Rummage-a-thon
Diposting oleh fawaid on Sabtu, 04 Oktober 2008
At an undisclosed location in rural New Jersey, this past weekend I rummaged feverishly. And I rummaged myself into a actual fever, too.
Just ask my friend Frances who has been my escort and guide for the past two rummaging extravaganzas, I rummaged myself sick after 5 solid hours of digging through both piles of magnificent junk and my poor weary wallet.
The junk was stellar, the prices were too and I was happy as a clam to snap photos of all of the things I wanted but couldn't justify in my already clutter life.
Antler carving sets are so freaking perfect for thanksgiving turkeys. They make the best accessory to an Indian vs. Pilgrim family dinner. Civilized but still savage!
If anyone needs to beef up their vintage globe collection, this is a one stop shop.
If I didn't already own no less than 7 wool blankets, these puppies would have been mine.
What was I saying about blue and white china collecting?
Great old rugs, too.
Brooklyn seltzer bottles. Lovely lovely lovely.
I was dying to rip the wooden frames off these old mirrors to show their pretty beveled and worn edges.
I'd got plenty more photos of found goodies and a choice few of the treats that actually went home with me. Once I can find good places to stash them amongst all of my other old junk, I'll post my spoils.
A big Thank You to Frances for taking me along with you twice now! I must add that she demanded I not include specifics on her little rummage. I know I know, I'm a horribly corrupt and censored member of the press. Sorry all, a girl will do what a girl's got to do to get a free ride!
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Just ask my friend Frances who has been my escort and guide for the past two rummaging extravaganzas, I rummaged myself sick after 5 solid hours of digging through both piles of magnificent junk and my poor weary wallet.
The junk was stellar, the prices were too and I was happy as a clam to snap photos of all of the things I wanted but couldn't justify in my already clutter life.
Antler carving sets are so freaking perfect for thanksgiving turkeys. They make the best accessory to an Indian vs. Pilgrim family dinner. Civilized but still savage!
If anyone needs to beef up their vintage globe collection, this is a one stop shop.
If I didn't already own no less than 7 wool blankets, these puppies would have been mine.
What was I saying about blue and white china collecting?
Great old rugs, too.
Brooklyn seltzer bottles. Lovely lovely lovely.
I was dying to rip the wooden frames off these old mirrors to show their pretty beveled and worn edges.I'd got plenty more photos of found goodies and a choice few of the treats that actually went home with me. Once I can find good places to stash them amongst all of my other old junk, I'll post my spoils.
A big Thank You to Frances for taking me along with you twice now! I must add that she demanded I not include specifics on her little rummage. I know I know, I'm a horribly corrupt and censored member of the press. Sorry all, a girl will do what a girl's got to do to get a free ride!
Lovely Luddite
Diposting oleh fawaid on Jumat, 03 Oktober 2008
You know when you find a new store that makes you want to burst with sheer joy? It's kinda like the honeymoon phase of a new relationship, when you're all swoony and can't think straight.
Well, I am developing a massive store crush on the Brooklyn antiques store Luddite these days.
I adore this unfinished mother & child painting, however at 250 bones, I'm going to need to save my pennies for a few more, ahem, months.
And the shoes.... Oh the shoes....
The lovely Ginny Branch was my escort (or excuse) to go for the second time in two days. I am thrilled beyond belief to help her cozy up her sweet new apartment and please stay tuned for progress on that little project, too.
This is Ginny wrapped up into a Victorian medical cabinet. Not cheap, noooo sir, but very lovely and a standard price for the city.
Lord knows I love sailors and dolls. And the combination of the two is just magic.
Oh yes, I'm having a hard time with that whole "thou shall not covet" thing. And honestly, coveting is the best part of crushing, right?
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Well, I am developing a massive store crush on the Brooklyn antiques store Luddite these days.
I adore this unfinished mother & child painting, however at 250 bones, I'm going to need to save my pennies for a few more, ahem, months.And the shoes.... Oh the shoes....
The lovely Ginny Branch was my escort (or excuse) to go for the second time in two days. I am thrilled beyond belief to help her cozy up her sweet new apartment and please stay tuned for progress on that little project, too.
This is Ginny wrapped up into a Victorian medical cabinet. Not cheap, noooo sir, but very lovely and a standard price for the city.
Lord knows I love sailors and dolls. And the combination of the two is just magic.
Oh yes, I'm having a hard time with that whole "thou shall not covet" thing. And honestly, coveting is the best part of crushing, right?
