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Vintage Engagement Rings: A Timeless Way to Show Love

Everyone likes to collect vintage pieces, be it clothing, jewelry pieces, cars, or other collectibles. Especially, when it comes to wedding or engagement rings, vintage engagement rings in Boston MA are every bride-to-be's favorite. There’s still nothing like the vintage charm of antique rings.

In the present day, vintage engagement rings do not need to be heirlooms. You can create your own timeless piece by customizing a vintage-style ring of your choice. Yes, vintage engagement rings are rings that reflect the vintage era and aesthetic.

Let us now discuss why you should choose a vintage engagement ring for your special day and how to buy one.

You can’t get enough of those intricate details

Antique jewelryin Boston, MA is known for its intricate detailing.If you choose avintage engagement ring, then you can witness its beautiful andintricate details.You will certainly not find such elaborate detailing in a regular engagement ring.

Be it the band or the setting of the ring, you will see a tremendous amount of intricate detailing on every part of the ring. As a result, vintage rings scream of luxury and extravagance.

Vintage engagement rings are one-of-a-kind

If you are looking for a unique engagement ring that reflects one of the ancient eras, then vintage engagement rings would be your best choice.The designs of these rings are classic and timeless. Also, the best part about these rings is that they will never go out of style.  Many years down the lane, you will still be amazed by your vintage-style ring’s detailing and embellishments.

How to Buy a Vintage Engagement Ring?

Choose your preferred setting:

The setting styles of different engagement rings vary. You may choose a prong setting, a pave setting, or any other setting style of your choice. Also, you will see that vintage engagement ringsare embellished with different types of gemstones. From diamonds to emeralds, you can choose your preferred gemstones.

Buy from a certified seller:

Only certified jewelry companies can provide you with the best quality diamond engagement rings in Boston MA and vintage engagement rings. So, make sure to purchase your vintage engagement ring from a trusted and reliable seller. This way, you can rest assured that your vintage-style rings are authentic.

The Bottom Line

Engagement rings are treasured pieces. So why not invest in a vintage-style engagement ring that you can hold close to your heart for ages? With the perfect gemstones and setting style, you can customize a unique, vintage engagement ring. This way, you can flaunt your timeless piece forever.

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Track listing and songwriters:

1. Wrecking Machine 4:16 *D. Davis - J. Matthews*

2. Pain 4:09 *D. Davis - J. Matthews - R. Freschi*

3. Sometimes Love Is Hell 5:25 *D. Davis*

4. Rome Wasn't Built In A Day 4:27 *D. Davis*

5. Looking For A Heartbeat 4:21 *D. Davis - R. Freschi*

6. I Will Never Break Again 7:00 *D. Davis - J. Matthews*

7. White Hot Bullet 3:45 *D. Davis*

8. Crashed Into The Sun 4:52 *D. Davis - R. Freschi - D. Soto - C. Pepe*

9. Face Of GOD 6:30 *D. Davis*

10. Shut Up 4:31 *D. Davis - D. Soto - C. Pepe*

11. Super Beast 3:43 *R. Freschi - J. Matthews - D. Soto*

Album details:

Produced, Mixed, Engineered by Derek Davis @

The BADMOFO’s Recording Studio, Pleasanton, CA.

Drums recorded by Gabriel Shepard @ 25th Studios Oakland CA.

Mastered By David Donnelly, DNA Mastering Los Angeles CA.

Photos - Angela Probst - Studio AVintage Artwork Concept Design - Derek Davis

Band Members

Derek Davis - Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar

Ron Freschi - Lead Guitar, Background vocals

John Mattews - Lead Guitar

Craig Pepe - Bass, Background vocals

Dylan Soto - Drums / Background vocalsBackground vocals *I Will Never Break Again* Lane Borchard

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Postcards From Seventeen

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Toddler play date time!!!!! Chelsea: I love your butterfly wings!! Lilian: Thank you! They're Vintage! Chelsea: What does vintage mean? Lilian: I don't know but when I heard my mom say avintage it sounded like it helps you get ahead in life! Chelsea: Makes sense!!!

