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Monday, July 25, 2011

Make your home more green save earth with small things and save money for you

How can we live lightly on the Earth and save money at the same time?

Save energy to save money

GO GREEN PLANET Charm Bail Ball Chain Necklace

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Fabulous, GO GREEN PLANET, Bail, Ball Chain Necklace!



Changing your light bulbs to CFLs or LEDs. CFLs use 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than regular incandescent. Consider installing a water aerator on a faucet used most often in your home, such as in the kitchen or bathroom. You will reduce your water consumption by 25-50%.

Did you know that 30% of your home's heat is lost through your doors and windows? This is mainly caused by the heat loss through the glass, wood, and framing materials. Help reduce your heating costsby installing Energy Star windows and doors to help lower your energy bills by 12%. Window drapes and coverings can be used over windows to help reduce heat loss.

Water heaters are the second largest energy user in houses, after home heating. Installing a thankless hot water heater would warm your water only when needed, instead of keeping the water constantly hot, saving you up to 50% on your energy bills.

I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern conveniences. I'm doing many things I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only buying what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can't eat now.

Sweet and Cheerful Medium sized Blue Coin Purse with green heart and blue pottery button

So gorgeous and just the perfect size!

Happy and delightful, this baby blue coin purse is perfect for all your loose change and big enough for credit cards. It is made from the softest, most lovely blue leather - delightful!



Many people think "going green" is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a short payoff time. Things like weather stripping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to purchase reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back within a few months.

10 Sheets of Handmade Recycled Paper (8"x10") Natural Off White in Color with Rose of Sharon Petals, Victorian Style Texture

Handmade Recycled by ReneaL

Natural Off White in Color with Rose of Sharon Petals





  • Turn off all the power at the power points when not in use & before bed.
  • Take shorter showers.
  • Walk instead of using a car. Ride a bike.
  • Cover windows with heavy thick curtains to reduce power usage of air conditioning & heating.
  • Also change the thermostat a couple degrees so that heating/cooling turns off sooner.
  • Re cycle everything.
  • Use material shopping bags and not use shopping bags that are from shops ( plastic etc)
  • Pay bills online instead of having paper bills sent out to you.


Polka Dot Wine Cork Wreath


Polka Dot Wine Cork Wreath

Big, beautiful wreath made out of dozens of recycled wine corks from wineries all over, accented with a springy chocolate and blue polka dot ribbon to give it some flair!




My advices

  • Ask for green power if you have that option from electricity supplier.
  • Use a gas BBQ instead of charcoal
  • Open windows when cooking to save using an exhaust fan, and when in shower.
  • Gas heating is better than wood.
  • Use environmentally friendly house hold products.
  • Plant trees.
Why go green? While many people already know the answer.....

It is always a good idea to remind ourselves.

Why Go Green? Reduced pollution, global warming, respect for the planet!!!!!












Tuesday, July 12, 2011

giveaway of July. Today's giveaway is a poster Vintage artwork Paris Decor Mixed Media art on canvas


Welcome to giveaway of July. Today's giveaway is a poster Vintage artwork Paris Decor Mixed Media art on canvas - Artist proof poster limited edition ONLY 10 POSTERS FROM THIS EDITION ( i have in my shop open edition poster with lower price ... you can BUY it here )
What Is an Artist's Proof?
Although artists are no longer pulling prints from the press to "proof,'" or inspect them for quality, during the printing process as they did in Rembrandt's time, the artist's proof is still an important and valuable piece in the world of art today.
Value: Artist's proofs have always been considered more valuable than a print from the regular edition, because they have been part of the artist's personal collection.
LARGE CANVAS Mixed Media art on canvas - 11,69 X 16,535 inches
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The giveaway will start 07/12/ 2011, and the winner will be announced on , July 31 , 2011 . We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left. Final day to enter is JULY 30, 2011.
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Monday, July 11, 2011

new Giveaway 2012 Calendar 1 page desk calendar Printable

Win a 2012 Calendar 1 page desk calendar Printable pdf art paris decor romance pink ballerina. Vintage style mixed media Paris theme with ivory and sepia tones with a ballerina in Eiffel tower
you can see this beautiful poster here http://www.etsy.com/listing/65334770/poster-vintage-artwork-paris-decor-mixed ..

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

Do you have friends? Are those are best friends ?

Just something that occurred to me about other people's 'best' friends... Do you have one specific best friend or do you have a large group of people who you consider as all your best friends?

Best friends!Image by Jolante via Flickr

A real match has been glittered to make it just a little more perfect!

