In The Army Now

And the $1600 holey Balmain cotton T-shirt....

This is not an illusion. This strawberry is right in front of my face, practically touching my nose. It is definitely the biggest strawberry I have ever seen.

Photo by Michael of Me (that's why it's blurry...hehe)

Heavy Metal

Zooey Deschanel Editorial

I think Zooey Deschanel is adorable. So, I'd hate to find out that she was a bitch or something.

Watch Yes, Man. She's great in that movie.

Jewelry Designer: Natalie Dissel

Absolutely AMAZING stone jewelry by Natalie Dissel.

Model: Viviane Orth

She's actually a blonde, but looks great as a dark brunette.

Mango Curry Beef Over Indian Spiced Rice and Grilled Vegetables

Photo by Me

Fashion Architecture

"It's Not A Cookie, It's Fruit and Cake" : Fig Spread

Fig Spread 2 ways

1- Dried Figs cooked down in wine with lemon slices and honey. Then Food Processed.

2- Dried Figs, lemon slice and honey straight food processed.

Below photos are of Option 1:

Ingredients

Sliced Dried Figs

Starting to Simmer in the Wine

Finished Simmering in the Wine

After Food Processed

Stay tuned for a recipe that uses this spread.

Photos by Me

No Smoking

You teach your kids not to smoke, but do they listen?

Photo by Me

Photographer: Marc Paeps

Backyard BBQ:Grilled Orange Chicken Drumsticks

Orange Chicken Drumsticks, Fresh Vegetables and Corn on the Grill

Neutrals

Vogue Nippon (Japan) June 2010 via Knight Cat

You Learn Something New Everyday

So, I work with these on a daily basis, but I never wondered where the name came from.

The initials you see on darn near every zipper you own stand for Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushikigaisha, which translates into “Yoshida Manufacturing Corporation.” The company is named after Tadao Yoshida, who started the zipper concern in Tokyo in 1934.

--via Mental Floss Blog