> Make Hanging Lights: Amy from Missouri says, I construct tea light candleholders using old canning jars, found wiring that I braid to make handles and hose clamps to attach each handle to the mouth of each jar. They look great hanging on tree branches
> Drill Smoothly: Tara from Portland says, in order to make it easier to tighten a wood screw, screw it into a bar of soap first. The soap will coat the threads and help reduce friction.
> Be Free of Flies: Wendy of Rockland,MD says, to get rid of of pesky fruit flies, pour apple cider vinegar in a cup. Cover the cup with a piece of plastic wrap and secure it with a rubber band. Poke holes in the wrap with the end of a paper clip. The flies will go in the holes, get trapped, and meet their defeat in the vinegar. (See more tips from Kiang-Spray at greenishthumb.net)
All A-Twitter Fav Follows:
Asimo: this humanoid robot created by Honda will keep you guessing with his tweets. Is it really ASIMO (asimo.honda.com) sending out missives or just some PR person typing away? We hope it's ASIMO.
Artcrank: art crank(artcrankpostershow.com)is a showcase of bicycle-inspired posters from local artists. Founded in Minneapolis in 2007, it has expanded to Denver, St Louis, Portland, San Francisco & Des Moines.
MediaLab: the MIT Media Lab(media.mit.edu)represents a world-class mash-up of design, engineering, science, art and deep thinking.
NPRMonkeySee: NPR's pop-culture blog, Monkey See(npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/) keeps us in the know without succumbing to Perez Hilton. Most of the time.
Rick_Bayless: super chef Rick Bayless(rickbayless.com) shares twitpics and tales of the food he makes and eats, which is fine company any day.
Hey All:) hope your short week goes SOO fast! peace out ~~>
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sweet song!
T-Bone - To Da River + LYRICS (Music Video)
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PLEASE SUBSCRIBE COMMENT AND RATE T-Bone - To Da River Music Video Fighting Temptations LYRICS: (zane) Yeah, yeah yeah yeah all that street-corner barber shop harmony thats cool, right? we got come new ...
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PLEASE SUBSCRIBE COMMENT AND RATE T-Bone - To Da River Music Video Fighting Temptations LYRICS: (zane) Yeah, yeah yeah yeah all that street-corner barber shop harmony thats cool, right? we got come new ...
Friday, May 28, 2010
ready, set, go!
1 - GO ANYWHERE GLASS: shatterproof, reusable, recyclable, & easy on the eyes, a Giovino wine glass satisfies your outdoor stemware needs. Sure, it's not actually crystal, but the polymer will sparkle and perform just like its fancier counterparts. A strategically placed thumb notch helps with grip. Cheers to that! $12for a set of four, www.govinowine.com
2 - TUTTI-FRUTTI: even if the apple doesnt fall far from the tree, it could still end up on public property. 'Neighborhood Fruit' takes this idea to the web(and cell phones) with an urban fruit tree registry. Browse bounty from more than 10,000 registered trees in places like backyards & public lands, & get in touch with the fruit grower from there. $10 for one-month trial, www.neighborhoodfruit.com
3 - DANDY DO: so small they need to be stitched with tweezers. "EmersonMade" Tiny Roses add a delightful touch to men's duds everywhere. Stiched by artists who go through the fancifully named apprentice programs, Tears Of Rigorous Training, they're quality blooms-as are the other offerings, including hair flowers, wrist corsages & more. $68.50 for a set of six, www.emersonmade.com
4 - RERUN: doing its part to green the entertainment industry, Long Island City's 'Film Biz Recycling' (FBR)takes in stray props & set dressings from productions that have shut down. Instead of tossing these items in a Dumpster(as is often the case), 90 productions donated their gear to the nonprofit last year. Some ended up in FBR's public boutique & some was immediately redistributed to student filmmakers,to other nonprofits, or waste-diversion programs www.filmbizrecycling.org
5 - SINK SUDS: goat's milk is not just popular in the kitchen these days. The healthful ingredients has found its way to the bath. Colorado Springs-based Bearski Bath&Body makes creamy cakes of soap that deliver calcium & nourishing olive oil to the skin. Plus the natural glycerin won't dry out your digits. Their line of coffee ground soaps (Cafe Bearski Coffee Soap) smells amazing & scrubs off pesky onion & garlic odors. $5, www.bearskibathandbody.com
