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blablaxasaute — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:14:45 +0000

"Hand-le"

Pour rebondir sur la "Poignée signalétique" de porte de WC imaginée par Florence Doléac, voilà la main tendue de la jeune designer française Naomi Thellier de Poncheville, qui a créé cette poignée de porte en forme de franche poignée de main.

Terrariums

twobrides — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:31:33 +0000

Oh my god, the amount of crap you accumulate for a wedding is unbelievable. Where do I put it all? And the gifts have not even started coming.

So yesterday we went to Dutch Farm Nursery in Fredrick, MD. They had tons of exotic plants which was what I'm looking for. I got:

5 ferns
A kick ass scarlet coleus plant
A few Hens & Chicks
2 bags of sand
Succulent fertilizer
A bag of soil

This means I actually have to make those 10 terrariums. *gulp*

Here's inspiration I have been collecting for, oh, a year.

From brides(?) magazine

from flickr

from Wee Garden

The famous Michelle Rago

Paula Hayes, google her

Better Homes & Gardens

Arranging these suckers is very daunting. I don't do arranging. I need proper height, spacing, and more. Ek!

adhesifs pour fenêtres

blablaxasaute — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:29:37 +0000

The Collection

Pour changer des traditionnels rideaux, pourquoi ne pas utiliser des films adhésifs ? "The Collection" propose une gamme de films opaques avec des motifs en imitation de dentelle, floraux ou en forme géométriques pour environ 80 euros. Sympa pour une salle de bain ou des toilettes !

sir Elton Electric : tete de lit éclairante...

blablaxasaute — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:22:55 +0000

Sir Elton Electric

Inspirée des motifs baroques, cette tête de lit "Sir Elton Electric" signée Myrica Design fabriquée à la main en arcrylique est équipée de lampes LED sur tous ses contours. Idéal pour un effet glamour propice aux soirées à deux ... On adore !

Rédigé par Clairette le 04

Stéphanie marin : livingstone et mobile shadows

blablaxasaute — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:20:06 +0000

Mobile Shadows par Stéphanie Marin

Après ses célèbres coussins galets "Livingstone", la designer Stéphanie Marin nous épate une nouvelle fois avec ses "Mobile Shadows". Sous forme de panneaux en nuages transparents, cet ensemble d'élèments en voile peuvent se suspendre devant une fenêtre ou au mileur d'un espace pour créer une séparation. Le rendu est léger, zen, une merveille !

Un tatouage pour une journée !

blablaxasaute — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:43:45 +0000

Tord Boontje vient de créer un tatouage de dentelle éphémère : il ne dure qu'une journée comme les décalcomanies de notre enfance. Le collectif Chi Ha Paura, sous la direction artistique de Gijs Bakker (Droog Design), révolutionne une fois de plus le monde du bijoux avec ce bijoux de peau : un dragon entouré de roses; motifs éternels (mais pas définitifs). En plus c'est pas cher : moins de 6 euros ! Trop pop !

Tord Boontje has created a tattoo lace ephemeral: it only lasts a day like decals of our childhood. The collective Chi Ha Paura, under the artistic direction of Gijs Bakker (Droog Design), revolutionizes once more the world of jewelry with jewelry skin: a dragon surrounded by roses; eternal patterns (but not final). In addition it is cheap: less than 6 euros! Too pop!

http://www.tordboontje.com/
http://www.gijsbakker.com/
http://www.droogdesign.nl/
http://www.chihapaura.com/

7.14.08 Featured blogs of the weekend

Alex — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:40:35 +0000

Some things to see during a road trip down NY state's Taconic Parkway: beautiful overlooks, scenic fields, and giant stone heads staring at you from a hill. The full exploration at [Smoking a cigarette in feminine poses]

The world's oldest blogger just died at 108. [MICAHJESSE.COM]

Apparent cure for shyness: Barry White. [Green-Eyed Girl]

Tip link: At about 12:30 in this week's podcast, Chris of [Hack College] shows us how to make beer cans go incognito for tailgating or other stealthy boozing.

