allows each audience member to have a unique emotional experience.” The workout begins promptly at 8:45 AM; at this hour, the museum’s usually clogged steps are clear, shrouded in shadows and bright patches of morning light.
Within the museum, Barnes and the performer Anna Bass serve as our athletic docents. They dance side by side, snaking through the museum, trotting, marching, speed-walking with ease. When objects, like a terracotta monument carved with angels, obstruct their path, they diverge like hand-holding lovers, separated by an oncoming crowd.
Make no mistake: this is a workout. Your body will perspire, your heart rate will rise and you’ll shed any light layers. (That said, my one request would be to increase the cardio incrementally and start with more stretches that early in the morning.) And because our enjoyment of anything increases when it’s otherwise prohibited, the workout’s massive pleasure derives from its illicitness:“trespassing” the Met before re opening hours, writhing to Elton John within the galleries, gently sweating on various marble surfaces. It confers other singular bragging rights as well — like having done jumping jacks before the marble statue of a nude Perseus
WATCH the Museum Workout Video Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art:
Though Kalman isn’t physically present, her presence is pervasive. Her narration proffers personal thoughts about art and unexpected aphorisms on mortality. Barnes admired her work as an acquaintance, and admitted that, like anyone she approaches for projects, “It’s just an excuse to become close to somebody that you think is going to add value and perspective to your own life.” Novelty aside, the building is exceptionally beautiful uncluttered with people. What the workout gives participants is an appreciation of the museum itself: the soaring ceilings, narrow hallways, spacious galleries; how the sunlight rakes and refracts through the windows, then scatters like beads from a broken necklace across the floor.
At the end, there’s coffee, clementines, crusty bread and butter. The assortment, neatly spread in the American Wing cafe, was chosen by Kalman, and her handwritten notes — scribbled with “KEEP MOVING” — lay arranged for participants to pocket. Though thrilling, the experience is ultimately ruinous. Wandering the halls after the museum has opened, your resting heart rate restored, How wonderful, you’ll think, as school children scuttle around, when none of you were here.
Source for Story: ALEXIS CHEUNG for T MAGAZINE – NY Times
What do you think? Meet me at the Met. Yes, No?
Humorous Sidenote (which has nothing to do with this post – I was phoning an auto repair shop): Today is Presidents Day in the U.S. I phoned Saturday to find out about getting an oil change on Monday (today). Asked if they were open on Monday. Girl who answered replied “Yes, we’re open.” To clarify I said “but it’s Presidents Day.” She replied “yes, but we’re Mexican!” How about Sunday? Are you open then? No, she replied. “We’re Mexican!”
It’s Modernism week in Palm SpringsAn annual celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture.
And to demonstrate what kind of 20th Century Modern Woman I am – some recent selfies taken in front of mirrored windows around town. It also proves that my dogs are modern too! They should really be in Modern Dog Magazine.
“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see?”
– Donald TrumpLewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass
“Where should I go?”-Alice. “That depends on where you want to end up.” – The Cheshire Cat.”!
A breakdown of THE BEST under eye concealersNo one wants to have dark under eye circles. No one wants to look like they haven’t slept for a week even if they haven’t slept for a week.
Unfortunately, getting more sleep doesn’t always equal brighter, more awake-looking eyes. Dark undereye circles are apparently hereditary so blame your parents if you have them. But that still doesn’t help the problem.
The good news is that you can buy a product to temporarily hide them. The bad news (which really isn’t all that bad) is that there are too many makeup products offering to help you cover them up. Where to look?
My personal favourite (since I haven’t tried the others mentioned here) is from Cle de Peau which is also a cult favourite. I think it may be worth the splurge as it has a nice creamy consistency that goes on smooth and evenly. But I’m not the expert on covering up dark circles sooo…..
Ahead, you’ll find five of the most popular under-eye concealers, according to countless reviews and user feedback on the Internet. AKA, the masses have spoken and these are the top products they unanimously agree make the cut. Thought you’d like to know.
*Since we’re talking makeup if you care to know, this is selfie queen Kim Kardashian’s #1 choice – she was initially turned on to the product by her makeup artist (Mario Dedivanovic). Depending on the shade you purchase, the waterproof makeup enhancer also works as a highlighter, foundation, or contour. Most of these other choices I believe will do the same but I must admit this one sounds pretty tempting.
I researched a bit more on it and found out: while on a trip to Japan, Kevyn Aucoin was taken with the radiant, flawless skin of the geisha. His unending curiosity of what makes these women beautiful led him on a quest to find the products they used to achieve their youthfully dewy complexion. Working closely with Japanese chemists, Kevyn Aucoin developed what is perhaps the most versatile skin-perfecting product you will ever use for radiant looking skin. Well, if that isn’t a selling feature?
Have you tried any of these? What do you like or recommend?
An opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in my imagination, it becomes my life, and it stays part of my life long after I’ve left the opera house. – Maria Callas
For the love of Fashion (and for those who love Opera) here is peek from the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Spring 2017 Show in Milan
Held at the backstage industrial area of the Teatro alla Scala di Milano, which is one of the Italian fashion capital’s most suggestive and evocative places, the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda spring 2017 couture show was an all-round fashion event, as it captivated the senses with both fashion and theatrical motifs. “This place is very magical,” Domenico Dolce explained. “We were fascinated when we came here a year ago. We both go to the opera–we’re Italian, drama is in our blood!”
The theatrical vibes were captured and then brought to life by the designers not only through the structured figures and imposing silhouettes of the staples, but also after a well-thought, all-embracing journey into the characters, stories and notes of some of the opera’s most remarkable and trailblazing pieces, the costumes of which served as the main source of inspiration for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda revolution. Motifs from works such as The Magic Flute, Madama Butterfly, Falstaff, La Traviata, La Bohéme, Lucia di Lammermoor, played in our heads as soon as the first pieces were presented onstage, charming us with timeless aesthetics that exude haute couture vibes indeed.