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Thanks to @opheliadarc for tagging me!

rules: list 10 songs you really like, each by a different artist and tag 10 people to do the same

1.Magazine- Parade

2.The Smiths- Barbarianism Begins at Home

3.The Cure- A Hundred Years

4.Joy Division- No Love Lost

5.The Velvet Underground- Pale Blue Eyes

6.Misfits- London Dungeon 

7.Kiss- I Love it Loud

8.The Beatles- Yesterday

9. The Doors- You’re Lost Little Girl

10. The Stooges- Dirt

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Sunpentown By2021 Property Report

https://www.reportmines.com/amorphous-metal-ribbons-market-in-japan-r184818https://www.reportmines.com/amorphous-metal-ribbons-market-in-china-r184816Cellars are the in-store facility for serving a variety of wines that traditionally were stored in underground cellars. Cellars also house other types of alcoholic beverages such as beer, spirits, champagne and mixed drinks such as jellies and cordial. In order for a cellar's facility to qualify as a good investment proposition both in terms of profit and return on investment there needs to be a strong market interest, demand and an appropriate base to start from. As more cellars become available and online retailers start offering additional wine related facilities many cellars market players will choose to expand their business by adding a cellar or a wine cellars installation to their existing product range.

https://www.reportmines.com/amorphous-metal-ribbons-market-in-china-r184816

https://www.reportmines.com/amorphous-metal-ribbons-market-in-us-r184817

Wine Cellars Market Research The wine industry in the UK and Ireland is anticipated to be growing at a CAGR above about 15% over the forecast period, with greater penetration into the mainstream markets and increased retail sales being experienced by existing customers. An analysis of the current trends and marketplace perceptions of the sector can provide a valuable insight into the future direction of the market and the types of products that will be successful in this competitive landscape. Some key players have recently diversified their markets to include spirits, champagne and brandy which provide a diverse base for product marketing and sales opportunities. Other important trends include the migration of consumer habits from the traditional wine drinking market to online purchases and the increasing popularity of cellars as a lifestyle choice.

Global Market Size Growth As more people embrace a more health conscious lifestyle and develop their taste for wine through online retailers; the demand for cellars will grow in line with the evolving customer base. Growth in China and the rising middle class in other countries are providing a strong foundation for growth and the potential for new markets. The UK and Ireland are forecast to continue to expand their market share with the rest of Europe and the United States. Over the forecast period of 2025 the cellars market size in the UK and Ireland is anticipated to increase to over three hundred million pounds.

https://www.reportmines.com/amorphous-metal-ribbons-market-in-japan-r184818

https://www.reportmines.com/amorphous-metal-ribbons-market-in-south-korea-r184819

Sunpentown Dorset The market forecast sees a significant rate of growth in the coming years as people become aware of the benefits of owning sunpentown cellars. This includes the provision of year-round sunlight, privacy from external intrusion and the ability to benefit from the local environment through natural light. The main markets are concentrated in Dorset and Gloucestershire. A number of private residences and businesses rent their sun pent houses and use them as extensions to their homes. These properties are sold and bought by tourists and local residents who make investments through the rental returns. A significant number of these properties are now in the hands of investors who either lease or buy sunpentown cellars.

Sunpentown Dorset is an important area within Sunpentown, Dorset which is an outstanding attraction to tourists and is situated at the heart of Dorset. Sunpentown is one of the major attractions within the Sunninghill and St Ives National Park, which were rated as one of the top ten destinations in England last year. This popular town is the centre of the mining history and it is associated with the famous Victorian mining period. A significant number of people visit this market throughout the year as it is a keystone of the local economy.

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Sunpentown Dorset forecasted to sustain its market share with tourism and infrastructural investments. Tourism dominates the economy and supports a substantial amount of employment. The infrastructural investments include the upgrading of telecommunications infrastructure, upgrading local transport facilities and improving road, rail and air links. As a result of this, there is a considerable increase in demand for housing in Sunpentown.

The Sunpentown by2021 report provides a detailed analysis of the current and future demand and the impact that this will have on the existing supply. It provides a detail breakdown of key figures and trends including total annual GDP, population, number of bedrooms, the average age of residents and level of employment. The report identifies that the largest economic drivers of demand in Sunpentown are tourism and infrastructural investments. It also identifies that London is losing out on market share to the South West.

The main factors that drive the Sunpentown by20 21 report are the increase in yearly house building and an increase in the amount of commercial property development. There is also an increase in inward migration from the United Kingdom as a result of the economic situation. This report highlights that there are three distinct periods when properties in Sunpentown and the surrounding areas of Reigate, Croyde and Willesborough have reached their highest point of popularity. The main factors driving the growth rates are that there are now more homes for sale than there are available houses to build them in. There has been a significant increase in the number of new builds and the number of developers that are entering the market. These factors combined are leading to a marked increase in the demand for property in the Sunpentown and surrounding regions.

