This is one of my favorite music videos by an Australian signer/songwriter that I love, Sia Furler. "Soon We'll Be Found" is a track from her fourth LP "Some People Have Real Problems" album which was released in 2008. Her her fifth studio album titled "We Are Born" was just released June 18th of this year.
Monday, June 28, 2010
One Man's Garbage is Another Man's... Hotel?
I really like the idea of making novelties out of recycled goods. I can't resist a good bag made out of juice packets, like this pink one I picked up on eBay that was made in a third world country to help reduce the amount of lunch waste in schools. Or this backpack by TerraCycle I picked up at Wal*Mart for $3:
I've had my eye on this Recycled Seatbelt Purse for awhile now. It was created out of seatbelts from retired airplanes:
I also have a nifty collection of these office containers created out of magazine scraps that I stumbled upon at TJ Maxx on the clearance rack:
So, you can imagine how amazed I was when I stumbled upon the following article. The "Save The Beach Hotel", located in Rome, was opened to the public earlier this month. Check out the story, and the photos, below.
Trash Artist Builds the World’s First Garbage Hotel
By Spooky onJune 9th, 2010
H.A. Schult, the designer behind the famous Trash People, has teamed up with beer-make Corona to create the world’s first hotel made of garbage.
The initiative to build the “Save the Beach” garbage hotel was started by Corona, in order to raise awareness to the huge amount of waste being washed up on our shores, every day. And who better that H.A. Schult, a designer who has used trash as art medium since 1969, to build a hotel out of the trash collected from various European beaches?
The doors of this bizarre hotel, made of garbage, have opened to the public, last week, in Rome and has already received the support of various celebrities, like Helena Christensen, the famous model, who agreed to spend a night in the Save the Beach Hotel.
H.A. Schult, the creator of the trash hotel said “The philosophy of this hotel is to expose the damage we are causing to the sea and the coastline. We live in the era of trash and we are running the risk of becoming trash ourselves. Do we really want this world?”
I've had my eye on this Recycled Seatbelt Purse for awhile now. It was created out of seatbelts from retired airplanes:
I also have a nifty collection of these office containers created out of magazine scraps that I stumbled upon at TJ Maxx on the clearance rack:
So, you can imagine how amazed I was when I stumbled upon the following article. The "Save The Beach Hotel", located in Rome, was opened to the public earlier this month. Check out the story, and the photos, below.
Trash Artist Builds the World’s First Garbage Hotel
By Spooky onJune 9th, 2010
H.A. Schult, the designer behind the famous Trash People, has teamed up with beer-make Corona to create the world’s first hotel made of garbage.
The initiative to build the “Save the Beach” garbage hotel was started by Corona, in order to raise awareness to the huge amount of waste being washed up on our shores, every day. And who better that H.A. Schult, a designer who has used trash as art medium since 1969, to build a hotel out of the trash collected from various European beaches?
The doors of this bizarre hotel, made of garbage, have opened to the public, last week, in Rome and has already received the support of various celebrities, like Helena Christensen, the famous model, who agreed to spend a night in the Save the Beach Hotel.
H.A. Schult, the creator of the trash hotel said “The philosophy of this hotel is to expose the damage we are causing to the sea and the coastline. We live in the era of trash and we are running the risk of becoming trash ourselves. Do we really want this world?”
Sunday, June 27, 2010
This Lady Means BUSINESS
"DONATE MONEY AND I’LL TATTOO WHATEVER ON ME!
I’m raising money for Third World orphanages. For every $10 you donate, your name gets entered into a drawing. Your name gets picked, you choose any tattoo for me to get. I get tattoo, kids get help, you get the glory of knowing there is a human out there with a tattoo of your face on it. Everyone’s happy. DONATE, read awful tattoo submissions and submit your own HERE!
* REBLOG - FOR EVERY REBLOG UP TO 3,000 MY DAD WILL DONATE $2
GUILT TRIP ALERT: $10 will give a classroom of kids education for one day or buy you two drinks at Starbucks."
Everyone knows I'm a HUGE Anne Tainor Fan.
No surprise. I have framed artwork, and Anne Taintor checks. Probably $100 in refridgerator magnets alone. What I DON'T have is this 25th Anniversary Tote Bag... and now you know (hint, hint).
I also don't have one of these handy flasks. I think this one would go great in my purse, filled with Dr. Pepper:
Happy Birthday to me!
http://www.annetaintor.com/allproducts.html?sub=Shoppers&id=53999
I also don't have one of these handy flasks. I think this one would go great in my purse, filled with Dr. Pepper:
Happy Birthday to me!
http://www.annetaintor.com/allproducts.html?sub=Shoppers&id=53999
One of my Favorite sites for Fonts.
Welcome to BlogSpot.
About a year and a half ago, I decided to try out blogging as a way to chronicle the various amusements of my daily life. I was using another blog site, and recently decided to convert to BlogSpot. Let's see how that goes...
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Bridal Fascinators
Wow, it’s been awhile. I thought it was time to give some love and attention to the ‘ol blog.
A lot has happened since my last post. I recently became engaged, and planning the big day has taken up a lot of my spare time. My newest obsession comes in the form of floral and feathered headbands, hair pieces and fascinators. Check out this collection I came across from the Ban.Do line for Brides. I love everything about these pieces, including the model.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
No Need For the Gym:
…with Skechers Shape-Ups. These negative-heel shoes come in several different styles and colors, and will cost you about $110. For half the price of it’s competitors, Skechers Shape-Ups just may tone and strengthen, if you’re willing to walk on a teeter-totter sole.
http://www.skechers.com/shoes-and-clothing/brands/skechers_shape-ups_shoes/list
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Unique Charities.
