Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Paris Love Locks




Along the Pont des Arts, there are are nearly 2000 padlocks with
inscriptions of love. The bridge links the Left bank to the Louvre museum.
Lovers often throw the keys in to the Seine as a sign of undying love.

They are considered an eye sore these days and there are many who
would like to remove them. Not me... I saw this lock and turned the corner
to see this couple riding off into the distance.


love..love..love...
until the day the galaxy will explode....
to Charles and Cecile...best wishes,
For ♥ Ever
images~me

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Beautiful Arabic Mehndi Design For 2011


Beautiful Arabic Mehndi Design For 2011 : Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in South Asia and diaspora from these areas. Mehendi decoration came into vogue in the West in the late 1990′s, where they are sometimes called henna tattoos. Henna is usually used for special occasions such as weddings and holidays. It is usually drawn on the palms and feet, where

Beautiful Arabic Mehndi Design For 2011


Beautiful Arabic Mehndi Design For 2011 : Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in South Asia and diaspora from these areas. Mehendi decoration came into vogue in the West in the late 1990′s, where they are sometimes called henna tattoos. Henna is usually used for special occasions such as weddings and holidays. It is usually drawn on the palms and feet, where

Pakistani Mehndi Design 2011


Pakistani mehndi design 2011 are very popular in all over the world. Pakistani henna designs used in this tradition responsibility in Pakistan. Pakistani mehndi design is lie among the craze to use at the occasions of the mehndi in Pakistan. Pakistani girls having the much craze to use the design related with the Pakistani mehndi design as the requirement of latest fashion in the minds of the

Pakistani Mehndi Design 2011


Pakistani mehndi design 2011 are very popular in all over the world. Pakistani henna designs used in this tradition responsibility in Pakistan. Pakistani mehndi design is lie among the craze to use at the occasions of the mehndi in Pakistan. Pakistani girls having the much craze to use the design related with the Pakistani mehndi design as the requirement of latest fashion in the minds of the

IPhone Release Date Yet.

iPhone release date yet.
iPhone release date yet.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Raining in Paris....

We said goodbye to the Loire Valley today as we hopped a train to Paris. My daughters and I are having a weekend together before heading back to the real world. So far our weekend has consisted of shopping, cafe hopping, sightseeing and a few treats in between. Sweet treats :)

It is raining in Paris which doesn't seem to matter at all. It is the perfect way to transition into Autumn. Temperatures are dropping, jackets are back on in the streets of Paris and scarves are getting the double wrap around the neck. September is around the corner...

Although brief, we will just enjoy, something you can't help but do in Paris. I managed a few pics in between rain drops at the entrance to our hotel and around the corner.

Signing off on my iPad from the Left Bank of Paris..







Best wishes to one and all for a fab weekend. :)

MacWorld Magazine Next Generation IPhone 4.0 - June 2010

MacWorld Magazine Next Generation iPhone 4.0 - June 2010
MacWorld Magazine Next Generation iPhone 4.0 - June 2010

Thursday, August 25, 2011

See Next IPhone 4G Shanzhai

See next iPhone 4G shanzhai
See next iPhone 4G shanzhai

Thats Why Steve Jobs Chose the Perfect Time to Resign

“Steve Jobs resigned from Apple’s CEO.” These are the titles that you can read in these hours on the net. Steve Jobs resigns for reasons not yet formalized, but probably the perfect time to leave the role of CEO to his successor. Why?


Steve Jobs Resigns
An article recently published by Gizmodo analyzes the current state of Apple, calling it perfect for a handover.

Apple has never been

Thats Why Steve Jobs Chose the Perfect Time to Resign

“Steve Jobs resigned from Apple’s CEO.” These are the titles that you can read in these hours on the net. Steve Jobs resigns for reasons not yet formalized, but probably the perfect time to leave the role of CEO to his successor. Why?


Steve Jobs Resigns
An article recently published by Gizmodo analyzes the current state of Apple, calling it perfect for a handover.

Apple has never been

Report - iPhone 5 to be a dual-mode world phone




iPhone 5 to be a dual-mode world phone

Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 will support access to both CDMA and GSM networks, allowing it to operate in most countries around the world, a source tells TechCrunch.
An unidentified app developer reportedly pulled information from registration logs that show two distinct mobile network codes (MNC) / mobile country codes (MCC). These codes, which are

Report - iPhone 5 to be a dual-mode world phone




iPhone 5 to be a dual-mode world phone

Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 will support access to both CDMA and GSM networks, allowing it to operate in most countries around the world, a source tells TechCrunch.
An unidentified app developer reportedly pulled information from registration logs that show two distinct mobile network codes (MNC) / mobile country codes (MCC). These codes, which are

Love the look 1.2

Here are a few looks I love at the moment. Hope you share that opinion with me!