Summary

ICRWorld’s Wine Cellars market research report provides the newest industry data and industry future trends, allowing you to identify the products and end users driving revenue growth and profitability.

The industry report lists the leading competitors and provides the insights strategic industry analysis of the key factors influencing the market.

The report includes the forecasts, analysis and discussion of important industry trends, market size, market share estimates and profiles of the leading industry players.

Global Wine Cellars Market: Product Segment Analysis

Free Standing

Integrated Under Counter

Built in(Slot in)

Walk in

Global Wine Cellars Market: Application Segment Analysis

Residential

Restaurants

Hotels

Pubs/Bars

Others

Global Wine Cellars Market: Regional Segment Analysis

China

Europe

USA

Japan

India

The players mentioned in our report

Middleby Corporation

Haier

Avanti

EdgeStar

Sub-Zero

Electrolux

Liebherr

Climadiff

Eurocave

Danby

Perlick

Enofrigo

La Sommeliere

Vinotemp

Frigidaire

NewAir

Avintage

Thomson

Sunpentown

Dometic

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the USP of the report?

World Wine Cellars Market report offers great insights of the market and consumer data and their interpretation through various figures and graphs. Report has embedded global market and regional market deep analysis through various research methodologies. The report also offers great competitor analysis of the industries and highlights the key aspect of their business like success stories, market development and growth rate.

What are the key content of the report?What are the value propositions and opportunities offered in this market research report?Related Reports

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‘The Defenders’ Review [Episodes 1-4] {REPOST}

So far, so okay.

As of this moment, The Defenders has pretty much met my expectations. That’s not to say it’s great, though. Not yet.  

It’s difficult to pick where to begin, because there’s a lot to cover. And I may not talk about scenes in their exact chronological order, because I’m summarizing the important information. And since this series won’t stop shoving his importance down my throat, I guess we’ll start with Iron Fist aka Danny Rand, played by actor Finn Jones—which, while I am on the fence about this, may be the first issue. I was disappointed with Iron Fist’s own Netflix series. To me, it felt rushed. A last-minute collage of sloppy choreography, boring writing, and confusing character choices. I often found Jones’s acting to be cringe-inducing at best, and his is the first character we’re reintroduced to.  

SPOILERS AHEAD! Do proceed at thy own caution.

We find Danny in Cambodia, hot on the heels of The Hand after the events of his series left him looking at an empty mountainside where K'un-Lun, the monasterial city he was raised in, used to be, with no trace of his mentors to be found. He is currently joined by friend with benefits and best-part-of-his-show Colleen Wing. Rand gets into a tussle with the revived Elektra [Elodie Yung reprising, and notably annoying me less], who is here hunting down an enemy of The Hand. Brainwashed and merciless, a la the Winter Soldier, she gives Danny a hard time, but he fights her off and she retreats temporarily. Our heroes have a vague conversation with the target of Elektra’s assassination, who tells them that the war they’re fighting will be finished in New York City before croaking.  

We’re privileged (and I do mean that because Krysten Ritter is a delight) to catch up with Jessica Jones next, as she’s kicked out of a bar that’s closing at what appears to be 8:00 in the morning and runs into her friend Trish Walker. Jones is still recovering from the psychological toll of her battles with Kilgrave, and as such has indefinitely suspended her investigative services. She is approached by a woman whose husband, named John Raymond, is missing. Jessica initially blows her off, but is driven to take the case when someone calls her office and warns her against taking it. She’s stubborn like that.

Luke Cage is on his way out of a short stint in prison. His fellow inmates are cheering as he is walked out of his cell. We get a great moment where a fumbling rookie cop can’t find the right keys to remove Cage’s cuffs, so he just snaps the chain himself and drops the crumpled rings into the warden’s hand. The supporting cast of these individual series are turning up left and right, and doing so in smart, sensical ways that really make this world seem well-connected. For instance, it turns out that Franklin “Foggy” Nelson was Cage’s attorney, and is the reason he’s out so early.

Foggy, by the way, now works for rich-people lawyer Jeryn Hogarth after he and his best friend Matt Murdock chose to dissolve their law firm. But they’re still friends, sort of. It’s complicated.

