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Sunday, March 27, 2011

For those who like to flex their creative muscle



A beautiful insight into the very talented Michael Wolff's world, as part of Intel's visual life series.  Makes you want to get right to work! Enjoy.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Fresh flowers

What better way to put ourselves in spring mode than to bring in fresh flowers in our homes? I love how fresh and unique this presentation is! Find out more of Star Apple Edible Gardens' amazing work via Design*sponge!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Commun base




RVLVRis a very fun project where graphic designers worldwide have to create something from the same images.  It's very interresting to see what people come up with! You can see more here. And more on the initiator of the project, the very talented Marek Haiduk,  here.
*Source: an awesome blog:  Tendland you should check it out!

Diane Von Fustenberg's home collection

Available online at Bloomingdale

How much more stylish would sunday brunch be?!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

A book that can only be... a book



I read -and absolutly loved- Jonathan Safran Foer's "Extremely loud and incredibly close" novel last year.  It's the rare kind of story that tends to stick with you for a while after you've read it.  The unique way of approaching the world and the refreshing naiveness of the main carracter makes you want to see life in a different light.

Now the author has transposed that vision into a book, literally! "Tree of codes" is a unique hybrid between a sculpture and a book. Spaces from the pages are cutted out, showing words from other pages to complete the story. Making it a experience that can't be translated for technology, an important aspect to Foer's latest work. The author was quoted in the New-York Magazine saying "“I think there’s going to be something that happens now, where books move in two directions, one toward digitized formats and one toward remembering what’s nice about the physicality of them.” 


For my part,  the actual book is a one of my favorite things about reading. There's someting about picking it up, turning the pages, seeing the left side grow bigger as the story unfolds... and fearing how little time there is to spend with the carracters as the right side becomes smaller and smaller... I just love it!  What about you? Are you part of the kindle-iPad reading book club?


I am wating for my copy, I'll let you know what I think soon!

(Photo of the book interior: Danny Kim via New York Magazine)

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Pretty simple



How sweet are these? I love how delicate they are! You can find them on Bario-Neal's lovely website.

Cabane à sucre!

Spring time also means sugar time! That amazing table by Kreavie just makes me want to throw a fancy sugar shack party! (Even if  "fancy" and "sugar shack" rarely go together, I think it this case it totally work! ) You can check out more of her mouth watering- eye-pleasing Sweet table on her blog here.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Ciao bella!

Sunkissed glow by Nars, Shoe envy by Asos, cute shorts with a conscience by H&M via, Nonna's receipes, Italian genius designer: Emilio Pucci dress, Statement glasses by the row, Micro Suede carry on by Forzieri. Beautiful photo by Laura Sciacovelli for Vogue UK.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

100th women's day!

Let's keep behaving in a way that encourages women everywhere. Let's make choices, big or small, that aims towards an equal world. Let's get each other's back so women everywhere don't have to be strong, and can just be free. 
Photo:unknown source. (please let me know if you can) via mackin ink.

Lesson on fearlessness


Here's a video I watch when I need to find courage to do something out of my comfort zone.  Can you imagine just walking in New York Metro and doign that?! Granted with a voice like this it's less scary but still! You can check out more of Jessie J 's work here. She also has a "Dare Jessie" on her website, pretty awesome! Cheers! (Her album is out in april if you like what you hear!)

Stuck in the snow but...

You can find everything here: Mulberry Scarf, Ladornu necklace, Miu Miu top, Wilfred Freecape, Nancy Gonzalez bag, Aldo loafers, French Connection pants.
The gorgeous photographs are from Antonella Arismendi, you absolutely should go check out her work!

Monday, March 7, 2011

I think I need this...



Hilarious AND very good for my general culture! Your can find it at Urban Outfitters or here.

If you're an expert, you can make you knowledge shine by explaining your favorite lyrics on the website!

Beyond origami!

Here is the latest project from the amazingly talented and sweet Mandy Smith. I can't imagine how much patience this takes!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Bring your own... Food!

There's a newbie on the plateau scene! It's a tiny, sort of hidden, bar on rachel called  the A Bar.
The decor is very simple and nice, in the trendy rustic-urban theme we are seeing more and more of.
But what most caught my attention, were the people coming in with their own dinner, cheeses and so on. You can even have food delivered there!
What a good idea, next time, we'll go with a baguette and delicious Riopelle cheese for a perfect happy hour!
* Ps: The letter in the image if up for grabs! It was part of a vintage metal sign. Get it here!
A bar : 213 Rachel Est, Montreal

Victor's music pick of the week

Victor likes acoustic music. Victor admires raw talent.Victor thinks the Montreal music is awesome. Victor thinks that Stars are an incredible band. Victors doesn't like it when I call them The Stars. :)
 Here' what he had to say:

"Taking nothing away from Grammy award winning Arcade Fire, I still think Stars make the best music coming from Montreal these days.  Known more for their big sound, they are clearly just as comfortable jamming in an office.  The NPR Tiny Desk Concert series strikes again!  PS - if you're watching other Tiny Desk Concerts, check out Tom Jones'  from a couple years ago... awesome." -Victor

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Fancy that!








Here are some of my current obsessions from england...
Burberry's new take on trenches, Adele's unique voice, Paul Smith's menswear, this mug, and the always insightful  Monocle Magazine