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RETRO: KIMMER HANGING OUT IN WYANDOTTE... Posted: 28 Feb 2011 07:33 PM PST Went out to Wyandotte, Michigan Friday night to hang with Rikki St James and get ready for a photo trip to Detroit for the 2011 Autorama Car Extravaganza. Wyandotte is a way cool little town full of art, restaurants, shops, and very unique architecture. The Three Stooges used to play here, as did the Marx brothers. They had a really popular vaudeville theater in Wyandotte back in the day... The apartment buildings where both sets of entertainers once stayed still stand. Wyandotte's Dragon There is a sculptor that lives in Wyandotte and he keeps his major pieces placed around town. His yard probably isn't large enough to accomodate his works. The first time I came out here I was on a mad tour around the clubs and galleries. As I was standing on a street corner waiting for my friend to stop yakking on his cell... I noticed a giant COW on the corner. LOL! Well it was really a long horn steer. Cow to me I guess... I thought ... hmm wonder what deep meaning is behind Wyandotte featuring a giant iron cow on the street corner? Rikki St James and his Dragon friend On this trip we went out to eat and we stopped by the very handsome and intimidating Dragon sculpture. I made RSJ pose for me and he decided to attack the poor thing! RSJ stabs the dragon... We went to this very nice restaurant Nanna's Kitchen so I decided to show my readers their menu... They have great breakfast and Greek Coney Island style food. I have been here 3 times now. Nanna's Kitchen Wyandotte RSJ contemplates his options.... The Marx Brothers lived here... Close up of Marx Brothers building... Well we have had really great times out here and when the weather warms up we'll shoot more photos of the river front... We plan to visit this cool museum and a cemetary where some of The Purple Gang are interred. We also plan a trip over to Grosse Isle to see another of Harry Bennett's Hideaways. Thanks so much RSJ! xxooK

DETROIT WEEKEND RETRO: KIMMER AND THE MOTOR CITY BAD BOYS... Posted: 28 Feb 2011 07:21 PM PST Rikki St James Kimmer Glenn and Sheila Dean in the "D" This past Saturday I decided that I wanted to go to downtown Detroit and shoot Autorama. It occurred to me that Glenn Dean and Rikki St James (of the Motor City Bad Boys band) might like to trip along with Kimmer as they are both gear heads too... Motor City Bad Boys Glenn Dean and Rikki st James Turns out they were definitely up for the gig. Rikki our group supervisor... came up with a plan for us to meet up with Glenn and Sheila Dean at the Greek Town Casino, then ride the People Mover over to Cobo Exhibition Center for the show. The traffic on Saturday afternoon was monstrous. It was snowing and bumper to bumper. Took us forever to get to the parking structure. But we finally made it to the 8th floor and parked the Jeep. Shot this out the Casino window (behind the building) So we get to the 8th floor of the parking lot, then make our way into the casino to meet the Deans. RSJ and I are making our way through the crowded Casino and of course, I was walking at a pretty good clip and messing with my cameras when... you guessed it... I ran right into a stanchion pole! You know the velvet ropes with poles... Ran right over it and wiped out in the middle of the Casino! OMG Sorry no photos of that fiasco. RSJ is in shock and he and a really nice lady grabbed me and I was popped back up really quick. Shades of the Masonic Temple! A bunch of people and RSJ were making sure I was ok, which I was... and off we went again. Sheesh! Greek Town Detroit Michigan We look all over for Glenn and Sheila on the 3rd floor but... they are not there. The cell phone starts blowing up and it turns out that Glenn had to jump out of the car in a hurry and poor Sheila was left driving around the block (in that traffic) trying to find him! Rikki saw Sheila's car across the street from us and we ran over and jumped in her car. Then we headed BACK to the parking structure AGAIN... LOL This time we went back into the Casino and found Glenn sitting on a bench. Now we were a foursome so went ran off to the People Mover for the ride across town to Cobo Show. Kimmer shooting out the People Mover Window See the velvet ropes behind the people below?? Sheila Dean and Kimmer at Cobo Hall Finally we get to Cobo for the Autorama Car Show. It has been a long time since I have been in this venue. I produced a ton of shows here years ago so it was sweet to be back "home". Cobo was always my favorite convention center in the United States. Of course I am biased toward Detroit as you all know... Kimmer with her favorite Little Red Corvette My favorite of all the cars... Such a ho9t car... There were so many fine rides at this show. In the past there were so many hot rods and celebrity stuff. This time Cobo was packed with just beautiful classic cars and not just cars from television. Rikki Kimmer and Glenn at the Cobo Bar Sheila Dean channeling Vanna White :) There was this fabulous Black Charger at the show. It had the roof lowered and was just gorgeous. I am not a big Mopar fan but this Charger was just to die for... I have always loved the Chevelle... all except 1968 (bad taillights) This blue I think it's a 1972 is so hot! Love that blue... I shot a little funny video of Rikki and Glenn Dean.... I began shooting video when my batteries went dead on the the still camera. Here is my photo slide show of most of my shots... Thank you RSJ, Glenn and Sheila! xxooK Thanks to the nice folks who took our photos with my camera. And Special thanks for the laughter from "Jack and Jill" on the People Mover!

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Red Temptation Mary-Janes by Melissa Posted: 28 Feb 2011 10:15 AM PST Mary-Janes have become a classic in womens footwear, spanning generations with their retro appeal and versatility. While there are cheaper high street versions available, these Red Temptation II Mary-Janes by Melissa are irresistibly kitsch. Made from the brand's signature flexible plastic materials, the high shine goes beyond glossy patent leather to create a look that's ideal for vampish fifties and sixties looks alike. The bombshell red, or alternative black shade are ideal for a shoe with simplistic structure and killer looks. As a cutesy finish, they even smell like bubblegum. Get them online from Dollydagger in the UK for £75. Find out more from the website

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60s-style Neptune pendant at BHS Posted: 28 Feb 2011 05:37 AM PST The latest lighting collection from BHS has obvious retro influences. We've already shown you the 70s-esque Mason mushroom lamp, while - as perhaps could be guessed from its name - this Neptune pendant looks to 60s Space Age style.  The steel pendant is a variation on the classic sputnik look, with eight satellite arms and lights coming off the central ball.  As you'd expect from the store, it's reasonably priced too. The pendant costs £100.  Order it online

Gumball Jar by Jonathan Adler Posted: 28 Feb 2011 05:00 AM PST The colourful creations of homewares designer extraordinaire Jonathan Adler rarely stray from a retro influence and this cheerful Gumball Jar is no exception. Jonathan Adler's ceramics are beautiful modern design classics that you will treasure for years to come. The bright 60s-style teardrop pattern on the porcelain pot is an ideal addition to any retro home. It even comes complete with gumballs! The Gumball Jar is $48 from the Jonathan Adler website.

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Danish Large Teak Commode Posted: 28 Feb 2011 02:07 AM PST   Back in August, we featured the Danish Teak Bedside Cabinets, which have been bestsellers for Plümo (not that we are taking all of the credit).  For their Spring 2011 Collection, they have added a variation in this Large Teak Commode. The larger model (pictured above with the popular original) has two drawers, but still has the same curved edges and splayed legs that gave the original its popular midcentury look. Although new in to Plümo, you will have to wait a while for this item to be made, but it is probably worth the wait. Buy the Teak Commode from Plümo for £398.

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