. . . reading:
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I'm about 1/2 way done with the book and I don't want it to end. Flinn's accounts of attending the Cordon Bleu in Paris is like the yin to Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential
yang. Her writing is simple, clean, and endearing. Each chapter ends with a recipe and a life lesson learned and the story is sprinkled with witty bon mots and wise observations on cooking, love, and life in Paris. The book could have easily bordered on cheesy but Flinn makes it absolutely charming. I highly recommend.
yang. Her writing is simple, clean, and endearing. Each chapter ends with a recipe and a life lesson learned and the story is sprinkled with witty bon mots and wise observations on cooking, love, and life in Paris. The book could have easily bordered on cheesy but Flinn makes it absolutely charming. I highly recommend.
. . . loving:
I love the Arabic calligraphy that adorn these clutches. They're hand engraved by metal artisans in Lebanon and you can choose between Live & Laugh, My Love, Happiness, and Wisdom & Strength. I think they'd look great as a statement piece against a simple outfit of jeans and tee or an LBD. The above are my faves - how perfect are the yellow and pearl colored ones for spring and summer? And the yellow can easily transition into fall...I love yellow paired with rich burgundies and purples. Fun, right?
. . . listening to:
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As much as I'm a fan of Wong Kar Wai's films, this one was a miss. But the awesome soundtrack makes up for it (his films do have some of the best music). I've been "shopping" my own iTunes library lately for music I forget I have when I re-discovered this and since been listening to it nonstop while working. My faves are the Cat Power tracks and Cassandra Wilson's heartbreaking version of Harvest Moon. And of course Otis Redding's Try A Little Tenderness brings a smile to my face thanks to Duckie's infamous serenade in Pretty In Pink
(my fave Hughes/Ringwald film):
(my fave Hughes/Ringwald film):
P.S. My fave Wong Kar Wai film is In The Mood For Love. Love the soundtrack
as well as the 2046 soundtrack
.
as well as the 2046 soundtrack. 
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Love that book. The deeper into it I got, the more I couldn't put it down. Hope she writes again!
oh i loved "in the mood for love". did you see 2046? not as good, but still intriguing none the less.
Ooooh I really like those clutches! They are perfect for the beautiful spring days that I am imagining .. One day it will be spring again!
Those clutches are divine. And oh how I big puffy heart Ducky!
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Oh thats a great book suggestion - food and drama? sounds like my kinda book :P
great pics, amazing style honeY!!!!!nice blog! :D I LIKE IT!!!
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Obsessed with Otis Redding right now...I played that song on repeat the entire time I was cooking dinner the other night!!!
Very intrigued by that book! Enjoy your weekend!
As always, another great post. I love the clutches, but what I really want to do right now is download that soundtrack.
BTW, I’m going to start reading The Road tonight, I’m excited.
Oh my, love LOVE the first and second Dareen Hakim clutches!
Aww and Pretty in Pink and Molly Ringwald were shining examples of the 80s.
the clutches are beautiful. i love what arabic calligraphy adds to the design.
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