The Splendor Of Motu Tane
The Splendor of Motu Tane
" Never before had I seen waters the color of the rainbow or like fireworks, springing right out of some maddened imagination, or from Gaugin's own palette. Waters the color of bronze, of copper, gold, silver, mother-of-pearl, pearl, jade, emeralds, moonlight or the aurora borealis. The stars themselves seemed to have fallen to the sea, scintillating brilliantly on the lagoon's surface, in bright sunlight, who could find the right words,what poet images,what painter even colors , to describe the scene? I give up."
Paul Emile Victor, a French Explorer's impression on seeing Bora Bora for the first time from the cockpit of an airplane in 1958. He retired to Bora Bora and lived in Motu Tane.
Motu Tane island lies across the channel from Bora Bora, owned by renowned french make-up artist François Nars with interiors by Christian Liagre. This stunning island can accommodate up to 20 guests and is rented to only one party of guests at a time.
The island has all that you would expect, a chef to cook divine and fresh meals, in the garden under hundreds of coconut tress, beach barbeque's, torch-lit dinners and Tahitian feasts with those incredible dance groups. Snorkeling the crystal clear waters to discover the phenomenal array of colors, local massages with the unforgettable fragrance of Monoi oil, paddle board, windsurf and even for those who can't bear to live without there is a gym and flat screen tv's in the rooms.
From the pictures you can just use your imagination on how unforgettable this place would be. I would just stare at the the beauty all day long, swim,eat, sleep and have a big perma smile all day and night. One on my list of places to see, still have not done Polynesia and this would be just perfect, anyone interested in renting it? The only shock is the price but understandably, its a trip of a lifetime, see the website for more info.
Bon Voyage xo
Resources,
www.motutaneisland.com
www.narscosmetics.com
www.vogue.com
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Hacienda de San Antonio
Set on the outskirts of the Municpio de Comala one of Mexico's Pueblos Magicos (Magical Towns) Hacienda de San Antonio is another of Sir James Goldsmith properties , who obviously had very good instinct for magnificent properties. My previous post was on his beach property Cuixmala, this 19th Century Hacienda is built on a plantation estate on the foothills of Volcan de Fuego. This two story hacienda sits on a 470 acre expanse within a 5000 acre working ranch, coffee plantation and organic farm.
Originally completed in the 1890's by Don Arnoldo Vogel an immigrant from Germany who found that the cool highland was ideal for growing Arabica coffee, which was so successful that it was exported to the German Imperial family. The Vogels built a chapel dedicated to San Antonio when in 1913 the Volcano erupted but spared the plantation.
Works in the hacienda come from Mexico's leading artisans, rich in tradition that make you feel at home, the beautiful rooms come views and fireplaces for the cooler nights. Dinning on Mexico's traditional recipes, a wide range of organically grown fruits,vegetables, cheeses and meats all provided by their farm El Jabali . For me it would be drinking the fresh coffee straight from the plantation that you can also visit, with views on the volcano.
The activities are special , archeological sites visit , Volcano Excursions , horse back riding , Ariel tours, cheese factory , Coffee roasting tour, Colonial Towns and Museums and Galleries. Phew!
You can also visit the town were you can watch a traditional rodeo, shop some artisan crafts or you can drink some of the local drinks made from tamarind, and other fruits called Ponche or La Tuba a fermented semi alcoholic drink made from palm tree sap, which originates from the Philippines.
Cielito Lindo xo
Click below to Listen to this beautiful famous Ranchera song
Cielito Lindo Lola Beltan
www.haciendadesanantonio.com
www.comalamexico.com
Nomadic Airstream
This wonderful 1969's Airstream trailer owned by Designer Rachel Horn and her husband Justin Kreizel , who were inspired when they deiced to attend the Burning Man Festival.
Found on Craig's List fro $5000 , they gutted and totally renovated the trailer into this beautiful Moorish Inspired design. Beautiful Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Corian counter tops. Living area with a day bed using luxurious fabrics from Nobilis, Donghia, Larsen , tribal inspired rugs in shades of blue and grey. The bedroom is separated by curtains and Moorish arches and clever storage under the beds.
What a beautiful and well designed Trailer, in this small space they thought of everything, there is even air conditioning and a Cappucino maker. I would not mind going anywhere in one of these! They should be the official designers of Trailer Chic or Nomadic Trailer Hotel were you can rent them and have room service and depending the season be in different locations....
Happy Trails! xo
All photos via www.nytimes.com
http://www.nowness.com/media/embedvideo?itemid=2120&issueid=1987
Through A Glass Brightly directed by William Snieg for Nowness.
Michael Aram
Fan Coral Sculpture
Tortoiseshell Shell Candle Holder
Fig Leaf Serving Bowl
Pomgranate Nut Bowl
Honey Pot with Spoon
All Photos from Neiman Marcus
We could do with a Michael Aram Shop in London. Love his work and they make great gifts.
http://www.michaelaram.com
Le Smoking
YSL AD
YSL Cigarettes
Classic S T Dupont Lighter
Michael Caine via Like a Doll
Vintage St. Moritz Cigarettes
Delfina Delettrez Apartment via Harper's Bazaar
YSL Smoking via Helmut Newton
Love this photo but can't find the credit!
Carmen Kass via Vogue Espagna
Continental via Vintage Cigarettes
Jean-loup Sieff
YSL Vintage Cigarettes
Pierre Cardin Smoking set via Talisman
Josh Brolin by Hedi Slimane
Black and Gold S T Dupont Lighter
Nat Sherman Cigarillos
Paul Newman
Jennifer Connelly
Cartier 18Carat Gold Cigarette Case via Christies
Marlon Brando via Getty Images
The Stork Club 1950's Smoking , Elegance and fun allowed.
www.christies.com
www.ysl.com
www.helmutnewton.com
The Drama of Zac Posen
I had to put these beautiful pictures up from Zac Posen pre Spring Resort 2013 (what a mouthful) . Elegant clothes, incredible jewellery and the perfect model for this, the statuesque Erin O'Connor. Apparently the collection was inspired by the women in Singapore, who would have known? Wish I knew who the jewellery is by and who styled and photographed this to give them credit also.
C'est Dramatique!
Photos via,
www.fashionising.com
www.zacposen.com
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9.11.11 10th Anniversary
For Our World a Poem Written by 11 year old Mattie Stepanek on 9.11
We need to stop. Just stop. Stop for a moment. Before anybody Says or does anything That may hurt anyone else. We need to be silent. Just silent. Silent for a moment. Before we forever lose The blessing of songs That grow in our hearts. We need to notice. Just notice. Notice for a moment. Before the future slips away Into ashes and dust of humility. Stop, be silent, and notice. In so many ways, we are the same. Our differences are unique treasures. We have, we are, a mosaic of gifts To nurture, to offer, to accept. We need to be. Just be. Be for a moment. Kind and gentle, innocent and trusting, Like children and lambs, Never judging or vengeful Like the judging and vengeful. And now, let us pray, Differently, yet together, Before there is no earth, no life, No chance for peace.
September 11, 2001
http://www.mattieonline.com/
The Need for Speed
Confederate X123 Hellcat Combat photo by Jerry Garns
Salt Flats Photo by Simon Davidson
1952 Buick Super Riviera photo by Gunther Maier
JCB Dieselmax 'Streamliner"
Indian Motorcycle photo by Jerry Garns
1952 Buick Bombshell
Sunset over the Salt Flats by Dirk Ehrentraut
Spectre Speedliner
Looks like a rocket bike photo by Simon Davidson
Love this Buick photo by John Michael Cooper
A little shade needed photo by Jerry Garns
Technical Support photo by Simon Davidson.
Bonneville Salt Flats Utah photo by Yawara on Flickr.
If you like Speed and the magical desert, and am not talking about Burning Man, this for you! Welcome to the Annual Bonneville Speedweek.
This famous race has been around since the early 1930's. There are some cars and bikes here that I have never seen in my life and they are here in the majestic Salt Flats of Utah to beat world speed records. There are over 500 entries for this race and speeds going over 400MHP. That is crazy, but these wonderful pictures caught my eye and I became fascinated.
This ain't Driving Miss Daisy! xo
If you want to see how fast these people go, here are some amazing videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGGzdG7RAuA
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/confederate-x132-hellcat-combay-bonneville-lsr/#more-35506
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonneville_Speedway
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