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Fashion in Jamaica and the region exists, much to my annoyance, almost outside of an international aesthetic. It's my desire, then, to build a bridge between what is innately cultural, and the international industry, all the while highlighting trends and shifts within both spheres.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Ali Lue Shines at Island Couture
It was approximately four years ago when I met a bubbly spirit by the name of Ali Lue. She was then trying to get her foot through the door with a piece she had designed for Saint International's Avant-Garde competition; new and up-and-coming designers created a high-fashion piece based on a theme, in hopes of winning a relatively large sum of cash. It is the sort of thing every designer dreams of winning.
History would have it that Ali didn't win, even though, in my estimation, hers was the best piece there. What they say about good things emerging from bad happenings is true- Ali and I have been friends ever since.
Today, she is still bubbly, and humble as ever, always publicly gracious for the least amount of help she receives; a breath of fresh air in these times of divas. It's this amicable spirit that draws one to her, but even without it, Ali would still stand-out in a sea of imitators simply because of her talent which was on full display at the monthly staging of Jamaica Fashion Cluster's Island Couture. The show is staged on the last Saturday evening of each month, in hopes of displaying the huge talents we have here in fashion design, fashion styling and modeling. It's shows like these Ali is glad for as she is able to display her work to possible buyers, as well as ably market her line to potential local and international clients.
In trying to reach these clients, Ali is constantly trying to challenge herself and innovate her line. It may seem an odd choice for a couturier to do something as seemingly blasé as tees, however, for Ali, it was the next logical step. You might say couture can't be worn every-day, especially here in our type of climate, right? Well, yes and no. With Ali's "couture t-shirts", one probably can wear couture every day. In keeping the sensibilities of her more artistic, high-concept dresses and gowns, Ali designs her t-shirts with 3-D patterns, prints and styles. "Fashion for me is like having different personalities", she says. "It's the way to express yourself". And express herself she did at last Saturday's show. Styled by fellow friend, Michael Atkinson, the collection was colourful, bright and full of funk. The models were all decked out in fishnet stockings, colourful totes, and accessories courtesy of Bianca Bartley's Peace Is of Bianca line.
She credits God as the source of all inspiration for her designs, but also acknowledges the rhythm of music as an artistic source for her work. No surprise there, as ever since Michael Jackson passed away, Ali's Facebook status seem to be devoted to expressing her shock and sadness at his unfortunate end.
Not one to lament on the negative, Ali truly has faith in, and is excited by the fashion climate here in Jamaica. "Designers here are so talented, we can compete in an international market", she openly admits, something often not seen by the very people who live here and call themselves fashionistas.
So what are the future plans for the fashion and somtime-interior designer? To have only the fashionable wear her designs, of course; that is exactly the type of person she caters to, after all- people who are not afraid to lead stylishly, or be the centre of attention.
Having started designing at 7 years, Ali decided at the age of 12, that she wanted to be a fashion designer. After attending the International Fine Arts College in Florida, she returned here and became the designer for Cedella Marley's Tuff Gong Clothing Line (now Catch A Fire Clothing). In 2006, she decided to start her own line- an "elegant ,whimsical, funky and avant-garde mixture of moods, colour and fabric".
If Ali Lue has her way, her line will be sold in only the most exclusive boutiques here and internationally, and of course, worn by the most gorgeous celebrities. With talent like hers, those dreams aren't far-fetched, they are an expectation.
Ali Lue can be reached by
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Facebook: Ali Lue Couture
and by Phone: 876-361-2421
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CFW 2009: Claudia Pegus
Taking inspiration from First Lady Michelle Obama, Trinidadian designer, Claudia Pegus closed the show on Caribbean Fashion Week.
With models elegantly clad in flirty knee-length dresses made from two-toned shiny tafetta (a Pegus staple), the collection juxtaposed Mrs. Obama's styling sensibilities (the pearls, the collar, the gloves) along with the Caribbean aesthetics (the colours, the cut, the fit).
The appropriate styling ably elevated the collection, and the runway presentation wasn't without its theatrics with models re-enacting the Obama's waltz to Etta James' "At Last" at the inaugural ball.
Pegus is a consummate designer and couturière at heart, and even in a collection that sought to take cues from one of fashion's simplest icons, there were still pieces, namely a floor-length black gown with a fur shoulder wrap, that manged to incite awe.
Images from SociaLingua used by permission
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Gareth Pugh
Currently living and working in Paris, Gareth Pugh is an English fashion designer. Having started at the age of 14 designing costumes for the English National Youth Theatre, Pugh started his fashion education at City of Sunderland College and finished his degree in Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins in 2003. His graduation collection consisted of balloons used to accentuate the limbs and joints of models, a technique that later became his signature.
