KirDevries tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1597098 2009-07-28T11:27:47-04:00 Bringing you simple, practical and inspired ideas for everyday living. TypePad I Heart Fever Ray and you might too! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5500767e188330115714cf2a1970c 2009-07-28T11:27:47-04:00 2009-07-28T12:32:15-04:00 If you already know about Fever Ray... then you know! If not, check out the video below and download this and other new songs from the new Fever Ray album at itunes. Karin Dreijer Andersson is fever Ray as well... Kristen Becker <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>If you already know about <a href="http://feverray.com/">Fever Ray.</a>.. then you know! If not, check out the video below and download this and other new songs from the new Fever Ray album at <a href="http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=fever+ray">itunes</a>. Karin Dreijer Andersson is fever Ray as well as one half of the duo The Knife- what an amazingly talented women! Be on the lookout for the Rex The Dog remix of Triangle Walk too :-) <object width="400" height="220"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5215214&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5215214&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="220"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/5215214">Triangle Walks</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/feverrayvimeo">Fever Ray</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Kirdevries/~4/-PdYdCSgp5U" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/07/i-heart-fever-ray-and-you-might-too-.html The Bungalow Scout Pocket Rocket : You Probably Can't Live Without It tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5500767e188330115723204e3970b 2009-07-24T21:50:07-04:00 2009-07-24T22:02:10-04:00 I was never a "bag girl" until I discovered the Bungalow Scout Pocket Rocket and now I can not live without it! I noticed it was turning up in all of our family snapshots so I thought I would have... Kristen Becker

I was never a "bag girl" until I discovered the Bungalow Scout Pocket Rocket and now I can not live without it! I noticed it was turning up in all of our family snapshots so I thought I would have a little fun and stop to take some actual pix of my pocket rocket in action. This is simply an incredible bag. I take it everywhere now, it has a pocket for everything (including an inside zip pocket and change pocket too). I keep my keys, sunglasses, BlackBerry and anything small that I need to grab quickly, in one outer pocket, a water bottle in the other and usually, a sweater inside ( AC makes me chilly). When I'm on the go with the kids, their water bottles each have a place of their own and I throw in an insualted lunch tote filled with snacks  to keep their little mouths occupied ;-). If I'm taking my Mom to one of her appointments, my laptop and folders fit right into the big inner compartment- which also zips shut. yea I know.. it's amazing - everyone should treat themselves to one of  these practical and sturdy pocket rocket  bags!
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and at the beach....
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http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/07/the-bungalow-scout-pocket-rocket-you-probably-cant-live-without-it.html Free Blogger Templates & Backgrounds tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5500767e1883301157103c1cc970c 2009-07-12T08:44:19-04:00 2009-07-12T08:44:19-04:00 Although we are on typepad and can not use these lovely blog elements (bummer) they are still spectacular and I wanted to share for those of you who do use Blogger (not that there's anything wrong with that ;-). Shabby... Kristen Becker

Although we are on typepad and can not use these lovely blog elements (bummer) they are still spectacular and I wanted to share for those of you who do use Blogger (not that there's anything wrong with that ;-). Shabby Blogs offers a great mix of blinkies, headers , backgrounds and dividers so you can whip up your own well styled yet somewhat unique blog style.
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 http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/07/free-blogger-templates-backgrounds-.html Whisky Stones : A Cool Cooler For Your Cocktail tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5500767e18833011571ef09e8970b 2009-07-10T13:39:20-04:00 2009-07-10T13:41:04-04:00 Hand crafted in Vermont from natural soapstone, these whisky rocks are the perfect way to chill your drink without diluting it. Soapstone is a flavorless stone that is also uniquely soft so it will not scratch your glassware. Simply place... Kristen Becker
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Hand crafted in Vermont from natural soapstone, these whisky rocks are the perfect way to  chill your drink without diluting it. Soapstone is a flavorless stone that is also uniquely soft so it will not scratch your glassware. Simply place your whisky stones in the freezer for a few hours and then serve with your favorite liquor. Their wonderfully designed packaging also makes them a great gift idea!

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http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/07/whisky-stones-a-cool-cooler-for-your-cocktail.html The 48 hour Virginia Beach vacation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5500767e1883301157190fe36970b 2009-06-30T12:27:36-04:00 2009-06-30T12:29:48-04:00 When you are as busy as we are (thank you!) it's hard to steal away but here is what happens when you take a 48 hour power vacation. it goes a little something like this.... Everyone enjoys the best Mexican... Kristen Becker

When you are as busy as we are (thank you!) it's hard to steal away but here is what happens when you take a 48 hour power vacation. it goes a little something like this....

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Everyone enjoys the best Mexican food on the beach at Gringos Taqueria in Virginia Beach. thanks Gringos for the good eats!

We spent about 9 hours doing this...
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and this....

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and this as well...
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http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/06/the-48-hour-virginia-beach-vacation-.html Creative Typography tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e5500767e188330115707166c5970c 2009-06-26T14:56:03-04:00 2009-06-26T14:56:03-04:00 Typography is such a fun and functional design element. Yet sadly, so many wonderful opportunities are overlooked when type is used in the most standard fashions. I'm often looking for inspiration in the type department and SpeckyBoy has done a... Kristen Becker

Typography is such a fun and functional design element. Yet sadly, so many wonderful opportunities are overlooked when type is used in the most standard fashions. I'm often looking for inspiration in the type department and SpeckyBoy has done a great job of pulling together a bunch of awesome examples of type and design in one spot! enjoy!
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http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/06/creative-typography-.html Bungalow Scout Pocket Rockets Have Landed at Kir DeVries ! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68431067 2009-06-23T23:29:00-04:00 2009-06-23T23:29:00-04:00 Well if there is one thing I learned from the home show this weekend... it's that you want pocket rockets! After many many requests we now stock the totally awesome pocket rocket bags from Bungalow Scout. Enjoy! Oh and feel... Kristen Becker

Well if there is one thing I learned from the home show this weekend... it's  that you want pocket rockets! After many many requests we now stock the totally awesome pocket rocket bags from Bungalow Scout. Enjoy! Oh and feel free to drop us an email with any requested products, patterns etc.
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http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/06/bungalow-scout-pocket-rockets-have-landed-at-kir-devries-.html To-Go Ware- 2 tier tiffin set & bamboo cutlery tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68349835 2009-06-22T00:05:51-04:00 2009-06-22T00:05:51-04:00 I think I'm in love with the 2-tier tiffin set and bamboo cutlery from To-Go Ware! Kristen Becker

I think I'm in love with the 2-tier tiffin set and bamboo cutlery from To-Go Ware!
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http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/06/togo-ware-2-tier-tiffin-set-bamboo-cutlery-.html Scratch & Save Promo at Kir DeVries tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68065511 2009-06-13T09:10:28-04:00 2009-06-13T09:10:28-04:00 Who doesn't love to save? No one is my guess and that's why we now offer our new "scratch and save" promo on every item in the store! Simply scratch off the coupon on your product page to reveal a... Kristen Becker

Who doesn't love to save? No one is my guess and that's why we now offer our new "scratch and save" promo on every item in the store! Simply scratch off the coupon on your product page to reveal a promocode that can be used  for your entire order. No need to scour the internet wondering if we have any promocodes floating around out there... just scratch and save!

Happy Shopping! Click now to scratch and save on unique gifts at Kir DeVries

http://www.kirdevries.com/2009/06/scratch-save-promo-at-kir-devries-.html If You Love Design & Packaging... this site is for U ! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67963187 2009-06-10T19:39:46-04:00 2009-06-10T19:39:46-04:00 Well here goes a whole night of productivity...again! I just found this completely amazing site and will probably end up devouring every single page before I bookmark it and drift off to sleep. If you love design, product design, packaging... Kristen Becker

Well here goes a whole night of productivity...again! I just found this completely amazing site and  will probably end up devouring every single page before I bookmark it and drift off to sleep. If you love design, product design, packaging and branding like I do- you are in for a treat. If you ever need inspiration in this area you will want to bookmark this site and check back regularly. Browse by categories on the right, any manufacturer or brand developer looking to raise the bar in package design should definitely  start here. Enjoy the eye candy and be sure to check out LovelyPackage.com ... oh and don't even ask me how I found this site.
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