6 - SIMPLY SMASHING: Juliet Ames breaks plates-vintage plates to be exact-and uses the pieces to fashion necklaces, coasters, & other housewares as The Broken Plate Pendant Company. Have a broken family heirloom? Don't reach for the superglue! Send the shards off to Ames, & she'll make up something really nice. $15 per coaster or four for $50 www.ibreakplates.com
7 - STATE OF THE ONION: come to think of it, New Hampshire does kind of resemble a squash and South Dakota a chocolate bar. In his The United Plates poster series, artist John Holcomb depicts each state of the union as whatever food its outline inspired. The best-seller? Michigan, in all of its bacon-and-egg glory. Starting at $20, www.shorthandedstudio.com
8 - MOD-IFY YOUR DOOR: custom front doors usually come with a price to match, but Crestview Doors opens up less-expensive options. Their new Doorlite Kit helps homeowners trick out a normal door (flush wood, metal, or fiberglass) with glass windows in 49 different midcentury-modern takes. The Pasadena, with three square windows, wins the popularity contest. Everything you need to get the job done is included in the kit. $78-$1,200 www.crestviewdoors.com
SMILE! enjoy your holiday wknd & Drink in the SUN! see ya next week :)
2 - TUTTI-FRUTTI: even if the apple doesnt fall far from the tree, it could still end up on public property. 'Neighborhood Fruit' takes this idea to the web(and cell phones) with an urban fruit tree registry. Browse bounty from more than 10,000 registered trees in places like backyards & public lands, & get in touch with the fruit grower from there. $10 for one-month trial, www.neighborhoodfruit.com
3 - DANDY DO: so small they need to be stitched with tweezers. "EmersonMade" Tiny Roses add a delightful touch to men's duds everywhere. Stiched by artists who go through the fancifully named apprentice programs, Tears Of Rigorous Training, they're quality blooms-as are the other offerings, including hair flowers, wrist corsages & more. $68.50 for a set of six, www.emersonmade.com
4 - RERUN: doing its part to green the entertainment industry, Long Island City's 'Film Biz Recycling' (FBR)takes in stray props & set dressings from productions that have shut down. Instead of tossing these items in a Dumpster(as is often the case), 90 productions donated their gear to the nonprofit last year. Some ended up in FBR's public boutique & some was immediately redistributed to student filmmakers,to other nonprofits, or waste-diversion programs www.filmbizrecycling.org
5 - SINK SUDS: goat's milk is not just popular in the kitchen these days. The healthful ingredients has found its way to the bath. Colorado Springs-based Bearski Bath&Body makes creamy cakes of soap that deliver calcium & nourishing olive oil to the skin. Plus the natural glycerin won't dry out your digits. Their line of coffee ground soaps (Cafe Bearski Coffee Soap) smells amazing & scrubs off pesky onion & garlic odors. $5, www.bearskibathandbody.com
6 - SIMPLY SMASHING: Juliet Ames breaks plates-vintage plates to be exact-and uses the pieces to fashion necklaces, coasters, & other housewares as The Broken Plate Pendant Company. Have a broken family heirloom? Don't reach for the superglue! Send the shards off to Ames, & she'll make up something really nice. $15 per coaster or four for $50 www.ibreakplates.com
7 - STATE OF THE ONION: come to think of it, New Hampshire does kind of resemble a squash and South Dakota a chocolate bar. In his The United Plates poster series, artist John Holcomb depicts each state of the union as whatever food its outline inspired. The best-seller? Michigan, in all of its bacon-and-egg glory. Starting at $20, www.shorthandedstudio.com
8 - MOD-IFY YOUR DOOR: custom front doors usually come with a price to match, but Crestview Doors opens up less-expensive options. Their new Doorlite Kit helps homeowners trick out a normal door (flush wood, metal, or fiberglass) with glass windows in 49 different midcentury-modern takes. The Pasadena, with three square windows, wins the popularity contest. Everything you need to get the job done is included in the kit. $78-$1,200 www.crestviewdoors.com
SMILE! enjoy your holiday wknd & Drink in the SUN! see ya next week :)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A new twist on fruit & the color of the moment
*Grilled Peaches
6 small-to-medium firm, ripe peaches, halved & pitted (or quartered)
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup honey
a) peachy-keen: look for fragrant fruit without blemishes or soft spots. Check for an uneven blush and avoid green fruit.