Pugh is a regular fixture at the London Fashion Week, where his every collection has attracted intense media attention, celebrity attendance and critical laud. His famous clients and supporters include Vogue editor, Anna Wintour, Beyonce, Róisín Murphy, Kylie Minogue and Lady GaGa.
Pugh is the latest collection in what is a long line of highly visionary, avant-garde designers including John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Viktor&Rolf. His pieces are said to be autobiographical, taking reference from Britain's extreme club scene. Known for distorting and even hiding the human body beyond recognition, Pugh's black and white motif indicates his themes of ligntness and darkness.
Although not yet confimed, it has been reported that Pugh has been signed by LVMH to design Dior Homme menswear, replacing Kris Van Assche.
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Model of the Week!
Sean O'Pry
Born: Kennesaw, Georgia
Year: 1989
Represented by: VNY Management (New York)
Walked for: Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Givenchy, Moschino
Campaigns include: Bottega Veneta, Fendi, D2, American Eagle, Lacoste, Gianfranco Ferre
Factoid: Listed as the 8th most successful male model of all time by Forbes in 2008, O'Pry was discovered in 2006 by Nolé Marin, fashion-editor of ELLE, from his MySpace prom photos.
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Style Icon of the Week!
André 3000, born André Lauren Benjamin, wears many hats- rapper, father, singer, actor, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer.
Born in 1975, Benjamin grew up in the South (Atlanta, GA) and is best known for his work with the ground-breaking, acclaimed, multi-Grammy award-winning rap duo, Outkast.
But to be a true icon, mere talent isn't enough. One must chart a new course, which is why Benjamin makes the cut. His musical talent is astounding, but so to is his wardrobe which can really be seen as an evolution or re-interpretation of his own personal style culled from his many interests and penchant for English-inspired vintage clothing.
The hats are ever-present, of course, (so too are the bowties and denim) but it is his combination of fabrics, colors and patterns that set him apart. Perhaps it was his understanding of the possibility of music to incorporate various and divergent styles that allowed this high school violinist to become a superstar and redefine the sound and image of hip-hop from the ground up. Having worked with the likes of Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Kanye West, Erykah Badu and Norah Jones, Benjamin is a lover of all things eclectic. Laced with charisma, his style is all his own. With the launch of his own line Benjamin Bixby, André has now added fashion designer to his name. Reflecting his love of vintage clothing and his own superior personal style, the line comes with the approval of Miss Anna Wintour herself.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Stella McCartney
Showcased at a soiree held at her L.A. store, the Resort collection from Stella McCartney was largely comprised of pieces that could actually be worn to a soiree, or cocktail party, or night out on the town. There were plenty of relaxed pieces (over-large blouses-dresses, striped pull-overs), and 15% of the collection used 100% organic fibres, but for the most part, the collection maintained a cool sexiness through-out.
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Prada 2010 Resort Collection
Miuccia Prada seem to revel in doing things that reasonably shouldn't or can't be done. Her 2010 Resort collection is a prime example- adorned with bows either at the waist, neckline and elbow, the pieces were boldly adorned with late 20's/early 30's wallpaper-like prints. And who would pair a handkerchief-print bikini brief with a button-down and have it all work? Prada, that's who.
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A major change is on the horizon to how partnerships and LLCs are taxed and the relationships they have with their current and former partners. When the new audit regulations of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (the BBA rules) take effect Jan. 1, 2018, it will be the first time ever in the history of audits that a tax could apply to a partnership or LLC.
Our firm has found that very few partnerships have been audited in the last 10-15 years because TEFRA rules made it virtually impossible for the IRS to efficiently administer their examination. Partnerships can expect more IRS audits to begin in summer 2019, with a majority beginning in 2020.
Are you prepared for the new regulations to take effect? Ask yourself the following questions:
If you answered YES to any of these questions, your partnership is exposed to costing new partners money for former partners' economic tax liability. When these rules take effect next year, partnerships have the following three options:
Option 1: Partnerships may elect out of the new regulations if they qualify. The proposed regulations, however, make it clear that the IRS intends to enact strict limitations on those partnerships seeking to elect out. So, who qualifies? Generally, smaller partnerships with individuals as partners.
Option 2: Partnerships pay on any IRS assessment. The IRS may choose to audit back years (reviewed years) and find that current year partnerships may owe tax. If an examination results in an adjustment to a partnership's income that creates an 'imputed underpayment,' the new regulations require the partnership to pay the imputed underpayment for the reviewed years in the current year. If the ownership of the partnership changed in the intervening years, how do the current partners collect this tax from the appropriate reviewed year's (former) partners? If your governing documents do not cover this reimbursement, then the new partners may be subject to a formers partner's tax liability.
