The Vespa:

- an uncompromising fusion of breathtaking performance, technical superiority and classic design. The visual flow of the modern and decisive lines of the cowls, the round and sloping front headlight, the passenger footrests with fold out from the body, are all characteristics which make Vespa unique. The Vespa maintains the fundamental characteristics which make every Vespa an incomparable vehicle in the scooter world. The monocoque body made entirely from steel is a construction philosophy which ensures legendary sturdiness, reliability and superior rigidity, all to the advantage of riding precision.

~ so said their website. Do I want one? yes; do I need it? A big NO!!

Inspiration Station: Living Room no. 1

 photo from: stineheilmann

There is no element in this living room that does not make me fawn for it. OK, maybe I will exchange the chaise with 2 single chairs, and replace the light fixture with an over sized Asian lantern; but look at it as a whole why don't ya..

The wood beams, check!, the bookshelf w/ books as adornment - functional and great wall decor (so to speak). Solid wood dark floors, wow! The single wall divider is most helpful and and space saving. How about those skylights cum windows? Ridiculous. 

Ridiculous I can live with on a daily basis... 

Inspiration Station: Bedroom one

photo from Desire to Inspire

Possibility: affirmative.

 Of course I would have to adjust it to the scale of things that I have and where I am. But think about this, on the port side - all my books and hodgepodge-ries! A tall ceiling white floors, all white interior for a roomier feel and to ruminate (is there a pun here?) white sheets and a White Asian lantern ball to tie it all up. 

What about the starboard side? Bathroom, vanity, workstation the wardrobe!

I am already there (well not really but you know what I mean yeh?)

Who wants in or out?

from: Alain Brugier's Designs

With a flip of these humongous door/windows, the outside becomes the inside or vice versa. The use of organic and modern materials marry very well in this airy living room. 

The place is made more desirable by the outdoor wood floor extension bridging the indoor part of the living room to the lush nature for continuity.  This one is altogether a room to be inspired by. 

Of course it's a far stretch for me even for a December wishlist, that's why I just blog about it. Ha-ha..

Books by British Domestic Godesses from a Great Friend

I just got these books from my friend Graes through the mail:

1. A Taste of the Sun by Elizabeth David

2. Campaign for Domestic Happiness by Isabella Beeton

3. A Little Dinner Before The Play by Agnes Jekyll

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4. Everlasting Syllabub and the Art of Carving

All these books are about keeping the house, techniques on how to work on livestock, poultry and home grown vegetables, turn them into scrumptious dishes, the old fashioned way. These books will also give an insight to how the early 20th century chefs/cooks managed their households.

Boy, am I excited to get my hands (and eyes) on these and tell you all about it, if thou be interested.