September 6, 2010

Because it’s Labor Day and heck you deserve it! We’re back from a fun road trip with various stops along the I-5 and beyond… I’m working today but feeling ready for it. Came upon this very fun site via a friend on Facebook last night (thanks Myra!) – how clever is this lazyholic in recovery, Erin Hanson?

She’s giving away some fun free printables – for the recovering lazyholic who wants to take the first step to productivity by making some lists.

I enjoyed peeking through the rest of her site – especially her series breaking down her wants and needs. I notice she’s also got a great etsy shop selling some of her prints and posters too.

~Posted by: Amy

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September 1, 2010

I was lucky enough to “meet” the very talented and kind Kellie, of 74 Lime Lane this summer. Not only does Kellie have a really great blog, she’s also got an Etsy Shop stocked with her own original prints. Kellie calls Australia home, and somehow finds the time to not only work as a graphic designer, journalist and photographer, but she’s also a wife and mom to two boys! There are so many great photos in her shop to choose from – I’ve got my eye on both the teacups and the pictures of vintage cameras.

Click here to visit her Etsy Shop, and here to visit her blog.

~Posted by: Amy

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August 24, 2010

Image from Emporium51

Image from Gene Pierson

Image from Siobahn Photography

Flicking through the channels the other night I found myself stopping to watch So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Not my normal fare personally, but something about the show lured me in. And over the next several days I found myself watching more episodes.

Halifax. Toronto. Vancouver. Auditions from all over the country. Watching these dancers, all with their own stories, taking the stage and pouring their hearts out, hoping to be chosen for one of the coveted spots as a finalist. After watching more than a couple episodes it dawned on me why I couldn’t turn my eyes away from the screen. It wasn’t the dancers stories, or their amazing techniques – though these elements of the show are fascinating in and of themselves. It was something else entirely. It was the abandon with which some of these individuals danced – somehow, their movements seem to not only work with the music they were dancing to, but also to enhance it.

Their coreographed dance routines, carefully trained for and rehearsed – became something else. Watching, it seemed to me that these dancers had given themselves the freedom to let go of everything else for the moment, and to express the best part of themselves with an openness and a love for life – if even for just a minute on a stage with thousands watching.

~Posted by: Amy

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August 16, 2010

Dessert Installation Art

Here on the West Coast it’s shaping up to be one of the hottest days of the summer. Just yesterday a family member sent me a picture of a melting ice cream truck (seen below) – and voila, inspiration for today’s post!

John Berg and Rebekah Myers via Eat me Daily

Orest Keywan via Jor

Claes Oldenburg via Jor

Peter Anton via Serious Eats

~Posted by: Amy

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July 30, 2010

Image by The Photo Zoo

Image by Capow

Image by Violet Bella Photo

Image by Jenni Penni

Image by Sarah Moldovan. All proceeds to Help the Gulf Coast.

Here to share just one word today! Love. It’s our 5th wedding anniversary so I’m putting the final touches on plans for an evening out and getting a bit of work done too. Here are some sweet photos I found – I wish every day was an anniversary or Valentine’s Day. So much fun. Hope your long weekend is great!

~Posted by: Amy

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July 28, 2010

Many of you may already be familiar with the beautiful work of Myan Photography – I stumbled upon it again last night and thought I’d post about it today. It sure fits my current mood and I’m guessing it might fit yours too! For me, the last place I want to be these days is at the computer, and these photos help remind me where I ought to be as often as possible, since it is summer after all. As I see it, these photos perfectly capture the most beautiful sun drenched moments each summer seems to bring.

It’s a great time to get some pieces from the shop, I noticed one sale item in particular that piqued my interest – you can get a special offer when you purchase any 4 5×5 or 5×7 prints. Perfect pieces to remember summer 2010 by.

~Posted by: Amy

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Tags: Photography, surfs up

July 22, 2010

Well another week is almost over, and the weekend is just around the corner! I’m pretty excited about this one, and I’m not 100% sure how we’ll fit in all of our plans- but I’m sure we’ll have lots of fun. A dear friend is in town from Montreal so I am excited to see her, we have the fireworks one night, and a picnic to go to on Sunday too! Whatever you have planned I hope it’s fun, involves at least a bit of time away from your computer or work, and that the weather co-operates!

I love the top picture here from Yvette Inufio and I can’t help but think what a happy gal I’d be if I had a vintage picnic set like this one.

~Posted by: Amy

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July 22, 2010

You Tube Documentary Project ~ Life in a Day

If you’re anything like me, I’m sure your work day involves visiting You Tube at least once. I’m personally a huge fan of their favorites feature, it’s a great way to keep a playlist of songs organized. Last night I was checking out this new to me song by The Black Keys (what a fun video) when I noticed an ad at the top for a fun documentary project that Youtube is part of – Life in a Day. They’re opening it up to everyone to participate – and the premise seems pretty straightforward, grab a video camera and document a day in your life this Saturday, July 24th. Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald will be teaming up to direct and produce an experimental film using the footage they choose from the submissions they receive. If that’s not exciting enough – the film will be premiering at Sundance in July 2011. Click here for all the details on the project. If you decide to participate, do leave a comment on the blog to let me know – I know we’d all love to see what you come up with!

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July 16, 2010

I spotted Pugly Pixel’s dollhouse miniature prints on the homepage of Etsy last night, and wanted to post about them right there and then. I held back until today – but am still excited to share them with you! I know for many of us dollhouses have a special place in our hearts – even though we’re adults now. For me – I know it’s because my grandma had her own dollhouse and also had my grandpa make one for all of her granddaughters – including me. It was around that time that I was introduced to the magic of miniatures. My grandma had a subscription to this great miniatures magazine and I would pore over every edition, marveling at all the detailed work. Now I see these prints and I’d really like to have them for our kitchen – they’re so fun!

Click here to visit the Pugly Pixel shop, and do visit her blog here too.

Hope your weekend is wonderful and it’s hot and sunny where you are – but maybe not too hot! We’ll be going on our weekly hike and I’m sure I’ll make some time for some fun projects too.

~Posted by: Amy

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