Option 3: Partnerships may elect to "push out" for assessment. This is an alternative to the partnership paying the imputed underpayment mentioned earlier. The push-out election normally permits a partnership to force the reviewed year partners to take the proper amount of income into account. Instead of the partnership paying, the partners have to pay the tax in the current year. Again, governance documents should be updated to make it clear and legally binding that the former partners will agree to pay this imputed underpayment assessed by the IRS.
In order to avoid any surprises, the single most important step you should take is to look at your operating agreement and consult with your advisors. Does your operating agreement compensate for any of the aforementioned options? Contact your local UHY LLP professional.
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Finally, this is exactly what I had in mind for the perfect video to capture the pure joy of owning a Traxxas Summit. Special thanks to Tim McMorris for providing me with the copyright licence to his song We're Going Up.I own all rights to use this music in my video. This video is of my Traxxas Summit exploring the mountain range up by Cadomin in Alberta. My Traxxas Summit got really wet but it made for some truly amazing footage. The rocks I got to crawl on were so cool. I'm really impressed with how the edited version of this video turned out.
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Very nice great job.good to see there are some of the early guys still around
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Mountains cant stop me
they have tried
"Finally" that is an odd way to talk about a 3 year old video but it is some awesome footage.


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Computer video cables
I remember way back at the beginning with my first computer. It seemed to be so confusing to hook it all up but after the years went by and I hooked up three or four different ones, I laughed at my old mistakes. Now every three to four years we're upgrading our computer for something new something different. It seems like the way of the world. You know you just have to have it. Hooking the new computer to the HD TV with the new computer video cables wasn't so fun I had to drill through two walls to connect them together.


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by Joshua George
(Milton, FL, USA)
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8/29/2011 (Pensacola, Florida) - 2010 model Concession Trailer built by South Georgia Cargo. Hot dog cart or any other concession type unit. Like new condition inside and out. Full electric, and full size fridge, lights throughout. 5 sinks, Water tanks, etc. Too much to list.... Call me to come see in person.
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Baked Grits
Baked Grits
- 2 cups yellow grits (not the instant kind) cooked according to package directions
- 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 lb freshly grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Paprika
To the cooked grits, add the eggs, cheese, milk and butter. Season to taste. Cook, stirring, until all is blended and the cheese and butter are completely melted. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with paprika before serving. Makes about 10 servings.


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Jimmy Chungs Recession Busting Food
So I had the pleasure of going here last night with my girlfriend. Its the end of the month we are broke but haven't seen each other in a week and would like a good feed of food. Yes you could say stay in , cook, go to McDonalds, BK but no we wanted to go for some food that was gonna be relatively nice cheap and we could chat catch up. My girlfriend having been there before suggested going to Jimmy Chungs, 13.90 euro (Mon - Thurs) for an all you can eat buffet is a seriously good deal, there is no denying it. First thing you notice is the place is heaving and is packed out, but at the same time we were seated straight away, its very well laid out decor wise and lots of staff on hand. We were seated by an asian gentlemen and thats it , eating time :).
The first thing I notice everything is steaming hot and looks so fresh. The selection is quite large you have many hot areas, a section for starters, which incorporates two types of soup, chicken and sweetcorn and chicken noodle soup, quite a lot chicken dishes are here, chicken maryland, chicken skewers, chicken balls, wontons, sauces ( sweet n sour , satay). On the main section again lots of different dishes, which my pics show, there is a counter for salads ( frankly in a chinese this was of no interest to me) there was a "sides" counter which had chips, egg fried rice, singapore noodles, thai green curry, prawn crackers, vermicelli noodles , vegetable rice and curry sauce. Finally there was a Desserts cabinet which had all kinds of jelly, cakes, apple cake, and pudding , with the added bonus of an ice cream machine.
I started with the chicken and sweetcorn soup, I have to say it was a little bland so I added some soy sauce, that perked it up a bit. I also grabbed some chicken skewers with sweet and sour sauce, the chicken was lovely and tender most importantly yummy.
I moved on then to my mains round 1 , firstly I got some spicy chicken dish with shredded chicken which was gorgeous, it was deep fried chicken in a sweet yet spicy bbq sauce and chips. Round 2 led me back for another plate of the shredded chicken which was so good.
Then came dessert, I was drawn to the ice cream machine so even though I was frozen from the Dublin weather last night , I had to have a go of the ice cream machine, a big bowl of ice cream covered in strawberry syrup was had :)
This was all washed down with 2 cokes.We got the bill and for 2 all you can eat meals with 3 cokes (at 2 euro)it came to 33 euro.
