A Petite Jazz Singer in Industrial Architecture, Toronto

This is the wonderful Dian Panton at the Long & McQuaid, Jazz FM 91.1. It was the station's Sept. 17, 2015 LTA (live- to-air). She sang some tunes from her new album, "I believe in Little Things". She was accompanied by Don Thompson on bass and Reg Schwager on guita; both very fine musicians.  

I took the picture from the mezzanine. I liked the contrast between the petite singer wearing a fancy dress and the industrial style of the architecture of the hall. Here is an article where I featured the architecture of the radio station.      

In Bird They Trust, Harlem

Streetbird Rotisserie, owned by the Ethiopian-born, celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson, is a hot spot in the gentrifying part of Harlem.  

Space and Productivity

I am a strong believer that the quality of your work space has a significant impact on your productivity. You need to create that corner, that spot in your house or office that gets you in the right mind set for high performance. Lighting, view, paint/color, your own sense of Feng Shui, and furniture have to be considered well to bring that effect. 

I saw this office/study furniture store in Little Italy, Manhattan. It looked cute from the outside and that was what drew my attention. I went in and explored the pieces of furniture they had; I liked the simplicity of the design and the lightness of the materials. As the name of the store says, they are Goods for the Study; but they are good for study as well. They would make a minimalist, bright, and comfy space. 

A Dancer on the A-train, Manhattan