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Koi, those delightful finned swimmers you often see in aquatic gardens, are believed to have originated from Eastern Asia, and their ornamental cultivation was encouraged under the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Korean Silla Dynasty, and during the Japanese Edo Period. Koi, also called carp, are very closely related to goldfish. I've actually been longing to add a water feature to my garden, and would Read more
The Council of Fashion Designers America/Vogue Fashion Fund announced the ten finalists today: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Vena Cava, Rogan, Band of Outsiders, Erin Fetherston, Koi, Threeasfour, VPL, and Philip Crangi Jewelry. On November 15, the winner, who will receive $200,000, will be revealed - on the same day as the CFDA/Vogue project Seventh on Sale begins! I have to say...my money is on Phillip Read more
This duckling is going to grow up to be some kind of Nobel Peace Prize winning critter. At this tender age, she's totally altruistic and feeding Koi fish one by one in a pond (where else?) in Japan. The fantastic, surreal, land of Japan. Read more
Get ready for your mouth to water. Food Orleans invites us to share some of her favorite iPhone food photos from New Orleans and beyond. I've been cleaning out my iPhone photo roll and came across some great shots that made me swoon, laugh, and shake my head at how good this stuff was. This year I got to go to my first LSU game in Baton Rouge, and although I probably lost a small percentage of my Read more
Ryan Phillippe was in a black jacket and one of his favorite hats yesterday for a visit to the Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills. A touch-up to his blond locks was in order before Ryan met up with a group of guys at Koi. The actor has been dining all around town over the last week, with meals at In-N-Out and BOA. He's also been logging lots of time with his kids, hanging with Ava over the Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud and Camilaruano is one of them. In the latest post to her I'm so stylish blog, Camilaruano tells us about her favorite new charity line for kids. Gabriel is wearing Disney's It's a small world koi fish TOMS and short sleeve T-shirt We love to support profit for a purpose companies. Disney's "It's a Small World" collection exclusively at Nordstrom's, teamed Read more
This year, the 13 American Idol contestants are living in the lap of luxury in a gated Tuscan mansion in Beverly Hills. Located on almost two acres, this 15,000-square-foot compound features a pool, spa, professional kitchen, and granite, marble, and hardwood interiors. Nearly 30-foot-high ceilings provide a cavernous space for singers who may want to practice their vibratos, while the gorgeous Read more
Is there anything we can't learn from the staff of Dunder-Mifflin? By watching their crazy and hilarious antics, we have learned critical lessons about in-office relationships, holiday gifting, party no-nos, and etiquette. And now this team of moderately enthusiastic, averagely achieving employees keep giving and giving; here's a list of work excuses they've used in seasons past (to be used at Read more
