"Good Morning Charlie"

Here is a preview of our 70's Americana themed fashion shoot!
More to come soon...

Photographer: Manya
Makeup: Jenny
Hair: Andrea
Model: Rosie
Stylist: Hanni & Rosie

Dinner 11/28: Palace Kitchen

goat cheese and lavender fondue
grilled bread and apples
enormous garlic crouton and romaine lettuce
with parmesan dressing
palace burger royale
wood grilled oregon country beef
with nearly traditional accompaniments
and fries
steamed half a dungeness crab
with melted butter and lemon
whole idaho trout
meyer lemon and sea salt
dahlia triple coconut cream pie
white chocolate, toasted coconut

PUSSY GALORE

Who's your favorite Bond girl?

Remember...

ROGER LODGE.

The Best Day of My Life

Hanni, Ariella and I went to a sheep farm in New Jersey over the summer. It was amazing. We tasted 7 sheep cheeses and they were delightful; rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Then... we went to the lamb house. There were about 6 children on the tour- our guide kneeled down and said, "would anyone like to hold a lamb?" I shoved all the kids to the side, and raised my hand emphatically.... then I fell in love. As I was cooing sweet nothing's into his ear, he pooped on me.

You know they're too old when they compare the taste to tropical fruit....

champagne wishes & caviar dreams

dinner tonight:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Buttermilk-Herb-Pancakes-Topped-with-Caviar-1223

sex

Listen to the Savage Love Podcast

Oh, YouTube!

Pimple Scare

Something really horrible happened to me recently; one of the scariest things that can happen in a young woman's life: I woke up with a pimple. Not just a normal, average, every-day, corner of the nose type of pimple. This pimple happened to be right smack in the middle of my forehead, slightly above my eyebrows. Yes, I looked like I was either a traditional Bollywood star, or a middle-aged wanna-be hippie mom at her afternoon yoga class (see below for details).

Was it small and red, with perhaps a happy little white-head? No, it was deep. It might have had its own heartbeat. Do you know what I did? I pulled out my trusty Nelson's Acne Gel, and after abut 2 days of nightly applications that mean old pimple was gone! Bye bye bindi! Hello Nelson's Acne Gel!

Chanel Cruise Collection 2008-2009 - Part 3

Chanel synchronized swimmers.
Fast forward to 2:30 to see them begin.
Make sure to see their grand finale at 4:48 - they form the double C!

wwwwwwwwwwwomen

sam

Seattle Art Museum

Edward Hopper's Women
November 13, 2008–March 1, 2009

dis&dat

beer tasting

wine tasting

oyster tasting.

dinner at The Brooklyn

imax

fun & edumacational

people i like...

"And we pray, everyday everyday"

I finally saw Pineapple Express. The best part of the movie was the use of the song The Crossroads by Bone Thugs N Harmony.

 

beautiful loser

He shoots, he SCORES!

and the world goes wild! VICTORY!

stuff i like...

Anikke & I went and saw Roman Polanski's, Rosemary's Baby last night at the SIFF movie theater. Amazing and Creepy. And worth seeing for the wonderful '60's fashion and decor alone.

drawings

pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and pen on paper.

pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and pen on paper.

Self Portrait in oil

Humble Arts Foundation Group Show

Please check out Humble's online group show for this month - I'm in it!
xo
Manya

http://humbleartsfoundation.org/

girly man

We did the thriller dance in dance class today.

All My Ladies!

The photo above is pretty awesome, but what is even awesomer is Nia. If you have yet to go to a Nia class you gotsta find a good one in your hood. Nia is like a melange of martial arts + yoga + ballet + african dance + lap dancing + group therapy + "fly girl" moves. Feel the sweat. Feel the love.

gettin ready for Halloween

you're my BOO

Here at 1620 we've gone Halloween cRazZaYYY. Our decor, cuisine & attire - creepy/spooky/orange/black.

Here is the link to make the paper mice I put together above:

www.marthastewart.com/article/paper-mice?autonomy_kw=mice&rsc=header_1  

SPOTTED

Glass artist Dale Chihuly taking an afternoon stroll on 1st avenue between Battery and Bell.

Phranc Talk!

I saw Phranc - the all American Jewish Lesbian folk singer at USC last night. She is great! Check it out.

Phranc talk #8 and #10 are really great as well.

xo
Manya

"Food and Liquoring in Las Vegas"

Meals in Vegas and their highlight dishes...

