tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72018960442205383612024-03-13T09:55:43.889-04:00bobo feedtasty morsels for bourgeois bohemiansbee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.comBlogger662125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-7530779241466774612019-01-10T19:08:00.000-05:002019-01-11T11:31:50.902-05:00Worshipping at the House of Armani<div style="text-align: center;">
This past fall we were extremely fortunate to have the opportunity of returning to our beloved Italy.</div>
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As some who’ve been,know very well,one,two or even three trips to this multi faceted and diverse country cannot begin to even scratch the surface.</div>
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We have had the pleasure of visiting all the major cities and then some of this vast and diverse country.</div>
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The wonder and sheer madness of Roma. The beauty and intimacy of Firenze and the rugged and beautiful passion that is Napoli.</div>
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We indeed have been blessed.</div>
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No,this year we chose that world famous capitol of all things design, Milano!</div>
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...hard to believe that these two design infatuated “BoBo” had not been before.</div>
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So flights were soon booked!</div>
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Apartment rented and off we went to spend two design filled weeks in design Mecca.</div>
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Truth be known,upon arrival,our list of “must sees” was so long we actually had to make a day by day schedule,to accommodate all we wished to accomplish and see! </div>
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We also needed to check what was in store weather wise since a trip to Lake Como and Isola Bella was also planned,so...but that’s another post.</div>
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the pope of fashion, </div>
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Giorgio Armani and his Silos. </div>
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Mr. Armani chose to call it “Silos” not only because the building at one time did store food,which is essential to life, but also because, like food,clothes to Mr. Armani is very much essential to life.</div>
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Set in the lush neighbourhood of Zona Tortona on Via Bergognone and opened in April 2015,</div>
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stands the temple that is the house of Armani.</div>
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At 4,500 square meters of monolithic concrete and designed by self taught Japanese master</div>
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Tadao Ando,the monument to all things simple and orderly rises before you . </div>
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As you walk towards the impressive double height doors,you are met by the requisite,extremely good looking, tall,perfectly groomed young men,all dressed in black Armani,who gladly and ever so efficiently guide you to the coat check and cashiers.</div>
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Upon entering the ground floor is an art gallery.</div>
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When we visited it was the ethereal works of Sarah Moon.Glorious!Wish we had had more time, but we had 4 fashion filled floors of Armani to discover! </div>
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And we were not disappointed.</div>
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Each floor,did not disappoint.</div>
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Huge loft spaces each with “islands” of looks from a particular season and or year.</div>
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All with their own looks and feel. Nothing behind glass or partitions.</div>
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No stanchions keeping you at bay! </div>
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One was allowed to get up close to every beautifully designed and intricately manufactured piece,</div>
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and we were allowed to take photographs!</div>
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It was the perfect match of interior design,architecture and fashion!</div>
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What more could we possibly have ever wanted from a glorious afternoon in divine Milano.</div>
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A true highlight among numerous highlights during our two week stay.</div>
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<br />bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-38595189783854254632019-01-07T18:50:00.000-05:002019-01-07T18:50:20.840-05:00a simple joy....<div style="text-align: center;">
A book. </div>
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A simple joy ..sadly often forgotten in these fast paced social media driven times.</div>
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A simple joy.. of the wonders of blissful uninterrupted sleep after reading a few chapters.</div>
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A simple joy.. of relishing life at a slower pace.</div>
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A simple joy.. that stirs the soul and enriches the imagination....but you knew that.</div>
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May 2019 be filled with much love, health and prosperity to you all. </div>
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Every year in late August we find ourselves in Winnipeg to visit Bee's family, so why not take this opportunity and drive there, we thought?<br />
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Chicago! What can be said that has not already been said?...it truly is an amazing city!<br />
A city filled with so many "city proud" Chicagoans, willing and able to show off their city and its amazing architecture, most if not all on a volunteer basis! What's not to love?<br />
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Chicago has always been a mecca for retail. Many retail giants over the years have started new concepts here test driving their new ideas, so needless to say Chicago remains a shoppers paradise.<br />
Like our home town Toronto, Chicago is also a city of vibrant neighborhoods. Our base would be BuckTown and Wicker Park, two of Chicago's creative epicenters, famous for unparalleled boutique shopping, esoteric book stores and countless art galleries....how could we go wrong?!<br />
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On one of our many walks back to our AirB&B flat, strolling along Damen Street, having picked up a few provisions at the lovely <a href="http://www.oliviasmarket.com/">Olivia's</a>,<br />
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What's not to love about a great T-shirt? Inexpensive. Easy to pack, for yourself or as a thank-you for that great friend who was willing to look after your plants while you were away.<br />
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Opened in November of 2003, with the idea of offering Chicagoans something different than your run of the mill T-shirt printing store, they hit on the "deli" theme. You enter to find a gleaming white deli case filled with an assortment of brightly colored T's.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span>Labels recently featured in the July issue of GQ,were such stand outs as A Kind of Guise (AKOG), a small brand from Munich whose garments offer unique details and expert craftsmanship; Eyevan 7285, a Japanese eyewear brand- light and ever so stylish with a cool retro vibe; Feit Bio Trainers; and Oniki 4B a Japanese label by Tomorrowland. Match these awesome and unique brands with Meyvn's amazing service and your "Bobos" could have done some serious credit card damage here. We hesitated, though, and later regretted the missed opportunity but no worries, Jay contacted them when we returned and is now anxiously awaiting the delivery of his purchase of an antique Japanese Boro fabric piece! Meyvn hits it out of the "Style Ballpark"and is a definite must stop for any guy serious about fashion.</div>
