We too will be listening to the new life that is young and wriggling inside after the hibernation of winter.
Kuan Yin is said to be 'She Who Sees and Hears the Cries of the World'.
Celebrating First Light
We too will be listening to the new life that is young and wriggling inside after the hibernation of winter.
Kuan Yin is said to be 'She Who Sees and Hears the Cries of the World'.
Monday
Hope your Monday is the start of a week filled with gentle moments. And for those of you enjoying a civic holiday (like us here), hope it's a good one.
(slim jim table by roland graf for fredericia furniture via dailytonic by way of simplypi)
Modernist Retreat
Love the pretty mix of old and new in the home of jewelry designer Julie Wettergren Andersen, her husband Christopher Andersen and their small son Conrad — great relaxed style. More here via Femina.
(photography by martin sølyst / erik bjørn kompagni)
Paro
パロ
Described as the world's most therapeutic robot, Paro was developed by the The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tsukuba in the early 1990s.
The furry, white, harp seal robot reacts to being petted and was designed as a kind of animal therapy for people in hospitals and nursing homes. Paro's tactile sensors allow it to respond to touch by moving its tail and opening and closing its eyes.
Paro Homepage
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Described as the world's most therapeutic robot, Paro was developed by the The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tsukuba in the early 1990s.
The furry, white, harp seal robot reacts to being petted and was designed as a kind of animal therapy for people in hospitals and nursing homes. Paro's tactile sensors allow it to respond to touch by moving its tail and opening and closing its eyes.
Paro Homepage
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Style Tips/Inspiration|Arstcrylique Mode's summer selection
A super fast sunday post.
Here looks like summer is yet gone.
It rains hard and the sky is the darkest ever.
The only thing I love to do today is to write my book.
Have a happy sunday, wherever you are!
//
Un velocissimo post domenicale.
Qui sembra che l'estate se ne sia già andata.
Piove forte ed il cielo è il più scuro ch'io abbia mai veduto.
L'unica cosa che amo fare oggi è scrivere il mio libro.
Buona domenica a tutti, ovunque vi troviate.
Japan News This Week 31 July 2011
今週の日本
Japanese, in Shortage, Willingly Ration Watts
New York Times
Japan - Earthquake and Tsunami - Episode 3
BBC
2011: the year of the news overload
Guardian
Utility says NISA sought 'plants' to talk up MOX bid
Japan Times
Living and loving The Alien from Nagoya
Japan Times
Rebajas en la Nintendo 3DS
El Pais
日本上半年国内汽车产量减少29%
Caijing
Speaking as an Unrealistic Dreamer
Japan Focus
Japan stunned by death of Irabu
Yahoo Sports
Last Week's News
Statistics
Per Capita Electricty Consumption, 2009
1. Iceland 31,147.292 kWh
2. Norway 27,731.982 kWh
3. Finland 16,635.686 kWh
4. Canada 16,055.638 kWh
5. Kuwait 16,048.315 kWh
6. Qatar 15,133.996 kWh
7. Sweden 14,893.001 kWh
8. UAE 14,846.948 kWh
9. Bahrain 14,254.001 kWh
10.Luxembourg 13,587.466 kWh
11. USA 12,747.485 kWh
23. Japan 7,701.962 kWh
46. UK 5,689.724 kWh
Source: NationMaster.com
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Japan - Earthquake and Tsunami - Episode 3
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2011: the year of the news overload
Guardian
Utility says NISA sought 'plants' to talk up MOX bid
Japan Times
Living and loving The Alien from Nagoya
Japan Times
Rebajas en la Nintendo 3DS
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日本上半年国内汽车产量减少29%
Caijing
Speaking as an Unrealistic Dreamer
Japan Focus
Japan stunned by death of Irabu
Yahoo Sports
Last Week's News
Statistics
Per Capita Electricty Consumption, 2009
1. Iceland 31,147.292 kWh
2. Norway 27,731.982 kWh
3. Finland 16,635.686 kWh
4. Canada 16,055.638 kWh
5. Kuwait 16,048.315 kWh
6. Qatar 15,133.996 kWh
7. Sweden 14,893.001 kWh
8. UAE 14,846.948 kWh
9. Bahrain 14,254.001 kWh
10.Luxembourg 13,587.466 kWh
11. USA 12,747.485 kWh
23. Japan 7,701.962 kWh
46. UK 5,689.724 kWh
Source: NationMaster.com
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The Perfect Fair Dress (Minus the Fair)
I've been collecting novelty printed dresses lately and this one is a recent acquisition. I think it's the perfect dress to wear to the fair. I haven't gone yet, I don't really like going, but now I want to go just so I can wear this beauty. It also has a very comic book feel to it. True fact, I love comic books and manga. Geeky, I know...
