Sunday, December 30, 2012

"LIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS"

"How much you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. And so it is with life, which, for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one big gigantic lesson. In the end, it all comes down to one word.....grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light." ~ Philosophy

SOOC, other than the frames, which were created with Picnik.......unfortunately, the picnik is over. As announced earlier, Picnik closed on April 19, 2012. 

Entire gallery is here: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/19881997_k7vHJ6#!i=1595885649&k=SVSM4TJ

Two days until New Year's Day (2013)......

Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#1 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/30/2011)
Thursday, April 12, 2012

"DESIGN ELEMENT"

"We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own."  ~ Ben Sweetland

UPDATE: I noticed several of my previous photos have shown up in today's daily and there are no comments for today....hmmm. Also, has anyone noticed the new look when you put a name in to search a gallery? Ex. Godschild  (in the search box). Several photos appear; I like it.

This photo does not do justice to how beautiful this chandelier is in the restaurant, but I made a concerted effort. 

We dined here on the recommendation of my hubby's brother-friend the night this was taken. If you want attention to every detail and first-class service that is attentive, this is the place......a five star restaurant........bougie! The second level offers rooftop poolside dining open to the sky. Reservations are highly recommended, as it is usually booked months in advance.

Check out the official website here: www.scottsdalequarter.com/store/dominicks-steakhouse/2137040833/2138816377

Michael Dominick's Steakhouse
Scottsdale, AZ

***#2 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/30/2011)
Monday, April 9, 2012      

"SUSHI"

"There is a difference between dining and eating. Dining is an art. When you eat to get the most out of your meal, to please the palate, just as well as to satiate the appetite, that, my friend, is dining." ~ Yuan Mei (1936)

Off the "eaten" path..........

Yesterday, I posted a photo of the huge fish located inside this restaurant, so I thought it was only proper to include a photo of the food. Recommended by one of my hubby's brother-friends, we ate dinner here on the night this was taken. I've never eaten sushi, but my husband has and he loves it.  The food was absolutely delicious and the service was attentive but not intrusive. Reservations are a must, as this place is usually booked for months in advance.
 
"Eddie V's Prime Seafood was inspired from the great classic seafood restaurants of New Orleans, San Francisco and Boston. Eddie V's offers the freshest seafood, right off the docks and USDA prime, center-cut, steaks - aged 28 days and broiled to perfection. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Get in rhythm in the V-Lounge with dining and live music nightly." ~ Reprinted text from the official website here: http://www.eddiev.com/
 
Happy Monday and have a day of "fine dining."

Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ 

***#14 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/29/2011)
Friday, October 5, 2012     

"APPLE STORE"

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." ~ Steve Jobs 

A year ago today, Steve Jobs died. Apple Store opened at Scottsdale Quarter on June 12, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ.

"Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution.[5][6] He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Jobs was co-founder and previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of directors of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney." ~ Reprinted text from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs 

Apple, Inc.'s official website is here:  http://www.apple.com/

Oh Happy Friday!

Apple Store
Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#20 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/25/2011)
Friday, October 5, 2012

"APPLE STORE"

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." ~ Steve Jobs

A year ago today, Steve Jobs died. Apple Store opened at Scottsdale Quarter on June 12, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ.

"Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution.[5][6] He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Jobs was co-founder and previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of directors of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney." ~ Reprinted text from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs

Apple, Inc.'s official website is here: http://www.apple.com/

Oh Happy Friday!

Apple Store
Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#20 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/25/2011)
Friday, October 5, 2012     

"APPLE STORE"

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." ~ Steve Jobs 

A year ago today, Steve Jobs died. Apple Store opened at Scottsdale Quarter on June 12, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ.

"Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution.[5][6] He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Jobs was co-founder and previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of directors of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney." ~ Reprinted text from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs 

Apple, Inc.'s official website is here:  http://www.apple.com/

Oh Happy Friday!

Apple Store
Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#20 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/25/2011)
Friday, October 5, 2012

"APPLE STORE"

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." ~ Steve Jobs

A year ago today, Steve Jobs died. Apple Store opened at Scottsdale Quarter on June 12, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ.

"Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution.[5][6] He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Jobs was co-founder and previously served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios; he became a member of the board of directors of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, following the acquisition of Pixar by Disney." ~ Reprinted text from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs

Apple, Inc.'s official website is here: http://www.apple.com/

Oh Happy Friday!

Apple Store
Scottsdale Quarter
Scottsdale, AZ

***#20 photo of the day***

(photo taken 12/25/2011)
See photo in original gallery.