b) to pit a peach, cut fruit in half along the crevice. Gently twist halves apart. Pry pit from fruit with a teaspoon.
c) sprinkle sliced peaches with sugar. Grill, uncovered, over direct heat about 8 minutes or until tender, turning once.
d) serve peaches in individual bowls, below, or on a platter with bowls of honey-whipped cream and Crisp Topping.
*GreenSpace
1 - coffee table bases are wood scraps; tops are recycled plastic by 3form, a company that recycles its discarded products (3-form.com)
2 - a clean-fuel fire; unit by Planika burns denatured ethanol. Centered on the living room, the fire is visible from indoors as well as out (workingwondersus.com)
3 - teak furniture; is durable and naturally weather-and insect-resistant. The teak used is harvested from responsibly regulated plantations (sutherlandteak.com)
4 - soft abaca rug; is handwoven of farm-grown Philippine hemp fibers, which were not dyed or processed with toxic chemicals (starkcarpet.com)
5 - wood-frame mirror; is handmade of natural driftwood without using glues or dyes or stain finishes. Mirror backing made w/recycled wood (alldriftwoodfurniture.com)
6 - fabric shades; are made of weather-resistant Perennials fabric, which contains recycle fibers (perennialsfabrics.com)
**Surprise someone with a $10 Starbucks or Gas card - NO strings attached :)
6 small-to-medium firm, ripe peaches, halved & pitted (or quartered)
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup honey
a) peachy-keen: look for fragrant fruit without blemishes or soft spots. Check for an uneven blush and avoid green fruit.
b) to pit a peach, cut fruit in half along the crevice. Gently twist halves apart. Pry pit from fruit with a teaspoon.
c) sprinkle sliced peaches with sugar. Grill, uncovered, over direct heat about 8 minutes or until tender, turning once.
d) serve peaches in individual bowls, below, or on a platter with bowls of honey-whipped cream and Crisp Topping.
*GreenSpace
1 - coffee table bases are wood scraps; tops are recycled plastic by 3form, a company that recycles its discarded products (3-form.com)
2 - a clean-fuel fire; unit by Planika burns denatured ethanol. Centered on the living room, the fire is visible from indoors as well as out (workingwondersus.com)
3 - teak furniture; is durable and naturally weather-and insect-resistant. The teak used is harvested from responsibly regulated plantations (sutherlandteak.com)
4 - soft abaca rug; is handwoven of farm-grown Philippine hemp fibers, which were not dyed or processed with toxic chemicals (starkcarpet.com)
5 - wood-frame mirror; is handmade of natural driftwood without using glues or dyes or stain finishes. Mirror backing made w/recycled wood (alldriftwoodfurniture.com)
6 - fabric shades; are made of weather-resistant Perennials fabric, which contains recycle fibers (perennialsfabrics.com)
**Surprise someone with a $10 Starbucks or Gas card - NO strings attached :)
Monday, May 24, 2010
Before you pop that pill
Sometimes the best medicine may be none at all. Here's one doctor's prescription.
Joint Pain: a long term regimen of pain relievers come with considerable risks, ranging from internal to hemorrhage to kidney damage to liver failure and heart attack. Try a pysical therapist 1st; A good one can help relieve the pain and teach you ways to avoid reinjury.
Cholesterol: statins lower elevated LDL cholesterol levels, but diet n exercise can do that too, while also preserving your joints, strengthening your lungs, & improving your mood & mental acuity. And they can provide a boost in your self-esteem, which is something no pill can do.
Skin Infections: antibiotics can clear these up, but they can also put you at risk or allergic reactions, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, diarrhea, or secondary infections such as C.difficile. The drug free alternative: soak the infected area in warm water; heat often eliminates infection.
