Dylan
22.12.11
12.12.11
Song of the Day. Maybe Tomorrow
It's Monday again. I think this beat pretty much covers the vibe...
Slow, rock-ish beats are what Mondays are all about, and maybe some vino...
Xx
Slow, rock-ish beats are what Mondays are all about, and maybe some vino...
Xx
Retronaut
It makes me quite sad when people store all their photos in a memory card. What happened to old-school photo albums? Although I feel sometimes it is incredible what we can achieve through technology, I do miss smelling an old book, or looking at retro pictures of my parents and their bad hair..
My latest discovery is by far one of the greatest of the year. I can proudly say, I will start 2012 with a smile, because now I have Retronaut.
Created by Chris Wilde, a man from Oxfordshire, England. His creation is a massive database of photographs. Anything from replicas, art, celebs, it's there.
I like to think of Retronaut as 'Online's purest form of vintage.'
The website is so well constructed it has a timeline, so you can look for pictures from a specific decade of pretty much, anywhere between 1500s until now.
You don't believe me? Have a look...
As you can see, anything and everything is available. If you're looking to pass the time, stop feeding your sheep on facebook and learn a bit about history, or anything for that matter!
Kudos Retronaut!
Xx
My latest discovery is by far one of the greatest of the year. I can proudly say, I will start 2012 with a smile, because now I have Retronaut.
Created by Chris Wilde, a man from Oxfordshire, England. His creation is a massive database of photographs. Anything from replicas, art, celebs, it's there.
I like to think of Retronaut as 'Online's purest form of vintage.'
The website is so well constructed it has a timeline, so you can look for pictures from a specific decade of pretty much, anywhere between 1500s until now.
You don't believe me? Have a look...
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| Air Hostess through the years |
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| Last meal for inmates gallery |
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| Cartoon Skeletons |
As you can see, anything and everything is available. If you're looking to pass the time, stop feeding your sheep on facebook and learn a bit about history, or anything for that matter!
Kudos Retronaut!
Xx
Song of the Day. The Bad in Each Other
This song goes to Gez.
Anyone who hasn't had a chance to listen to the latest album by Feist, please give it a shot! This is what I like to call a 'Red Velvet Cupcake'. Too good to be trueeeeee
:P
Anyone who hasn't had a chance to listen to the latest album by Feist, please give it a shot! This is what I like to call a 'Red Velvet Cupcake'. Too good to be trueeeeee
:P
Sano Hair
My favourite hair salon is located only a few steps from my door. I came across it on a very windy day when someone I know needed a haircut. We decided to look around (Angel is full of hair salons), but as soon as I saw their beautiful window, I was in love..
Sano was established by hair stylist, Takashi Sano, who has colalborated in multiple editorial shoots. Wallpaper magazine and Esquire are amongst his portfolio full of multiple achievements.
Sano hair's staff is not only friendly but also creative. Most of the staff have to split their time between photoshoots and working at the salon.
There is nothing that annoys me more than pretencious stylists, but at Sano, they know how to please their customers by having accessible prices, and making sure your hair experience is fun, creative and pleasant!
Go and visit, I highly recommend it!
Kudos Sano!
Xx
Sano was established by hair stylist, Takashi Sano, who has colalborated in multiple editorial shoots. Wallpaper magazine and Esquire are amongst his portfolio full of multiple achievements.
Sano hair's staff is not only friendly but also creative. Most of the staff have to split their time between photoshoots and working at the salon.
There is nothing that annoys me more than pretencious stylists, but at Sano, they know how to please their customers by having accessible prices, and making sure your hair experience is fun, creative and pleasant!
Go and visit, I highly recommend it!
Kudos Sano!
Xx
9.12.11
6.12.11
Song of the Day. Prototype
Where's Andre3000???!!!!! I love this song, I swear he is from the future...
Fancy some Folksy
Folksy folks, is the home of British craft. Hate to put it this way, but it's like the UK version of Etsy.
Folksy is a website where you can find almost anything. The advantage that Folksy brings to its customers is the ability to not only buy but also to sell. You can set up your own virtual shop, and you can sell almost anything!
From clothes, to home and garden items, Folksy is the place to find the perfect gift. Their merchandise is so varied they also supply fabrics, beads, buttons... you name it...