Photo Cred: Danielle
Good Enough to Eat Dress: ModCloth
shoes: Tic Tac Toe
purse: vintage Salvatore Ferragamo
sunglasses: Prada
scarf: vintage
necklace: Antrhopologie
spider ring: Betsey Johnson
cupcake ring: diy
filigree ring: Technibond on HSN
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
xo,
Beatrice
Photography|La sorcière
Photography, concept and scenery_Sara Ottavia Carolei
With the precious help of_Estefania Zappatore
Model_Stefania Gregoratto
think inside the box
As an obsessive organizer I am always on the lookout for storage containers, and recently came across these cute boxes all found on Etsy. Different sized and shaped boxes are great for all kinds of items that can easily get lost. So go get some pretty boxes that will help keep you organized and look great on display.
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Rakanji Temple in Oita Prefecture
羅漢寺 中津
Rakanji Temple in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, is one of Oita's grandest temples. Rakanji Temple is a mountain temple built into the towering cliffs of Mt. Rakan. Rakanji dates from the 13th century and is famous for its several caves and its over 3,700 stone buddhas. A chairlift (or stone stairs for the hale and hearty) takes you from the entrance to the premises up to Rakanji itself, and then on to the top of the mountain for a panoramic view of the the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Read more about Oita Prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu.
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Rakanji Temple in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, is one of Oita's grandest temples. Rakanji Temple is a mountain temple built into the towering cliffs of Mt. Rakan. Rakanji dates from the 13th century and is famous for its several caves and its over 3,700 stone buddhas. A chairlift (or stone stairs for the hale and hearty) takes you from the entrance to the premises up to Rakanji itself, and then on to the top of the mountain for a panoramic view of the the surrounding peaks and valleys.
Read more about Oita Prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu.
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{happy long weekend ...}
Yay for Friday and an even bigger YAY for long weekends! I've already got my 3 days off jam packed, with friends, family, home projects, and possibly a little shopping, how about you?
PS. I am guest blogging over at Rachael's lovely blog, Roco Rennie, where I am sharing 5 things in my home that make me smile for her 'It's all in the details' series! Hop over to take a peek, you will find heaps of eye candy on her blog while you are over there, thank you so much Rachael for having me!
via Lonny
Oh, and PPS. I wish I owned that pool above so I could lounge out in serious style this Saturday ... happy weekend to you friends!
friday favourites!
Two great kitchens that use wood in very different ways. I love them both! Which do you prefer?
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Weekend
Happy weekend! Hope it's a good one. We're planning on doing a whole lot of nothing here — maybe an impromptu picnic on Sunday if the weather is nice. How about you?
(lovely photo by Melanie Acevedo for Domino via Undecorate)
Sea Shanty
A pair of New Yorkers have turned a Long Island fisherman's cottage into a summer home that's an ode to the life of the sea. Antique fish prints cover the walls, stuffed fish (from the coast of Florida) pop up everywhere, a collection of midcentury boat cushions add cheerful colour and vintage signage and marine equipment provide finishing touches. The furniture is also marine themed — a pair of living room chairs are from a yacht, a pretty rattan chair (still with its original seat fabric) once lived at the beach and the carpets are from a yacht club. All of it adds up to a relaxed and fun holiday home that celebrates life by the sea. More here on Elle Deco.
(photography by Antoine Baralhé)
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