Insomnia: sometimes the reasons for sleeplessness go deeper than a drug can reach. And sometimes doctors overdiagnose (& overmedicate) the ordinary vicissitudes of life. Insomnia is often caused by caffeine, alcohol, or too much job stress.
Headaches: brain pain can be miserable, yes, but it's often caused by withdrawal from the very drugs we use to treat it. Learning to identify & avoid hidden headache triggers, such as staying seated in one position for too long, can break the cycle once and for all.
**Buy someone a Starbucks today-NO strings attached :) Kindness counts!
Joint Pain: a long term regimen of pain relievers come with considerable risks, ranging from internal to hemorrhage to kidney damage to liver failure and heart attack. Try a pysical therapist 1st; A good one can help relieve the pain and teach you ways to avoid reinjury.
Cholesterol: statins lower elevated LDL cholesterol levels, but diet n exercise can do that too, while also preserving your joints, strengthening your lungs, & improving your mood & mental acuity. And they can provide a boost in your self-esteem, which is something no pill can do.
Skin Infections: antibiotics can clear these up, but they can also put you at risk or allergic reactions, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, diarrhea, or secondary infections such as C.difficile. The drug free alternative: soak the infected area in warm water; heat often eliminates infection.
Insomnia: sometimes the reasons for sleeplessness go deeper than a drug can reach. And sometimes doctors overdiagnose (& overmedicate) the ordinary vicissitudes of life. Insomnia is often caused by caffeine, alcohol, or too much job stress.
Headaches: brain pain can be miserable, yes, but it's often caused by withdrawal from the very drugs we use to treat it. Learning to identify & avoid hidden headache triggers, such as staying seated in one position for too long, can break the cycle once and for all.
**Buy someone a Starbucks today-NO strings attached :) Kindness counts!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10 Finds for $50 or Less
Translucent frames & violet lenses wake up any face. Kensie Sunwear sunglasses, $50 nordstrom.com for stores
Summer lasts only so long. Why waste it in a plain ribbed tank? Dimri polyester top, $29, hotitemsonline.com
This hydrating lip tint comes with a built-in mirror. Toopshop Make Up Polish in Smoothie, $12, topshop.com
Cheeky porcelain crates for farmers'-market finds. Jayson Home & Garden baskets, $20 to $38 each, jaysonhomeandgarden.com
This 10 1/2inch-tall resin canister makes a huge style statement on a bookshelf.
Z Gallerie box, $35 zgallerie.com
Banish shine and add a little glow in one swipe. Mai Couture 2-1 Oil Blotting/Bronzing Papier, $39 maicouture.com
No more bent bristles. This smart, architect-designed brush has its own cap. Sephora I.T. round powder brush, $40, sephora.com
Chunky wood rings pair well with earthy neutrals. By Boe rings, $10 for 3 byboe.com
Drawer liners in six surprising scents, like mandarin jasmine. Hammocks & High Tea drawer liners, $25 for six, hammocksandhightea.com
Not too high, not too low, and very, very yellow. Unlisted faux-patent wedges, $39, macys.com for stores
WHAT is everyone doing tonite? Wknd plans? Tennis/Polo matches/dinner & drinks? C'mon now give me a hint let me know LOL - Enjoy!
Summer lasts only so long. Why waste it in a plain ribbed tank? Dimri polyester top, $29, hotitemsonline.com
This hydrating lip tint comes with a built-in mirror. Toopshop Make Up Polish in Smoothie, $12, topshop.com
Cheeky porcelain crates for farmers'-market finds. Jayson Home & Garden baskets, $20 to $38 each, jaysonhomeandgarden.com
This 10 1/2inch-tall resin canister makes a huge style statement on a bookshelf.