I honestly do not think you can go wrong with this price, its cheap , its cheerful, the food is tasty, the atmosphere is great and will be definitely paying this place a visit again, not just when the funds are low, its great place to go if you are hungry hehe.


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A race that looks set to radically transform our cities and lives as high-tech newcomers and established car manufacturers vie to spearhead the autonomous vehicle revolution. Soon we may live in cities where we work while commuting, instead of simply commuting to work. Cities in which driverless cars travel more closely together generating a host of time and energy efficiencies. Cities with open spaces instead of parking spaces. And perhaps most importantly of all, a world in which road accidents, often the result of human error, are reduced by as much as 90%[1].
But are we really ready to hand over the wheel and put that much faith in our machines? As drivers know, traffic represents a highly complex system, capable of changing in an instant. How can drivers be assured that the autonomous vehicle is ready to venture out on its own?


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Join us at our next meeting
Our meetings occur every week and feature a new speaker on topics of interest to Rotarians, our town, and general subjects. We strive to provide an excellent program to keep our members informed and enlightened on the world. Feel free to join us as our guest this week!
Service Above Self
We meet Mondays at 11:45 AM
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Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Today's Program | Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016
Today: Jim Barbour, Diaries of Deane and Ian Barbour about 1948 work camp experience (Reppmann)
Birthdays: Elizabeth Child (8/8)
Next Week: District Governor Jim Hunt (Halverson)
Last Week:
We already knew that Rotarian Wendy Sivanich is physically strong since she is an award winning weight lifter. From her classification talk we learned that Wendy is emotionally strong as well.
Born in Bloomington, Minnesota, she grew up with multiple childhood challenges and yet emerged intact. Her parents divorced and she moved from Bloomington to Jordan, to Eden Prairie, to Excelsior and finally to Savage where she spent her high school years. Wendy's experience with her blended families also had its challenges. Wendy was amazingly open about these experiences in her talk.
Wendy credits her camping experience at YMCA Camp Menogyn with helping her become more confident. She became interested in volleyball and enjoyed her experience at Burnsville High School, later enrolling at the University of St. Thomas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting in 1996.
Accounting and bookkeeping became Wendy's vocation and a more organized person is hard to find. She has built her own bookkeeping consulting business and currently works as Payroll Specialist and Bookkeeper for Goodney & Associates, PA, Certified Public Accountants here in Northfield.
Wendy has been a longtime supporter of the Northfield Youth Choirs where she has served as Operations Manager. She currently serves as Treasurer of the Board for the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters.
Wendy is married to Rotarian Andrei Sivanich. They have two daughters, Katie and Maggie.
Having provided two recent updates at club meetings, Rick Estenson elected to give an abbreviated mini-classification talk. Rick never brags about his commitment and service to our club, but we members do appreciate all that he does, including serving the District level youth exchange program, frequently hosting events at the Estenson Event Center, finding excellent new club members and volunteering in so many other ways. Thank you, Rick!
Guests: Wendy Jessen of Northfield Plumbing and Brent Nystrom of Rebound Enterprises
Scholarship Enhancement:. Bruce Morlan
Michael Leming, St. Olaf Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Anthropology, is our newest member.
Wanzita Masenza from Tanzania, one of this year's incoming students, is a recipient of a special grant from Rotary providing funding for students who otherwise could not afford the exchange experience.
Signup sheets for Bike Tour volunteering will be available each week at our Rotary meeting so you can easily volunteer to help.
From two weeks ago
Sage Brinton, Argentina
McKenna Dale, Brazil
Caroline Hummel, Norway
Noah Klein, South Korea
Jane Ludwig, Colombia
Yizel Marcial, Germany
Daiki Nishioka, Taiwan
Liliana (Lily) Noble, Italy
Madison Peterson-Bradford, Brazil
Emma Pritchard, Taiwan
Nathaniel Urke, Brazil.