For incoming freshmen and upperclassmen alike [La Petite Fashionista] features some wall decorations for the dorm from a very cool site.

New blog added: c.m. photography (BYU)

Uhmmm....

krmb — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:46:18 +0000

10 July 2008
What a day. By the time I got home, I just wanted it to be over. I didn't want to do anything else, much less try to compose a photo. So, I got out my trusty little Canon Powershot SD850IS and took a few photos of...things. This is one of them:

I only vaguely remember what it is, and can't tell from the photo. Maybe one of you can?
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 14 July 2008 )

Listening to:
Brass in Pocket by Pretenders

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.5 sec (1/2)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

ORIGINAL abstract PAINTING MODERN Art , 24,02x59,1 x0,67 in inches,One of a kind - HUGE,with certificate of authenticity

nataera — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:26:53 +0000

Contemporary FINE ART Original PAINTING,acrylics on 100% cotton stretched wrapped canvas.
The general size of a picture : 61x150 x1,7cm. (61x50 cm x 3 panels )
The general size of a picture : (24,02x59,1 x0,67 in inches,(24,02x19,69 in inches x 3 panels ))Handpainted.

Original, not print. Painting is signed in front and at the back. Dated.
The sides are painted, so there's no need to frame it.

I use a gloss varnish to add shine and to protect the painting from harmful UV rays and dust.

I am Member - EBSQ art association .
Each of Nataera's paintings comes with a COA (Certificate Of Authenticity). The COA lists the title, medium, size, and other useful information. Each painting has an identification number associated with it which also appears on the COA. Finally, the COA is signed and dated by the artist-Nataera. The COA is your assurance that the artwork is a one of a kind original created by Nataera.

Shipping via post-office is 55 $ (7 days to arrive).
I do and i have Shipping insurance for it.
I pack all my paintings with great care.
Tracking number - automatically provided by www.laposte.fr/colissimo
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will get back to you promptly.

YOU CAN SEE MORE MYPAINTINGS AND BUY IT ON ETSY SHOP : http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12539940

Hook 'em Horns

krmb — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:49:16 +0000

9 July 2008
Late in the day I took the short walk from my desk to my boss's office for some reason or another. Now, my boss bleeds burnt orange. He is a died-in-the-wool, sometimes to his detriment, University of Texas fan. He graduated from that fine institution and has earned his passion for the school. As such, his office is decorated with bits & peices of UT, including his windows - proclaiming to the world outside that inside this office sits a proud Longhorn fan. On these bright, sunny, hot Texas days, he keeps his blinds drawn, which enabled this photo:

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 13 July 2008 )

Listening to:
Green Fields of France by 3 Pints Gone
from Beaches of St. Valery

No EXIF. Taken with my camera phone.

Completion.

azurcher2 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:26:50 +0000

Baby Boy Zurcher's room is officially complete. I think we'll add a shelf or two but the room can be considered complete at this point. I really like how it turned out - pretty simple but really nice. My mom helped with the curtain and crib skirt. We used so very little of A's bedding that we opted to not buy a full set this time.

Anyway, I think it looks great and I love it. Good thing, I'm pretty sure that b won't be painting the room again anytime in the next 10 years.

[gallery]

And I'm pleased.

Les héritages se composent d'immobilier et de mobilier (3/7)

marie.phoenix — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:14:25 +0000

La bulle “mortuaire” va relâcher les héritages, composés en partie par de l’immobilier, mais aussi du mobilier.

Les héritiers vont recevoir un paquet d’argent, et la première chose qu’ils voudront faire est de s’acheter le bien immobilier de leur rêve! Et hop le mobilier va être transvasé dans de l’immobilier.

Cette une remarque de Jérôme est très originale, je tenais à la signaler.