This is a great gift for yourself... or for that special person in your life who seems to be your "Perfect Match"
think 'best friend' is something most people grow out of. Like you, I like each of my friends for different reasons, they're all so different in their characters, but I couldn't choose between them I don't think. Some friends are "pub" friends, some are "feelings" friends, some are "shopping" friends and some are "work" friends. different people have different strengths and equally i can only be a certain kind of friend to certain people.
Best Friends charm necklace with birthstones-antiqued silver
Those are best friends
Someone who never forgets your birthday, and sends you those special messages to make you feel good.
Someone who supports you in life whatever you choose whether it's moving the other side of the world or a bungee jump.
Someone who gives you every reason for moving back again......
It is also the person you want to make the most effort for in life and yet know you won't have too, as you are just so relaxed in each others company.
Do you have a best friend?
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It helps for someone not practicing to have at least one practicing person around them. You don't have to engage in the things they do, but what would happen if everyone practicing were to forsake those whom they deem non-practicing? It's something that bothers me now when I look back at all those people that I considered close friends, and how actually, its both of our faults that we rarely ever speak... I guess it doesn't say much for me.
Best Friends Forever - Download and Print - Image Transfer - Digital Sheet by Room29 - Sheet no. 349
Nobody likes a best friend who just talks and talks, but never listens. If you're a chatterbox, it's okay if you're also a good listener. Whenever your best friend says something, listen carefully and say something. Never leave them Never do this
Best friends are a big part of life, not just something small. They're something to treasure and never take for granted. They play a huge role, and everyone needs one

If you want to have good friends you must love people. Because now days there is not much of a real love left, but I will tell you something! Love will break walls!!!!
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Vacation needs for Packing List and some interesting Tips about you ... make your vacation perfect

Are you ready for Vacation? what do you need for Packing List ? Learn some interesting Tips about your vacation ... make your holidays perfect!!!!!

A True vacation spiritImage by Kenzoka via Flickr

Arrange for mail to be held or collected by neighbors. Let your neighbors know if you are going to be away.

If you have a Smartphone, you do not need your laptop. Your Smartphone will do Facebook/Skype/Email just fine on your hotel's wifi, and if they don't have wifi at the very least you could go to McDonalds and buy some fries to leech off their wifi for a bit I guess

Don’t forget all documents - passports, licenses, travel insurance, tickets, a pen and notebook as well as your travel money

Plastic bags. They take up no space, and I guarantee you'll be glad you have them. I save my plastic grocery bags, and always bring a few of them in my luggage. They are amazingly useful when backpacking. I use them to segregate dirty clothes from clean, for makeshift waterproofing when I'm stuck in the rain, for wrapping food, or to disguise a camera while walking around a city.

If carrying on your summer holiday gifts, be sure to check and see which items need batteries as their power source. Nothing is worse than giving a battery operated gift without the batteries included, especially when gifting to little ones.

Add some glam to your summer wardrobe, and make your outfits sizzle!!...it's effortless with this custom-made floppy hat!!

A couple of things I try to keep at hand, in addition to what is already mentioned:
Pen + small notepad
A roll of toilet paper
Small bottle of anti-bac

Shoes: Lose the hiking boots, please. Flip-flops and decent sneakers (preferably decent enough to even get into a club) are more than enough for 99% of the trips



Love good soap? I mean REALLY GOOD soap? We have a deal for you! Here is a chance to score five large 5 oz. bars of our all-natural vegan cold process castile soap in a flat rate priority box to save on shipping!

A Sealed Soap dish. You don't want to have to buy a new bar of soap every time you leave the hostel/hotel. Get a sealed dish, and you'll be able to keep your things from getting all soapy in your bag, and will always have soap on the go.


Leather iPhone or Gadget Case Wristlet - Blue Bird on Dark Chocolate

This gadget case is great for the times you don't want to take your whole purse. This case can be used for an iPhone, iPod, Blackberry, cell phone and even some small cameras.

Entertainment from books to MP3 players, portable DVDs to games and toys depending on your travel group. And don't forget your mobile phones and cameras


Rechargeable batteries and charger, I find these to be pretty handy, and help save money. no explanation necessary.

Travel and holiday outdoor clothing, protective clothing and everything you would need for walking trips, camping holidays, backpacking and trekking expeditions


Appropriate clothing for your destinations. For city holidays, don't forget the all- important comfortable walking shoes.