Incoming students are:
Daniel Chien from Taiwan
Emma Nielsen from Denmark
Nico Suarez Toloza from Colombia
Gyung Hwan Yoon from South Korea
Wanzita Masenza from Tanzania
Past Northfield Rotary Club meeting videos on YouTube
Coming Up
August 25 — Joel Wagar, Mill Towns Trails (Prowe)
September 1 — Earl Weinmann, SCOPE Program (Lawlor)
September 8 — Bike Tour Volunteers
September 15 — ENT Gerard O'Halloran, MD, "What I Wish My Patients Knew" (Spethmann)
Quote of the Week:
"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
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Changing Hydrangea Color
How to change the color of your Hydrangea plantTwo years ago we propagated our favorite flower, the Hydrangea. We wanted to create a variety of bloom colors for our Hydrangea loving customers, and to grab attention at the farmers market. Well, it worked. How did we do it? So, unlike most flowers, the lacecap and mophead hydrangeas can changes colors. Fortunately for us, it is as easy as changing the soil pH. Hydrangeas are the litmus test in the flower world. Below are the pH ranges, and resulting colors: Acid Soil (pH less than 6.0) Blue or Purple-Blue Flowers, Between Alkaline and Acidic (pH between 6 and 7) Purple of Bluish Pink Flowers, Alkaline Soil (pH greater than 7) Pink and Red Flowers How can you change the pH? You can get a pH soil test kit to be exact, but that is not me 😉 I had pink, and wanted blue, so I wanted to lower the pH to create a more acidic environment. To do this, I added aluminum sulfate (you could also use garden sulfur). I sprinkled it around my hydrangea beauties, scratched it into the soil, and waited for a big rain. To raise pH, you can use ground lime. Use the same technique. Good luck on changing your Hydrangea color!
Deer and Rabbit Deterrent: The Invisible Fence
Keeping Deer and Rabbit Out of The GardenOk, I know, I know, another post on keeping my garden safe from deer and rabbit. We live on a very open property in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, and there are quite a few deer families and jack rabbits that roam our property. I did not want to clog up our view with added fencing, but wanted to make sure I kept the furry critters away from my dahlias and other flowers this year. In my first post, Homemade Garlic Deer and Rabbit Repellent, I talk about protection for my garden using a garlic, cayenne pepper and egg spray. This works like a charm, but I wanted to add an additional deer and rabbit fencing as an outer layer of protection. I came up with an idea to combine fishing line and randomly placed shiny mylar ribbon to create an invisible fence. I bought some wooden stakes at the Home Depot and placed a few screws into the wood at 1′ and 4′. I put several of the stakes on the perimeter of my lower field to enclose the planting area. This was the start of my deer fence. I then took the monofilament fishing line and ran it from stake to stake, looping it around the screws as I walked. Then, at about 8′ intervals, I tied the mylar strips onto the fishing line. If you can't find mylar, just use tinsel, or aluminum foil. The shiny strips move in the breeze and reflect light at night, and the cautious deer/rabbits avoid the area. Since placing the deer fence, I have yet to see any deer tracks in my garden. Hope this helps!!
Homemade Deer Repellent
Making Homemade Deer and Rabbit RepellentLast year I had some plants decimated by deer, and wanted to be proactive and get ahead of the curve. So I set out to make homemade deer repellent with common household items. Here is a list of what you will need:
- Peeled garlic cloves
- Cayenne Pepper
- Eggs
- Water
- Liquid soap
- Food Processor
- Boiling Water
- Container
Propagating Dahlias
Cuttings and Dividing Tubers: Dahlia PropagationStarting to propagate my dahlias this week, and using a couple of techniques. In this article i will outline how I am taking tuber cuttings to multiply my stock. First off, at the beginning of my season, i put my tubers into containers indoors, and cover them about half-way with potting soil so i can catch all the action. Depending on the type, and the warmth, it usually takes a few weeks before the eyes start sprouting, and another one or two before i can start propagating the dahlias. Below is an overview of the technique:
- Once the tuber has a number of sprouts, I select ones that are 3 or 4 inches in height for my cuttings. 2. Once I have selected a Dahlia shoot with two sets of leaves, I then use a sharp instrument (Exacto Knife), to take a cutting. Note: You want to get a bit of the dahlia tuber at the base to insure the best chances for rooting. 3. I take off the bottom set of leaves once I have the cutting. 4. This step is optional, but if you have rooting hormone, it can aid in getting the dahlia cutting to root more quickly. 5. Finally, take your cutting and place it in a mix of soil and vermiculite. The loose soil will give roots free reign, and encourage growth. Note: I also apply bottom heat and cover the cuttings with plastic to create a complete propagation environment. In about two weeks or so, the baby Dahlias will root. You can check by gently tugging on the cutting.


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Criterion is now running the gamut of cinema, covering more modern releases than ever before, whilst still collecting some of the greatest films ever made. I don't know if Olivier Assayas's Summer Hours deserves to be kept in the same company as John Ford's Stagecoach, but only three numbers separate them in Criterion's continuing collection of some of the greatest films ever made. Still, both have such great value, even if only one is a classic. And my reviews of the Criterion Blu-ray's of Stagecoach and Summer Hours follow after the jump.
