K= Mr. West Amazing

I really like this vid.. The bird's eye views r AMAZING!:)

By-e Guys & enjoy!:)

Yvonne Lo

Yvonne Lo, is founder of Diva Life, a spa for wealthy Chinese. Diva Life is set up for two types of clients the ex-pat tai tai wives of diplomats and then the wannabe chinese that follow that crowd into Yvonne's spa. Yvonne has the Diva life... she designs her own furniture, spa, clothes, etc... She spends the morning at the Fabric market, meeting her tailor and then goes to the office, but the main reason she started the spa is so that she can have a couple hours of treatment any day she likes.

Diva Life, an English friendly Nail & Beauty Lounge with international hygiene standard, which uses Swiss Clean sterilisation system and ensures that each procedure is carefully disinfected and cleansed. With comfortable sofas, music, refreshments, and all kinds of imported books and magazines, Diva Life delivers the highest quality, most innovative beauty care products and services to our customers in a convenient, affordable and fun manner.

In Nov 2007, Diva Life had extended its luxurious experience to German Centre in Shanghai, which includes a one-to-one consultation hair salon and 9 dedicated spa treatment rooms. The spa has been designed and developed in close consultation with the founder of the company, Yvonne Lo, whose unique appeal in trends and styles has inaugurated the largest professional nail and beauty lounge in China. The spa’s core attitude is hygiene; professionalism and enjoyment in nail treatments, so that all beauty-loving men and ladies in Shanghai can have their own diva’s life.

Wellbeing is the basis of beauty. Diva Life uses Swiss Clean sterilisation system and the shops are carefully disinfected and cleaned every day. Diva Life’s prestigious customers will also have their individual set of manicure and pedicure apparatus which are not to be shared with other customers.

Diva Life is one of the very few premium beauty spas that uses only PAYOT products imported from France and OPI nail products imported from USA and offers pure American nail services. Each therapist is carefully selected and has gone through strict professional training before servicing clients to ensure supreme service quality, offering truly professional brand services.

Diva Life is the first nail & beauty lounge to introduce Fruits Treatments for Hands and Feet, a favourite in Hollywood. The treatments come in 26 different fruits masks catering to different seasons and skin conditions. It is genuinely a unique offer in China.

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Refreshing & Inspiring!

Common Sense

Common (originally Common Sense) was a highly influential figure in rap's underground during the '90s, keeping the sophisticated lyrical technique and flowing syncopations of jazz-rap alive in an era when commercial gangsta rap was threatening to obliterate everything in its path. His literate, intelligent, nimbly performed rhymes and political consciousness certainly didn't fit the fashions of the moment, but he was able to win a devoted cult audience. By the late '90s, a substantial underground movement had set about reviving the bohemian sensibility of alternative rap, and Common finally started to receive wider recognition as a creative force. Not only were his albums praised by critics, but he was able to sign with a major label that guaranteed him more exposure than ever before.

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Bon Appetite!

These are the recipes. If you don’t like Tofu, I’m sure you can substitute for several different kinds of fish.

• Baby Spinach Omelet
• Jeanie’s Falafel
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad II
• Hot and Spicy Tofu
• Cumin and Coriander Chickpea Salad
• Easy Red Pepper Hummus
• Moroccan Lentil Salad
• Tomato-Curry Lentil Stew
• Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes
• Red Lentil Curry
• Easy Masoor Daal
• Scrambled Tofu
• Tofu Burgers
• Simple Arrabbiata Sauce
• Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
• Lentils and Spinach
• Rice with Black Beans
• Garlic Ginger Tofu
• Real Hummus
• Lemon Lentil Salad

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I guess he eats healthy..I try 2:)

Kenndys=Camelots

Beautiful!

& a fashionista she was!:)
Hyannis Port Weekend. President Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr., Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy. Dogs: Clipper (standing), Charlie (with Caroline), Wolf (reclining), Shannon (with John Jr.), two of Pushinka's puppies (with Mrs. Kennedy). August 14, 1963.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her children riding, Middleburg, Virginia Date: November 19, 1962 In Palm Beach With John John

On a trip to Florida in 1963, Jackie defines beach chic, strolling the shore with her son.

