Sunday, July 31, 2011
.The New York Times Scented Candle
If you like the smell of newspaper, this candle is the one for you.
The New York Times Candle was one of designer-artist Tobias Wong, who passed away in 2010, last concepts. With the current fascination with scents and, especially, experimental scents, Wong proposed producing a candle with the fragrance of newsprint inspired by The New York Times, an institution he greatly admired and with which he had a longstanding relationship.
The project, though in progress, was never actualized. So you’ll just have to stick to sniffing the Sunday Styles.
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Klein Constantia Honey Packaging
Beautiful honey packaging for Klein Constantia Farm by Terence Kitching.
"The small white box resembles a bee hive box with embossed ridges to denote planks of wood & nails. The famous Klein Constantia crest is gold foiled on the front of the box below the diecut slit that has one bee on its way into the box inviting you to open the packaging. The box opens to reveal a, bee covered, honey comb pattern as well as small diecut bees packaged inside each box. all the bees were also detailed with gold foiling."
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High Heel Nike Dunks?!
Ok, calm down, they're not real, but you gotta admire the execution. Kudos!
A precursor to what Louboutin x Nike or Jimmy Choo x Nike could look like?
Interesting...
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Turn Tap for USB Power
The Charging Tap is a hub that charges your cellphones, digital cameras or others. You just hook up your gadget and turn the tap on. Designed by Qi Weijia.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Shifted
The last few weeks have been a bit challenging around our house. A few week ago we put in a bid on a house with more bedrooms and actually won the bidding war. Amazing. After the jubilation ended we were left with trying to figure out how to sell our house - shall we go private sale or a realtor? Recently the realtors have been forced to open up the MLS so we decided to try and sell privately on the MLS with a flat fee broker. It's much cheaper, but more work. The thing is that we only have a week or so to sell the property and so it's been a bit stressful doing the cleaning, moving stuff out, redecorating, fixing, babysitting the kids, etc. This weekend is our open house (Sunday 1-3) with offers to purchase the following Tuesday. Jobina and I have both felt quite overwhelmed sometimes (OK, I have felt overwhelmed) with business and worry and when I hit that place I start to lose my perspective on what is really important.
Then I saw this yesterday.
Seeing those pictures dumbfounded me. I felt intense grief, grief that children have to suffer like that and are suffering like. I also felt incredulous that a few moments ago I had been worrying about how much money I was going to be able to get for my house when there are literally millions of people who are worrying about if they are going to have enough food to feed their children. Suddenly reality (and God's reality) got through to me for a moment. All I wanted to do was something to help. All my internal worrying and whining about not having enough was shown for what it is - stupidity. I am blessed to have more then I'll ever need.
There is massive famine in Africa right now. But there are people trying to do something about it. I saw an add this morning for Samaritan's Purse who is doing relief work in the drought stricken areas of Africa. Check out some of the details here. And the Canadian government is doing something cool - matching any donations for Africa given to Samaritan's Purse, if it is given before September 12th. Feel free to donate at this link. If you feel lead to give something I know you won't regret it. And please pray for those who are suffering!
Then I saw this yesterday.
Seeing those pictures dumbfounded me. I felt intense grief, grief that children have to suffer like that and are suffering like. I also felt incredulous that a few moments ago I had been worrying about how much money I was going to be able to get for my house when there are literally millions of people who are worrying about if they are going to have enough food to feed their children. Suddenly reality (and God's reality) got through to me for a moment. All I wanted to do was something to help. All my internal worrying and whining about not having enough was shown for what it is - stupidity. I am blessed to have more then I'll ever need.
There is massive famine in Africa right now. But there are people trying to do something about it. I saw an add this morning for Samaritan's Purse who is doing relief work in the drought stricken areas of Africa. Check out some of the details here. And the Canadian government is doing something cool - matching any donations for Africa given to Samaritan's Purse, if it is given before September 12th. Feel free to donate at this link. If you feel lead to give something I know you won't regret it. And please pray for those who are suffering!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Pixar's Up House For Sale
A detailed replica of the house from Pixar’s movie Up was constructed in Utah. Carl and Ellie’s dream home was built in Herriman by Bangerter Homes.
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Milk and Two Sugars?
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Girl Gamer Necklaces
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Patriotic Cake
Plushtography
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tape Strip Hooks
Using tape on your walls is usually not a good idea if you want to keep your wall paint intact. These adorable adhesive hooks look like a strip of curled tape, but unlike tape, actually belong on the wall. Each set comes with an assortment of 3 different colored tape hooks that would look perfect in an office or craft room.
Buy them here.
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Custom Pet Nose Necklaces! SO CUTE!!!
Just like people have unique fingerprints, dogs and cats have unique nose prints. To celebrate your pet’s individuality, Custom Pet Nose Necklaces let you carry a little piece of them close to your heart. The necklaces are made using a pet-safe, non-toxic mold that’s sent to the artist who casts their nose print into sterling silver.
Order them here!
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