Read it Eat it

Dee, I know how much you love cooking. Guess what here is a cookbook for you.

Named The Real Cookbook by the German design studio Korefe. It’s made out of 100 percent fresh pasta, classic lasagna.It’s a cookbook that you can actually read, cook and eat.

The cover and pages are made out of sheets of pasta with words on them that can be read, opened, filled with ingredients, cooked and then eaten.

Each turn of the page reveals the next step required for making a lasagna. Bon appetit!

Heterotopies

Dee, I went to Bird on a Wire 's first solo show today held at Studio PK450 in Bourj Hammoud! It was purely art. As you enter the place, you feel lost am I really in the right place? Car spare parts, etc were  lying everywhere. And suddenly, you arrive to whole different universe, the universe of Bird on a Wire. 

The collection is called Heterotopies and it aims at creating fluid and airy clothes resembling dancers. I loved the way the outfits are hanged, a real piece of art. The wooden structure in the center has pedals that when you press on them the outfits move. As for her jewellery line, it takes the shape of the neck. Laser cut wooden blades and brass layers were the main component. 

About The designer: Rayya Morcos, graduated from Esmod in 2006 and worked as the head of design at Maison Rabih Keyrouz for 6 years. She founded her own label: Bird on a wire in 2009 where she sold her debut collection at Starch Boutique in Saifi Village. In 2012, she decided to devote herself to Bird on a wire. 

I leave the pictures below to speak!

The Designer Rayya Morcos and my friend Joumana

Re The Best Pasteis De nata in town

Dee, these look so delicious!!You should do some at home :)

Oh I miss London, I wanna come back soon . Speaking of food, I tried last saturday the best Lahem B 3ajeen in town. So delicious, that I ate 4. I Tried one with pomegranate molasses and one with parsley. The place is called Elie Ashkanian and it is located next to Faraoun Palace in Beirut. Apparently it is an old place. . 

The best Pasteis de nata in town!

Spring is here Rasha! and this weekend I have been out and about to make the most out of this beautiful weather. London is so pretty in Spring, Magnolia and Prunus trees are flowering everywhere.
I went and had brunch at Raoul's in Notting Hill , and had my usual poached eggs on brown toast, the eggs were so fresh and delicious! Highly recommended! Then, we decided to go to Lisboa Patisserie to have the best Pasteis de nata (portuguese custard tart) in town! The Patisserie is on Golborne road, at the end of Portobello road. I leave the pictures below to speak!

Re-Sneakers Shopping Spree

Rash,

Thanks for posting photos, I was thinking of either getting  a new balance or an ash. Bensimon are great but they are too flat for me, so I don't feel comfortable when I walk in them long distances. You know here in London it's all about walking!
So here's what caught my eye from Ash.
By the way, I love the Be&D.

Sneakers Shopping Spree

Dee, I have been thinking of our earlier discussion about sneakers. I found those gorgeous ones that would look perfect for the summer. What do you think?

From Left to Right: Kurt Geiger Pink high top sneaker, Kurt Geiger beige sneaker, Adidas Original Gazelle, Vans Neon Yellow sneaker, Bensimon Neon Green sneaker, Superga Pink sneaker

From Left to Right: New Balance black/yellow Sneaker, Pour la Victoire Black high top sneaker, Ash black high top sneaker, Be & D white high top Sneaker

Window Displays Beirut

Speaking of window displays, it has been a while that I haven't seen any attractive ones in beirut until yesterday when I saw the Louis Vuitton and Piaff boutique window displays. The Piaff one is inspired by seasons. Around 2500 pieces of folded paper windmills have been placed and a wind programme blowing and causing the paper windmills to rotate. The dresses of mannequins also blow in the wind.The installation started in winter, but the one I saw is the witness the arrival of spring with the colors of the spring. Here are some pictures of the windows.

Louis Vuitton

Piaff Boutique Clemenceau

Re Louboutin celebrates its 20 years in fashion

Dee, 

I love frozen yogurt, the best non fat desert :) Pinkberry opened at ABC mall, it is yummy!

And I don't want to disappoint our readers :) so i thought of posting some Louboutin shoes pics since you couldn't take pictures. Truly art pieces. Enjoy!!

Images via www.7ajidude.com

Louboutin celebrates its 20 years in fashion

Hello Rash!

I am writing from Selfridges food hall while having a yummy frozen yogurt from Pinkberry. I think you have it in Beirut no?
So it's been 20 years since Louboutin was established and they are celebrating in 3 of his shops in London including Selfridges. I just visited the exhibition they have on the ground floor of Selfridges for the occasion. They are showcasing a 're-issue' shoe collection of the most iconic pieces across his career, for both men and women, 6 bags and the book that he just released highlighting all his creations. His shoes are truly art pieces, regardless if they can be worn or not. Unfortunately photography is not allowed, but here are some photos of the window display.

Re frost yourself

Dee you have to try their burger and milkshakes. Very yummy!!

Re- Frost yourself

Hi Rush,
I haven't had time to post anything. Since I got back to london I have been busy.
I love Mar Mikhael area, and this place looks fantastic. What about the food? Is it good? What do you recommend there?

Niloufar Afnan

Dee you remember Nilou? I always thought that she had such a talent when I used to see her early works. Born in Lebanon, Niloufar Afnan; furniture designer, jewellery designer and photographer recently graduated from the furniture design program at Central St. Martin’s University in London. 

For her furniture, she uses recycled ones and always comes up with amazing ideas of how we can reuse items and design furniture in a fun way! Her jewellery pieces are so original as well. You can find them at Orient 499 store in Clemenceau

46 table: 46 is a table made of 46 discarded legs of different tables.

Royal stool is a stuffed Royal Mail bag adjusted on a bucket with a ring

Images via niloufarafnan.com