Z Gallerie box, $35 zgallerie.com
Banish shine and add a little glow in one swipe. Mai Couture 2-1 Oil Blotting/Bronzing Papier, $39 maicouture.com
No more bent bristles. This smart, architect-designed brush has its own cap. Sephora I.T. round powder brush, $40, sephora.com
Chunky wood rings pair well with earthy neutrals. By Boe rings, $10 for 3 byboe.com
Drawer liners in six surprising scents, like mandarin jasmine. Hammocks & High Tea drawer liners, $25 for six, hammocksandhightea.com
Not too high, not too low, and very, very yellow. Unlisted faux-patent wedges, $39, macys.com for stores
WHAT is everyone doing tonite? Wknd plans? Tennis/Polo matches/dinner & drinks? C'mon now give me a hint let me know LOL - Enjoy!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Your pet projects
Stats on the creatures that keep you company:
78% of men currently own a pet
3% who've never owned an animal in their life
1 in 19 men who keep a reptile in their personal zoo
dog - animal the average guy is most likely to keep around
labrador retriever - his favorite breed
$717 amout the average dog costs its owner each year
Best pet for a thrifty guy - a fish $35 a year
$585,000 - most cash ever doled out to buy a pet
Animal it fetched: Yangtze River Number Two, a 31-inch high Tibetan mastiff
Percentage of men who've dressed their pet up for Halloween or Christmas - 19%
69% of men give there pets gifts on birthdays & holidays
1 in 6 - # of men who keep a picture of their pet on their desk at work
1 in 10 - # of men who have been told they look like their pet
72% of men would risk their lives to save their pets
73% who think their furry pals would return the favor
20% - of men who've used their pet to pick up women
78% - who say the gambit worked
46% - of guys who've been interrupted during sex by a nosy pet
1 in 13 percentage who say a romantic relationship soured over a pet
59% of married men who'd want their pet if they got divorced
46% who would seek visitation rights if they lost custody
1 in 2 number of men who've had a pet run away
35% percentage of lost cats that return home on their own
Number of dog owners who would put their pet's health before their own, if money were tight: 3 in 20
5% percentage of lost Lassies that come home
7 - # of additional hours dog owners spend exercising each week, due to walks w/Fido
165 - # of words the average dog can understand
IQ equivalent of the average mutt: 2-year-old child
5% - percentage of cat owners who've tried to train their cats to use a toilet
0% - percentage who actually succeeded :)
Exotic pet the average guy wants to own: Tiger
Average time a man waits before replacing a dead pet: 12 months
Celebrity pet he would want to pal around with most: Scooby-Doo LOL
58% - of guys would refuse an evacuation order if they couldn't bring their pet
68% - of men who say they've buried a pet in the backyard
25% - of those grave diggers who held an impromptu funeral
7% - of pet owners who've made financial provisions for their pet in their will
45% - of men who think they'll be reunited with their pets in the afterlife
31,700 - Number of years Fido has been keeping man company!
78% of men currently own a pet
3% who've never owned an animal in their life
1 in 19 men who keep a reptile in their personal zoo
dog - animal the average guy is most likely to keep around
labrador retriever - his favorite breed
$717 amout the average dog costs its owner each year
Best pet for a thrifty guy - a fish $35 a year
$585,000 - most cash ever doled out to buy a pet
Animal it fetched: Yangtze River Number Two, a 31-inch high Tibetan mastiff
Percentage of men who've dressed their pet up for Halloween or Christmas - 19%
69% of men give there pets gifts on birthdays & holidays
1 in 6 - # of men who keep a picture of their pet on their desk at work
1 in 10 - # of men who have been told they look like their pet
72% of men would risk their lives to save their pets
73% who think their furry pals would return the favor
20% - of men who've used their pet to pick up women
78% - who say the gambit worked
46% - of guys who've been interrupted during sex by a nosy pet
1 in 13 percentage who say a romantic relationship soured over a pet
59% of married men who'd want their pet if they got divorced
46% who would seek visitation rights if they lost custody
1 in 2 number of men who've had a pet run away
35% percentage of lost cats that return home on their own
Number of dog owners who would put their pet's health before their own, if money were tight: 3 in 20
5% percentage of lost Lassies that come home
7 - # of additional hours dog owners spend exercising each week, due to walks w/Fido
165 - # of words the average dog can understand
IQ equivalent of the average mutt: 2-year-old child
5% - percentage of cat owners who've tried to train their cats to use a toilet
0% - percentage who actually succeeded :)
Exotic pet the average guy wants to own: Tiger
Average time a man waits before replacing a dead pet: 12 months
Celebrity pet he would want to pal around with most: Scooby-Doo LOL
58% - of guys would refuse an evacuation order if they couldn't bring their pet
68% - of men who say they've buried a pet in the backyard
25% - of those grave diggers who held an impromptu funeral
7% - of pet owners who've made financial provisions for their pet in their will
45% - of men who think they'll be reunited with their pets in the afterlife
31,700 - Number of years Fido has been keeping man company!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Useful tidbits, timely trivia
1,000 pounds - the heavy load of recycled T-shirts it takes to produce about 5,000 tree-free letterpress cards. Check out stationary company Copper Willow (copperwillow.com) for an adorable line of such cards, featuring feminine touches (lace-inspired borders) and playful designs (a colorful, graphic, & to the point "OMG")
80 - the approximate # of moods & activites you can choose from on stereomood.com a free radio website that lets you "tune into your emotions" by playing songs based on how you're feeling or what you're doing. Click on options such as "optimistic" "candlelit dinner" & "dressing up" for a relevant sound track.
