First thing's first. Who can tell me what kind of little critter this is that I spotted at Casa Cor last weekend?
Kind of like a big chipmunk but a small tail - anyway!
What the heck is Casa Cor? It's basically a huge showhome of living spaces both outdoor and indoor put together by a range of designers, plus restaurants and a few stores. Held in the Palacete Modesto Leal in Laranjeiras - gorgeous. Info on the residence itself can be found here.
We went last Sunday, quite a nice little outing which we concluded with Chinese food at the Chinese Cultural Center in Tijuca.
If you've been - what was your favorite space or decorative feature? Mine was the striped wall when you come upstairs with the variety of photos on it. I found a photo of it online, which made me happy since I decided to play by the rules for once and obey the no photos please policy... I want to recreate something like that when we settle eventually.
Mr. DRL liked the ambiance of the large blue living space on the first floor with the big windows. We both also liked the framed TV set in the upstairs living room. We both liked how many of the living spaces included desk spaces which were both functional and inclusive to the room yet not a focal point. My desk would definitely have to get tidier to be included in such a space ;)
Go check it out for yourself! It's a big gorgeous mansion in Laranjeiras, all decked out.On the 13th, many of the featured pieces will be sold....
Runs: until October 13, every day with the exception of October 11th.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-10. Sunday, 10-8.
Location: Rua das Laranjeiras, 304 - Laranjeiras.
Tix: At the door. Tues-Friday, R$30 Weekends & Holidays, R$35
Parking: Valet available, R$15
That animal is amazing!
Posted by: Mei | September 27, 2010 at 08:44 AM
That critter appears to be a Brazilian Agouti, although they are often more reddish
in color.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Agouti
Posted by: Kris | September 27, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Where exactly is the "Chinese Cultural Center in Tijuca" (Tijuca or Barra da Tijuca?...road?) and was the food worth it? thanks! I'm craving some decent Chinese food.
Posted by: Kristin | September 27, 2010 at 04:45 PM
Mei - Agreed! There were quite a few of them running around.
Kris - This is definitely the right animal, I saw others which were quite reddish. Thank you!
Kristin - The Chinese Cultural Center or Associação Cultural Chinesa do Rio Janeiro, is in the community of Tijuca. Yes, it is most certainly worth going - the food is great! Rua Gonçalves Crespo, 450 - Associação Cultural Chinesa - Tijuca Tel.: 2293-2653
Posted by: Daily Rio Life | September 28, 2010 at 09:37 PM
My husband (a Carioca) says that little animal is called a 'cutia'- but neither of us can find any matching English name. They are cute though!
Love your site - thanks
Posted by: Kimberly Bezerra | October 02, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Wow,
That looks like a giant rat to me!
I know that term isn't very technical but I call them like I see them. I'm in Bahia. I haven't seen anything like that here...YET
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 16, 2010 at 08:13 PM
The animal is called CUTIA. http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutia
Posted by: Ricardo | April 28, 2011 at 03:10 PM