Tidbit Du Jour

Get the look...

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:15:00 +0000

When I saw the interior of TA-ZE, a store based in Toronto Canada specializing in Oils, I couldn't help but notice the beautiful wall shelving. Well I just came across something very similar at the Container store. Although they don't have the same "wow" factor, you're still getting the same look for a fraction of the price! Or you can try your hand at making them yourself, could turn out to be a great DIY project ;)

Coeur de Sac

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:53:00 +0000

The "Coeur de Sac" is an elegant little purse that fits within your everyday bag and acts as an organizer. You can use it to store your daily essentials such as your wallet, sun glasses, car keys and makeup for easy access and it makes changing bags a breeze! It's currently on sale for 154 Euros. You can buy it here.

Via TrendyGirl.

My ixxi print!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:55:00 +0000

My ixxi print is up and it looks fabulous! The process was a bit tedious with me losing almost half a day trying to connect all the squares together, then again it probably wouldn't take as long if the print was smaller (My ixxi was quite large measuring at 200x180 cm) But everything was pretty straight forward and it was super easy to assemble.

The image I used was a photograph my husband took of a magazine kiosk in Milan on our Euro trip a couple of years back. It has always been a favorite of mine and I wanted to incorporate into our home somehow, so I chose it as the backdrop to our daily dining area. I think it complements it well don't you think?

Stylish little people...

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:29:00 +0000

This adorable creature inspired my post!...

The MacHook

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:32:00 +0000

"Prime desk top real estate is hard to come by. Machook elevates one of your most used accessories (headphones) away from the clutter. Machook Adheres to the top of your iMac with nano-suction technology. Not your ordinary adhesive, in fact it’s not an adhesive at all. Microscopic craters on the strip create a strong bond with any smooth surface, but remain easily removable and re-positionable and won’t leave a sticky residue behind."

Poufs from West Elm

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:15:00 +0000

Just came across these cozy poufs from West Elm that look so elegant and comfy. You can arrange a few around a coffee table for casual seating, or rest a tray on top and turn one into a temporary side table. I also love their names: Andalusia Dhurrie, KiteKilim, Gradiated stripe, and Zigzag. All for $249 here.

Vincenzo Rizzo

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:10:00 +0000

Stunning Mixed media art by Vincenzo Rizzo. If you like what you see then head over to his Etsy store where he sells prints as well as originals, and best of all, they are very reasonably priced!

Mattebox

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:31:00 +0000

Mattebox, modeled after the legendary Konica Hexar, is a luxury point and shoot which is powerful enough for the professional photographer, yet easy enough for the complete beginner. With amazing image quality, intelligent controls and a clear, beautiful viewfinder. As Ben explains...

"I borrowed the Hexar’s moving brightlines, which discreetly indicate the aspect ratio and focal distance. From the Mamiya 7, I took the superimposed shutter speeds. Next, I created a custom dual-stage shutter release button. This gives you consolidated focus and exposure lock. Most importantly, I took the indefinable feeling of using the Hexar, and made I sure Mattebox gave me that same feeling. With Mattebox, I finally feel that the iPhone can hold its own as a premium point and shoot. I still carry my Hexar and other cameras, but Mattebox is the only one I use every single day. I hope you love it as much as I do!"

Mattebox for iPhone from Ben Syverson on Vimeo.

Aunt Carol

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:51:00 +0000

Saw this video on The Ellen show. Hilarious!

Golden Globes 2012: Best dressed!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:14:00 +0000

Sofia Vergara

I hate to admit it, but at awards season, I find myself enjoying the red carpet coverage more than the show itself! It's so entertaining to see all the starlets dressed to the nines in the latest designer gowns. Discovering who is wearing who, studying their hair and makeup, and then picking out the best looks is my ultimate guilty pleasure ;) .. This year at the Golden Globes, The ladies went all out and everyone looked so good. I never thought I'de have Sofia Vergara in my top best dressed list but she was a vision of beauty in a navy Vera Wang mermaid gown! I loved how the bottom half of the dress mimicked ocean waves, and it fit her like a glove!! Charlize Theron looked ethereal in her asymmetrical Dior gown, many didn't like the diamond head band but I think it complemented the dress well. Michelle Williams, always opts for something simple and seems to blend in rather than stand out. But this year she really stood out for me, The purple Jason Wu dress is perfect against her fair skin and again I really loved the headband with her short pixie haircut. Next is Nicole Richie in a metallic Julien Mcdonald dress, stunning! loved the hair and makeup too. Finally Elle Mcpherson, who looks like she hasn't aged a day, was a show stopper in my favorite gown designer, Zac Posen.

Charlize Theron

Michelle Williams

Elle Mcpherson

Nicole Richie

Sponsor: FASTtelco Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Tidbit du jour) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

FASTtelco would like feedback from their customers to help them improve their products and services. Please take a moment to fill out the survey below.

For Residential customers click here, for Business customers click here.

We think this is a great initiative by FASTtelco and other companies should follow suit to better serve their customers.