Vote DisplayLink as Most Respected Semiconductor Company
Diposting oleh fawaid
Each year the GSA recognizes leading semiconductor companies at its annual Awards Dinner Celebration being held December 11th. DisplayLink has been nominated this year as the Most Respected Semiconductor Company.
We believe that DisplayLink technology is likely to become a standard in the industry, therefore, making DisplayLink worthy of the title of GSA’s 2008 Most Respected Semiconductor Company.
In the last year, DisplayLink has garnered high-profile customers (EVGA, Samsung, Sony, LG, Infocus, IoGear, Kensington and Toshiba and more) who have developed a vast array of products including, monitors, docking stations, adapters, and projectors. In addition, Intel and DisplayLink announced a partnership to optimize quad monitor computing performance on Intel® 4 Series Express notebooks and desktops. On top of that, DisplayLink has proven its technology is best for productivity as well as the environment, using up to 80% less power than discreet multi-display solutions.
If you agree that DisplayLink's momentum makes us the best pick for Most Respected Semiconductor Company, cast your vote before October 13, by visiting http://www.gsaglobal.org/awardsdinner/2008/vote.asp.
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We believe that DisplayLink technology is likely to become a standard in the industry, therefore, making DisplayLink worthy of the title of GSA’s 2008 Most Respected Semiconductor Company.
In the last year, DisplayLink has garnered high-profile customers (EVGA, Samsung, Sony, LG, Infocus, IoGear, Kensington and Toshiba and more) who have developed a vast array of products including, monitors, docking stations, adapters, and projectors. In addition, Intel and DisplayLink announced a partnership to optimize quad monitor computing performance on Intel® 4 Series Express notebooks and desktops. On top of that, DisplayLink has proven its technology is best for productivity as well as the environment, using up to 80% less power than discreet multi-display solutions.
If you agree that DisplayLink's momentum makes us the best pick for Most Respected Semiconductor Company, cast your vote before October 13, by visiting http://www.gsaglobal.org/awardsdinner/2008/vote.asp.
Tutorial - Notebook purse/briefcase
Diposting oleh fawaid
Here's a great idea for gifts, party favors, road trip journals, rainy day projects........you name it! This project can be altered for girls or boys too! There's always lots of options with my tutorials! ;)Although I can't take credit for the idea, I've infused some of my own twists on the project and I still wanted to share it with you! I learned about this idea and got together and crafted it up with some friends. So grab your friends (and kids too if you want) and let's get started!
**Be sure to upload and share your photos in the Brassy Apple Flickr photo group! We'd all love to see how yours turned out! **
Supplies:
Composition notebooks ( I used the large ones for this tutorial but the small ones can be used as well. It all depends on what you will be using them for)
scrapbook paper
glue sticks
ribbon
embellishments
scissors
pencil
matches
ruler
optional:
hole punch
eyelets/grommets
glitter
scrapbooking pop ups
Step 1:
Purse: If you would like to create an angled shaped purse notebook you will need to have the composition notebooks professionally cut. Mine were cut at a local print/copy shop. (i.e kinkos, staples, etc) They may charge set up fee along with a cutting fee so sometimes it's a smarter investment to have them cut several notebooks at a time instead of just one or two.
I had my notebooks cut about 1.5 - 2 inches on each side and then angled out to the outer edge as pictured below.
Briefcase: If you'd like to create a briefcase for your little guy or a square purse for a girl simply omit the this "cutting" step and proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Choose the paper you'd like on one side of your purse/briefcase. Open the cover of your notebook and place it on the wrong side of your scrapbooking paper and trace.
I line up the bottom of my scrapbook paper just above the center crease fold of the notebook. (pictured below) There is a nice black binding on these notebooks that adds a good border. Plus you don't want to have your scrapbook paper right in the crease of the binding as it opens and closes. Over time the paper will not look as nice and may even come detatched. So leave a bit of the black binding showing as pictured.
Trace and cut.
Step 2a: OPTIONAL - If you'd like to cover the inside of your notebook purse- go for it! It's not necessary but can create a more finished look or give you a space to write a special note, etc. Get creative!
Step 3: I used the cut out piece from one side of my notebook to trace onto the paper for the second side.
Step 4: Glue. Time to apply the scrapbook paper to each side of your notebook. I have found glue sticks work wonderful and hold the paper well. You can apply the glue directly to the cover or to the back of the scrapbook paper.