Candied Orange Slices

olga — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:01:43 +0000

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 orange

DIRECTIONS:

Bring water and sugar to boil in a heavy large skillet, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Thinly slice blood orange (you can substitute a regular orange); add to skillet, arranging in a single layer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and barely simmer until the white pith of the orange becomes translucent, turning the slices occasionally, about 40 minutes. Allow the orange slices to cool in the syrup, turning occasionally. Arrange the slices atop the tart and drizzle with some of the syrup just before serving.

What We do for Parties!!!!

Event-U-All — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:24:22 +0000

[gallery]Our Customizations include:

Custom Invites
Custom Decor
Custom Accessories
Custom Lights/Sound/DJ requirements
Custom Entertainment
Custom Goody Bags
Custom Photography and Videography options

Tried and Tested services:

Standard Invites
Standard Decorations
Standard Accessories
Standard Music Requirements
Standard Party Games and Entertainment
Standard Photography and Videography packages

Entertainment cum Activity :

Master of Ceremonies / Host / Anchor
Live Band / Orchestra
Dancers - all types
Choreographers for Mehndi / Sangeet etc.
Acrobats
Fire Eaters
Jugglers
Stilit Walkers
Stand-Up Comedians / Mimicry artists
Magicians
Puppet Shows
Live Characters
Air characters
Tattoo / Face Painters
Caricature Artists
Balloon Crafting Artists
Jwellery Making Artists
Nail Artists
Hair Braiders
Popcorn / Candy / Gola Ice
Merry go Rounds
Real Horse / Camel / Elephants etc.
and anything else that you like and is not on the list

Changing the look of bedroom

upasnajindal08 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:15:32 +0000

An old fashioned bedroom can be transformed into new one by applying several tricks like changing articles of furniture, the position of items, using matching bed sheets and covers. While doing beautification these things give an outstanding look to your bedroom. Now a day there are several new assortments which are available at reasonable prices. So you can have a comprehensive variety.

The best idea is to go for neutral shadow and prints that match up with the décor of the room. In spite of using several pillows you can go with one big pillow. Also you can go with diverse fashion of pillow sham and give your room a new style. You should make over your bedroom once in a month. These enhancing ideas give astonishing touch to the beauty of your bedroom.

Visit us:

www.Gharexpert.com

Making Bedroom Renovation

upasnajindal08 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:09:45 +0000

Whenever you are getting bore of your old bedroom, you can make over the room. There are several ways to change the look of your bedroom. Changing designs of furniture into new styles you can have a conspicuous decor. A variety of designs in beds, lamps and dressers give new look to the décor of this room. The bed is main item of furniture in a bedroom.

You have to choose the best one which provides relaxed feel and fashion as well to create a charm in your bedroom. Either you can give new look to existing furniture by making an effort to change the position of bed. In the same way you can shift chairs or sofas. This makes your room excellent, new and cozy.

Visit us:

www.Gharexpert.com

Chinese Chairs and a Coffee Table or what has Furniture to do with Art? (part 1)

vyala — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:55:42 +0000

What has furniture to do with art - you might ask? A lot - is my answer.

Designing your own furniture, the choice of the material, the working process and practical application helps a lot regarding control and understanding of your creative process. While you create something so trite (such as furniture :D and test it by using it you will gain not only a lot of technical knowledge (learning by doing) but you will understand much quicker how design, composition, colour, materials can work together to build the perfect unit no matter what you create.

I think the following ensemble is something special and you won't find it anywhere (of course not - because it's an original) in a designer shop. But I want to give you an idea what I am talking about.

I also want to show that art and creative processes can very well go hand in hand with crafts and that the differentiation is fluent. There is no need to top one above the other.

First I created 2 different chairs which were originally meant as decoration rather than for usage - you will soon realize why.

pic 1

In the meanwhile they ARE USED especially when we do not want a visitor to stay too long :evil: . These chairs are literally a pain in the a.. i.e. simply so uncomfortable that you'll get a sore b... after sitting on them for some time but I wanted them exactly to look like that, being reminiscent of the traditional Chinese chairs in the last centuries. I was simply fascinated by that kind of style and wanted to incorporate it into my own work.