$2 - the amount it takes to save two children from malaria through MassiveGood, a global-initiative movement launched by former president Bill Clinton with the United Nations Millenium Foundation. Head to travelocity.com/massivegood to donate directly Or if you're booking a summer getaway, you can simply add the amount to your purch.
3 million - the total number of tickeys available for the FIFA World Cup matches, scheduled to kick off in South Africa on June 11. Can't make the trip? Tune in to ESPN which will air all the games live. Team U.S.A. plays England on June 12 at 2pm EST. Go to ussoccerstore.com to purchase your requisite foam finger.
28 - Essays in Fathers & Daughters & Sports (Ballentine/ESPN Books, $25) an anthology
by a stellar roster of sportswriters (Bill Simmons, Rick Reilly)& champion athletes (Chris Evert, Rebecca Lobo) that captures the special father-daughter bond forged through athletics. Pick up a copy to share with dear old Dad on Father's Day, June 20
215 - the number of Krispy Kreme stores across the country that will give out free glazed goodies on National Doughnut Day. Get yours while they're hot on June 4. For partipating stores, go to krispykreme.com.
80 - the approximate # of moods & activites you can choose from on stereomood.com a free radio website that lets you "tune into your emotions" by playing songs based on how you're feeling or what you're doing. Click on options such as "optimistic" "candlelit dinner" & "dressing up" for a relevant sound track.
$2 - the amount it takes to save two children from malaria through MassiveGood, a global-initiative movement launched by former president Bill Clinton with the United Nations Millenium Foundation. Head to travelocity.com/massivegood to donate directly Or if you're booking a summer getaway, you can simply add the amount to your purch.
3 million - the total number of tickeys available for the FIFA World Cup matches, scheduled to kick off in South Africa on June 11. Can't make the trip? Tune in to ESPN which will air all the games live. Team U.S.A. plays England on June 12 at 2pm EST. Go to ussoccerstore.com to purchase your requisite foam finger.
28 - Essays in Fathers & Daughters & Sports (Ballentine/ESPN Books, $25) an anthology
by a stellar roster of sportswriters (Bill Simmons, Rick Reilly)& champion athletes (Chris Evert, Rebecca Lobo) that captures the special father-daughter bond forged through athletics. Pick up a copy to share with dear old Dad on Father's Day, June 20
215 - the number of Krispy Kreme stores across the country that will give out free glazed goodies on National Doughnut Day. Get yours while they're hot on June 4. For partipating stores, go to krispykreme.com.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
the classic CLOGS-stlish resurgence!
$375 Jean-Michel Cazabat: Thanks to a 4 1/2 inch stiletto heel and an open-toe cut "sexy clog" is not an oxymoron. TO BUY: Stanley Korshak, 214-871-3629
$85 Cape Clogs: A low heel and versatile bronze leather make this the perfect everyday slip-on. TO BUY: capeclogs.com
$225 No6: With a fresh floral print and a peep-toe design, this leather slingback cheers up our denim. TO BUY: no6store.com
$403 Rachel Comey: This buttery-soft braided-leather pick dresses up your casual looks. TO BUY: lagarconne.com
$110 Seychelles: A cone heel and slim straps offer a fashion-forward twist on style. TO BUY: zappos.com
$187 Matt Bernson: Gold-tone hardware and a 4 1/2inch wedge elevate distressed leather. TO BUY: mattbernson.com
A brief history of clogs:
Middle Ages: In Scandinavia and the Netherlans, shoes are made from willow wood for warmth & protection.