Cuppow: Turn a canning jar into a travel mug

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:15:00 +0000

"Cuppow is a solution for easier drinking from a canning jar. The canning jar already makes an awesome platform for a travel mug: it's easy to clean, made of heat-resistant glass, cheap, durable, and when sealed it doesn't leak. The only problem is that with their large opening, canning jars are not great for spill-free sipping while on the move. This is where Cuppow comes in. A new lid that lets us drink from virtually any wide mouth canning jar. A simple eco-friendly alternative to poor-performing and messy disposable hot cups." The lid is only $7.99, and it can fit any large canning jars. Find out more about Cuppow and the designers here.

Easy DIY Magazine Display

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Now why didn't I think of that? This setup would look so cool in a waiting room or a cafe.

What you'll need:

Metal hangers
Nails
An empty wall, preferably white so that the magazines stand out

[via]

The Bearable Lightness of Packing by DVF

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Luis Aaguirre created this animated video for Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF).

Four Cheese Pasta with Peas and Turkey

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:41:00 +0000

Ingredients

Salt
12 ounces penne
1 cup frozen peas
2 large eggs, plus 1 egg white
1 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1 scant cup)
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
3 ounces fontina cheese, grated (1 scant cup)
3 ounces deli Turkey, in 1 piece, diced.
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about 8 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg white, evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

Drain the pasta and peas; wipe the pot dry and return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add the butter and stir to coat. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina and the egg mixture. Place the pot over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes, adding the turkey halfway through cooking (don't let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble). Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan.

Note: This was originally a recipe that used Ham but I replaced it with Turkey.

[Via Food Network]

Wimpy Braille Burgers

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:05:00 +0000

a lovely gesture by wimpy to the blind...

"Wimpy wanted to let visually impaired people know that they offered braille menus in all of their restaurants. To spread the word we built braille burgers that blind people could actually read. With the help of skilled chefs we took sesame seeds and meticulously placed them on burger buns so that the seeds formed braille."

A school house with no walls

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:35:00 +0000

"The The Swedish Free School Organization Vittra operates by the philosophy that there are no classes or classrooms – instead, the students are taught in groups according to level based on the school’s pedagogical principles of ’the wateringhole’, ’the show-off’, ’the cave’, ’the campfire’ and ’the laboratory’ – didactic approaches that create different types of learning and teaching situations. This created an interesting program for the architects at Rosan Bosch Ltd., who had to create a school house for an establishment who do not believe in regular classes, but instead a place where individual development is based on living cultural work and challenging learning environments."

[via]

I Will Never Lego - Print

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

LOL! Price $30 here.

Follow us on instagram!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:29:00 +0000

We've been having a blast posting photos on instagram. It's such a fun quick way of sharing random things throughout the day, and we get to interact with our readers and fellow bloggers on a more personal level. Don't know why it took us so long to join! So if your on Instagram (who isn't :p) be sure to follow us by clicking the below button...

Fotoshop by Adobé

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:52:00 +0000

Fotoshop by Adobé from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

Goji's white shirt shoot..

noreply@blogger.com (Tidbit du jour) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0000

We were recently asked by Goji boutique to participate in their "white shirt shoot". A fun little project that involves taking a white shirt from their online store, and creating an outfit around it that reflects our personal style*. We chose a semi sheer chiffon blouse paired with a pleated maxi midi skirt. The accessories were kept to a minimum with just a few bangles and a statement ring. The result is a casual day look that can easily transition to night! The shoot also features looks from five other fabulous bloggerettes, and is showcased in Bazaar magazine's January issue on stands now.

from left: Confashions, Meblogging

From left: Alya (pomegranate & Patchouli), Ansam518, Fouz (Khaleejesque)

*All clothing can be found on Goji boutique's online store.

ixxi

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs F) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:26:00 +0000

ixxi is a modular connecting system that joins cards together to create modern wall art. You can enlarge personal photos, make a collage or even produce beautiful pixelated images. ixxi is completely customizable and is quite easy to make! I'm actually working on mine as I type this, can't wait to see the end result :)

How To Fake French

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:46:00 +0000

This could be useful for my next trip to France LOL ;)

TidyTilt

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:44:00 +0000

TidyTilt is an earbud cord wrap, multi-position kickstand, and mount for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. TidyTilt takes up less space than any one of these devices yet does all three things without adding something extra to carry. You can back this project on Kickstarter and get one for yourself.

Feet First

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs A) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:34:00 +0000

I am moved by talented photographer Tom Robinson for his creative project "Feet First". Below is a description of the idea behind the series.

"While sitting on Brighton beach (England) back in 2005 with my new girlfriend Verity I suddenly thought the view of our feet pointing out to sea would make a nice photo. Ever since then, we’ve continued to document our travels in this way, resulting in a collection of over 90 photos. In 2011 the series took a new twist with the arrival of a third set of feet – our daughter Matilda."

To check out the rest of the photos here.