Travel is like any other addiction which you just can’t get enough of,! I do agree that it is an expensive affair, but if you put in a little time and effort, the internet has the cheapest and the best deals to offer. Most of my holidays have been meticulously planned over weeks (to ensure we do not exceed our minimal budget!!), and I must say that it just adds to the overall experience!

Prescription medicines and a copy of the prescription in case you loose your bags. If you need glasses to see make sure you have a back up: an old pair, contacts or prescription sunglasses.







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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Films old fashion Black and White Classic for ever

Are you a fan of black and white movies? Are you an interested newcomer to the world of b&w movies?
A film that was popular sixty years ago because of a groundbreaking technique or unexpected plot development, might seem dated or clichéd today.
I saw an older black and white film awhile ago reminder me that .....i love them all .. there are so great writing and perfomance
  • "Psycho" (1960) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, “Psycho” involves a motel proprietor with mother issues and a young woman who has stolen several thousand dollars from one of her employer’s clients. Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles are the stars of this film.
  • "Casablanca" (1942) The stars of this movies are Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid. “Casablanca” is a film about an expatriate from America who meets a former lover.
  • "Citizen Kane" (1941) News reporters attempt to figure out the meaning of a publishing tycoon’s last words before his death. Orson Welles directed and helped write this movie. He also starred in the movie alongside Joseph Cotten and Dorothy Comingore.
  • "City Lights" (1931) Possibly Charles Chaplin’s greatest film, “City Lights” is a movie about a tramp who falls in love with a blind flower girl. Charles Chaplin stars as the tramp and Virginia Cherrill plays the blind flower girl.
  • "It Happened One Night" (1934) A reporter looking for a story falls for a spoiled heiress. Frank Capra is the director of this film and the stars are Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert and Walter Connolly.
  • "Gone With the Wind" (1939) During the Civil War, a devious woman and an impish man have a love affair with one another. Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh and Thomas Mitchell are the stars of this movie.
  • "King Kong" (1933) The stars of this film are Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong and Bruce Cabot. “King Kong” is the story of a giant gorilla who becomes very fond of the leading lady.
  • "Frankenstein" (1931) Directed by James Whale, “Frankenstein” is the classic film about a mad scientist who creates a living human being by assembling him out of body parts, which he took from corpses. Colin Clive, Mae Clarke and Boris Karloff are the stars of this film.
  • "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935) The main characters of “Frankenstein” return in “Bride of Frankenstein.” In this film, the scientist builds a female mate for his monster.

                                                   



Nobody  can dispute a good old fashion  comedy, or anything with Cary Grant or Clark Gable. Or a good, sweaty western. But if you're a film noir fan, you already know about the black and white  beauty films (and necessity in many cases)  on celluloid

Psycho glass tile pendant necklace

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AUDREY HEPBURN Collection II 4 prints on vintage old book text page, breakfast at Tiffany's, black white beige, unframed color print 5x7

AUDREY HEPBURN Breakfast at Tiffany's
Whether one would like to admit it or not, the most outstanding films in history, to include horror, science fiction, suspense and drama, have been made in the breathless anti-color of black and white.

Here's Johnny Mens Tshirt

Here's Johnny Mens Tshirt
                                                             "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."vortextradingcompany

1940's Old Hollywood Earrings vintage Photograph Betty Davis

 What are the Best Old Black and White Movies? Add your favorite B&W old movie here in your comments

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Cotton canvas poster Pink Floyd- The wall - in brown red gold tones by Artistico Handmade Wall Decor

Mixed media Music poster fine art - Pink Floyd- The wall  - size 11,69 X 16,535 inches in brown red gold tones by Artistico Handmade Wall Decor
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Mixed media Music poster fine art - Pink Floyd- The wall  - size 11,69 X 16,535 inches in brown red gold tones by Artistico Handmade Wall Decor Mixed media Music poster fine art - Pink Floyd- The wall  - size 11,69 X 16,535 inches in brown red gold tones by Artistico Handmade Wall Decor Mixed media Music poster fine art - Pink Floyd- The wall  - size 11,69 X 16,535 inches in brown red gold tones by Artistico Handmade Wall Decor
Mixed media Music poster fine art - Pink Floyd- The wall - size 11,69 X 16,535 inches in brown red gold tones
Beautiful music poster from a great rock band Pink floyd-
It is printed with Archival High Quality inks.
All my prints Signed, dated and numbered by artist.

(((Pink Floyd were an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their psychedelic and progressive rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful rock music groups of all time. It is estimated that they have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 74.5 in the United States.)))

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