Tía Witty: octubre 2010

Claudius

Claudius is incredibly strong, with arms thicker than most tree trunks. Satisfied with the simple things in life, Claudius never asks for much. He is a kind-hearted old soul who enjoys counting ducks, swimming on the lake and spending warm summer afternoons stretched out on the grass practicing how to sleep.

Fanelli

Fanelli is an innovative and extremely clever lady; able to find the solution to almost any problem, no matter how big or small it is. With twin boys under her care, Fanelli's oversized rattle acts as an extension of her emotions. A playful nature and thirst for adventure ensures that no two days are alike.

Jac Jac

Facts are what is needed. Cold hard facts! Nothing describes Jac Jac better. It is what he lives by. Jac Jac enjoys reading, but he has no time for stories. He reads from complicated books larger than his head and prides himself with his ability to recite the periodic table backwards.

Pandacake

Pandacake is a photographer and an expert one at that! Dedicated to her art, Pandacake enjoys diving to the core of her subject matter and exploring the most intricate of details. She loves taking part in an event, but finds the ruckus a bit much to handle at times. She enjoys collecting flowers and wishes to someday fly with the dragonflies.

viernes, 15 de octubre de 2010

martes, 12 de octubre de 2010

Peel Trident & P50

Es el Peel P50 un microcoche producido por la empresa británica Peel Engineering Company entre 1962 y 1965. Es conocido por ser el coche más pequeño de la historia. Se vendía como un medio de transporte para una persona y una bolsa de la compra.

domingo, 10 de octubre de 2010

The House from Tom Ford's A Single Man

The 1949 John Lautner-designed residence is supposedly set in a suburban-chic section of Santa Monica, but it is actually located in the Whiting Woods area of Glendale (527 Whiting Woods Rd., Glendale 91208, to be exact, for those of you wanting to do a weekend drive-by tour). While watching the film, I had a strong sense I had seen the home somewhere before, but only later, after a friend noted the home was a Lautner design, did I realize I had seen it a few times on the likes of Curbed and Architecture for Sale.

Just in case you've got $1.5 million, here's the listing for the house, which happens to be for sale:

Hidden in a wooded valley at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains, the redwood, concrete & glass residence opens to the oak forest that influenced the form and orientation of the design. A meticulous restoration of systems, as well as surfaces, hardware & appliances has been completed. This published, world class architectural treasure incorporates open plan living, dining and den areas, two bedrooms, one & a half baths, laundry and attached two carport. In nature and apart, yet just 15 minutes to downtown Los Angeles.