Buddhist Love

 

Do Buddhists love? Yes, fearlessly and faithfully without attachment. Often I think people can be driven apart by miscommunication... it takes so very little to honor another human and costs so much to be critical and unfaithful. 

Here's are the Buddhist Precepts rewritten from the perspective of loving another human.

Do you cause harm to others after telling them you love them? Or do you try to remain kind?

Enjoy!

Kisses, m. 

Because I love you, I promise never to harm you.
Because I love you, I promise to never take anything you don’t want to give me.
Because I love you, I’ll speak only truthfully and kindly to you.
Because I love you, I’ll treat your body with love.
Because I love you, I will keep my mind free from confusion so that I act only out of wisdom.

Photo credit: Tyler Shields/ Chromatic 

Marilyn Monroe's Dreamhouse

There's absolutely nothing but wonderful things that Barbie can say about Marilyn Monroe. She was sassy, sophisticated and her style was impeccable with everything she did including her dreamhouse. 

Marilyn Monroe's Dreamhouse

 

The historic four-bedroom, three-bath property that was screen legend Marilyn Monroe’s final home just hit the market for $6.9 million. The home, currently for sale, is an almost-untouched example of Hollywood’s golden age.

 

Built in 1929, the Spanish-style hacienda is tucked behind tall gates at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of the most highly coveted neighborhoods of Brentwood. Located on a half-acre lot, the peaceful and private estate, which measures 2,624 square feet, boasts beamed ceilings, terra-cotta tile floors, and casement windows. Outside, a spacious, grassy yard is complemented by a citrus grove and swimming pool, as well as a patio area ideal for entertaining.

 

Marilyn bought the home four months before she died here in 1962, and speculation about the property has continued ever since. For example, during a renovation in the 1970s, a highly sophisticated eavesdropping system was reportedly discovered inside the walls of the estate. And here’s another fun fact: Marilyn reportedly purchased the home for just $90,000 back in 1962. If only prices were like that now!

-via Trulia 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you love to live like a Starlet? 

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.

Waratah Bay House by Hayne Wadley Architecture

Barbie knows when you go a long way to do anything you better have fun doing it! And there's always fun in a dreamhouse! 

Waratah Bay House  by Hayne Wadley Architecture

 

Renovating a 1980s project home this new house set out to maximise the views to Wilson’s Promontory and provide year round comfort through a well insulated, double glazed envelope while provide a general upgrade to the existing space. The bedrooms have intentionally been kept compact while the household and the communal areas are the place the generosity lies. Self sustaining & passive design creates a dramatic improvement to the existing home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you have fun with this dreamhouse? 

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.

Mehrabad House by Sarsayeh Architectural Office

Barbie loves seeing her favorite dreamhomes shine with simplicity and reach for new heights just as much as she loves watching her favorite Ken's reach for new heights in their careers. Here's a dreamhouse worthy of watching!

Mehrabad House by Sarsayeh Architectural Office

This redesign project transforms a single unit house into a triple unit apartment for a single family. Additionally Mehrabad House is an effort to reduce the negative impacts of this transformation by giving the client who wants to live in an apartment the same amenities you would get in living in a home: fellowship with nature and, natural ventilation among other perks.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Would you reach for levels in this dreamhouse?

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m. 

H House by VACO Design

When Plan A goes array there's always Plan B... and when it comes to dreamhouses there's always Plan H for the house of your dreams. 

H House by VACO Design

 

A design that not only combines traditional elemental of Vietnamese design it incorporates modern design as well. The house offers a presence of openness and privacy in its facade comprised of beautiful wooden lattice amid the architectural construct. This structure demonstrates how a traditional decor can coexist harmoniously within modern construction of the building.

 

    

 

  

Would you go for Plan H?

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.