Picks of the Week on the blogosphere | 080301 issue

My choice this week from my fellow bloggers features a mix of stylish comfort food and modern architecture masterpieces.

While I make my weekly selection, I pay attention to find a harmony between the pictures in top of presenting you a great source of information on stylish living.

This week, my picks give some clues on color trends. Think orange, bright blues and greens for a cool factor. Also, you can reflect on how to integrate more circular shapes for food presentation.

My 4 picks of the week

The Kitchn for How to Boil an Egg: Eiko Egg Boilers from Vessel

I got the impression that some AT readers miss the point. This is to make soft-boiled eggs. If you like gadgets, you will love this new product from Vessel that can be used to eat the egg once it is half cooked. I do like the colorful aspect that Eiko will bring to my table.

Categories: HOME decor FOOD + drinks DISHING tips TRENDS

posted @ Saturday, March 01, 2008 12:48 PM | Feedback (1)

IDS 08 | Imprinting a new North American lifestyle

My husband saw a homemade flyer in front of the Royal York that was offering a $15,000 reward, no questions asked for returning a dog.

The super luxury housing market emerged over the last six months in Toronto with condo units now listed at 12 million dollars. With money comes experimentation and market differentiation.

An overview of a super luxury market in Toronto

The topic of one design talk at IDS 08 was Upsizing of the condo market: a lifestyle trend. What is happening right now is not just higher priced condominiums. The builders are offering more choices than ever to the consumers.

Some projects offer the freedom to design your unit with architects and designers before it is even built. Many builders hire a team of star architects and designers to make sure their design is well thought.

Categories: HOME decor OFF topics TRENDS

posted @ Monday, February 25, 2008 2:46 AM | Feedback (4)

Spending time around Chelsea in Manhattan

Yesterday, I went to Chelsea because I wanted to taste a fresh-brewed cup at Grumpy Café on the 20th Street in Manhattan.

After reading the January 23, 2008 article on the New York Times, savoring a coffee made with the $11,000 Clover 1s machine was on the top of my list.

And after having a terrible cup of coffee at the airport restaurant plus an average coffee on the plane, going at my Grumpy Café was my treat.

Was it is my appraisal? At first, the coffee was too hot so I could not fully appreciate it. But as it cooled off, I enjoyed the flavors of my freshly brewed coffee more and more. My husband shares my opinion.

Categories: FOOD + drinks TRAVEL

posted @ Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:11 PM | Feedback (0)

Modern architecture houses along Venice Beach

Ever since I started blogging two years ago, I saw wonderful modern architecture houses. Many were located in Venice. So I did not want to miss them on my trip to Los Angeles.

We went to the Venice Beach this afternoon. Eureka! I saw several along the beach.