John F. Kennedy Awaits Election Results in 1952

Lieutenant John Kennedy on PT-109

Navy Lt. John F. Kennedy commands a torpedo boat in the Southwest Pacific, December, 1942. In 1943, JFK saved a crewman after the boat was rammed by a Japanese ship, earning him a medal and acclaim as a war hero.

Jacqueline Kennedy at the Taj Mahal, 15 March 1962Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.Date: March 15, 1962

John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.

Jacqueline was born on July 28, 1929 in Southampton, New York. Her father, John, was a wealthy stockbroker on Wall Street whose family had come from France in the early 1800s. Her mother, Janet, had ancestors from Ireland and England.

Guys, be sure 2 get the Life mag featuring the Kennedys on shelves until 7/24/09, pics are classic! Jacqueline is on the cover:)

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Shia LaBeouf

Shia Saide LaBeouf was born June 11, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, to Jeffrey LaBeouf and Shayna Saide, and is an only child. His parents are divorced, and he lives with his mom in Los Angeles. He started his career by doing stand-up comedy around places in his neighborhood, such as coffee clubs. One day, he saw a friend of his acting on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993), and wanted to become an actor. Shia and his mom talked it over, and the next day he started looking for an agent. He searched in the yellow pages, called one up, and did a stand-up routine in front of him. They liked him and signed him, and then he started auditioning. He's well known for playing Louis Stevens in the popular Disney Channel series "Even Stevens" (2000) and has won a Daytime Emmy for his performance.

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Guys, I'm a Shia fan. I use to watch Evan Stevens. & I like all the movies he plays in. Megan Fox describes him as persuasive smooth talker & says it was very difficult not falling in love with him...LOL

Chic & Swag Friday

Gyokuro or jade dew is actually selected from a precursor grade known as ten-cha and is regarded as the highest grade of tea made in Japan. Seen very much as a luxury, and rare commodity, the gyokuro teas are made only with the limited first flush leaf in order to achieve a rich and round flavour with a delicate, pale lemon-green colour. Gyokuro is grown in the shade for approximately twenty days before harvesting is commenced. Removing direct sunlight in this way has the effect of reducing leaf photosynthesis, which alters the proportions of sugars, amino acids, flavanols and other substances responsible for tea aroma and taste. Gyokuro tea is generally sweet and delicate in flavour, as well as having a soft palate texture. It makes an excellent light evening tea.

More info...
http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/gymaofjafigr.html

I'm a total tea person:)

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Asian doors/windows

These screens are sooo nice.:) My house has a sortta Asian fill. I'm planning on hanging Asian doors on my closet hinges, but haven found the right size. I planning on having some customized.

These lyrics r cute:) You guys may not like I like strange stuff some x..LOL:)

Bonsai

Bonsai (盆栽 ?) (lit. bon-planted) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various styles of containers.

'Bonsai' is a Japanese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term penzai (盆栽). A 'bon' is a tray-like pot typically used in bonsai culture.The word bonsai is used in the West as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots.

I really like how these grow at on an angle:)

Washi

Washi or Wagami (和紙 , literally, "harmony paper" or "serenity paper") is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia papyrifera), or the paper mulberry, but also can be made using bamboo, hemp, rice, and wheat. Washi comes from wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper made by hand in the traditional manner.

Washi is generally tougher than ordinary paper made from wood pulp, and is used in many traditional arts. Origami, Shodo, and Ukiyo-e were all produced using washi. Washi was also used to make various everyday goods like clothes, household goods, and toys. It was even used to make wreaths that were given to winners in the 1998 Winter Paralympics. Several kinds of washi, referred to collectively as Japanese tissue, are used in the conservation and mending of books. Washi was developed from the traditional Chinese paper-making process.

Guys, I LUV washi paper. My sis & I would go to art stores & look at it. It has this amazing texture.It truly lives up to it's name. We designed these shirts & for the tags we were going to use washi...really fun & so cute. It just beautiful!:)

learn more here..

http://www.japanesepaperplace.com/abt-japanese-paper/about-washi.htm

Len's "Fire Flower" with English Lyric

Lovely lyrics:)

Chopsticks

Chopsticks come in many different forms. Bamboo tends to be the most popular material to make them from. There is lots of it in Asia, it is easy to split and it is especially resistant to heat. Other popular materials were wood and bone, and chopsticks made of precious metals were not uncommon among the wealthy. It was believed that silver chopsticks would turn black upon contact with poisoned food, although this has since been disproved.

