GR&DF only one more day..... then two glorious days off. It is a shame that I am wishing away the days and as time is a precious commodity I probably should be more circumspect and relish each day..... but I am basically selfish in that I want to sit around and watch film and stitch - I don't think that's asking too much. Even if I have to squeeze in doing the laundry, vacuuming and raking through the piles on the dinning room table occasionally. Heaven knows if I didn't do that we would be inundated with a flood of crap the likes of which are unimaginable.
On the way home yesterday we detoured over to Japan Town as I was out of incense, and I gotta have that - and the little shop I like is over there. I picked out two kinds this time both aloeswood based. The owner was there and we spent a long while trying out different kinds from some very run of the mill stuff to a really exquisite kind the ran $530 for a box of 30 sticks. This stuff was deliciously potent - but I am in no way able to afford this kind of luxury...... he does sell this by the stick and I may have to splurge at some point.......
We stopped at KFC/Taco Bell for a quick dinner - is there anything better than fried chicken!! Then it was home for the evening. I spent watching film and exchange stitching.
The post title reference is from - "The Devil Wears Prada" - 2006 - starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. From the book supposedly based on Anna Wintour and Vogue. The film last night was the new release "The September Issue" - 2009 - starring Anna Wintour and Co. - which is a sort of rebuttal to the DWP. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the movie DWP - I also enjoyed the SI last night. It was nice to see the actual Anna Wintour in action - although guarded at times - you see her moving through the daily meetings a run throughs leading up to the September issue - which they work about 5 months on. She is very determined and makes hard decisions without apology to produce a great product. A fact I will admit - not that I am a fashoinista by any stretch of the imagination - I do buy the Vogue September issue and have for years. It is a beautiful piece of work and a very interesting read. The DVD has a bonus disc that has much more footage so the movie and bonus stuff is about 3 hours of information. I liked it and if you want to see the real work being done I would recommend the film.
I did get the Third Trade/Swap Post and snaps up so give it a look.
There you go sports fans. Thanks for stopping by - do come again!!
Take care,
edgar
On the way home yesterday we detoured over to Japan Town as I was out of incense, and I gotta have that - and the little shop I like is over there. I picked out two kinds this time both aloeswood based. The owner was there and we spent a long while trying out different kinds from some very run of the mill stuff to a really exquisite kind the ran $530 for a box of 30 sticks. This stuff was deliciously potent - but I am in no way able to afford this kind of luxury...... he does sell this by the stick and I may have to splurge at some point.......
We stopped at KFC/Taco Bell for a quick dinner - is there anything better than fried chicken!! Then it was home for the evening. I spent watching film and exchange stitching.
The post title reference is from - "The Devil Wears Prada" - 2006 - starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. From the book supposedly based on Anna Wintour and Vogue. The film last night was the new release "The September Issue" - 2009 - starring Anna Wintour and Co. - which is a sort of rebuttal to the DWP. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the movie DWP - I also enjoyed the SI last night. It was nice to see the actual Anna Wintour in action - although guarded at times - you see her moving through the daily meetings a run throughs leading up to the September issue - which they work about 5 months on. She is very determined and makes hard decisions without apology to produce a great product. A fact I will admit - not that I am a fashoinista by any stretch of the imagination - I do buy the Vogue September issue and have for years. It is a beautiful piece of work and a very interesting read. The DVD has a bonus disc that has much more footage so the movie and bonus stuff is about 3 hours of information. I liked it and if you want to see the real work being done I would recommend the film.
I did get the Third Trade/Swap Post and snaps up so give it a look.
There you go sports fans. Thanks for stopping by - do come again!!
Take care,
edgar
One of my favorite activities is to stitch while watching a movie. Haven't been able to do that much of late, but I hope to again soon!!
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I totally get wanting to sit and stitch and watch. It's my favorite! Yep, understand the dining table clutter as well.Well, any flat surface to be exact.:) I liked the movie "The Devil Wears Prada". Isn't chicken a staple in nearly every household? LOL. Plus when you pick up food, there is less dishes to watch and more stitching time!
ReplyDeleteI agree, nothing like stitching and watching a movie! The September Issue sounds really interesting. I love Vogue and would love to see Anna Wintour in action!
ReplyDeleteOh, and the dining room table bit made me laugh. Not that it is funny but that I am not alone! What is it about flat surfaces collecting things????
That's interesting about the Anna Wintour film. I hadn't heard of it and would love to see it. I'm going to have to add it to my Netflix list. I haven't seen The Devil Wears Prada, but I read the book. It's hard to believe Anna Wintour is really that nasty! Hey, if she's Roger Federer's friend, she can't be that bad, right? lol!
ReplyDeleteNow I have to have Fried Chicken from KFC tonight!!! lol. Just you saying that made me want some !!!
ReplyDeleteI was going to have cubed steak, mashed potatoes and biscuits... Nope... KFC here I come !!!
Tonight the TV had The Devil wears Prada. I enjoyed it for the second time!And I remembered you!Ariadne from Greece!
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