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Check out the great <a href="http://www.gq.com/story/an-oasis-of-style-chicago-logan-square">GQ review</a> from July on this unique men's store.<br />
So, Chicago really has it all for these two "Bobos", awesome architecture, great design, wonderful food, and an inventive and vibrant retail scene that can't be matched....and everybody is so nice! We will be back just as soon as our "loonie" fattens up a bit!<br />
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Happy trails mes chéries...bisous <br />
<br />bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-4813486454263162462015-08-13T23:09:00.001-04:002015-08-14T16:35:36.599-04:00What if Our Favourite Colour Didn't Exist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The place is a mad house...In one door if you want table service, in another if you just want counter service. Place your order, hand over your euros and move to the next line. Hand over your receipt, receive your order, and find a place to stand at the counter while you try to savour both the experience and the pastries before feeling obliged to relinquish your space to the Japanese lady hovering behind you. </div>
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-68149890092843104762013-10-01T09:12:00.000-04:002013-10-01T09:12:06.071-04:00Tuesday Travels...Lisbon reds<div style="text-align: center;">
Lots of colour here in Lisbon...</div>
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here are a few reds from our first few days:</div>
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-3667272477274512312013-09-24T13:28:00.000-04:002013-09-24T13:28:16.798-04:00The Pleasures of Vintage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently a certain expensive tie brand has come to the attention of the
blaggerocracy offering the novelty of new ties made out of vintage tie
fabrics Unfortunately, the vintage tie patterns involved appear to be
the ones we would have flipped through and left hanging in our fathers’
closets years ago. I can understand that in classic clothing, the old
has a cachet that can’t easily be explained rationally. Things made in
the old manner, such as with ancient madder dyeing or hand block
printing, or with old-style materials, like Geelong lambswool, strike a
chord with those of us who still half-believe in some lost Arcadia of
quality. However,
rather than pay a top-drawer new tie price for the supposed glories of
the old, I suggest investing, judiciously, in the pleasures of vintage.<br />
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Read the full article from the fine folks at :A Suitable Wardrobe<br />
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-76712475016477096892013-09-20T23:48:00.001-04:002013-09-20T23:48:45.434-04:00Friday Frequencies<div style="text-align: center;">
Everybody, Take Five!</div>
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-60370814786783222302013-09-17T10:30:00.000-04:002013-09-17T10:30:00.966-04:00Looking Up...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-64366638752117330992013-09-15T12:52:00.004-04:002013-09-15T12:53:54.717-04:00Looking Up...<div style="text-align: center;">
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-35031765565851046272013-09-09T10:00:00.000-04:002013-09-09T12:27:03.633-04:00Seen...50 shades of red<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Henry Street, Toronto</div>
bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0Grange Park, Toronto, ON, Canada43.657538269474777 -79.3938752554893243.654666269474774 -79.398917755489322 43.660410269474781 -79.388832755489318tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-56677958852565899602013-09-08T10:00:00.000-04:002013-09-08T10:00:01.235-04:00Seen...rear window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Baldwin Village</div>
bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-23264386871369739602013-09-02T10:00:00.000-04:002013-09-02T10:00:00.016-04:00Seen...Toronto Hydro<div style="text-align: center;">
Toronto Hydro streetworks in progress </div>
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-55815401121138279422013-09-01T10:00:00.000-04:002013-09-01T10:00:06.483-04:00Canadian Museum for Human Rights<div style="text-align: justify;">
We were in Winnipeg last weekend, so of course we had to go check on the progress of the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights building. As the photos below will attest, the exterior is essentially complete, with landscaping work proceeding at full tilt. According to the museum's website, inauguration is slated to happen sometime next year.</div>
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<a href="http://museumforhumanrights.ca/content/about-building#.UiJxW3RzamQ">Here's a link</a> to the museum's official webpage explaining the symbolism of the building's forms. It's design is by noted American architect <a href="http://www.predock.com/">Antoine Predock</a>, winner of a 2003 competition for the facility's design.</div>
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This building is not yet universally loved by the fine folks of Winnipeg...what's your opinion?</div>
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bee and jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10672833743830229469noreply@blogger.com0The Forks, Winnipeg, MB, Canada49.891016600740414 -97.13139398256311149.885902100740417 -97.141478982563115 49.896131100740412 -97.121308982563107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201896044220538361.post-74885628578648020212013-08-31T14:26:00.000-04:002013-08-31T14:26:08.533-04:00Seen...tastes a little burnt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://bobofeed.tumblr.com/day/2013/08/17">Bobofeed on Tumblr, Saturday August 17, 2013</a></div>
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We can't really explain why it took us so long to discover Via Mercanti. I guess we tend to be prisoners to our own routines much of the time, and because we always have pizza on Friday nights we are not inclined to have it again for Saturday lunch. Fortunately, though, we recently found ourselves in Kensington Market at lunchtime for the second day in a row one recent weekend, and it happened to be a Sunday. Via Mercanti's windows were wide open and Confederations Cup soccer from Brazil was on all the screens- Italy vs. Uruguay to determine third place- and the boisterous and infectious atmosphere just drew us in. Being liberated from our Saturday pizza embargo, we didn't hesitate!<br />
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Once inside we could appreciate the authenticity of the place: A great beehive forno behind the prep area, pizzaioli who were right off the last Alitalia flight, barely a word of English in earshot. We were in heaven!<br />
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And the pizza certainly didn't disappoint! Thin crust, slightly blistered chewy rim, molten toppings, spicy oil on the table- perfetto!<br />
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Finally, of course, a great espresso macchiato to send us back out into the Kensington crowds! A<span class="hw">rrivederci, Via Mercanti!</span></div>
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<a href="http://pizzeriaviamercanti.ca/"><i>Pizzeria Via Mercanti</i></a></div>
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