1. Bouchon,

1 dozen Moules & Pomme Frites

2. Lavo,

Greek Salad

3. B&B,

Beef Cheek Ravioli with Black Truffles and crushed Duck Liver

4. Andre's,

2 lb. Live Maine Lobsters "Thermidor", White Mushroomd, Tarragon, Dijon Mustrard Cream Sauce

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Check it Out...

The Richard Misrach photography show at the Henry Art Gallery, Seattle.

Richard Misrach: On the Beach

North Galleries 

October 11, 2008-January 18, 2009 

PLAY BALL

On September 28 we went to the last Mariners game of the year. We had tickets to go to an art lecture that same day, but we woke up in the morning and we was like, "f*** that s***" and headed to the baseball game instead! Good Seatown times.

party time, excellent

The whowhatweardaily.com website usually sucks, but today they had an awesome fashion entry inspired by Wayne's World. No way! Way!

GOOD READ

I Love This Song and Carol Burnett Singing This Song!!!

It's so good. Just watch...

It's a love/hate relationship with Vegas

Manya, Hanni, Devra, Mom and I are heading to Las Vegas this coming weekend. We are celebrating belated birthdays for Hanni and Devra, Mom's birthday, and Bette Midler. The Divine Miss M. Bette Midler herself, in the flesh! I am very excited! Very very excited! Also if the weather is nice enough I plan on laying at the pool, and maintaining a nice cocktail buzz the entire weekend. That's one great thing about Vegas, drinking is not only tolerated- it's encouraged- all day long! 

Now, Vegas is not all rainbows and lollipops, there is a dark side. It starts with all the weird impersonator shows. Below is a show that is going on right now in Sin City, "Barbara and Frank." This is targeting all the old Jewish women who flock to Vegas for the discounted early bird buffets. An evening full of Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra hits. Pretty sick stuff- and yes, I am trying to get tickets....

How do magicians and illusionists (as they prefer to be called) make a living in this day and age? By charging $50 a ticket for a tired show with props from the '80's and washed up meth head assistants at The Excalibur Hotel. These corny magic shows have a cushy home in Las Vegas. They are so weird. These shows fall into the bizarre/depressing appeal of Vegas. 

Another awful thing about Vegas are the people. 

Yikes. 

Also, when you walk down the strip there are millions of little flyers for call girls. Someone sketchy passes them out, and then everyone throws them on the ground. I guess as guys walk around with those tall neon margarita cups getting wasted, they pick up flyers like the one below and call them up for a good time. Hey honey, meet me at The Excalibur! Disgusting.

Now that I have purged myself of everything I hate about Vegas, let's have a moment for Bette Midler. October 11th at Caesar's Palace- it's you and me baby!  

Las Vegas has a beautiful history with Burlesque! Amazing. 

I love fake-tanned men on steroids who play dress up and take off their clothes for horny women all over the world willing to cough up 60 bucks! See you on Friday boys!!

Those amazing men from down-under! We love you! That better be me this weekend! 

Ahhhh... and of course the famous Las Vegas showgirls. The feathers, the headpieces, the legs, the boobies- what's not love!?!?

LA/ B-DAY!

Anikke and I went and visited Manya in Los Angeles to celebrate my 23rd birthday. We ushered in my 23rd year, as the Ramones sang, "out there having fun in the warm California sun".

Highlights:

-steaks at Jar restaurant

-walking around Olvera Street

-bread pudding at Urth Cafe

-The Spa at the Peninsula

-visiting the Magic Castle

-chillin' at Santa Monica beach

Hanni Turned 23... so I made a video.

I Love Beer

Dad, Mom, Hanni and I went to a beer tasting in the parking lot of the Pyramid Ale House in SODO, right across the street from the Safeco Field. It was supposed to be set up as an Oktoberfest/Bavarian village- but it was pretty much a white tent, beer vendors, drunk frat boys, and a Bratwurst stand- good enough for me! We paid the admission fee and were given 6 beer tokens by a toothless woman who couldn't stop smiling. We started on one end, and tasted our way through 12 different beers. Needless to say we were drunk. We started and ended with our favorite beer of the evening; Rogue Brewery Dead Man's Ale- hoppy, smooth, delicious, and 9% alcohol, yeehaw! We had a great time. Above, Dad and I are singing a merry drinking tune. I love beer. 

"The ocean's roar will dull the drummin'..."

David Lee Roth, Coconut Grove

Finger Lickin' Good

Top Fried Chicken Picks

1.

The Kingfish Cafe

602 19th Ave East, Seattle

2.

 Ezell's

 502 23rd Ave, Seattle

3.

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

5006 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles