March 2007
Liliputians-NYC , Original and Charming Children's Wear
Fri, 03/23/2007 - 02:15 — AnonymousCalling all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers,... anything relating to mothers! You have got to check out http://www.liliputians-nyc.com. Heather Flottman designs and creates adorable, high quality custom clothing and barrettes. My personal favorite is the shirt that has the child's age on it. What a great shirt to wear on a birthday! Take a look at the pictures and you'll agree that Liliputians-NYC would be a great place to get a little something for your child, birthday, or shower present. I think the pictures show that this designer offers original design, attention to detail, and quality craftsmanship!
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green weddings - week two
Wed, 03/21/2007 - 17:41 — AnonymousThis afternoon we're following up on last week's topic of environmentally responsible weddings. Kara over at Treehugger has contributed a great article, full of useful tips and resources. Treehugger is a fantastic blog on all things "green", so check back with them regularly for environmental news and info well beyond the topic we're covering here today. I'll be back this afternoon with a few more readers' ideas. But now I give you Kara:"We are seeing 'green weddings' becoming more and more popular as each year passes. Even the " target="_blank">New York Times reported that couples are taking a new look at traditional weddings and seeing green. And with that comes many more options and tips to help eco-friendly couples reduce their carbon footprint on the big day. This past January, we saw the launch of Portovert Magazine, the only magazine dedicat...
article update
Wed, 03/21/2007 - 03:18 — AnonymousAnd a quick note to mention, check back to yesterday morning's grow your own flowers article to see added photos!
...flowers finale
Wed, 03/21/2007 - 03:16 — AnonymousThis morning we're finishing up flowers and decorations with lots of additions. Let's get right into it with this great submission from Kat from outside Philadelphia: "My husband and I had a handmade, Italian garden theme with pop flourishes of a lemon, coral and magenta palette. It was a really strong combination of colors, so we were sure to combine them everywhere. A friend did the flowers - roses andsnapdragons from Costco; lanterns and ribbon hung in the garden."Cathy Skraba creates these flower arrangement containers specifically designed to hang from chairs. Great idea, and a nice looking touch:Speaking of flower arrangements for the aisle - Andrea Katz of Bend, Oregon had this gorgeous...
not for the weak-at-heart
Tue, 03/20/2007 - 22:33 — AnonymousHere are a few larger-scale projects if you want to get really ambitious with your crafting. The first is another great idea from ReadyMade Magazine, a homemade chuppah made of birch tree trunks and flowers. They were even kind enough to create a special link for easy-to-follow directions. My thanks to the folks RM!Carol Barclay of Rochester, NY sent in these great photos of her daughter's backyard summer wedding, featuring a tree branch arch and driveway stencils. They did a few heavy-duty projects for decorations, and their efforts really paid off: "The ceremony was under a handmade sycamore arch in the back and the dinner was under a fluttery tent in the front, so I wanted to make the path between the areas into a special walkway. I stenciled silver scrolls the whole length of the driveway! It took over 6 hours on my knees... and we had a gathering of neighbors o...
Legally Get Vista Fonts from Microsoft, No License Required
Tue, 03/27/2007 - 16:33 — AnonymousThe six fonts of the Vista 'C' set, designed specifically for on screen legibility and previously unavailable legitimately without purchasing a license for Windows Vista or Office, can now be obtained legally and freely direct from microsoft… at least for those running Windows.
...Genetic Algorithms for Power Supply Optimization
Sun, 03/11/2007 - 21:36 — AnonymousOptimization of Power Electronics using Genetic Algorithms was one of the more exiting professional seminars given at the Applied Power Electronics Conference, APEC '07
...Shedding Skins
Thu, 03/01/2007 - 01:00 — AnonymousWhy do we crave furnishings that change with the yank of a hemline?
...Commerce Server 2007 Data Sheet
Fri, 03/30/2007 - 05:43 — AnonymousWe have corrected and updated our Data Sheet and is currently live at: http://www.microsoft.com/commerceserver/default.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/commerceserver/evaluation/default.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/commerceserver/evaluation/overview.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/commerceserver/evaluation/software.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/commerceserver/evaluation/datasheet.mspx
...green weddings finale
Thu, 03/22/2007 - 04:53 — AnonymousSince there were a number of readers who contributed to this topic of environmentally friendly weddings, I wanted to squeeze in one more post. I'm starting with jewelry designer Sally Brock, owner of Fancy in Seattle, who produces a gorgeous variety of reclaimed rings. Here's Sally:"More and more I've been getting orders for custom wedding/engagement rings. I've started collecting some vintage (really ugly 80s honking gemstone rings) removing all the stones, and recycling them for a greener alternative to purchasing new stones. Each ring is custom designed, and made entirely by hand in my Seattle studio. I also work in silver, a more affordable alternative to the usual jewelry stores- as well as gold, platinum and the fancy stuff."
handmade gifts revisited
Fri, 03/23/2007 - 04:47 — AnonymousWow, these two weeks flew by. Today is my last day of blogging for the handmade wedding theme, and we'll be wrapping up with a great day of handmade gift ideas.When Tony Visco and his fiance were planning their wedding, they couldn't find china pattern they liked. So instead they asked artist Yuki Murata of moderngoods to create a special registry of her unique designs for them. This idea allowed them to support an independent artist and get the tableware that suited them perfectly.I really admire the work Jenni Hopkins, who specializes in painted and embroidered monogram pieces. It's such a perfect wedding gift, but special on any occasion.These wooden bowls are produced by designer and craftsman Jim Doan. He handcrafts these original pieces in his Chicago studio and each is individually...