To start with, it should be said that Stagecoach does not look pristine. Jeffery Welles railed on this, and Criterion made a decision they weren't going to DNR all of the scratches and blips. As such throughout the film there are shots that show the wear of bad storage, and choices were made with this release that some might find questionable if they expect a seventy year old title to look as good as a ten year old one. I thought it looked fine under the circumstance, and better than Warner Brother's previous two disc special edition DVD.
As for the film itself, it's the very model of an action film. John Wayne headlines as the Ringo Kid, who ends up on a stagecoach with a hooker with a heart of gold (Claire Trevor), a Southern Gentleman (John Carradine), a Doctor who's a drunk (Thomas Mitchell), A proper lady with a secret (Louise Platt), a crooked banker (Berton Churchill), a man who sells Alcohol for a living (Donald Meek) and a Sheriff (George Bancroft) and their driver (Andy Devine). They are all heading for Lordsburg, where the Ringo kid wants to have it out with the men who killed his father and brother. The sheriff is there to stop Ringo, but as they head to Lordsburg they're told by the cavalry their route is through Indian Territory and Geronimo is on the war path, and so the sheriff and Ringo will have to form an unlikely alliance, while Ringo and the hooker with the heart of gold strike up a romance.
It's hard not to focus on the introductory shot of John Wayne into the picture. It's a zoom in/track in as he twirls his gun to reload it and yells for the stagecoach to stop. Up until that point in his career Wayne was not a star, but when that shot ended, he was unquestionably a leading man. That's John Ford for you. And this is a classic example of narrative simplicity, visual storytelling and a driven narrative. There are two conflicts: One is Ringo's revenge, the other is getting the stagecoach to that conflict. In that way you have two conclusions that complement each other, and this sort of device has been ripped off time and again. The characters are simplistic and live up to their roles, but the actor makes those characters feel alive even if they seem very familiar archetypes. Partly, it should be noted, because they were ripped off from this film. And at the same time, Ford worked well with stock characters because much of the greatness in Ford is how he moved them above his canvas.
The film is also famous for the action set piece of the stagecoach versus the Indians, and Yakima Cannut's action staging of the pieces are dated but still impressive – maybe more so now that so many stunts are done with digital assists. You watch a man fall off a horse here and you know there's no faking going on. And though it may not have the in-your-face visceral thrills of modern cinema, the pacing of the film makes it work. This is also Ford at his happiest and populist, with good triumphing over evil, and a very black and white world of heroes and villains. But it's a fun playground, and though I would argue Rio Bravo, My Darling Clementine and The Searchers are way more interesting, this is the ultimate western.
The Criterion edition presents the film in the original academy aspect ratio (1.33:1) and a 2.0 uncompressed monaural soundtrack. Like I said, the transfer is noticeably flawed, but also beautiful. There's a commentary by Jim Kitses, who is very appreciative of the film, and offers insight into the shooting and why the film works. There's an early film by John Ford called "Bucking Broadway" (54 min.) featuring Harry Carey that's an amusing look at Ford's early career. Then there's a 1968 interview with Ford (72 min.) where the director treats his interviewer with outright disdain. It's fascinating and painful to watch. And as to be expected, Peter Bogdanovich chimes in his thoughts (14 min.). "Dreaming of Jeannie" (22 min.) is Tag Gallagher's video essay on the film, and it probes to be thoughtful about how Ford arranges our sympathies through his shot choreography. Some of John Ford's home movies are included (7 min.), and it features moments with Ford's collaborators like Greg Tolland. "True West" (11 min.) has Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights, talk about trading post operator Harry Goulding and his influential role in bringing Monument Valley to the big screen. Stunt god Vic Armstrong talks about how inspirational Yakima Canutt (10 min.) was and is, while there's an audio version of the film with Wayne and Trevor reprising their roles (26 min.) and the film's theatrical trailer.
Olivier Assayas's Summer Hours is all about a family's house, and the passing of their matriarch. Edith Scob plays Helene, the mother of three children, and executor of a famous painter. That art has loomed large over their summer home, where Helene still resides with her maid. But during a summer family gathering at the house she starts telling her children what to do in her passing, and notes that they should sell the house. Her daughter Adrienne (Juliette Binoche) lives in America, her son Jeremie (Jeremie Renier) lives in the Far East and only Frederic (Charles Berling) is nearby. It is he who wants to keep the house in the family, but everyone else feels to hold on to it would just be for sentimental value, and everyone else would rather have the money since the home is no longer practical for them. When Helene passes, the family must vote on what to do with the estate, as the sibling reunite all together for what may be one of the last times in their lives.
