From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, J-P Gaultier in Montreal

I want to go...badly!

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts:

From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

From June 17 to October 2, 2011

A stunning 'in-the-navy style' gown.
Image from the exhibit, courtesy of Cristina Austin.

Kooks, our song for Lolita

As we were listening to our favourite David Bowie's album this morning, Hunky Dory, Marco and I realized that the song Kooks was addressed to a child. So I researched and found that the song had been written for his son, Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones, born on 30 May 1971. We voted it our song for Lola, Lolita de nuestro corazon!



For a more robust version of the song, listen to this one.

KOOKS, Hunky Dory - David Bowie (1971)
[CHORUS (x2)]
Will you stay in our Lovers' Story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing

We bought a lot of things
to keep you warm and dry
And a funny old crib on which the paint won't dry
I bought you a pair of shoes
A trumpet you can blow
And a book of rules
On what to say to people
when they pick on you
'Cause if you stay with us you're gonna be pretty Kookie too

[CHORUS]

And if you ever have to go to school
Remember how they messed up
this old fool
Don't pick fights with the bullies
or the cads
'Cause I'm not much cop at punching other people's Dads
And if the homework brings you down
Then we'll throw it on the fire
And take the car downtown

[CHORUS (repeat ad inf.)]

The O-House

For more about the O-House by Philippe Stuebi Architects, go to Yatzer

Miguel Jacob, photographer: the blog

Challenge gravity and check Miguel Jacob's blog!

Where to find quality farm products in Leslieville?

At Rowe Farms, of course!
Marco and I stopped by at their Leslieville location last Saturday and found it hard to refrain ourselves...We ended up with a basket full of goodies: a scrumptious baguette, 2 marvelous buns to match the incredibly yummy burgers that we got, maple ham for a quiche, zucchinis and a bag of fresh yellow beans, a cream of mushroom soup, some chicken breasts, and the cherry on the cake...a delicious eye of round roast beef (for less than $22 /kg).
The very same night we made the burgers: to die for! The next day, Sunday we had our baguette toasted for breakfast (yes, I am French!), and for lunch, we cooked our Sunday roast - medium rare ;) to perfection- with a side of beans and finger potatoes. What a Sunday!
To this day, we are still enjoying the leftovers of cold meat with a bit of mayo and a fresh salad.
Ça, c'est la belle vie!

Lola today: 2 months old!

Lo-lee-ta

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 A day in Lola's life: late-morning nap in the backyard, twist and shout on the rocking chair and then enjoying a little impromptu dance-photo shoot with "maman & papa"... C'est le 'fun'!

Lo.

Lee.

Ta.

"Lo-lee-ta; the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta" (Nabokov)

Oh, Lola! by Marc Jacobs and by Marco Jacob...

M'enfin, il ne va pas bientôt s'arrêter de nous copier celui-là!

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But when will Marc Jacobs stop copying us???

Oh, Lola!, by Marco Jacob

A-Goo at the AGO or Art and Leisure according to Lola!

Last Saturday, we took Lola to her first museum exhibit at the AGO at age 4 weeks and 6 days. An early age to be exposed to art, I know. She was carried by her daddy in a front carrier and enjoyed the atmosphere so much that she slept through most of it ;o) Thanks to her grand-mother's talent, she uttered her first a-goo, which sounded serendipitous in a place called the AGO... Food for thought. Amusing.

On at the AGO until September 4th.

“I'm interested in expressing the big emotions—tragedy, ecstasy, doom." – Mark Rothko

Before the AGO excursion. Getting ready for modern shapes and colours.

After the AGO - Agoo exhibit, Lola diva relaxing at the Beaches.

Lola today: morning dance routine

Photos by Marco Jacob

3 semaines sur la Terre!

Lola, Sunday, July 24th: celebrating her 3rd week with us!
Lola, le dimanche 24 juillet : 3 semaines déjà!

Lola Inès Felicity Jacob - Après la pluie, le beau temps!

The subject of my last post preoccupied my thoughts for a while  (see: Au nom du père).

Now as life always has it, that big dark cloud has found its silver lining. The most beautiful gift has been offered onto my husband and I, her name is Lola Inès Felicity. Born on July 3rd (her due date!), she is the Light of Our Life Associated, the glory and joy of her father and mother.We just celebrated  her 1st week in the outer sphere with the family and a cup of bubbly wine, my first cup in nine months!

Oh Lola! Thank you for being such a bundle of fun and bringing so much peace and love in our newly formed trio.

Lola, 1-week old.

Food for thought:

I must admit that the first few days after delivery I rediscovered very simple joys...To my fellow pregnant women, do not despair, your extra kilos will melt away ( after one week, I have already lost 10 kg!), your swollen feet will eventually get back to normal and putting on your favourite summer sandals will not be a challenge anymore; although I must admit that I enjoyed being helped by my dearest husband ;o).

And yes, you will also be able to bend forward to cut your toe nails, rub your feet, pamper, pick up something you dropped, etc. All these amazing skills will come back in one foul swoop!

Lola, 1-week old

Still I marvel at the idea that this little being (3,2 kg- 52 cm) is actually as she was in my womb, what a miracle!

Au nom du Père

In the name of the Father.

Félix Rochet & Marco Jacob / Château de Césarges- Sept. 19, 2009

En cette fête des pères, j'aimerais célébrer la mémoire de mon père qui s'est éteint le samedi 11 juin 2011 à l'âge de 75 ans.
Repose en paix, mon cher papa.
Ton esprit ne cessera de voyager avec moi.

On Father's day, I would like to commemorate the memory of my dear father who passed away last Saturday June 11th at the age of 75.
Rest in Peace, daddy.
Your spirit will always travel with me.

Waiting for baby...

* Baby shower on June 4th at Rob and Trel's, in their lovely backyard: Wonderful!

*Prepping the nursery (wallpaper, crib and other staple ingredients): OK- checked!

Old-fashioned wallpaper and hanger (Mike Scapillati)

*Baby + mummy bags for the hospital (3 weeks in advance, just in case): OK- checked!

I got this Skip Hop, Dash diaper bag: compact, handy and roomy - swell! Love it!

I also got this amazing SoYoung Charlie diaper bag from one of my friends who knows the mother who designed and started her own business selling this highly versatile bag. The ideal mom-traveller's diaper bag or just a super stylish bag to go back to work or travel the world with!

Double bill : LOL with a bit of a bittter twist!

Just so you know, I cried of laughter in front of this film...A bitter-sweet comedy that was surprisingly way more funny than I expected.


 Memories...I was 7 in 1977... This film had the effect of a "madeleine de Proust" on me. The music, the styles, the Baronne de Rotschild ideal housewife-style played by Catherine Deneuve ( not so naive, though), Georges Marchais and his fight in defense of the massive waves of labour strikes, not to forget Aujourd'hui Madame, the TV show with the unforgettable opening music. Un portrait assez finaud d'une société embourgeoisée mise à mal où eau de rose et vitriol se mêlent allègrement. Jubilatoire!