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Friday, March 27, 2009

Super Jet

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

It seems like everyone is talking about the Super Jet, and with good reason. The Airbus A380, AKA the "Super Jet" is the largest passenger plane in the world. With 2 full levels and 239 feet of length the Airbus has the equivalent space of two full tennis courts put together. It's huge! But it's size isn't the only thing that makes it distinctive. It is the epitome of luxury travel.

Designer, Marc Newson, a London based designer but native Australian was hired by Qantas to head the project. Newson is known for his retro aesthetic and extremely wide variety of projects, everything from interiors to the fuel efficient cars of the future. On the Qantas Airbus there are 14 exclusive first-class cabins, each with personal storage a dining table that seats two, a leather chair that contains converts to a bed and a 17 inch LCD television. In business class there are 72 private lounges with leather sofas, sky bed seats, large video monitors and self serve bars.
The Super Jet has already changed the way in which we travel, and I’m not just talking about the windows in the first class bathrooms! It seems that the new plane is so gianormous that additional service roads and runways have to be closed in order to land the Airbus at LAX, causing disruptions for other airplanes and general traffic!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

derek bailey - ballads + standards


Derek Bailey
Ballads
2002
Tzadik
[free improv]

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Derek Bailey
Standards
2007
Tzadik
[free improv]

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die kreuzen - cows and beer 7"


Die Kreuzen
Cows And Beer 7"
1982
Version Sound
[hardcore, punk]

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Certainly among the top 3 80s hardcore bands (at least for the first few years, before they turned shite). I had their killer self-titled debut album up a few months ago, but Touch And Go did not approve, so I had to take it down. I would, however, say that this album, along with maybe the first Bad Brains album, is certainly among the very best things this genre has (had) to offer. The album itself is long out of print, but you can get it along with the October File CD, which I strongly encourage everyone to purchase. You can also buy the album digitally on Touch And Go's website (but really, who would ever pay for mp3s?). The songs on this, their first 7", were re-recorded for the debut album. So if you're not familiar with this band you can at least get a taste here.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Purple Fashion

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

Okay, I'm almost over purple...but not quite.

And it really is everywhere....

Open any magazine...

Purple is hot right now...In every culture, in every shade...it's all about PURPLE!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Decorating With Doors

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

Okay, I admit it. My latest decorating obsession is with doors and door frames. They are able to enhance any space in a really creative way. These door frames are from India and could be used as mirrors.I also love the idea of just incorporating the door frame in your own doorframe at home or in a restaurant or hotel. Anywhere would look great.....I’m a little in love with doors right now. As a design element they’re really fun and flexible. They are economical and environmentally sound. And best of all they are almost always a conversation piece.Whether they are functional doors that separate spaces…. or displayed artfully on the wall.
Doors are the hit of the season!

Friday, March 20, 2009

Floral Design

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

Christian Tortu, one of my early favorite floral designers was an absolute innovator. He basically started the whole fruit mixed with flowers movement. In 1991, I was living in Paris, as often as I could I would check out the windows of a shop owned and named "Christian Tortu" (His home fragrances are the best in the world!!!- really) Most girls were checking out the collection in the windows of Balman, Dior, and Lacroix...while I was over at Tortu!! on the left bank. I am sure this too happened to Jeff Leatham, who was visiting Paris in 1995, That was when his whole world changed, literally. The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills gave Jeff his first break. After four years The Four Seasons Hotel in Paris called. George V, came calling.Jeff moved to Paris, and the rest is History.
Jeff now has seven assistants and receives over 150,000 flowers a week, creating one hundred compositions daily. Now you see, the first thing I do when I land in Paris is get a chocolate croissant and walk the Hotel George V and admire the flowers. ahhhh Paris......
Photographs by Gilles Trillard

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Easy, Inexpensive Floral Art

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer


We’ve been talking about hosting a dinner party elegantly, effortlessly and economically. Just because we’re all being frugal doesn’t mean we have to be dowdy! One of the easiest and least expensive ways to dress up any table is with fresh flowers. And it’s so easy to get great results! I love Calla Lilies; they come in a wide variety of colors and can artfully be thrown into unique glassware. Move them around creatively and .....Viola!Presto! For only a few dollars you have a beautiful centerpiece. Don't be afraid to push the flowers around, they aren't going to get mad at you. Push them around until you've reached a creative balance. You'll know when you get there. You don't want to over do floral arrangements. Have some confidence and keep it simple.Choose colors that go with central theme. I love these amaryllis blooms submerged in cool water in a lovely glass bowl. Quick, easy and inexpensive, these flowers elevate any table from ever day to special occasion.

Friday, March 13, 2009

sunn o))) - solstitium fulminate + candlewolf of the golden chalice ep


Sunn O)))
Solstitium Fulminate
2005
Southern Lord
[doom metal, drone]

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This is a bonus disc that was put on a limited version of Black One (which you should all buy right now). Recorded live at Roskilde Festival in 2005.


Sunn O)))
Candlewolf Of The Golden Chalice EP
2005
Anti-Mosh
[doom metal, drone]

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Peel session. Not essential to be honest.


The Art of the Dinner Party

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer


Enough with the recession! Isn’t it time for all of us to take a little break and enjoy good friends, fine food and a relaxed environment? I think it’s more important than ever to practice the fine art of the dinner party.The great thing is you don’t have to spend a fortune to pull it off with panache! And it’s a great excuse to do a little spring cleaning. Make your home inviting by clearing away any leaves that have accumulated during the winter. Here in California it’s time to open up the house and let the fresh air in. I love these pivot doors, talk about bringing the outside in and the inside out! I love it! Simple food, with seasonal fresh ingredients from your local farmer's market will keep costs down. It's beautiful, healthy and affordable.You can even have guests bring a side dish, but take the time to display the food on beautiful, simple white dishes. White dishes are my favorite. They allow the food to shine and they're available everywhere from Cost Plus World Market to Crate and Barrel. They're inexpensive and elegant, totally cheap and cheerful. Presentation is everything! Gather with good friends and enjoy!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009