Belated Blog Anniversary: Moi Je Joue

Long time no blog! It's my last week of classes for this semester and all the deadlines I've been dreading are here! I've been so busy that I didn't even realize I missed my blog anniversary on November 17th.When I started this blog two years ago, I never thought I would have even a small number of people interested in reading it. I wanted a space to play with my thoughts and to record all the fabulous things I found in my internet travels. That said, I'm extremely grateful to all those who take time to read and to subscribe! Just for fun (because moi, je joue) I'd like to share my initial inspiration:


I just loved this commercial: it's whimsy, it's fantasy, it's mood, and it's colours! This blog was a whim and a place to play with my travel, fashion, and design fantasies.

What can I say? Me, I play. Moi Je Joue.

Snow!

Yay! First day of snow this season! Last night, it began to 'wet snow' and in some places of Vancouver, it was actually snowing. But at my home it was just raining (how disappointing). But this morning I was greeted with one fabulous surprise: a light dusting of snow! Today is going to be a good day. I can feel it. There's snow and one of our local mountains is open for the ski/board season! Have you seen the film White Christmas (1954) with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye? Well, here's one of my favourite songs from that film. Enjoy and Happy Friday!

Rubbish Rehab

Ahh... early morning. They can be so difficult but once you're up, it's great to watch the sunrise. In winter here in Vancouver, you can get up at 6:30 and still watch the sunrise.
On a different, design note, I went to the Interior Design Show West and discovered a husband and wife team that gives new life to old items: Rubbish Rehab! Their chairs are so fabulous, I wish I the resources and reasons to get at least one!Before and after!
And after...
And after!

Snow White and the Huntsman

Back again! What a crazy, whirlwind week: coffee, dog walking, projects, overnight paper writing sessions, house work, faulty alarm system... tired! But I have just enough energy to share my intrigue for next year's Snow White & the Huntsman! It looks promising and visually stunning. Colleen Atwood has done wonders with the costumes again!How fabulously villainous does Charlize Theron look?!
Until tomorrow everyone! Here's the trailer in case you haven't seen it yet :) Ciao!

Temple of the Jungle, Cambodia

Traditional Cambodian Folk Music (It's really quite pretty!)

Happy Monday all! Yesterday I was searching the internet for images of Peter Pan and its various productions (film, stage, ballet etc.) and somehow, in a very roundabout way, I found myself looking at pictures of Ta Prohm, Cambodia's Temple of the Jungle! This is definitely a place that I hope to visit in person someday... Cambodia is on the travel wish list!If you've seen the Tomb Raider film, you'll recognize this as one of the filming locations...
Ta Prohm is just one of the many architecturally amazing temple complexes in Cambodia (Angkor Wat, Beng Maleya, Angkor Thom to name a few). They are so filled with history and stories that are waiting to be rediscovered by visitors!

Image Sources: Jason Barbacovi (1st), Jus Medic (next 3), and Farl of Photojourneys (last 2)

Roost: a Simple Life

Lamento - Sergio Mendes ft. Maogani Quartet

First of all, thank you to all who take the time to read and subscribe to my blog! Life has been a major juggling act the last few months and Moi Je Joue has been difficult to maintain regularly. Second, Roost: a Simple Life...I love looking at food photography! Caitlin (or Coco) is the woman behind the magic of these dishes and their photos. Even more appealing is that she didn't study photography but rather, through trial and error, taught herself!She also has beautiful shots of her travels!And a good eye for decorating and staging...Hope you enjoyed and check out her blog for more beautiful photographs and inspiration. Now back to work for me!
All photos from Roost: a Simple Life.