And where IS Daredevil? The Man Without Fear and the man who started it all, Matthew is currently a man defeated. Although he now takes the majority of his cases pro bono, the fulfillment of that isn’t enough to stave away the dissatisfaction he feels since choosing to hang up the horns. Karen Page, now officially a reporter, catches up with him over a slightly awkward cuppa. They have a solid scene together, illustrating the romantic tension budding between them. Karen still believes in Daredevil’s ability to affect change, as she always has. Matt thinks those days need to stay behind him. Of course, it’s only so long he can do that.

Promises promises.

This may be a good time to talk about each character’s signature color and lighting palettes. They’ve been used as tonal gauges, and they may have something to tell us about who these people are. For Matt, it’s obviously red, which carries the instant connection to the Devil and brimstone, to rage and blood. Cage’s is yellow, which is well known to be a color invented by God for black people to wear. It also reflects the warmth with which Luke views his community. Danny’s is green {EDIT 2021: representative of his status and wealth as well as a nod toward the importance of jade in kung fu symbolism}, and we’re probably never going to see him rock the Iron Fist costume so just be happy he’s got loose-fitting green clothes that look nice when he’s punching people. Finally, Jessica’s ranges between blue and purple; harking back to the “Purple Man” who consumed so much of her life when she was under his control, and also reflecting her much colder dispotion towards people and their problems, despite being a P.I. There are times when this lighting technique gets kind of oppressive, like when Matt’s entire apartment is bathed in fire-tones, but it helps to create some truly memorable cinematography. Case in point: one of this first half’s best moments is Luke’s bus ride back into Harlem. Set to a silky D'Angelo track, we see the golden glow of the sunset filter in through the bus’s gritty and fingerprint smudged windows. And views of the Manhattan skyline, and of Harlem’s streets, through what looks like avintage film camera, all with a sepia tint. It’s breathtaking, soothing, and probably had a little extra impact because I’m a Harlem resident myself.  

Cage reunites with his boo Claire Temple, Rosario Dawson’s nexus character through all of these shows, for a little bit of brown sugar. But before the two can settle into a routine together, Cage is pulled back into the sorrows of the streets by Detective Misty Knight. She informs him that several young men in the community have been getting involved in some seedy affairs, and some of them have gone missing. It seems they’re being used as expendable henchmen, pulling off whatever odd jobs they’re told to, whether it’s delivering drugs or making dead bodies disappear (which is what Danny Rand catches him doing later on). Cage takes it upon himself to investigate the affairs of one young man in particular named Cole.  

In between all of this, we’re introduced to our Big Bad. National Treasure and sci-fi icon Sigourney Weaver portrays the enigmatic Alexandra, whose body is beginning to fail her after centuries of life. Weaver is doubtless a tremendous actor, but even she can’t escape some typical mustache-twirling clichés (a friend of mine put it better than I can: “It’s not innovative for the cream white villain to find beauty in Rachmaninov but not in the lives of others, like, we understand!!!”). That aside, she brings something fun to this show just by the virtue of who she is. And at six feet, the actress’ physical presence really makes an impact. Alexandra towers over characters like Madame Gao and is almost eye level with Luke Cage. Her presence feels like a legitimate threat, and Weaver does an excellent job of portraying someone with significantly more power than she lets on. Our first demonstration of this is in a scene between her and Madame Gao, who has been built up throughout these shows as a force to be reckoned with, who had Vincent D'Onofrio’s Kingpin shaking in his shoes. This scene between them ends when Alexandra literally tells Gao to “finish feeding the birds for me,” hands her a bag of seeds, and walks away like the CHIEF CHICK SHE IS GO ‘HEAD SIGOURNEY!!!

*ahem* So sorry.  

It is eventually revealed that Alexandra is the person behind Elektra’s revival and reconditioning. Conveniently, Elektra doesn’t remember anything about her past life except how to fight. Thus, Alexandra has been using her to take out The Hand’s enemies and as a personal bodyguard. And after receiving the news that her body is reaching a terminal state of decline, Alexandra decides to accelerate her plans for the destruction of New York. As such, she has her people trigger a massive earthquake (the ramifications of which have not yet been fully uncovered) that affects everyone within the island of Manhattan. Nothing is exactly leveled yet, though. This seems to only be the beginning of her sinister plot.  

