Don't tell him to chill

If you have a Vietnamese brother, or know someone else's Vietnamese brother, then you know why this is funny.

Caution: Bubble tea crossing

Oakland artist Liusan says, "We are currently lobbying to have these important signs placed around every Chinatown to ensure the safety of every boba tea drinker.  In the meantime, please wear this shirt and do your part to protect yourself and others."  

Is Daniel becoming Ji-Sub?

I predict since Daniel Henney is now starring in an American television show, he will finally make People's most beautiful issue in the upcoming year. But is it me or is Daniel looking less like himself and more reminiscent of Korean actor Seo Ji-Sub these days?

Daniel (above)

Ji-Sub

Daniel's bedroom eyes

Ji-Sub's bedroom hair

Duke, man of the sea

Surfing Cowboys store in Venice, CA is selling this framed print of surfer Duke Kahanamoku for $650.00. I like it, but my husband would freak if I put two strangers up on our wall.

For sale: Cinderella's house in San Diego

I love this home, but feel the princessey interior of this two bedroom, one bath Pacific Beach hacienda may limit potential buyers from plunking down $799,000 for the property. Here is how I'd stage the place:

The white, flowy drapes should be replaced with bolder, more substantial ones. Large rugs and green plants would warm the space and give it life. Curses to whoever painted the fireplace white, because it now loses its place as the focal point of the room.

The living room walls are screaming for art. Some handmade Mexican art would be nice. If there's room, I'd pull the sofa away from the wall and replace the pillows with ones with colorful prints. What is with all the dressers and cabinets in the living room? That implies there is no storage elsewhere in the house, which might actually be the case.

Add door fronts to the kitchen cabinets. Paint one wall a cheery color. Place a bowl of fruit and fresh flowers on the counter. If fabric must hang below the sink, I recommend a vintage one.

A color on the bedroom walls would accentuate the curved windows.

Home Depo must have had a sale on chandeliers because they're everywhere in this house. While they're cute, they don't fit the Spanish bones of this home.

In the rear yard, I'd plant brilliant bougainvilla. Rather than all those wicker chairs, an outdoor sofa would look attractive. Dot the space with potted plants and you'll have an ideal spot for a siesta.

Happy Halloween

Treat or treat!

Shoot the stylist

If you were a young girl in the 1980's you likely wore a shirt like this one. Ajumma owned one in 3rd grade. The ruffles nicely offset my feathered hair. Shocking, but the shirt above is in Ralph Lauren's 2009 fall collection.

Am I krumping?

Community is like The Office before it went bad.

"Seoul Korea Wires" by Tommy Kane

Yes, yes and yes. I love this sketch on Etsy.

Heavy metal

People tend to be surprised to discover that Koreans typically eat with metal chopsticks rather than bamboo. A coworker of mine wondered whether this would affect the taste of food. This was an amusing question from someone who grew up eating with metal utensils, albeit a fork and spoon.