This video is just beautiful; it features stunning photos of Congolese women by photographer Finbarr O’Reilly. There are also a few words about their distinctive hairstyles. It’s interesting to see a little something about the women of Congo, since usually one only hears of the violence there.
Via Jezebel.
Author: fpgirl
DIY jacket & other thoughts
I love this DIY jacket idea from BleachBlack! I like the grunge feel, and there are so many possibilities for making it to have your own unique flavor! Awesome!
Also, have you guys seen these house shoes from elephant and chickpea that they featured on Bloesem?
Ah! Love! I just wonder how sturdy the soles actually are, because I’d like to wear a pair out and about! They’re too cute to just wear at home!
colored smoke
These pictures take me to another place! They’re from a neat little set from HELMO called Colored Smoke. See more here.
Via It’s Nice That.
might be better than fireworks…
Dressed in sheepskin coats and hats, locals in Nuanquan China celebrate the Lantern Festival each year by flinging molten iron at a wall to create beautiful showers of sparks. The tradition reportedly started 4 or 500 years ago when a blacksmith was too poor to buy fireworks to celebrate the festival. A little dangerous, but so so beautiful! Check it out!
Via Neatorama.
early emoticons?
I came across these on Made you Look. Neat, right? I can’t decide if I think they are legitimately from the 70’s or not. Perhaps! Either way, I like them, and that they’re “films.” A tiny drop more of information at Made You Look.
time-lapse thunderstorm
result: a springy little giveaway!
It’s a real pleasure to announce the two randomly chosen winners of yesterday’s giveaway!
Congratulations to Amanda!
I plan on getting more creative with the old things in my closet I’ve forgotten about. Scissors, bleach and bright colored dyes!!
and
Congratulations to Hilary Kate!
I’m so excited, I love spring and all the new delicious clothes I get to bring into my everyday life. I’ve gotten some awesome big and small flowy hats and dresses that i can’t wait to wear.
Hooray! Thank you all so much for participating! It’s always so much fun to see all your answers, and especially fun to read your thoughts on spring style this time around!
And if you didn’t win, don’t lose hope! As always, there are more giveaways close on the horizon…
WSM China Knitwear Design Contest 2009
a springy little giveaway!
Interested in winning a wallet and nail file or a phone holder and hair clip? Because we are interested in giving them away!
For a chance to win, all you have to do is leave a comment and answer the following question:
How are you planning on updating your wardrobe for spring? Anything special, unique colors, or silhouettes you’re into for spring?
Tell us about it in a comment, and tomorrow we’ll pick two comments at random. If your comment is one of the ones chosen, you win!
Good luck!
crayon rings!
I seriously need a set of these crayon rings by Timothy Liles! How fun are these, for kids and adults alike?! If I wore them anywhere I’d probably draw on everything I walked by though… You can get yourself a set at The Future Perfect.
Via NotCot.
birdie cookies
These bird sanctuary cookies are so darn cute! If I ever got my hands on one I would never eat it…
Via Simple + Pretty.
embroidered silver platter
I am totally amazed by this piece by Lynette Andreasen! She found an antique silver platter and embroidered an outline of an old image of her father’s family onto it. When I first saw the top picture, I thought it was embroidered leather and that it was very cool – so you can imagine my reaction when I found it was a silver platter – even cooler! Check out Lynette’s pictures too; she has an interesting little artist’s statement there.