Today: The hard-bottomed shoe makes a big comeback when designer Karl Lagerfeld features studded high-heeled clogs in the Chanel spring 2010 collection. "Clogs now come in a wide range of designs, so there is something for everyone," say Karin Bereson and Morgan Yakus, owners of No6, a shop in New York City that specializes in clogs.
SMILE! today & pay for the person behind you, when in the drive-thru line :)
$85 Cape Clogs: A low heel and versatile bronze leather make this the perfect everyday slip-on. TO BUY: capeclogs.com
$225 No6: With a fresh floral print and a peep-toe design, this leather slingback cheers up our denim. TO BUY: no6store.com
$403 Rachel Comey: This buttery-soft braided-leather pick dresses up your casual looks. TO BUY: lagarconne.com
$110 Seychelles: A cone heel and slim straps offer a fashion-forward twist on style. TO BUY: zappos.com
$187 Matt Bernson: Gold-tone hardware and a 4 1/2inch wedge elevate distressed leather. TO BUY: mattbernson.com
A brief history of clogs:
Middle Ages: In Scandinavia and the Netherlans, shoes are made from willow wood for warmth & protection.
Today: The hard-bottomed shoe makes a big comeback when designer Karl Lagerfeld features studded high-heeled clogs in the Chanel spring 2010 collection. "Clogs now come in a wide range of designs, so there is something for everyone," say Karin Bereson and Morgan Yakus, owners of No6, a shop in New York City that specializes in clogs.
SMILE! today & pay for the person behind you, when in the drive-thru line :)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
People-watching on public transportation
Most Americans live in a car culture, and because of that, public transportation has a bad rap: delays, claustrophobic commutes, that one scraggly-haired gentleman discoursing on the heretofore unacknowledged connection between the Pentagon, extraterrestrails, and New Coke.
But public transportation offers one pleasure that the isolation of the automobile cannot: an ever changing gallery of new humans sharing a confined space. And since you're not the one doing the navigating, why not relax, relinquish control, and spend a couple of hours riding the bus or the subway with no particular destination in mind as you watch a bunch of people you've never seen before and will never see again?
How often do you truly study other people--scrutinize faces, analyze mannerisms, eavesdrop on conversations? With our friends and family, we're too busy negotiating the complexities of long-standing relationships, walking the tightrope of our intimacies. At work, we just want to get through that interminable meeting, that awkward conversation with the boss. But when you're trapped in a subway car with 60 strangers and no cell-phone service, your powers of observation are heightened in a way our attention-deficit-addled minds seldom permit.
And very rarely in our overscheduled lives do we ever just drift along, not shortcutting from point A to point B but simply enjoying that unlettered interstice. Try it one day. It's a ride worth the price of admission. Just leave the New Coke at home.
But public transportation offers one pleasure that the isolation of the automobile cannot: an ever changing gallery of new humans sharing a confined space. And since you're not the one doing the navigating, why not relax, relinquish control, and spend a couple of hours riding the bus or the subway with no particular destination in mind as you watch a bunch of people you've never seen before and will never see again?
How often do you truly study other people--scrutinize faces, analyze mannerisms, eavesdrop on conversations? With our friends and family, we're too busy negotiating the complexities of long-standing relationships, walking the tightrope of our intimacies. At work, we just want to get through that interminable meeting, that awkward conversation with the boss. But when you're trapped in a subway car with 60 strangers and no cell-phone service, your powers of observation are heightened in a way our attention-deficit-addled minds seldom permit.
And very rarely in our overscheduled lives do we ever just drift along, not shortcutting from point A to point B but simply enjoying that unlettered interstice. Try it one day. It's a ride worth the price of admission. Just leave the New Coke at home.
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