This brings the first episode to an end, and over the course of the next three, our four vigilante heroes follow individual leads that start to bring them together, at first in pairs. Iron Fist has a confrontation with Luke Cage in an alleyway when Cage catches the Kung Fu kid beating up on Cole. They have an entertaining fight, as the petulant and bewildered Rand keeps striking Cage with no affect. He finally unleashes the iron fist right onto Luke’s jaw and knocks the big man off of his feet into a metal gate. It’s only later, when Luke recants the experience to Claire, that she sets up a meeting between the two, and they have a conversation that is another highlight of the show so far. Cage essentially privilege-checks Danny for being a rich white kid and taking out his frustration on the underprivileged with little regard for their lives, instead of trying to use his wealth and influence to take The Hand down from an administrative level. These two characters are famously friends in the source material, and I can see the direction the writers are trying to take them here, wherein the older Luke is mentoring Danny and opening his eyes to a side of life he’s never considered before, even with all the trauma of losing his parents and being tortured raised by monks. Danny has a tendency to fly off at the handle, so the more patient Luke is there to ground him. It’s more father and son than two good friends, but it’ll have to do for the versions of these characters we’ve been given.  

Jessica Jones returns to her office at one point to find John Raymond with a gun to her friend Malcolm’s head. He’s panicked, telling her that there’s no future for him now that The Hand know he’s being investigated. On cue, Elektra crashes down the door to Jessica’s apartment and attacks. Raymond shoots himself before she can kill him, and she escapes before Jessica can catch her. But because of her rooting around in all of this, in addition to stealing evidence from a crime scene, Jessica’s put herself on Misty Knight’s radar. When she’s brought in for questioning, Matt Murdock steps in to defend (ha) her.  

At one point, we see that Alexandra has a hostage—Stick, Matt Murdock’s blind mentor. They have an exchange that contains the phrase “old friend” and other related banter. Stick, rather unexpectedly, starts prophesying about the Iron Fist, which confused me because he’d never mentioned him in either season of Daredevil. You’d think he might have in season two, when the Hand presented a more imminent threat to the city. But nah, he just spent the majority of his screen time groaning that Matthew wasn’t joining “the war.” So it seems a bit ham-fisted for him to now have this hard-on for Iron Fist, even if it does make sense that he’d know who he is. I just think it required some more setup. Anywho, big surprise, Stick gets hold of a weapon and slices his own hand off to escape, continuing to cement himself as perhaps the most hardcore old man on television.  

See? No biggie.

All our protagonists’ investigations lead them to one building: Midland Circle. Danny arrives there in suit and tie, ready to threaten them with financial and political action, as well as reveal himself to be “The Immortal Iron Fist,” which he says more often than “hello,” but since everyone in this series makes fun of him for it I can kind of excuse it. Alexandra, nonplussed as always, tells him that the only difference between him and the other Iron Fists she’s met over the years is that this time “I won’t kill you.” And GOD do I get chills.  

What follows is the action highlight of the series’ first half. Iron Fist gets better choreography than anything we saw in his show. He spends about a minute fighting Alexandra’s security detail, and right when he gets overpowered, Luke Cage busts in. They do battle side-by-side for a while, all until Jessica and Murdock (wearing Jessica’s scarf over his face) arrive on the same floor. It may be this show’s “hallway sequence,” as these Marvel Netflix projects have become known for. It’s well-lit and gives everyone a good amount to do—except Jessica, who might be the most vulnerable of the four as she’s got no real fighting technique, and for all her strength lacks any indestructible skin to fall back on when confronted with weapons. Although for what it’s worth we finally get to see her reunite with Luke Cage. That reunion is built on in the next episode (not that way, pervert) and it’s great to see their chemistry ignite again.  

There’s a point in the skirmish when Matt senses that “Someone’s coming. Something.” This something is Elektra, but he doesn’t realize it at first, and they fight for a good while. Matt takes a moment to listen to her breath, which causes him to stop fighting. But she doesn’t have a heartbeat. WHICH IS ACTUALLY SUPER SPOOKY AND COOL! She hesitates when he says her name, then raises her blade to strike Matt down, only to be knocked away yet again by Danny. What a guy, that guy.  

