Thursday, October 28, 2010

Come take a peek…









At a tiny church

Housed at the corner of a busy street in the city of Cape Town, South Africa


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this old church still retains its original charm with its beautiful arched windows. The white building has lost none of its solemnity.

and now becomes a home…


Thanks to architect Perry Harrison-Hyde



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Old worn wood

mingled with white washed arched windows

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Yet…with a modern edge and mixture of styles…

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Sleeping loft.

Monastic. Simple

um… and a tad dangerous

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Breathing space.

Divine conversion?





all images: Marie Claire Maison

Monday, October 25, 2010

Looking for a Christmas gift?

Some people…some people have a higher calling. Some just do.

Sarah does.

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I had the privilege of learning about Sarah’s cause…her life work… this weekend.



It’s not a pretty cause….but it has saved many a life. Empowered sooo many.



It is a beautiful cause.



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Sarah helps survivors of human trafficking… women and children,and men…



become self sufficient.



She founded the Emancipation Network



Abolitionists of the highest order.



The survivors make beautiful goods…which are bought at fair prices…100% goes back to them.



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yep. Who knew…



Human trafficking…right under our nose.



Unicef grimly reminds us there are more than 1.2 million children trafficked into sex slavery and human labor… each year.



That is a lot of bright lights squelched. Unheard. Without voice.



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Our fair state of Florida is right up there with trafficking slaves for labor.



Maybe picking in the groves. Maybe prostitution.



Sarah and her organization partner to save them



and give them hope…and give them skills…to earn money.



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I bought this beautiful felted wool purse, handmade by a survivor.



It has soul, and color



and life.



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It makes me happy.



and sad.



Look at their Bags and Jewelry and rugs.



Think about helping to make a difference.



Giving a chance.



Lighting a light of hope.



Owning happy.



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Image from The Emancipation Network

Thursday, October 14, 2010

You NEED these…

I have a blog friend who is warm and funny and generous

and has a fascinating past

and a gorgeous weimeramer

...not to mention a once gas station she is converting into a beautiful home

with designer chickens...that she names

really...I'm not making any of this up!

She recently sent me the most beautiful ‘herdas she calls them

of Great Danes…

Excellent Danes as my son says...

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Gasp! I LOVE these notecards

These little bitty letterpress Big Black Danes

galloping over beautiful card stock…with multi hued envelopes

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And I LOVE Melissa

at the Handwork Chronicles

she creates these and so many many more works of art…and soul.

Cranks them all out one by one in her studio in the deeps of Colorado

Beautifully!

And YOU can have a chance at your own herd, as she is celebrating her 100th sale on Etsy

Go to her blog…

Enter to win

...and tell her hello from the

Big Black Dog

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Who…BTW…

is keeping a very watchful eye over this invading little herd

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...and countin’ his cookies!

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Run….Get your own little herd of anything

…right here!

or win one here

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Jewel of a garden…

There is a hidden jewel in the deep of Florida

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actually Florida has more jewels than I ever thought imaginable…

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Landlocked in the city of Lake Wales…

and claiming the the title of the singing tower Gardens…

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Bok Tower Gardens is a veritable paradise of acres and acres of

tropical

flora and fauna.

Mixed with the sweet sounds of a bell Carillion playing throughout the day.

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Built in the 1920’s by the once editor of Ladies Home Journal

It is now open to the public...

along with a beautiful span/med homestead of the era

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stunning in it’s natural beauty…and Florida vibe

old florida vibe…

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bok9 I am hoping to use several of the ideas

in our casa and casita.

yes I am!

If you live in Florida…or visit…make the time

to experience Bok Tower Gardens

You will not be sorry.

True inspiration at every turn.

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lovely swans?

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Uhh…

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Nevermind on that last thought.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Cupcake for your thoughts…..

I had a beautiful birthday weekend…

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Relaxed….loved…a great Jamaican meal…

the best kind of celebration.

With butter cream frosting cupcakes to cap it off. Oh my.

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But…. I would love your opine on this shade

for my recent orphan lamp.

Thought I’d try it on for size…I forgot I had it hanging around the house.

time for a garage sale???

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So…

square? Or…

Stick to a round shade??

I’ll give you a cupcake for your thoughts….

really.

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Saturday, October 2, 2010

Finds…

Another banner find day at our local Habitat for Humanity

really….some days are just good that way.

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Pinecone Ginger wanted a gratuitous head shot…Drama queens in the back yard. sigh.

Now you may laugh

go ahead insert laugh now

But I caught this little orphan in the corner of my eye…

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Used to be brass…in it’s heyday…now it kinda looks like mercury glass. kinda

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With a sad shade…

But I also found the piece of heavy grasscloth wallpaper for 4 clams.

I’m thinking covering the shade with it…

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Maybe?

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9 clam lamp….yea or nay?

Also found a gorgeous little wool textile….

a rug that may land at the foot of our bed…or somewhere nifty.

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Enjoy your Weekend….go find your local Habitat store

…and support it!

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