dennis hopper, 1936-2010

actor, filmmaker, artist and my favorite rebel...with a cause

viva las vegas!

i wanna rock n roll all night....

 

...and party every day...\m/

cooling off

cher: the colosseum at caesars palace

renovation: before and after

The renovation is now complete. I am actually sad that it is over. A week and a half job turned into a three weeks, although each work week was not a straight 7 day work week. I have learned a lot about home improvement, whether it be small or large. You must have patience and the willingness to learn and make mistakes. To keep an open mind. To listen to your contractor and ask questions whether you think they are relevant or not. Be kind to your contractor's workers. Always say "Thank You". A little goes a long way. Always be prepared for obstacles and know you can work through them. Have patience. Know exactly what your workers are working on each day they are present. Know their work schedule. Trust your contractor. Have patience. Always keep up with purchases and keep receipts and record them accordingly. Keep within your budget. Watch your budget. If you save in one area, maybe you can splurge in the other, but NOT go overboard. Have patience. Is this something I would want to do again? Absolutely!

a not so united walk

Artists spray paint and divide the sidewalk on Fifth Ave, btwn 22nd and 23rd St: "New Yorkers" and "Tourists"

david lynch's “lady blue shanghai” with marion cotillard

David lynch's 16 minute short (commercial) starring French actress Marion Cotillard. Art direction by John Galliano.     http://www.ladydior.com/

week 3:installation continued...

week 3:painting and installation

week 2:major/minor obstacles

30 years of corrosion in the bathroom sinks, shower and mostly kitchen sink pipes...re-grouting and re-chaulking shower...bathroom vanity drawers that cannot open and re-spackling holes of the kitchen cabinet hinges. End result? Problems fixed!