Sunday, July 5, 2009

Michael Jackson


















I thought I'd share some of my favorite photos of Michael Jackson with you this week. His Michel Jackson Number Ones is often playing on my ipod and in my home. It is always a great go to when entertaining or just hanging around. They are all hits; you can't go wrong. I am taking in all of my favorite Michael Jackson moments this week. There are two You Tube videos that are definitely worth watching. One is entitled Michale Jackson Dancing in a Car and the other is Michael beat-boxing and singing in Oprah's 1993 interview --see clip 6/8. I have listed them below. Two other You Tube videos of interest are Living With Michael, Take Two showing inside unedited footage of the Martin Bashir interview and Michael Jackson's Home Videos. All of these videos were allowed and opened to the public by Michael Jackson and worth watching.

Michael Jackson Dancing In a Car:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDqO5iiPoog

Michael Beat Boxing on 1st Public Interview with Oprah and Singing A Capella (minute 2:00) 1993
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Jxk3O2nbM

Add Michael Jackson Number Ones to your collection if you don't already have it.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Paris: The Marais


























































These photos capture a night in the Marais. Do you spot a fashion icon? Daylight hours literally last until 11 pm in the summer in Paris. These were shot between the hours of 8 and 9.

Paris: Clignancourt Market


















Clignancourt is an incredible flea market in Paris. This maze of concrete alley ways is a scavenger hunt of a dream for anyone who enjoys vintage china, antique furniture and perfect junk--if there is such a thing. I have included some of my favorite images, store owners and purchases from this trip. Your biggest challenge after making this stop will be how much you can fit in your suitcase. I could fit an antique Virgin Mary, a vintage ash tray from the French restaurant the Drouant, a Limoges tray and a line drawing on brown paper in mine. One more tip, you can definitely bargain a bit without feeling pushy.

Paris: At Night In Motion







These photos were snapped from my taxi on the way home from dinner last night. I love that drive home in Paris at night. I thought it would be cool to snap it in passing. Enjoy.

Paris: Merci
































Merci is a new concept store in Paris' Marais. The three floor, modern space--at 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais--is filled with incredible clothing, furniture and accessories. I have included some of my favorite highlights. This is a must for anyone traveling to Paris in the near future. I have only featured images from the home department, but the clothing floor is amazing as well.