The four of them escape together, and in the next episode commandeer a Chinese restaurant as a temporary hideout. This is the first time we get to see all four of them interact, and it’s pretty fun. Cage and Jones muse over how absurd this situation is, because oddly enough, they’re sort of the straight men in this situation. They may have powers, but their worlds have never been touched by the supernatural. Rand and Murdock, however, are well-versed in this field. Thusly, they spend a good deal of time trying to catch the others up. This is also the episode that has some of Charlie Cox’s best acting yet, as a paranoid and frustrated Matt who doesn’t want to give in to the idea that A. what he suspects to be happening is in fact happening and B. he needs to involve these people in his life in order to handle it. And to some extent, all of them feel that way. While Danny is keen to team up, Jessica is immediately against it, and Luke is reluctant as well. All of them are loners by nature, who’ve each experienced pain as a result of opening up to people.  

When we’re done watching them bounce dialogue off each other, Stick shows up, sword in one hand, stump as the other, to do what he does best—exposit and tell the heroes what the stakes are. It’s not long before Alexandra ALSO sneaks into the restaurant (everyone can move like a ninja when this show wants them to) and tries to reason with her enemies, saying that if Iron Fist is willing to go with her, she’ll spare the lives of his friends. Which is almost definitely completely 105% a lie. The episode, and the first half of this series, ends with Elektra ready to square off against the four vigilantes + Stick.

To give my overall impression, I’m enjoying Defenders so far, and I think the actors are too. The problem to this point isn’t the actor’s level of chemistry, but that of the characters. I’m still hoping to see the bond between Danny and Luke expand into something more than just “shut up white kid,” even though that may well be what Danny needs to hear a few times. There needs to be a believable dependence between these four people. And although I know it’s a lot to juggle, I hope the supporting characters aren’t just dropped completely. They probably won’t be, though. I expect that as The Hand start getting closer to what they want, the ramifications will spread across the Defenders’ sphere of influence, from Turk to Claire Temple*.  

Other expectations/hopes for the latter half include:  

A cool introduction of the Hand’s remaining “Fingers”

Colleen v. Elektra!!!!

White Hat will be from, or have ties to Wakanda

Elektra will inevitably snap out of it. The hope here is to see her pick up her signature dual sai and stand with the Defenders

Alexandra could have some further connection to one of these heroes. Preliminarily, I thought it would be interesting if she was Matthew’s long-lost mother. Though, I guess that would really be pushing it

*Claire can’t survive this, right? I mean we all know Luke and Jessica have to end up together, and Claire’s not just going to give him up. I don’t want to see her go, but I also don’t know if there’s any way for her character to develop. Of course, there’s no guarantee Marvel will stick to the comics…but the Jess-Luke romance seems like too much of a fan favorite to pass on.

Stick’s gonna get stuck and tell Matt he’s proud of him

Whatever happened to Stone/maybe Lord Darkwind, the spooky dude Stick was talking to in season one of Daredevil? Let’s get him out here

Someone just say Tony Stark’s name. I mean, come on. The guy lives in the tallest building in New York and no one’s wondering what he’d think about all this? I know we can’t afford RDJ but is his character’s name gonna break the bank? (Yeah, it definitely would.)

Bullseye tease? Maybe? I dunno, man, they already robbed him of his big moment by killing Elektra without him

I already got THAT THING spoiled for me, THAT THING about THE OTHER GUY, but it would be on this list if I hadn’t

Oh and also Blade please

And so conclude my thoughts on the first half of The Defenders. There they are, lookin’ like Nirvana. Which I guess makes sense, given the marketing for this series. I’ll be writing a similarly long-winded and unnecessary reaction to the latter half. I hope you’ll check them both out.  

THANK you for reading if indeed you did read! Keep on watching, friends. And as always: Blessings & Blexcellence!

-JKW

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Alfresco Dining. Nothing is better than having friends over to eat on the loggia. This is an Italia style Villa Leo helped design with groin vault ceilings, tumbled stone floors, and 10 foot tall mahogany arched doors. Avintage marbke top table with casual chairs becomes the dining table. The Dog?......the owner of the Villa. Lifestyles by Leo Dowell Designs. #worldclass #luxurylifestyle #interiordesignstudio #liveoutdoors#customhomes#timelessdesigns#unfirgettable#photooftheday#architecturaldetails#architecturaldigest#verandamagazine#millwork#breakthrules https://www.instagram.com/p/BvWe-N6FTyV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16dqnemf3u2z3