The advantages of shopping here are:
Originality. You will find affordable gifts, that nobody else will have. Every designer/seller only makes a few items of each, so it makes it extra special.
These are my favourite:
Folksy is a great opportunity for designers and creative minds to showcase and sell their work. Let's support the cause!
Xx
Folksy is a website where you can find almost anything. The advantage that Folksy brings to its customers is the ability to not only buy but also to sell. You can set up your own virtual shop, and you can sell almost anything!
From clothes, to home and garden items, Folksy is the place to find the perfect gift. Their merchandise is so varied they also supply fabrics, beads, buttons... you name it...
The advantages of shopping here are:
Originality. You will find affordable gifts, that nobody else will have. Every designer/seller only makes a few items of each, so it makes it extra special.
These are my favourite:
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| Big Bow Bag, Bridget Jane |
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| Shoulder bag, Cafe print, Black Cactus in London |
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| Strawberry Jam tart bobby pin, Orimiu |
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| Rewind!Cassette Tape table lamp, RawDezign |
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| Coffee cozy, Mouthy Mitts |
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| Blue candelabra 15" napkins, Daisy Patchwork |
Folksy is a great opportunity for designers and creative minds to showcase and sell their work. Let's support the cause!
Xx
5.12.11
Song of the Day. Close to my fire
Sometimes I still feel like a zombie on Mondays. This music doesn't help, but it feels good :P
Board Gaming.
Lately, it seems as if we are all too busy with technology to spend actual time with each other. Evidence? Hm, I do it all the time. I sit with my laptop in the living room, and so does my flatmate. The third one arrives only to sit in the sofa and use his phone to check the latest 'updates'. I can't take it anymore. That's why this Xmas I am arriving to my mum's house with an arsenal of board games. People are obliged to spend time with me, and if I get sick of it towards the end, I can say I tried.
Here's what I'll bring.
Monopoly is always a must. Everybody likes it, and although it gets quite annoying towards the end, it's always fun. Let's face it, there is always that one who takes over everything and buys all the hotels and restaurants possible. That's the annoying part, to sit there and watch defeat coming slowly...
Next on the list is Apples to Apples. This is a game of comparisons. With over 1,000 cards comparing places, people, things and events it is a guaranteed evening of fun in a box.
My personal favourite is the Logo Board Game. It reminds me of the good old days when I played this with a friend, and he just didn't have a clue... What a loser! Who doesn't know Logos nowadays? This game is not only fun, but I believe it gives people the opportunity to talk. Brands are a great way of starting a conversation!
Challenge your relatives this Xmas, play in teams, or just partner up and see what surprises you find along the way.
Here's something for the technology-addicted minds of today. I present you with the 'Real' version of Angry Birds. The popular app has been transformed into material blocks of TNT yei! Build different structures, catapult your birds and play! This beats the digital version, come on!
Raise your hand if you love Tetris! The classic game is back, just in a different format.
Spending time together is not that bad. Improve the fun by having a few drinks with the family!
Let's play!
Xxxxx...
Here's what I'll bring.
Monopoly is always a must. Everybody likes it, and although it gets quite annoying towards the end, it's always fun. Let's face it, there is always that one who takes over everything and buys all the hotels and restaurants possible. That's the annoying part, to sit there and watch defeat coming slowly...
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| Monopoly Seinfeld Limited Edition |
Next on the list is Apples to Apples. This is a game of comparisons. With over 1,000 cards comparing places, people, things and events it is a guaranteed evening of fun in a box.
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| Apples to Apples |
My personal favourite is the Logo Board Game. It reminds me of the good old days when I played this with a friend, and he just didn't have a clue... What a loser! Who doesn't know Logos nowadays? This game is not only fun, but I believe it gives people the opportunity to talk. Brands are a great way of starting a conversation!
Challenge your relatives this Xmas, play in teams, or just partner up and see what surprises you find along the way.
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| The Logo Board Game |
Here's something for the technology-addicted minds of today. I present you with the 'Real' version of Angry Birds. The popular app has been transformed into material blocks of TNT yei! Build different structures, catapult your birds and play! This beats the digital version, come on!
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| Angry Birds on Thin Ice |
Raise your hand if you love Tetris! The classic game is back, just in a different format.
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| Tetris Link |
Spending time together is not that bad. Improve the fun by having a few drinks with the family!
Let's play!
Xxxxx...
1.12.11
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