In fact in the China of the mandarins the chairs actually were made like this, with that very straight back, in order to force people to sit very upright. It was a part of the etiquette (of the court and noble families) to sit very upright and not with a hunchback - as today - like Quasimodo, the bell ringer of Notre Dame. Feeling comfortable was absolutely dispensable.

pic 2

As you can see I chose pine wood again for the chairs. A wood that is quite robust and very well applicable for furniture and not so expensive. I was used to carving pine wood in the meanwhile and I loved the fine grain.

As I do not own a turning lathe I bought the legs readily made instead - I only shortened them. The back of this chair was mounted on top of the seat piece and the 2 little triangles were meant for stabilizing the construction i.e. the back from falling off the seat, otherwise this would have been a bit over-exaggerating the treatment of unwelcome guests - wouldn't it? No - earnestly - I wanted the chairs to be as sturdy as possible of course.


pic 3	pic 4

(the story will be continued...)

Got a Question Just Ask

tlrdbyrnfn — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:29:06 +0000

If you have a question ask it and we will try and answer it. Anything from History questions to "How to" Questions.

Got a question about

Home repair. Wielding, plumbing, writing, cooking, genealogy, travel, crafts ( jewelry, clay, puppetry, sewing, soap, candles, ribbons and bows, etc), writing, religion, politics, health. Just ask and we will do our best to give you the answer. Need an idea for a birthday party, a gift, or a decoration?

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If you are sick about iPhone...

Vanille — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:16:48 +0000

I read last time the beautiful post of Béatrice Peltre on La Tartine Gourmande. She speaks, among other things, about what make the difference between an American and a French supermarket. If dairy products can be one of the signs that show you are in France, there are also signs that show you are in New Zealand:

- The bakery section is fully surrounded by cinnamon flavour

- Cheeses are sold in tiny portion, except Cheddar and Edam.

- At the delicatessen part, the ham is already sliced

- You can find oil in spray and the oil range is wide

- There is a rainbow of bottles for food coloring

- Vegemite and Marmite is sold next to jam and honey

I'm in my comparing phase at the moment, although I don't like comparison. I would say in general that marketing and branding are not so strong here. I've been formated for many years in France and I admit to be a victim of these strategies. I pay attention to packaging, even if regarding food, my main criteria will remain the taste and the quality. I don't like that much supermarkets. I guess it's probably the light, the scale... The greengrocery section is far to be the most attractive part and I like to hang out there to discover new fruits!

In the same way I like how a shop organizes its window or display items. Last time during the sales, I did a pleasant discovery. It was not the window, nor the display, but the rear side of the shop: the fitting room ! It was huge and comfy at the same time. Nicely decorated in a Japanese style. You just wanted to spend all your afternoon there, trying all their garments !

Retails with personality are not so spread. Nonetheless, I appreciate the atmosphere and lovely shops of Greytown, in Wairarapa. In Wellington, there is Madder & Rouge, but I also like Magnolia (113 Tory Street) and Inky Pinky (Marsden Village, Karori). Both sell gorgeous decorative items ! For Antiques, I will definitely advice to go to Tinakori road and do not miss Cherry Orchard Antique !

You are probably wondering after all, what's the link with iPhone ? There's no. I'm just sick to hear about it everywhere, althought I like its design and that it's user-friendly.