For these reasons, the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda spring 2017 show looked equally familiar yet new, with standard Dolce & Gabbana patterns, such as intricate lace embroideries and opulent jewelry designs going hand in hand with more street wear-inspired attire options, like oversized sweatshirts and animal printed coats.
My notes: I’ve visited the Teatro alla Scala di Milano years ago. I think at the best of times Dolce & Gabbana ready-to-wear (and couture pieces) are a bit theatrical mixed with romanticism but not necessarily practicality. And that’s exactly what we need at times like this. Take what you will from this. Sometimes it’s okay to be over the top!
Of all the noises known to man, opera is the most expensive. – Moliere
It’s also Jia Jia’s birthday. Today he turns 14 years young!
He offers sound advice for those who ask how come he’s doing so well for his age. His answer: “live in the moment, eat well, sleep well, find time to play, be selective with who you kiss, go for lots of walks, hang around with younger dogs, look like you’re smiling even if you’re not, go with the flow of the waveswhenever possible, when someone throws you a bone just eat it, but most of all make sure you are with someone who loves you for YOU!”
Make no mistake – you can always learn new tricks from an older dog
He’s in touch with his feminine side
Choices, choices….although he did not go for the Barkin bag or the Manolo Barknik. He was torn between the Chewy Vuitton & Sniffany & Co. We settled on a sock monkey.
If you follow your heart you might make a few wrong turns but you’ll never get lost
Happy Birthday my Love on the most LOVELY day of the year!
Jack celebrated seven years of age on February 7th and It’s been two years since he moved away from Thailand. He wanted to share some feel-good photos with you.
He loves to go shopping. His favorite grocery aisle is the meat department.He loves to rest after a busy day.He chose this dish towel for me as an early Valentines Day Gift. Oh, how sweet!
“She will look completely normal tomorrow except she’s just going to have some rock star brows,” said Kate Shaughnessy, the owner of Lash and Brow Design Co. in Carmel, Ca.
Shaughnessy Keely Webpage
If there is one tattoo (that’s not actually a real tattoo) that I would consider getting it would hands down have to be the brow fill-in. I know someone who got it done and upon close inspection her brows look natural and fuller than before. It helped to fill in the over-plucked spaces and make them a little thicker than before. Loved it!
The correct term is called microblading. It goes on like a tattoo using small needles to apply color to your brows in a shape that fits your face. Leaving the brows even and filled in. And in the long run less time consuming than filling them in with a pencil or powder (if that’s what you do – c’mon you all do it!)
It lasts about a year. They tell clients one to three years but it varies on everybody. If you’re in the sun a lot it might come off faster.
The product goes three layers deep compared to seven layers like an actual tattoo, creating more natural hair like strokes.
Shaughnessy Keely Webpage
At the present time I’m keeping my eyebrows as is but in the future if need be I am recommending (on the advice of another friend) the brow artist/studio below for those of you lucky enough to be living in Vancouver, B.C.
But it appears that anyone with the name “shaughnessy” will be a good bet!
My cousin Liz who lives in Montreal just informed me about a great place for microblading there. Technicians name is Eli Ross. Studio Eli. Ross Inc. – Montreal For all info call 514-692-4545 or info@studioeliross.com
What can be more comforting than having a savoury crêpe on a country-chic flower decked patio that makes you feel like you’re in Provence, France?Even though the secluded setting is located behind retail shops in “La Plaza” a Spanish style center off Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.
Farm serves locally sourced, French & Spanish-inspired fare. It was built in the 1930’s as studio residences to house local workers.
The waiter told me Farm restaurant comes with a story…and I always love a good story. Along with a white picket fence.
The story:
Liz Ostoich, owner of Farm Restaurant, told us that La Plaza was developed by the wealthy Julia Carnell, of the National Cash Register Company. The story goes that she was friends with Palm Springs pioneer Nellie Coffman, who built the Desert Inn and invited Carnell to visit.
Apparently Carnell loved the village, but lamented that shopping, entertainment and dining was too spread out. So she built La Plaza in the center of town that encompassed not only shops, a theater, probably a restaurant, but also housing for those working in the shops. Automobiles could park in the cobble-stone plaza near the shops; La Plaza was actually the first “strip mall” in California, if not the country.
“The idea of combined residential and retail units [is] not new,” said Ostoich. “Carnell built the plaza for $2 million, which during the Depression was a lot of money.”
Fresh squeezed watermelon mimosafresh selfie
The vibe
For Ostoich, travels in the south of France gave her an appreciation for farm-fresh cuisine and French country living. La Plaza’s human-scale Spanish architecture is reminiscent of European country sides where hand-built farmhouses seem to spring from the ground like the plants around them.
A white picket fence and gate encloses Farm’s outdoor garden dining areas and a worn pavement path leads to the patio covered by a tangle of vines and bougainvillea. The patio bisects two adjoining bungalows on either side; two are the dining rooms, two are now the kitchen.
Les chiens
Jack’s birthday is today – he turns 7!Jia Jia will be 14 on February 14th
Did I mention they’re dog friendly?
The fare
As the kitchen is small without a microwave or freezer, Ostoich’s Provencal-style breakfast and lunch menu is simple but flexible, based on artisanal meats, local produce and organic eggs. Dishes are made to order with great attention to detail.
My Crêpe: Chicken. Mushrooms. Crème Fraiche. Herbs. White Wine. Salad.
An annual celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture.
“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see?”
No one wants to have dark under eye circles. No one wants to look like they haven’t slept for a week even if they haven’t slept for a week.
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