What I love about this look is the simplicity of the overall outfit and the beautiful silver studs and crosses. Accessoires can make an outfit that is simple spectacular!

Blog: Le Happy





What I love about this look is the lace cardigan that is in my opinion kind of unique. Of course, lace is really a trend right now and you see it on a lot of blogs, but only in tops, but not in cardigans. I love the fact that a simple cardigan like that can make a kinda tough look of blue jeanlike items into a cute one!

Blog: Flashes of Style





This outfit is just the perfect summeroutfit. Light, playful and joyful!

Blog: Late Afternoon





I love the crossnecklaces this girls wear. I think its a pretty unique combination with the white sweater because most of the times crossnecklaces are worn with dark, black (leather) clothing. But this looks great too!

Blog: Dulceida







What I love about this look is the skirt. Yellow is a pretty though colour to combine, because most of the time it is to busy and to fluorescent for the look. But in this look it looks kind of soft, but with a strange fierceness. Its perfect!

Blog: Ring My Bell



Well, I hope you liked my picks! Next post will be an outfitpost again. Await some flowers and some fierce redness... See ya soon!



xxx Sabine

The Picture Of The Iphone 4G

the picture of the iphone 4G
the picture of the iphone 4G

Loire Valley Moments


 A few Loire Valley moments at the end of the day....





a roll in the grass with Cartouche and Paulette



a stroll thru the fields




a dip in the pool




admiring Queen Anne's Lace




picking blackberries




walking past the farm



feeding the geese....


:)

images~me

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

By Apple Iphone 4G

By Apple   Iphone 4G
By Apple Iphone 4G

iPhone 5 Test Page on Apple.com Leaked - Pictures

Latest iPhone 5 Pictures got Leaked on Apple.com Website and some anonymous person took screenshot of that web page on that time in Apple head quarters. Enjoy Apple iPhone 5 Real Pictures.


iPhone 5 Test Page on Apple.com Leaked - Pictures



iPhone 5 Test Page on Apple.com Leaked - Pictures

iPhone 5 Test Page on Apple.com Leaked - Pictures

Latest iPhone 5 Pictures got Leaked on Apple.com Website and some anonymous person took screenshot of that web page on that time in Apple head quarters. Enjoy Apple iPhone 5 Real Pictures.


iPhone 5 Test Page on Apple.com Leaked - Pictures



iPhone 5 Test Page on Apple.com Leaked - Pictures

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

iPhone 5 - Apple to Capture Consumers Again - Says Survey




iPhone 5 - Apple to Capture Consumers Again - Says Survey

Online shopping site PriceGrabber found that Apple still has what it takes to win consumers over with its smartphone offering. The company recently surveyed consumers about the upcoming release of the iPhone 5 and found, specifically, that 35 percent of the respondents plan to buy the new device upon its release.James Brown, the

iPhone 5 - Apple to Capture Consumers Again - Says Survey




iPhone 5 - Apple to Capture Consumers Again - Says Survey

Online shopping site PriceGrabber found that Apple still has what it takes to win consumers over with its smartphone offering. The company recently surveyed consumers about the upcoming release of the iPhone 5 and found, specifically, that 35 percent of the respondents plan to buy the new device upon its release.James Brown, the

Mesothelioma



Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, more precisely malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the

Mesothelioma



Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, more precisely malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the

Magnificent Proportions



"Chambord is truly royal-royal in its great scale, 
its grand air, its indifference to common considerations"
Writer, Henry James

Chambord is one of the most magnificent buildings I have ever seen. If you are planning a trip to the Loire Valley, I recommend putting this château at the top of your list. Chambord dates back to 1518 and owes it's conception to François I. Leonardo da Vinci is said to have drawn up plans that were ultimately made into a model by Le Boccador.  Many famous masters of their trade had a hand in the creations of Chambord over the centuries. The château is a masterpiece of the Renaissance period and is rich in history.  
Love, war and much more breathed thru it's walls until it was sold to the State in 1932 for 11 million francs.  Every portrait tells a story and there are plenty of them with 440 rooms to fill. I could go on and on but I will stop there and let the photos do the talking for me. It was a challenge to get it all into a single frame, both inside and out, but I had fun trying. You can read more about Château de Chambord, here.
















I just couldn't resist... :)



 Magnificent Proportions.

Text reference: Châteaux of the Loire
The Green Guide by Michelin

images~me

 PS..
Thank you for your words of encouragement regarding my bat story. (here)
I was heartened to hear that many are quite familiar with these
little night creatures and take them in stride. :)


Monday, August 22, 2011

A Nocturnal Encounter


We were five and now we are six. I cut these beautiful roses for Mrs. H Sr's arrival to the chateau (here) yesterday. The fragrance is intoxicating and I am feeling a bit delirious...but not from the roses.

