I saw this documentary about Detroit called Detroit Lives, and I thought this was really interesting. This is about creative members of the younger generation coming to Detroit, staying, and really trying to make things happen to heal a broken city. As a Michigan native, it tears me apart to visit and see the impact of the auto industry's fallout. It's one reason I decided to stay in California. This three-part online documentary shows how some positive thinking, creativity, and perseverance can give some hope to a downtrodden people.
You can enjoy this documentary at http://www.palladiumboots.com/exploration/detroit.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
How Interesting....
Sometimes, things online really make me laugh. Intentions are great, but the execution... notsomuch.
Windy City Novelty Company seems to churn out some neat things. They sell party staples such as Mardi Gras beads and glow sticks in bulk. With "clean raves" (dancing and giggling while flinging around glow sticks) a big trend with teens, I understand the point behind selling Star of David and Mazel Tov light sticks for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Thirteen-year-olds like shiny objects that light up. Thirteen-year-olds like dancing. Thirteen-year-olds want to pull out every stop to make their parties be the talk of the entire seventh grade for MONTHS.
Sometimes, religious print glow sticks baffle me, like these.
http://www.windycitynovelties.com/210655p/religious-cross-6-glow-sticks.html"Make Room for Jesus" at a rave?
With Halloween coming, many look forward to stepping out in the coolest of costumes. Sadly, time is of the essence, and quite a few need to resort to a trip to the costume store, home of the [insert name of any profession, character, or animal] slut costumes.
Windy City Novelty Company seems to churn out some neat things. They sell party staples such as Mardi Gras beads and glow sticks in bulk. With "clean raves" (dancing and giggling while flinging around glow sticks) a big trend with teens, I understand the point behind selling Star of David and Mazel Tov light sticks for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Thirteen-year-olds like shiny objects that light up. Thirteen-year-olds like dancing. Thirteen-year-olds want to pull out every stop to make their parties be the talk of the entire seventh grade for MONTHS.
Sometimes, religious print glow sticks baffle me, like these.
http://www.windycitynovelties.com/210655p/religious-cross-6-glow-sticks.html"Make Room for Jesus" at a rave?
With Halloween coming, many look forward to stepping out in the coolest of costumes. Sadly, time is of the essence, and quite a few need to resort to a trip to the costume store, home of the [insert name of any profession, character, or animal] slut costumes.
On a hot tip from a former student, I looked up "modest Halloween costumes" on Google Images. The first image was of two Mennonite women. The second was of a nun. Following pictures included long, unflattering dresses and pant outfits with cutouts of characters over them. Apparently, in the costume department, there are two options: skanky and totally covering up every body part. Good luck, creatively-impaired ladies!
Last, this was worth a giggle. I firmly believe that women and men should leave the house wearing clothes that fit. I also feel that cotton stretch can be your worst enemy.
Behold, the throw-up-in-your-mouth link of the night.
http://www.epicfail.com/2010/06/25/epic-fashion-fail-2/
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Work In Progress
I love tiny top hats.
I want to sell decorated, tiny top hats.
Here are pictures of a work in progress, meaning it is not finished.
The lighting in my apartment does not do the colors justice. The hat, itself, is brown felt. The band/bow is gold-trim forest green organza and burgundy satin. It was sewn on the hat to make sure it didn't slip and look ugly. There are brown sequin/glitter accents, gold buttons, and dark, coppery peachy pink satin ribbon loops. They look Carnation Pink in the pictures, and it irks me.
I'm thinking of finishing this by putting a vintage-look brown net cage-veil in the front, a few more accents on the side, and toothed clips or a wire comb to keep the hat on the head. The wire combs do not tear at the hair, and they slide better into cornrows than plastic combs. They would also be easier to sew on the hat.
Any comments are welcome.
I want to sell decorated, tiny top hats.
Here are pictures of a work in progress, meaning it is not finished.
The lighting in my apartment does not do the colors justice. The hat, itself, is brown felt. The band/bow is gold-trim forest green organza and burgundy satin. It was sewn on the hat to make sure it didn't slip and look ugly. There are brown sequin/glitter accents, gold buttons, and dark, coppery peachy pink satin ribbon loops. They look Carnation Pink in the pictures, and it irks me.
I'm thinking of finishing this by putting a vintage-look brown net cage-veil in the front, a few more accents on the side, and toothed clips or a wire comb to keep the hat on the head. The wire combs do not tear at the hair, and they slide better into cornrows than plastic combs. They would also be easier to sew on the hat.
Any comments are welcome.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
New Goods on Etsy!!!!
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| It's a ring made out of a brand new Barbie purse for $5.00! |
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| It's an acrylic heart and Lucite flower ring for $4.00! |
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| It's a ring out of Legos for $4.50! |
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| It's a necklace out of a Lego treasure chest for $8.00. It even opens!!! |
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| Celebrate the awesome music festival in the desert! This necklace, made out of a vintage map, is yours for $10.00. |
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