La suite en français

J'ai lu, la dernière fois, le superbe billet de Béatrice Peltre sur La Tartine Gourmande. Elle parle, parmi d'autres choses, de ce qui fait la différence entre un supermarché américain et français. Si les produits laitiers peuvent être un indice qui montre que vous êtes en France, il y a également des signes qui montrent que nous sommes en Nouvelle Zélande:

- La boulangerie est plongée dans une enivrante odeur de cannelle

- Les fromages sont vendus en petites portions, sauf le Cheddar et l'Edam

- Au rayon charcuterie, le jambon est déjà tranché

- Il y a de l'huile en spray et le choix d'huiles est large

- Il y a un arc-en-ciel de bouteilles de colorant alimentaire

- Vegemite et Marmite sont vendus côte à côte avec les confitures et le miel

Je suis dans ma phase comparative en ce moment, bien que je n'aime pas beaucoup les comparaisons. Je dirais d'une manière générale que le marketing et le branding ne sont pas très forts ici. J'ai été conditionnée pendant des années en France et j'avoue être une victime de ces stratégies. Je prête attention à l'emballage, même si le goût et la qualité reste le critère principal lorsqu'il s'agit de produit alimentaire. Je n'aime pas vraiment les supermarchés. Je pense que ça vient de l'éclairage, de l'échelle... Le rayon fruits et légumes est de loin le plus attractif et j'aime y traîner pour découvrir de nouveaux fruits !

Dans le même esprit, j'aime la façon dont un magasin organise sa vitrine et ses rayons. La dernière fois pendant les soldes, j'ai fait une agréable découverte. Ce n'était pas la vitrine, ni les rayonnages, mais au fond de la boutique: la cabine d'essayage ! C'était grand et comfortable à la fois. Joliment décoré dans un style japonisant. On avait juste envie d'y passer toute l'après-midi à essayer tous les articles!

Les échoppes avec du charactère ne sont pas très répandues. Néanmoins, j'apprécie l'atmosphère et les boutiques de Greytown dans le Wairarapa. A Wellington, il y a Madder & Rouge, mais j'aime aussi Magnolia (113 Tory Street) et Inky Pinky (Marsden Village, Karori). Tous les deux vendent de superbes objets décoratifs ! Pour les antiquaires, je conseillerais définitivement de faire un tour à Tinakori Road et de ne surtout pas manquer Cherry Orchard Antique !

Vous vous demandez sûrement, après tout , quel est le rapport avec l'iPhone ? Il n'y en a pas. Je suis juste fatiguée d'en entendre parler partout, bien que j'aime le design et la facilité d'utilisation de l'objet.

Remembering Painter Bob Ross

theoart — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:01:47 +0000

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One afternoon while doodling around with a wacom stylus tablet and my laptop I created this image. I saw a similar image in a old Bob Ross Book (you know, the white guy with the afro that painted "happy trees" on Saturdays on PBS). I saw this image in the book and tried to follow the same techniques, but with Corel Painter. For those of you who are artists and have not experienced Corel Painter, be careful, you might never go back to traditional paints again.

I was pleased with the results if I do say so myself so I created a print of it on canvas at FinerWorks and sent one to my mother for her birthday..

I am thinking of painting some more from that book.

God bless Bob Ross for being an inspiration. May he rest in peace.

Apartment therapy

joyciescotland — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:32 +0000

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Some of you sensible people out there might have well insulated homes, but I don't and frankly "dahlings" I'm finding living in a 90 meter square fridge and having condensation streaming down the walls terribly last year. If I was sensible I'd take a trip to Bunnings and invest in some pretty pink batts and investigate heating options but instead I'd rather redecorate and I've found the perfect inspiration;Apartment therapy presents real homes, real people, hundreds of real design solutions, a funky and stylish mixture of rented and owned flats accross America.

Most of the apartments are on the compact side and present significant spacial and aesthetic challenges. Many of the home decorators also admit to having more dash than cash forcing some cunning shopping and innovative solutions. The "real people" owners use flea market vintage and quirky collections, such as kewpie dolls, metal wrenches(!) and street signs to add that little "je ne sais pas" to the mix. I particularly loved a wall covered entirely with post-it notes. This is a fantastic and achievable source book for anyone drawn to the cheap, cheerful or kitsch in interior decoration.

Take a break for cake!

