Deja-vu

Everything has been done before in some form or another but its the people that make something old look fresh that are the vanguards of the fashion industry. I was struck by the amazing similarities between this old photo of the Balenciaga Salon in 1954 and the colors of the Jil Sander collection by Raf Simons for S/S 2011.

Landscape

The set, designed by Jacques Lagrange

A replica of the set from a 2009 exibit at the Centquartre in Paris

While trying to work out some landscaping ideas the set of Villa Arpel from the Jacques Tati film, Mon Oncle, came to my attention. The film is a non-materialistic view of the new French modernism and American style consumerism of the 1950's, but the Arpel's garden is inspiring to say the least. I doubt I could keep all that gravel straight, especially as I am not as crazy about cleaning as Madame Arpel appears to be.

I need to find me some carpet.

From V magazine

Bacon is nice

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. This is from my new favorite website, Bacon Today. Lookit how good it looks cooked!

Maybe I am just hungry.