Friday, April 30, 2010

Love This Life

I was a bit distracted today while in my Yoga class - not so unusual but today the distraction was serious. After class I was drawn to a t-shirt with the following expression running along the back and I want to share it.

LovethisLife…

is about celebrating the moment

and that we’re not guaranteed or owed another day

and how cool it is that what we hide

can actually be the fuel towards our glory

and that it’s not so bad being proven wrong

LovethisLife…

is about welcoming the blind turn

and the possibility that

there’s no such thing as coincidence

and that empathy is incredibly sexy

and that it’s never too late to

pick up a quitar or a paintbrush

or to make an amend or to make a new friend

LovethisLive…

could be about rekindling a past flame

or igniting a new one

or shape shifting from a dreamer into a doer

or savoring the caress of a love long gone

LovethisLife…

means whatever it is

you want it to mean because

LovethisLife…

is a celebration of you and your path

LovethisLife…

‘cuz it could go at any second

you rock

Copyright 2002, David Culiner

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Fashion Illustration



Now these are certainly a new take on accessorizing with color. I could not resist sharing these crayon rings once I saw them via Daily Candy (LA version).
They seem perfect for your next cocktail party - when you need to write down a number - or for your elementary school fashionista. And, you can write your thank you note right out of the box!
(Not sure how you sharpen them though...)

Images from The Future Perfect, rings by Timothy Liles.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Inspirations from France

Inspiration comes at you in many forms. Color and mood is my take away from these photos taken on my recent trip to Paris and Cannes, France. Different from the Parisian Wedding featured earlier this week (prior post from April 20th). Green and yellow. Yellow and white. Yellow and gray. Gray and green. I have noticed that I am attracted to chairs and imagined yoga positions possibly contemplating rest. Does this mean anything?


Because children are always inspiring. I love the innocence here of these little girls waiting for a carousel ride in Cannes.


Outside Villa Garbo, Cannes


Chairs at the Cafe at The Rodin Museum, Paris


Love the look and scale of this trellis in the garden of The Rodin Museum.



Auguste Rodin sculpture called The Shade



Doing Yoga

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

A Wedding in Paris

How perfect that we were in Paris celebrating our Anniversary that we were able to attend a lovely daytime Parisian wedding.
And, turquoise, as the color of the year (see prior post from 1/5/2010), was well in attendance. I got a bit obsessed as you will see.
Also, I'm loving the hats, the headpieces and the vintage getaway car.























Friday, April 16, 2010

What Are You Looking At?

WELCOME TO MIP AND CANNES


OUTSIDE MAIN PALAIS



INSIDE THE PALAIS



LOVE THE RED BAR STOOLS ABOVE AT THIS BOOTH (I THINK THE BOOTH WAS FROM SPAIN)



READING MATERIALS PERTAINING TO ENTERTAINMENT AND MIP HAPPENINGS - IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES


NOTE THE PALE GREY DAMASK PATTERN ABOVE AS THE BACKDROP AT THIS BOOTH



MEETING ON THE HIGH SEAS (WELL, IT COULD HAVE BEEN BUT THE BOAT WAS DOCKED)

Welcome to MIPTV. "MIP" is THE international TV convention that takes place in Cannes, France in April of each year; MIPCOM, of a similar nature is held in October each year. Essentially it is a content market where producers, distributors, networks and the like converge to meet, greet, discuss, view, collaborate, form partnerships perhaps - main objective to buy and sell TV shows. Sometimes it is the show format that is on display, sometimes already produced TV episodes - all for your viewing pleasure. New trends, hot topics and networking fill the day.

Over 13, 000 people attend from over 100 countries (per MIPTV), from China to Nigeria to Israel, Korea and all places in between. Attendees are professionals from the entertainment industry and you must be registered to attend and the price tag is high. Journalists can register as well. The main event, where the exhibitor booths are located, is in the Palais but follow-ups and other meetings are held around the fabulous town of Cannes. Yachts and Cafes and major hotels are typical venues.

Will Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution be "coming soon to Chinese TV"? Where will Jersey Shore travel to? The Singing Bee (currently in the US on CMT) does exist in Greece (and many other countries around the world). How many countries have Big Brother? Where else is the world will the new reality series with Donald Trump and Omarosa air? (It will air in the US starting in June). Dramas, factual programming, serious documentaries, junior and family programming, new game shows. Can you keep your hand on the car longer than the person next to you? Yes, there really is going to be a show where contestants have to keep their hand on a car in order to win - last man standing takes the keys. There are programs that focus on the environment, the planet, biotechnology, history - there really is something for everyone. And, if not, well at least you are in Cannes.

FYI - It was my first MIP and I found the experience quite wonderful in that ideas are shared, that cultural barriers are crossed (or not) and that in a sense, TV, becomes a universal language. How poetic that language is I leave up to you, the viewer.
Advice: wear comfortable shoes.

Friday, April 9, 2010

A Timely Equation



iPAD PLUS



TIGER



EQUALS iWOOD

With all the talk this past week about the new ipad and Tiger Woods, it was fitting that today, while walking in Paris, I spotted the perfect combination of the 2 - the iwood. A 100% wood cover for my iphone - eco friendly and stylish - a perfect par!
You can get it monogrammed as per above; visit miniot.com


images courtesy of Apple, Tiger and Miniot.com

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Springtime in New Hope




When your kids remark on the blooming trees in front of the house you know it's got to be good.

l love the color combo of the fuchsia and yellow - nature is pretty good.
And, of course, wedding white for all the Brides.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Diamond Buggies



This is not something from a science fiction movie. Photographer Miroslaw Swietek gets up at 3am to take these amazing photos of real insects. The colors and the textures just jump off the page!

Read more about these fabulous photos.

(The bug above is a blue dragonfly. Orrganics can capture bugs too - ask me about the new beetle motif.)