It's About Time!

Nooka watches are amazingly cool. The inventor, who created these watches, came up with a new way to graphically represent time. Not to mention these watches are super slick! I couldn't resist getting one for Brad for Christmas. I think he likes "decoding" the time. Check them out.

http://www.nooka.com/

Oscar Fashion!

I have to admit, I love fashion! So I thought I would share some thoughts on the latest red carpet wows from the Academy Awards. Here are my top 5:


5. Helen Mirren in George Chakra


This stunning cranberry gown complements her curves without begging the question of age. Every time she hits the red carpet she does it with grace and style...can you believe shes 62! wow!



4. Amy Adams in Proenza Schouler


Love the dress, love the color! Great choice for her complexion and hair color. Proenza Schouler recently designed a line for Target, which apparently is the IN thing for designers to do these days. All of which I thought was thoroughly "crap-tastic"! I had high hopes, yet they were dashed. So the wonder of Proenza Schouler will only be on the backs of those not shopping at a local big-box discounter. bummer.


3. Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera


Renee slinks along the red carpet in the slit-up-to-there, sliver wower. Carolina seems to have followed her muse, Renee, yet again to the event. My only negative on her styling would be that she looks very very hungry. Someone should feed her. I have to admit, I love the glitz with the silver!


2. Katherine Heigl in Escada


Katherine is a fetching member of "team red" this year with her chic Escada gown. Lovely lines, and fabulous color highlight her many enviable assets. Unfortunately, the hair and make up have gone terribly terribly wrong. Her typically dewy skin is buried under what seems like industrial spackle. Surprisingly she was able to "say cheese" without any noticeable cracking.


1. Heidi Klum in Galliano

Heidi has not only proved to the world that she knows fashion, but lucky for us has also lent her wisdom to those in need on "Project Runway".... and for this, Heidi, we are all in your debt. But on to the subject at hand, the dress. What I love most about the ensemble is that it is both elegant and old-school Hollywood glam at the same time. I'm in awe!

Images: thanks to msn.com

Spencer Finch: "What Time Is It On The Sun?"

The last time we went to MassMOCA in North Adams, MA we were taken aback by an installation exhibition by Spencer Finch. The artist, Spencer Finch, works with color, light and sensation as he explores memory and perception. Many of his works are the simple recordings of everyday phenomena he has experienced, such as the various colors that occur in his nightly dreams. He rigorously catalogues these experiences of color and perception, and re-presents them in a way that makes the viewer reexamine their own notions of memory. I was particularly impressed by his attention to the subtly of perception. One of his works tries to capture the subtle wind shifts over Walden Pond throughout the day. Although this may seem mundane, the experience he creates transports the viewer to the pond where Thoreau sought the same simplicity of existence himself. I was truly inspired leaving his exhibition! Check out the review from the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/19/arts/design/19moca.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Restaurant Review: Baraka Cafe

I decided to include a new occasional posting for inspirational restaurant/food reviews. For the first of this series I wanted to talk about Baraka Cafe in Cambridge, MA. Baraka Cafe is a little neighborhood restaurant specializing in Tunisian cuisine. The owner/chef, Alia, has created an environment that immediately transports the diner to North Africa. Some of the specialties of the house include savory cheeses with figs, a softer-than-air chic pea souffle, fall-off-the-bone lamb, and couscous like you've never tasted before. I don't think they could serve a bad dish if they tried. Everything on the menu that we have tried (and we have tried most) is phenomenal, and an experience. One of the most notable items on the menu is the lemonade, which is flavored with rose water, honey, and mint (although the true recipe is a well guarded secrete). Every time I leave Baraka Cafe I feel like I've just taken a little vacation away from Cambridge. I highly recommend it!
http://www.barakacafe.com/

Make Me Up

This weekend I was talking with my close friend, Chrissy, about make up for the wedding. I have been deeply devoted to mineral powder foundation for years. I love the finish, coverage, and how light it feels on my skin. I have tried various brands, which I can review in another post later if there is interest. Chrissy mentioned that she had heard that mineral power foundations don't photograph well, and therefore should not be used for the wedding! I tried to find evidence of this on the internet, without any luck. Have any of you heard about this?? Say it aint so!

Also, I am still looking for a good make up artist for the wedding. Any suggestions?

Flour's Famous Banana Bread!

I found this recipe for banana bread on the Food Network website. It is from one of the best bakeries in Boston, Flour! Brad and I have made this recipe several times, and it is always amazing! Great for a cold winter day! Enjoy! Here it is: Banana Bread Recipe

Rat-a-pult!

I love this image from the grafitti artist, Banksy! Check out more of his work:

http://www.banksy.co.uk/