My father passed away, so dealing with a parent's death is something that hits you differently depending on your experience with it. What I liked most about Assayas's film is how it suggests nostalgia is mostly felt by those in their middle ages. The longing to hold on to something that has already turned into something else. Helene doesn't care, while Frederic's children just think of the summer home as a place to hang out or party. And also, for what is essentially a film about rich people and their worries, the film finds the heart of the subject matter and the mixed emotions that come from having to deal with wills and estates, and what amounts to the legacy of a family. Much of what the family was used to having around their summer home will end up in a museum, never to be theirs again. It's poignant, and reflective and honest. But I love how the film ends on the children, planting the seeds of a memory, showing how the house, in its last moments in the family – even as the kids are cavalier about not seeing it again – will linger (as all family does) for the rest of their lives.
The Criterion collection presents the film in widescreen (1.78:1) and in DTS-HD 5.1 master audio. The transfer is perfect. The film comes with an interview with Assayas (29 min.), a making of (26 min.), and the documentary "Inventory" (51 min.), about how the film dealt with preservation of art. These are solid documentary pieces, and Assayas is a fascinating interview.


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Log monitoring/analysis¶
Log Analysis (or log inspection) is done inside OSSEC by the logcollector and analysisd processes. The first one collects the events and the second one analyzes (decodes, filters and classifies) them.
It is done in real time, so as soon as an event is written OSSEC will process them. OSSEC can read events from internal log files, from the Windows event log and also receive them directly via remote syslog.
What is log analysis?¶
Inside OSSEC we call log analysis a LIDS, or log-based intrusion detection. The goal is to detect attacks, misuse or system errors using the logs.
LIDS - Log-based intrusion detection or security log analysis are the processes or techniques used to detect attacks on a specific network, system or application using logs as the primary source of information. It is also very useful to detect software misuse, policy violations and other forms of inappropriate activities.
Quick Facts¶
- How often are logs monitored?
- In real time.
- Where are the events analyzed?
- In the manager.
- How long are they stored?
- For as long as your policy dictates (it is user configurable).
- Where does this help me with compliance?
- (PCI DSS, etc) It helps with the whole section 10 (log monitoring) of PCI.
- How much CPU does it use?
- On the agent, it uses very little CPU/memory since it just read the events and forwards them to the manager.
- On the manager, it depends on the number of events per second (EPS).
- How does it deal with false positives?
- False positives can be eliminated using local rules.
Configuration Options¶
These options should be specified locally in each agent's ossec.conf file or the
share agent.conf. Inside the
<localfile> element, you can have the following
Specify the location of the log to be read. strftime formats may be used for log file names. For instance, a log file named
file.log-2011-01-22could be referenced with
file.log-%Y-%m-%d. Wildcards may be used on non-Windows systems. When wildcards are used, the log files must exist at the time
ossec-logcollectoris started. It will not automatically begin monitoring new log files.
strftimeand wildcards cannot be used on the same entry.
Default: Multiple (eg /var/log/messages)
Allowed: Any log file
The format of the log being read.
If the log has one entry per line, use syslog.
Default: syslog
- syslog
This format is for plain text files in a syslog-like format. It can also be used when there is no support for the logging format, and the logs are single line messages.
- snort-full
This is used for Snort's full output format.
- snort-fast
This is used for Snort's fast output format.
- squid
- iis
- eventlog
This is used for Microsoft Windows eventlog format.
- eventchannel
This is used for Microsoft Windows eventlogs, using the new EventApi. This allows OSSEC to monitor both standard "Windows" eventlogs and more recent "Application and Services" logs. This support was added in 2.8.
eventchannelcannot be used on Windows systems older than Vista.
- mysql_log
This is used for MySQL logs. It does not support multi-line logs.
- postgresql_log
This is used for PostgreSQL logs. It does not support multi-line logs.
- nmapg
This is used for monitoring files conforming to the grepable output from nmap.
- apache
This format is for apache's default log format.
- command
This format will be the output from the command (as run by root) defined by command. Each line of output will be treated as a separate log.
- full_command
This format will be the output from the command (as run by root) defined by command. The entire output will be treated as a single log.
full_commandcannot be used in the agent.conf, and must be configured in each system's ossec.conf.
- djb-multilog
- multi-line
This option will allow applications that log multiple lines per event to be monitored. This format requires the number of lines to be consistent.
multi-line:is followed by the number of lines in each log entry. Each line will be combined with the previous lines until all lines are gathered. There may be multiple timestamps in a finalized event.
Allowed: <log_format>multi-line: NUMBER</log_format>
- Example:
Log messages:
Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line one Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line two Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line three Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line four Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line five
Log message as analyzed by ossec-analysisd_:
Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line one Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line two Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line three Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line four Aug 9 14:22:47 hostname log line five
The command to be run. All output from this command will be read as one or more log messages depending on whether command or full_command is used.
