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Essential Coffee Information

2013-05-18T09:43:00.001-07:00

Now wouldn't this be a cool poster? source Helen K

In My Other Life

2013-05-17T08:38:00.001-07:00

I'm the program head (and member of faculty) for the part time marketing management program at BCIT. I'm also a tree hugger, as you've probably figured out by now. How did I get into marketing? It just happened. I actually hate marketing, or is it marketers? Or is it the campaigns? Remember, I'm also a born BC'er, as is Adbusters - and Greenpeace. When I see a campaign like the new one from

Quote | Albert Einstein

2013-05-16T19:30:00.000-07:00

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.

Coffee

2013-05-15T09:15:00.002-07:00

Some of these new spots [artisanal coffee shops] have a way of making you feel not cool enough--like you're dressed inappropriately. Patrick Dempsey on the artisanal coffee shop scene. Dempsey just bought Tulley's coffee (the Peet's of Seattle). Weird. Any Portlandia fans out there? Anyone been to JJ Bean Coffee in the Woodward's building? Check it out. You'll see what he means. Read More

Cold War Era KGB Spy Equipment

2013-05-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Quote - Edgar Allan Poe

2013-05-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.

Uncivilized Cards from the 70s

2013-05-05T16:24:00.001-07:00

I sometimes find these tacky things at thrift stores. What was with the 70s anyway? So sloppy and uncouth. Now pass the Grey Poupon if you will. Mean-Spirited Greeting Cards from the 1970s by LosPeep

Vintage Gucci

2013-04-30T08:19:00.004-07:00

1970s Wood Manual Wind Watch source

From the archives: A Collection of Rejection

2013-04-27T20:08:00.002-07:00

Originally published April 14, 2011 One of the best things about writing your own blog is that you really save a fortune on self addressed stamped envelopes. But alas! I had the honour of appearing on the late Gerry Gilbert's show.

My stolen clothes

2013-04-25T13:24:00.001-07:00

I was warned about her. I even picked up bad vibes from her myself. She had her believers, her pawns that volunteered at her shop. I could see right through her Liberace-cum-Rasputin facade. Unfortunately, as all artists know, financial duress can sometimes win out over intuition. Needless to say, I brought a collection of my designs to her store to sell. On and on she went, trying to make me

My Random Thoughts During a Monday Meeting

2013-04-22T19:37:00.001-07:00

Why did camel colored Dockers become the pant of choice for men in their 50s? Has X lost weight? I hope he doesn't have that cancer that he keeps saying he's going to get and die from. I really like those glasses on Y. Tortoise shell was a good choice. What would he look like with an 80s Simply Red hair cut? How did she get so tan? Phoenix golf trip? She has nice legs that's for sure but that

A couple pics of my place and some of my vintage finds

2013-04-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

I've been good lately, well sort of. Nothing can come into the apartment until something goes out. The top pic is the guest bedroom and it's pretty much complete (after a year). Everything I sourced via yard sales and thrift shops - minus the day bed and book shelf (IKEA). My bud Rachel found me an original David Lance Goines for $3 at a local thrift shop - thanks I'll take it. Remember I

Scandinavian Pain

2013-04-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

When I first saw this image I thought it was a funky Scandinavian bread shop. That's what happens when you live in a bilingual country. Thanks to Moderna Museet for informing me that Scandinavian Pain is actually an exhibition running this summer at their museum in Malmö Sweden. Ragnar Kjartansson's eleven meter neon sign, Scandinavian Pain, will be installed on a barn housing works by Edvard

Bad Companions...

2013-04-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

So unrelated to fashion, design and architecture but hey, make a shirt out of it on Zazzle. In case you were ever wondering which plants to plant together, here's a vegetable companion planting guide from a great site I found via Tumblr. For the larger, clearer image go to their site

My Deck - A Preemptive

2013-04-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

'Imagine if it was sunny now until November?' The Easter long weekend in Vancouver was gorgeous! The thing about Vancouver weather is, you can't trust it. As a kid growing up here it sucked. You'd leave your Barbies outside in their Barbie motor home on a hot summer night only to have them soaking wet in pissing rain the next morning. Camping - same thing. How

From the Archives - Did You Know...

2013-04-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

Originally published February 3, 2010 The Sperry Top-Sider was inspired by a dog named Prince? Paul Sperry was intrigued by his cocker spaniel's ability to run nimbly over ice and snow. Upon turning Prince's paw over Sperry observed hundreds of tiny cracks and cuts in all directions. Sperry, in turn, was anxious to get back to his workshop to start his own experiments. Grabbing a quarter inch

9 Tips to Survive The Flea Market of the Year

2013-04-05T09:59:00.000-07:00

We wait all year for this and if you've been reading Bijou Living for awhile you may remember me writing about it before - The West Van Seniors' Flea Market. This Sunday at the West Van arena (behind the Community Centre) come on out! If you're looking for furniture this is the place - head right to the back. Everything goes 50% off at 2pm so make it a day. Heed my advice: do not bring

Mid-Century West Vancouver Home - Baker Residence

2013-04-03T19:00:00.000-07:00

Significant West Vancouver support building. F.G. Architectural and Planning Consultants, The West Vancouver Survey of Significant Architecture 1945-1975, (West Vancouver, BC, 1994), 88. Architect - Peter Faulkner-Smith Date - June 1, 1958 Location - Altamont, West Vancouver, BC The home will be listed on the market soon.

Design Lover - The Other Hans

2013-03-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Danish modern furniture designer, Hans Olsen, should be recognized for more than his compact teak dining set. he also did this suede leather sling chair via Etsy this refrigerated credenza - bar - buffet via Zimmerdahl and this sexy leather settee - via 1st Dibs and of course he shouldn't be confused with this Hans

The last week of my class | Hello miscellania

2013-03-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

This week is the last week of my first class for this year - well, the first teaching marketing that is. Remember, I had decided to get back into the classroom? I had a great bunch of students - 15 women and 3 men and damn were they creative - and engaging. The class had the, 'group of colleagues sharing ideas' vibe, I love it when that happens. Needless to say, I've decided to take on another

Some Fine Feathered Friends

2013-03-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

I told Brad that when the time comes to send me off to the crazy lady home that I'll be fine in a chair in a field with lots of birdies around. By that time, I may have forgotten everything and everyone, but I know for sure that I'll never forget the sounds of the birds. Here are a few of my chums that pop by for drinks and canapes. Humphrey Buddy Buddy's parents Ferdinand Ferdinand plays

Zevaco Residence and Studio Morocco

2013-03-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

A single-storey residence conceived for the architect's own use for both living and working facilities. The plan develops in a circular pattern. Bedrooms and services are organized around a central living area capped by a movable glass roof converting it into an open patio. The continuity and definition of spaces is obtained by the diverse treatment of levels, landscaping, and

Carpe Diem is Not a Disability - Part 3

2013-03-14T13:27:00.003-07:00

1994 Two months after my first visit to the UBC Mood Disorders Clinic my family doctor finally received the notes and recommendations from the consulting psychiatrist. Her and I met earlier this week to discuss them. Formalities aside, her first comments were a little like this: Stace, I'm a little peeved....They wasted your time.... Psychiatric treatment in this city is terrible. You see,

How to Choose a Bottle of Wine

2013-03-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

I know there's an app for how to choose wine but this one you can hang on your wall, or laminate for your wallet, or give as a gift as a gentle reminder. Click to enlarge. via Wine Folly

Tip of the Week - Longevity

2013-03-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

To prevent tulips from drooping too quickly pierce them with a pin right under the flower.