No, it wasn’t an Andy Warhol inspiration. The name was from a discarded book found in the street in New York. The book was the sensationalist exposé of fetish and sexual perversion, “The Velvet Underground” by Mike Leigh. For many years copies were hard to find and commanded a premiu...
For a cozy feel, opt for soft fabrics like microfiber or velvet. If you want something durable, canvas or denim are great choices. Play with Colors: Don't be afraid to experiment with colors. A bold color can make a statement, while a pastel shade can soften the room's look. If ...
He spoke in a whisper as gentle as a susurration of summer breeze in the long grass. His lips touched my ear as they moved to form words; and the words dropped into my brain like the velvet petals of a dying rose falling silently to the earth. Scarcely could I hear what he said, ...
The further we went up the ravine the more lush and seemingly larger the vegetation became – until we could sit on the huge moss-covered tree trunk roots like they were big velvet sofas, wait, they were big velvet sofas! Then as I looked around, everything became vibrant, detailed and ...
Hand washing “dry clean only” clothes: A quick rundown Many are still unsure whether to include “dry clean only” garments in their daily laundry. So the question is: can ‘dry clean only’ products be washed at home like regular clothes? The answer is a resounding yes. The care labe...
Other than the Hors-Serie set, which has a hard shell, Arnaud Chastaingt chose brushed velvet for the straps of two new Mademoiselle Prive Bouton creations. Embellished with a lustrous bronze braid along its edge, the red velvet cuff of this Mademoiselle Prive Bouton model is sealed with a ...
woad) and all the parts of a fiddle (peg box, side rib, bridge, button). You can work according to a theme. Chairs and chair parts. Types of roofs. Clothes for people who love the outdoors. Get an L.L. Bean catalog and find words like cargo pants, fleece, sun-washed, twill, ...
(he’ll be 66 next month), only a SoCal creative would imagine that the star of Super Mario Brothers and Waterworld—oh, yeah, I’m sure I’m supposed to cite True Romance and Blue Velvet to assure his credentials—is the sort of person whom AARP members would closely associate with)...
Beyond walls and decor, draw in earth shades through uniquely colored furniture. This home stager styled herLos Angeles living roomwith a statement chartreuse sofa, tan rug, andBenjamin Moore’s Yorktowne Greenon the walls. The velvet seating especially adds some much-needed texture that’s sure...
I tried to get into Frank Zappa around the same time I was getting into Henry Rollins and The Velvet Underground, and I owned three CDs at one point, but for the most part, I could never really get past the weirdness. I like some pretty fuckin weird stuff, but by and large, Zappa...