Liz — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:08:18 +0000

You know I usually write all about how my regular life influences my photography. Well, this time I wasn't looking for any sort of perfect picture. This time I wanted to show you what else I like to do!

Last year I got really in to baking. It's really fun to get into the kitchen with my three year old daughter and bake cupcakes. I got so into it I started buying all kinds of tips and bags and cool pans. I checked out a bunch of books from the library and I had a blast! Since moving though, I haven't really done any baking... too much to do around the house. Well, last week was my husband's birthday and our dear friends' son had his birthday a little while ago too, and they decided to have a big family gathering/birthday party for the two. Guess who got to bake the cake??

First I had this Jungle theme idea, but I wasn't sure how it was going to work out. I did a three layer cake with homemade frosting (vanilla with some caramel syrup added for fun). Then did a nice jungle green for the outside of the cake. After I put it on and looked at the cake, I just couldn't see the vision in my head... NOTHING! Drastic times call for drastic measures, so I started adding brown frosting to the green frosting (couldn't do chocolate cause the little boy hates chocolate... I know, who hates chocolate, right?) and it started looking kind of camo. Well, I thought about just adding army men and doing some kitschy phrase, but my husband and the boy's dad were both in the Navy, so Army is a big no-no. Then it came to me! I would just throw together some black frosting and go simple. I printed out the text in a kick-butt font on my computer, and then did it free hand on the cake! A little bit of black swirls around the outside, and it looked AWESOME!!! I'm really proud!

So now I'm taking a break while I've got cupcakes in the oven - I've got to do something with the extra frosting otherwise I will EAT IT ALL!

So, go have a piece of cake, or take a look at a few of these sites and get inspired!

Pastrywiz.com

Wilton

American Cake Decorating

Charm City Cakes

Or take a minute and check out my Etsy shops!

Exquisite Image

Bluebird Gifts

Interior Decoration July 2008

vnwallpapers — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:00:45 +0000

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Wall Art

denglerlisa — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:35:41 +0000

1. Recycled Metal Letters (Urban Outfitters)

2. Graphic Double Hook (Urban Outfitters)

3. Magnetic Wall Organizer (Urban Outfitters)

Les premiers pas de TEMOA...

Monique — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:18:37 +0000

Pour satisfaire les plus curieux, voici quelques photos prises rapidement de mon "premier bébé"!

Pour rappel, vous pouvez faire vos emplettes ici:

TEMOA

75, rue Oberkampf - 75011 Paris

Métro : Parmentier ou Oberkampf

Ouvert du mardi au samedi de 10h30 à 15h et de 15h30 à 20h, et le dimanche de 9h30 à 14h00

Contact : temoa.boutique@temoa.fr

Site internet (prochainement): www.temoa.fr

Objets déco

Cadeaux

Comptoir et dégustation de thé

Bijoux, accessoires

Cosmétiques bio et naturelles

Commerce équitable....

Garde-corps posé, couleur bien flashy pour cette première vitrine, et objets insolites! (au premier plan, des contenants en pneu recyclé!)

Le plein d'idées cadeau au RDC : savons d'Alep, savon noir, noix de lavage; objets en bambou laqué Ekobo, services à thé, épicerie Ethiquable, musique Putumayo...

Les mascottes de la boutique en pierre de savon! :)

...talonnées de près par les mascottes "en doudou" Papilli

Le coin beauté ... BIO et équitable bien entendu!

Bijoux touaregs en argent et ébène du Niger "Ombre Claire", sacs et collier Caloli

Le fameux escalier...qui est bien rentré à sa place en fin de compte!

Bon, juste pour avoir un aperçu de la vitrine...

Je reprendrai prochainement des photos dignes de ce nom!

Prochainement, ouverture de l'accès au sous sol, provisoirement fermé pour "manque de marchandise", ainsi que de l'espace "dégustation" inexploité pour "organisation de l'espace de travail en cours"...

A très bientôt!

TEMOA

L'évasion des sens...