Applying to cover
Applying to the scrapbook paper
Line up your paper and press well to the edges eliminating air bubbles, etc. You can see in the photo below the black binding edge referred to in step 2.
Step 5: Time to layer! Now the fun really begins - adding embellishments! Each side of your purse notebook has been covered, so let's layer different papers, shapes, etc on top. I added a strip of paper along the top of one side to add contrasting color and pattern. Don't be afraid to mix it up!
I simply placed the cover on my scrapbook paper lining up the straight bottom edge of the scrapbook paper with where I wanted it to end. Trace, cut and glue.
EMBELLISH! I purchased one of Amy Butler kits that had a huge assortment of fun phrases, frames, shapes, flowers, keys, crowns, etc.
You can also cut of shapes from your scrapbook paper, add glitter, letters, etc. Let our imagination roam!
A fun way to add depth to the cover is to use these handy POP UPs. Place the pop up on the back of your shape, pull off the paper backing and stick it on.
This is a great project for little ones too! My daughter (age 7) picked out the papers, traced, asked for help with the cutting, she glued and of course embellished! It was hands off Mom for all the embellishing! LOL!
Step 6: Creating a handle. You will need to punch 2 holes near the top of each side for the ribbon handle to be threaded through. Scrapbook punches come in handy here. I like to punch my holes about 1 inch from the top on each end. Flip over and repeat.
If you want to dress up your purse notebook alittle more - add eyelets or grommets for your ribbon to be threaded through. I marked the placement of the hole with a pencil and punctured the cover with the some scissors. 
Then I followed the instructions for attaching the silver eyelets on the back of the package.
Step 7: Once all 4 holes are created, pick out a coordinating ribbon in the correct width. Make sure your holes are not to big for your ribbon. You can use jute, ribbon, fabric strips, etc. Whatever fits your fancy and design!
Thread the ribbon from the inside of the cover and out through the hole. Tie a knot or two near the end to keep the ribbon from slipping through the hole. Measure how long you'd like your handle to be, cut and thread the other end through the other hole. Tie it off, flip your purse notebook over and repeat.
I like to heat seal my ribbon so it doesn't fray. Simply light a match and hold it near the end of the cut end of the ribbon. The heat will "melt" the ribbon just enough to seal the end and prevent the ribbon from fraying. Repeat on all four ribbon ends.
And you are done! These can made up in so many ways! Large, small, as gifts, as party favors, etc. The possibilities are endless! So craft some up today and share your photos in the BrassyApple Flickr photo group! I can't wait to see!
Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Diposting oleh fawaid on Kamis, 02 Oktober 2008
The stars aligned and I finally got to visit Snug Harbor, a 19th century compound of buildings originally used for housing elderly sailors. So neat and weird.
All of the buildings are now a part of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden but maintain loads of quirky, ramshackled charm, peeling paint and all.
An haunted house, painted pastel. The door's even creepily open......
Yellow conehead flowers are so sweet and modest, I wish I could plant fields of them.
A sailboat peeking out of a window.
A little greenhouse, wild as can be.
The outbuildings are so beautiful and lonely, all with swirling old glass windows.
These nurses quarters are everything I could ever want in a little home.
The landscaping is beautiful and elegant without being too pristine. I felt like I was in Alice in Wonderland, going down the rabbit hole.It's so wonderful this place exists in reality, let alone a short ferry ride away, I think I've found my new favorite New York hideaway.
Weed bouquet.
Diposting oleh fawaid on Rabu, 01 Oktober 2008
My lovely mom picked this bouquet of flowers growing in the alley behind my house. I hadn't even ventured back there after a year in the neighborhood. (shame on me!)
She's always aware of the natural world around her, even if it's growing in a crack in the sidewalk.
Go for a short walk with this woman and after 15 minutes her pockets will be stuffed full with bluebird feathers, turtle shells, heart shaped stones, baby acorns and an assortment of edible berries.
Sheesh, mom. Way to show me up on the hippie goddess front. Now I'm going to always be scrambling around the neighborhood, trying to be a good little wildflower gathering daughter for you.
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She's always aware of the natural world around her, even if it's growing in a crack in the sidewalk.Go for a short walk with this woman and after 15 minutes her pockets will be stuffed full with bluebird feathers, turtle shells, heart shaped stones, baby acorns and an assortment of edible berries.
Sheesh, mom. Way to show me up on the hippie goddess front. Now I'm going to always be scrambling around the neighborhood, trying to be a good little wildflower gathering daughter for you.
