Versus Blogspot: November 2010

T is for

Continuing our visit to the UK, while in London we visited the

Tower of London

London is a city with a lot of contrasts. You can see above the Tower of London, with some of the modern architecture of recent years in the background. Within the Tower compound itself, there is also contrast between portions of the castle built in different centuries--the earliest construction begun in 1080. In the apartments in this Tudor portion of the structure that Lady Jane Grey resided until her execution.

Our guide to the history of the Tower was this most delightful and colorful member of the Yeomen Warders who thoroughly enjoyed what he was doing.

There is always restoration and preservation going on

at a site as old as this. This is one of the oldest walls.

If we make a return trip to London in future years, we will give the city more time. Then perhaps we will be able to attend some of the demonstrations that take place in the Tower precincts. Previously in this round of ABCs I showed you part of the Royal Armory for R, and mentioned that the Tower is included as one of the Royal Palaces while we were "searching" for the Queen in Q. The Tower is also home of the Crown Jewels.

As we cruised the River Thames we passed under the Tower Bridge, which has only it proximity to the Tower of London to thank for its name.

Look for other examples for the letter T at the ABC Wednesday homesite. We are in the seventh rouind (my sixth) and it is amazing what we can find each week to illustrate the theme letter.

Verse and worse

Jack fell down and broke his crown

And Jill came tumbling after

The lawyer’s face revealed a frown

As he sued for a broken rafter

Verse and worse

Jack fell down and broke his crown

And Jill came tumbling after

The lawyer’s face revealed a frown

As he sued for a broken rafter

Gym Ruling
A California court has ruled that parents can sue if their kids' schools cut back on gym classes. But if they cut back on math and science classes, we just have to keep buying all their technology from China and India.

Reading Scores
A new report shows that 25% of 8th graders are functionally illiterate. And the other 75% are getting beaten up by the illiterate kids.

Deficit Panel Findings
The Deficit Reduction Commission will release its full report on how to cut government waste this morning. It's first recommendation will be not to waste money by funding useless things like the Deficit Reduction Commission.

Police Union Stance
The Los Angeles police union wants the city to stop hiring new cops. It turns out hazing the new guys is really interfering with the veteran cops' daily naps.

Wikileaks B of A
Bank of America is probably the target of the next expose from Wikileaks. Most of the leaks are coming from 2-3 disgruntled ATM's.

December 1st

1975: Lambda Theta Phi, the first Latino fraternity, is established at Rutgers University… but it is better known on campus as “the men’s soccer team.”

1982: At the University of Utah, Barney Clark becomes the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart… but the world is much more interested in Clark’s incredibly life-like artificial hair.

1991: Ukrainian voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum for independence from the Soviet Union. The nation has spent the last 19 years unsuccessfully trying to join the Pac-10.

Pink Bedroom Furniture Design Ideas by Karim Rashid

This new bedroom suite by Karim Rashid is hot – hot pink, that is! Designed for Italian furniture house Valdichienti and geared up for its big reveal at Salone del Mobile 2010, this pink bedroom furniture represents a new ideal in furniture, combining fashion and function, with a little flair thrown in for good measure. This playful set is characterized by its rounded corners, soft lines and of course, it’s stand-out color great for a girl’s bedroom or a sophisticated bedroom retreat.

Modern Armchairs Design by Polsit

These ultra modern armchairs design from Polsit is where functional art comes to fruition. The unusual Sculpture armchair by Andrea De Benedict is presented as the debut piece of the new Desart collection, which transforms original art into usable chairs and armchairs for the consumer with an elite sense of style.

Luxury House Interior Design with Extraordinary Views

This extraordinary house design by Architects Cadaval & Sola-Morales stands out among the primitive peaks. Perched on a steep hillside overlooking the Spanish Pyrenees,the house stone exterior is characteristic for its steeply pitched roof,which flavors the exterior and interior with its uniquee shape.

Contemporary Dining Table Design by Joe Doucet

The below table is designed by a popular American architect and designer Joe Doucet. At glance, this minimalist furniture looks usual but after you see it a bit closer you’ll find it as a luxurious table.

Contemporary Dining Table Design

Beautiful Luxury Carpets Design Ideas

Rug is one of great complement to our interior design. Now we’d love to share eight beautiful rugs that will be a new center piece to your home. The first idea comes from Kyle Bunting that brings cowhide rug designs. These collections come in a range of vibrant colors and attractive patterns and motifs that you can choose from geometric to organic spots and stripes. These rugs are also available in custom-made option, so you decide the sizes, colors, and designs to suit your space. This comfortable rug sure brings heat to your room during autumn or winter.

So they roped you in as well?

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON (Image ID: Sydney2010-7235)

It's not your normal view of a retired naval cruiser, but who wants a normal view for any photographic image? I stopped to admire the symmetry of the vessel's graceful bow, accentuated by the curvature of the number 11 on either side.

Really the only thing that was not symmetrical was the jetty rope - but that didn't worry me. This was shot at the Australian Maritime Museum in Sydney.

So they roped you in as well?

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON (Image ID: Sydney2010-7235)

Christmas Craft

Every year, at Christmas on my Grandma's side of the family, the women each bring a craft for all of the others in the family. I joined in on this tradition a few years ago, and want to bring something super cute, but still easy, to impress everyone this year ;)

I was first thinking about a diy reed diffuser. I was planning on buying small glass vases of some sort and filling them with fragrance oil, sticking some bamboo skewers in, and tying greenery and berries around the whole thing...

But, I'm not sure how I would prevent them from spilling everywhere during transportation...?

Then I thought candles like these, above, would be easy to make! It would be adorable to wrap in a cellophane bag and tie with a big burlap ribbon :)

{I have no idea where this photo came from, so let me know if I swiped it from somewhere I shouldn't have! Sorry!}

~Do you creative girls have any suggestions? Hope your week is off to a beautiful start! xo

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