Chinese chopsticks are called Kuai-Zi, which means “quick little fellows”. They are typically 9 to 10 inches long, rectangular in shape, with blunt ends. Japanese chopsticks originally resembled tweezers made from bamboo, with the two pieces joined together at one end. By the 10th century they became two separate pieces. They are slightly shorter than their Chinese counterparts (7 to 8 inches long), are typically rounded and taper to a point.

It has been said by using chopsticks it improves memory, increases finger dexterity and can be useful in learning and improving skills such as Chinese character printing and brush painting. Many Asian superstitions revolve around chopsticks as well. For example, if you find an uneven pair at your table seating, it is believed that you will miss the next train, boat or plane you are trying to catch. Also, dropping your chopsticks is a sign of bad luck to come.

PUMA Yutori Kimono

Cute & Colorful:)

The Yutori Kimono is crafted from real Kimono dresses purchased at vintage shops throughout Japan. Quantities are/were 600 pairs worldwide.

Bamboo

Bamboos listen (help·info) is a group of woody perennial evergreen (except for certain temperate species) plants in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Some are giant bamboos, the largest members of the grass family. Bamboos are the fastest growing woody plants in the world. Their growth rate (up to 60 centimeters (24 in.)/day) is due to a unique rhizome-dependent system, but is highly dependent on local soil and climate conditions.

They are of economic and high cultural significance in East Asia and South East Asia where they are used extensively in gardens, as a building material, and as a food source.

There are more than 70 genera divided into about 1,000 species.^[1] They are found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions. They occur across East Asia, from 50°N latitude in Sakhalin through to Northern Australia, and west to India and the Himalayas.^[2] They also occur in sub-Saharan Africa, and in the Americas from the Southeastern United States^[3] south to Argentina and Chile, reaching their southernmost point anywhere, at 47°S latitude. Major areas with no native bamboos include Europe and Antarctica.

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Traditional Japanese architecture

Traditional Japanese architecture has been highly affected since Japan decided to open its gates to western culture and architecture in particular. Japan made efforts to preserve traditional Japanese architecture features, but western modern architecture has taken its tole and now we see more concrete and steel and flat-roofs terraces in modern Japanese houses.

Japanese houses are usually built on three floors, no cellars or basements. They use wooden floors and sliding doors and windows. Japanese homes have very small bathrooms, which are limited to the bath and shower space. Big cities in Japan are very crowded; therefore, Japanese homes rarely have a garden.

The summer season in Japan is quite rainy and humid. So, in order to keep Japanese homes airy and cool, most Japanese houses are built from thin timber walls and have slanted, slightly curved roofs. That is why Japanese home architecture is more likely to suffer from earthquakes and fires.

Japanese culture is based on aesthetics and the natural environment. Its ideas of balance, harmony, economy and beauty are projected in Japanese art and architecture, for example: traditional Japanese houses, the art of flower arrangement, brush painting and the famous Japanese tea ceremony.

When I was little my father refused to have furniture we always used through pillows. He says he doesn't like how couches make the house feel cluttered. Then again, I do come from a large family..LOl:) Go figure..LOL .. yeah dad I know what u trying 2 say.. just jking guys..LOL I have a WONDERFUL dad:) XO

I'm not a furniture person eather. I prefer open airy spaces.

Asian Inspired Jackets

I like both of these jackets, but I'd defiantly make the selves slimmer.

Zen Garden

For centuries, Japanese Zen masters have cultivated gardens of harmoniously arranged rocks and white raked gravel - creating silent havens for peaceful contemplation.

By cultivating a miniature Zen garden - reducing for a moment the day’s problems to a few waves of sand against the rocks - one may come away feeling as if the rest of life has become simpler.

& kids don't play in the zen garden you'll have rock dust in your eyes & hair!LOL:) Sounds like fun to me. Just imaging kids playing in it, pointless to say don't.:) They're going to DESTROY it..LOL!!!

By-e Guys:);)