Really Interesting Projects

we’ve got bags

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:49:27 +0000

I have so many bags but I only use a couple of bags at a time. Sometimes they are so worn out before I even decide to change them. I’m lazy like that. I have got to learn more about changing bags regularly to keep them looking like new…longer. Speaking of bags, aren’t these bags from Larissa Hadjio so unique and so “in” in a weird kind of way. Ok, I need to have one.

happy mother’s day

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:07:05 +0000

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and my son is treating me to lunch at the Japanese resto I’ve heard so many raves about. So what are your plans this weekend? Do make sure to treat your mama to something and somewhere nice. It’s just one day.

Demi Moore and daiughter, circa 1996. Photo by Ellen Von Unwerth

thursday finds: wobble, award, paper

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:14:39 +0000

These are good additions to any home. First is a great contribution to more fun dinners or lunches. Second solves container problems (just hang and forget about it) and third, well, is just so damn nice.

wobble bowls via here

Scent of a Winner soap…100% natural soap-on-a-rope in gold, silver and bronze medals.

Paper Sculptures

soon

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:48:11 +0000

Soon, I’ll be in a place similar to this.

For now, I’m just ecstatic with the idea of a beach vacation.

Have a great week ahead, dearies.

photos via from me to you

Ways to Artfully Display Photos

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:15:12 +0000

Perhaps you have some great photos of friends and family members, important milestones, memorable moments, or artistic creations, and you are wondering how you can arrange and display them in an artistic and aesthetically pleasing manner for all to see. Here are some suggestions on ways to artfully display photos:

Arrange in a Line on a Wall – If you have a room with a particularly long stretch of open space on the wall, it would be good to arrange your photos in a line along the wall with the centers of the images at an equal level. Play around with the symmetry by alternating with tall and short frames. Also, because this style of arrangement is quite simple, you get creative with some other aspects of the photos, such as using old vintage picture frames or decorating the frames.
Parallel Lines on Wall – Arrange the photos in two parallel rows, following the rules of symmetry like the first suggestion. Have the tops of the bottom rows at the same height and the bottoms of the top row at the same height. This creates a clean look of having a straight line created between the rows, yet interesting looking because of the varying heights of frames at the top and bottom of the arrangement.
Mobile – Get together several photos and hang a mobile on the ceiling. This would be a particularly fun project for a children’s room. Consider the location of where you hang the mobile, taking in such factors as putting it where it can best be viewed and location of other objects in the room. If you have a baby, you can put it on a long pole at the edge of the baby crib.
Calendar – A popular way to display photos, particularly among families, is in a calendar. There are many photo software programs for doing this. For the cover photo for each month, choose a large photo that relates to that month or season. Conversely, you can create a collage of multiple photos. Also, you can put smaller photos that correspond to specific dates, such as birthdays or holidays. A photo calendar also makes a great gift.
Objects – You can find many online sites where you can custom make your photos to go on various objects, such as cups, mugs, stickers, buttons, clothing, and place mats. Create some nice conversation pieces for your next family function.

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Sources

Bukisa (2009)

HubPages (2012)

thursday find: no more guessing

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:04:54 +0000

So how cute are these salt and pepper cellars? With shakers, there’s always some doubt about what you’re really getting is the right one because they’re often concealed. Now there’s no more guessing game. And they’re chic, too. I love the whole handmade vibe. And the bonus stitching design at the back is just so nice.

This is just so straightforward. You want salt, go for SALT. If you want pepper, go pick the PEPPER cellar. Via designcrushblog.com

goodbye april

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:01:50 +0000

And just like that it’s May. So goodbye April. Although I can’t say for sure that I enjoyed it, I’m still thankful for the 30 days of sun, heat and sweat. But it wasn’t all that. Financially speaking, it was a good month. Not something for the books but still worthy of a mention. I also won in a giveaway which was so timely as we’re about to take a vacation this May. Just somewhere in Asia and not orlando. A US trip would be 2 or maybe 3 years from now and highly dependent on my visa application.

So I’m hoping that May is a much better month in terms of the weather and everything else. I hope it rains more. Rainfall is good but money is even better, yes?

Have a merry month of May, everyone!

happy weekend

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:59:15 +0000

Dreaming of space-saving furniture and this table is just what I need. And want.

Happy weekend, people.

See you back here on Monday.

via lolitas.se

finding the right kind of investment

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:12:35 +0000

This is the year 2012 – the age when business biggies seemed to have set specific standards for success. And suddenly, almost everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. I am no exception. Maybe it is good to have a regular job that pays well and covers your family’s health but in, say 10 to 20 years, I’ll be thinking about retiring. And for all we know, not all stories about retirement are told with shades of rainbow in the background.

Many people consider putting up a business or taking their money somewhere lucrative to secure their future. What do I know? I don’t have Midas’ hands or touch and I scratch my head on Economics-related terms but I still think that Property investment strategies by IPIN Global are worth paying attention to.

IPIN Global assists business hopefuls who want to venture in real estate or property buying and selling by giving them sound advice and access to market requirements and data. Why not? If you want to have something to hold on to when you get old or when you are threatened by bankruptcy or unemplyment, it’s always good to have a property investment to fall back on. The advantages are interesting and promising:

• Property investment is long-term
• The cost of properties does not go anywhere but up, perfect for future retirees
• A potential valuable collateral for personal loans (car, home, etc.)

If there are pros, there are cons of course but if there’s any serious business that doesn’t have one, give me a ring. Because of the advantages of property investment, I think the risk is low. That does not mean that someone who is new in this field should go it alone. One should still protect their investment by consulting a reliable company like IPIN Global Investment to avoid wasting money.
The most important thing to remember about property investment is to know the people you do business with especially if you know so little about it. This is a call for beginners. As much as possible, deal wih trustworthy people to avoid failing your future.

fashion and plants

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:25:58 +0000

I’m amazed at how some people can come up with original ideas like this one by Egle Cekanaviciute. He mixes plants with his designs and turns clothes into couture. His clothes have pockets or compartments where you actually put the soil in and grow the plants. But would you wear one of his creations? I’m not that brave yet and I know I’d be getting strange looks from everyone. Speaking of amazing, have you heard about Sterkly? If not, watch this sterkly video to know more.

photos via eglecekanaviciute.com