In these unpredictable times, it’s likely that you’re paying close attention to where your money is going. When possible, however, we should strive to be generous with both our time, and our wallets. That being said, it can be difficult to choose which organization you’d like to contribute to.
After some lengthy research, I have compiled a list of unique and worthy causes that are waiting for a noble steed, such as yourself, to make a contribution. Enjoy.
For The Animal Lover in You:
***‘Save the Donkeys in the Holy Land’ is collecting donations to “provide help to the donkeys of Israel”. Check them out at http://www.safehaven4donkeys.org/
***“The Critter Connection, Inc. is a non-profit group dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned and neglected guinea pigs. Located in Durham, Connecticut, the rescue was started in Spring 2004 when our founder realized that abandoned guinea pigs in our state had nowhere to go.” (from their website) Head over to their site and see how you can help: http://www.squidoo.com/ctguineapigrescue
***‘Adopt a Donkey’ thanks its contributors with a gift-pack including a stuffed donkey and adoption certificate and photo. http://www.neddi.org/adopt-a-donkey/ for more info.
Feed the Hungry:
***Increase your vocabulary, and your generosity at www.freerice.com. Visitors of site can “win” rice grain donations by selecting the correct answers to academia-related questions. Each correct answer equals 10 gains of rice, totaling over 66 billion grains to date.
***In cities around the world, you can find teams of architect/engineer professionals and students competing vigorously for weeks, and even months, to build enormous structures out of canned food. These sculptures are displayed to the public, and the cans are donated to local food banks. Find photos of these artworks, and get info on how to join the cause at www.canstruction.org.
***DONATE MONEY AND I’LL TATTOO WHATEVER ON ME! I’m raising money for Third World orphanages. For every $10 you donate, your name gets entered into a drawing. Your name gets picked, you choose any tattoo for me to get. I get tattoo, kids get help, you get the glory of knowing there is a human out there with a tattoo of your face on it. Everyone’s happy. DONATE, read awful tattoo submissions and submit your own HERE!
Celebrity Charities:
***Dustin Diamond, formally Screech of Saved By The Bell, is selling t-shirts in an attempt to save his home from foreclosure. Shirts will run you $15, or you can request an autographed top for $20. http://getdshirts.com/
***Several of the hottest celebrities (and thier children!) have lent their artisitic skills to the Celebrity Mosaic Project, and their master pieces could be yours! Make a bid on one of their ocean-themed LEGO tiles and support the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps protect oceans and beaches. See the artwork and make a bid at http://sealifeus.com/node/114.
For the Sake of Our Planet:
(…to be continued)
This will serve as a running list, so check back for more ideas. Until then… happy contributing!
After some lengthy research, I have compiled a list of unique and worthy causes that are waiting for a noble steed, such as yourself, to make a contribution. Enjoy.
For The Animal Lover in You:
***‘Save the Donkeys in the Holy Land’ is collecting donations to “provide help to the donkeys of Israel”. Check them out at http://www.safehaven4donkeys.org/
***“The Critter Connection, Inc. is a non-profit group dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned and neglected guinea pigs. Located in Durham, Connecticut, the rescue was started in Spring 2004 when our founder realized that abandoned guinea pigs in our state had nowhere to go.” (from their website) Head over to their site and see how you can help: http://www.squidoo.com/ctguineapigrescue
***‘Adopt a Donkey’ thanks its contributors with a gift-pack including a stuffed donkey and adoption certificate and photo. http://www.neddi.org/adopt-a-donkey/ for more info.
Feed the Hungry:
***Increase your vocabulary, and your generosity at www.freerice.com. Visitors of site can “win” rice grain donations by selecting the correct answers to academia-related questions. Each correct answer equals 10 gains of rice, totaling over 66 billion grains to date.
***In cities around the world, you can find teams of architect/engineer professionals and students competing vigorously for weeks, and even months, to build enormous structures out of canned food. These sculptures are displayed to the public, and the cans are donated to local food banks. Find photos of these artworks, and get info on how to join the cause at www.canstruction.org.
***DONATE MONEY AND I’LL TATTOO WHATEVER ON ME! I’m raising money for Third World orphanages. For every $10 you donate, your name gets entered into a drawing. Your name gets picked, you choose any tattoo for me to get. I get tattoo, kids get help, you get the glory of knowing there is a human out there with a tattoo of your face on it. Everyone’s happy. DONATE, read awful tattoo submissions and submit your own HERE!
Celebrity Charities:
***Dustin Diamond, formally Screech of Saved By The Bell, is selling t-shirts in an attempt to save his home from foreclosure. Shirts will run you $15, or you can request an autographed top for $20. http://getdshirts.com/
***Several of the hottest celebrities (and thier children!) have lent their artisitic skills to the Celebrity Mosaic Project, and their master pieces could be yours! Make a bid on one of their ocean-themed LEGO tiles and support the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps protect oceans and beaches. See the artwork and make a bid at http://sealifeus.com/node/114.
For the Sake of Our Planet:
(…to be continued)
This will serve as a running list, so check back for more ideas. Until then… happy contributing!
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