We had what I call a 'scorcher' yesterday and today...temperatures into high 30C/90F. I opened all the windows in the chateau last night to catch a breeze. Around 4:00am, a storm came through with intense lightening and rain. I awoke and lay in bed thinking of all the windows that were wide open throughout the chateau (no screens) and made a frantic move around the house to close them all. No small feat. I am sure I looked and sounded like a crazed woman, running around in the dark, bumping into strange objects and cursing myself for not closing them earlier in the evening.

Surprise, surprise, I slipped into one empty bedroom at the far end of the chateau, turned on the lights and was greeted by a gathering of bats, flying in a circle around the chandelier. It felt like a scene out of a Daphne du Maurier novel. I half expected Mrs. Danvers to pop out of the corner of the room. 




I did what any smart woman would do, I turned off the lights, closed the door, made a mad dash back to bed and decided to think about it in the morning.

Tick, tock went the clock as I lay in bed thinking of how I was going to explain bedroom bats to the owner of the chateau. I needed a plan to catch them and felt the pool leaf scooper was my best bet. Scoop and toss was my one and only strategy.  Luckily, when I peeked in after breakfast they had departed.



Note to self....close all windows in chateau this evening and dream of the sweet sounds of nightingale birds. No bats allowed. :)  Bonne Nuit to one and all!

top and bottom images~me


Apple IPhone 4 Vs.

Apple iPhone 4 vs.
Apple iPhone 4 vs.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

IPhone 4G Concept Picture

iPhone 4G concept picture
iPhone 4G concept picture

News - Kim Kardashian Weds Kris Humphries - Pictures

Here's the most awaited Pictures of Kim Kardashian and Kris humphries wedding. Their Wedding is just about to happen and they're officially being married from now onwards for sure. Latest News - Kim Kardashian Weds Kris Humphries - Pictures. We will grab more pictures as soon as we have them. Enjoy watching all these exclusive kim and kris wedding pictures and pictures of wedding guests of kim

News - Kim Kardashian Weds Kris Humphries - Pictures

Here's the most awaited Pictures of Kim Kardashian and Kris humphries wedding. Their Wedding is just about to happen and they're officially being married from now onwards for sure. Latest News - Kim Kardashian Weds Kris Humphries - Pictures. We will grab more pictures as soon as we have them. Enjoy watching all these exclusive kim and kris wedding pictures and pictures of wedding guests of kim

Friday, August 19, 2011

Sunrise and Karen Blixen





Sunrise over the farmer's place...

I woke up early to catch the sunrise this morning. In the end, I decided it was easier said than done. In my pink silk pajamas and a well worn cashmere sweater, I set off in my black walking shoes to catch the sun.
I was ready to hop on a bike and ride past the farmers place and it appears they heard me coming first. The rooster, the horse, the hens, the dogs...the donkeys and even the cooing pigeons. I wondered how my family and the farmers family would feel if I proceeded on my journey....especailly in my pink and blue bedroom ensemble. I retreated with the pigeons (it appears we have a village worth of pigeons living amongst the roofing of the chateau.)

I sat at my little table by the window and came across this post from the very lovely Carina. She posteed on Karen Blixen ( author of Out of Africa), her home and her art of flower arranging. It was thrilled as it all started with a flower arrangement I posted a few months back.

You can read Carina's post here.


Of course, my next question is....have you met Carina @ We are all in the Gutter?  We have been chatting back and forth from my early blogging days...she has become a wonderful blogging friend. She lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a big fan of Oscar Wilde and writes the most curious and intersting posts. She is a keen reader and traveller with lots to share and think about.


I hope you stop by and say hello!

As for my sunrise....I nearly got it.




More beautiful colours from France.



In retreat with the pigeons...back to the chateau.



A new day has dawned.


I think it is Friday....we are on chateau watch again today. I am still deciding which one.  I am very excited about dinner tonight. We have had a local chef, Murielle, prepare all our dinners while we are staying here. She and her husband are chef's by trade. The food had been true to the local area, fresh and fabulous. My only regret is that she does not speak English and I do not speak French. We try....
Mr. H needs to communicate for us as he speaks fluent French. Murielle has offered to take me into the woods to pick mushrooms. I don't know that Mr. H is as excited as I am about that prospect.

Tonight Murielle is cooking a big feast. Her family joins us for dinner along with the local farmer and his wife. Murielle's husband and son speak English (phew). I hear he is an expert on wines in the region....I know where I am sitting tonight. :)

Mrs H. Sr. arrives tomorrow for a week. We have a room all set for her on the right wing of the house. We have migrated to the left wing. I am really liking this concept of wings in a house. 

A reader asked how we came across this chateau. Good question. Hang on a few more days and I will let you know. I want to make sure all goes off without a hitch before I recommend the firm we used. So far so good.....


Happy Weekend to one and all...( I would say that in French but it is too early in the morning and I have not had my first cup of coffee yet) 


Jeanne xxx