Thursday, August 31, 2017

Breakwater



Some breaks are necessary. The breakwater is often an impasse preventing the waves from crashing onto land and overflowing. Much like life, in Buddhism you find balance in between things. Sometimes if you don't take a break you can get flooded in to the wrong situation. Here's a new one from Immersed... 

Enjoy
Kisses, m.



Spray

“Ooh,” escapes my lips as the hot air greets them with the smell of the ocean on its breathe. 

“So are you for real?” He tells me. 

“Sometimes I’m real, sometimes it’s dramatic.”

“Ok storyteller, are you going to tell me a story or not?”

“Alright darling, give me your hand."

“What for?”

Extending my hand and taking hold of his I began...

“The salt of the ocean drips down his chest and Zander Friske thinks of his childhood sweetheart. He loved her more than she deserved. It’s a shame that he can’t escape her memory. Living by the ocean is a choice that he knows too well. But just like he can’t escape his love for the past, he can’t run away from his love of the water. Every stormy afternoon, he heads out into the dark waters of the sea seeking the answers to his wants. It’s always just past the breakwater that he stops short and lets the spray crash against him. There are not too many answers out in the water except peace. The powerful current begs him to go further but he never gives in to the temptress of the seas. Another wave reminds him that much like his past the ocean can only provide a temporary comfort. She’s a fickle mistress, unfaithful but truthful about her intentions. Finally after several waves spray against his skin the memories are released and Zander Friske retreats back into himself renewed.”

“That’s the dramatic part right?” He laughs with a grin.

“Yeah. It’s a bit of a gift some tell me.”

“Telling my own tale better than I can tell it myself is something alright.”

“Right now would be a good time to kiss me, if you were planning on it.” I insist.

“Ooh” escapes his lips.

The Cement Factory by Richard Bofill

Barbie loves seeing old structures repurposed... and loves to hear a good story about the process. Here's a lovely structure with some historical merit. 

The Cement Factory by Richard Bofill




In 1973, Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill purchased a WWI-era cement factory near Barcelona. He saw the potential in the space and began repurposing & renovating it to make it his home. After deconstruction of the space, his team began refurbishing the interior as a living space and transforming the exterior from vegetation to lush greenery. Each interior room has its own unique purpose and no two are the same. In addition there are many spaces for relaxation located on the exterior and interior. Despite his work, the Factory still remains a work in progress. 





























Would you love to live in this factory?

Barbie would!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Dream Roomspiration: Fixer Upper

It takes a lot of heart and passion to invest in fixing up an older home but the best part is seeing the finished result... one of this dolls guilty pleasures is watching Fixer Upper where they recap fixing & flipping homes. Here's a clip...


Do you watch Fixer Upper? 
Barbie does!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

I Will...




I will tell you to
Get up in the morning
And face the world.

I will tell you to be strong
And fight, keep going.

I will tell you everything
Will be okay.

I will push you, inspire
You, motivate you, and
Encourage you to be more.

I will not stop.
I will continue.

You are so much more.
You can be anything,
All you have to do is believe. 

But it is a shame,
How we know what is good
For others,
But don't know what's good
For ourselves.

Listen to yourself,
And listen often.
Doing so will be
the kind of thing that will
Save you.

Save you from killing yourself
Or killing someone.

Listen to yourself.
You know yourself better.
Don't let the voice inside
of you get away.


~ R.M. Drake

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Dream Roomspiration: Dolce & Gabbana x Smeg

Barbie loves good design, especially when it comes to her appliances! One of her absolute favorite fashion houses, Dolce & Gabbana has created a line of designer kitchenware.

Dream Roomspiration: Dolce & Gabbana x Smeg 





Dolce & Gabbana has teamed up with the Italian company Smeg to create a line of beautiful, brightly colored juicers, toasters, coffee machines, teapots, blenders, mixers, and more. Covered in patterned prints that incorporate floral, leaf, lemon, pear, and cherry motifs, the products are an homage to both designers heritage—one that is often said to center around good food. - Vogue













Would you brighten your kitchen up with a little D&G?

Barbie would.
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.