Allowed: Any commandline and arguments.
An alias to identify the command. This will replace the command in the log message.
For example
<alias>usb-check</alias>would replace:
ossec: output: 'reg QUERY HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBSTOR':
ossec: output: 'usb-check':
Allowed: Any string.
The minimum time in seconds between command runs. The command will probably not run every
frequencyseconds exactly, but the time between runs will not be shorter than this setting. This is used with command and full_command.
Allowed: Time in seconds.
The output from an event will be stored in an internal database. Every time the same event is received, the output is compared to the previous output. If the output has changed an alert will be generated.
Only used with the
eventchannellog format. By default, when OSSEC starts the eventchannel log format will read all events that ossec-logcollector missed since it was last stopped. It is possible to set
yesin order to prevent this behaviour. When set to
yes, OSSEC will only receive events that occured after the start of logcollector.
<localfile> <location>System</location> <log_format>eventchannel</log_format> <only-future-events>yes</only-future-events> </localfile>
Only used with the
eventchannellog format. It is possible to specify an XPATH query following the event schema (see Microsoft's documentation) in order to filter the events that OSSEC will process.
For example, the following configuration will only process events with an ID of 7040:
<localfile> <location>System</location> <log_format>eventchannel</log_format> <query>Event/System[EventID=7040]</query> </localfile>
Monitoring logs¶
With in OSSEC their is two major methods for monitoring logs: file and process. Each method has it's own page and examples.
- Process Monitoring
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I think we still need to see it in real life situation before we can see the impact.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Difference between Emails and Facebook Emails
1 comment:
Hi Evan,
Really like your blog and thought yours was an interesting verdict on Facebook messaages.
I'm getting in touch about something I thought might be of interest to you/your readers.
Following on from the announcement by Facebook about their new messaging system, this has raised concerns about how this will open up the Facebook platform to greater risks from cybercriminals and spam spreading.
I thought perhaps you might like to let your readers know about some of the key concerns they should be aware of as highlighted in the alert below.
Please do let me know if of interest.
Thanks for your time.
Best regards,
Security implications of new Facebook email service - Sophos FAQ guide
Facebook has announced its new email service which brings together
Facebook messages, instant messaging chat and SMS messages in one place.
Following this news, Sophos has produced an FAQ guide to help users
understand the implications for security before they sign up:
"Before signing up, users need to realise that these new features
increase the attack surface on the Facebook platform, and make personal
accounts all the more alluring for cybercriminals to break into," said
Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. "Facebook
accounts will now be linked with many more people in the users' social
circles - opening up new opportunities for identity fraudsters to launch
Sophos notes that cybercriminals are compromising the accounts of
Facebook users, and using their accounts to spread spam messages. Spam
sent via social networks can be more effective than traditional email
spam, as users are more likely to open and trust a message which appears
to have been sent by someone they know - one of their Facebook friends.
"Users also need to be aware that Facebook will be storing a complete
archive of all of their communications with one person - this raises
concerns as to how this data could be misused if it fell into the wrong
hands," continued Cluley. "With this in mind, it will be critical for
Facebook to implement more effective filtering mechanisms to prevent
fraudsters from manipulating Facebook users into falling victim to new
spams, scams and
phishing attacks."
Sophos's verdict on the new system? Users will need to take greater
care of the security of their Facebook account than ever before.
Keeping security up-to-date on computers, policing which applications
link with their Facebook profile, and choosing sensible, unique,
hard-to-crack passwords will be essential.
More information can be found on Sophos's Naked Security blog at:
- November 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM


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The pan-blue camp, consisting of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), the People First Party (PFP) and the New Party, yesterday managed to retain a legislative majority, winning 114 seats in of the 225-seat legislature.
The pan-greens won 101 seats, with 89 of the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidates winning seats, up from 87, while its ally the Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) won 12, down from 13. The Non-Partisan Solidarity Union (NPSU,
Yesterday's voter turnout marked a historic low of just 59.16 percent of the nation's roughly 16 million voters eligible for this election, far lower than the Central Election Commission's (CEC) prediction of 67 percent one day earlier.
Among the four major parties, the KMT enjoyed the biggest leap in seats won, jumping from 68 seats in 2001's legislative poll to 79. The PFP suffered a decline, losing 12 of the 46 seats won in 2001. The New Party retained one seat.
The DPP remains the biggest party in the legislature.
"The showing is a victory for the pan-blues as well as for the Republic of China (ROC). The result shows that the people are longing for the nation's welfare. They wish for stability, development and reform. Of paramount importance, it shows the people's wishes are with us, the whole pan-blue alliance," KMT Chairman Lien Chan (
Lien vowed to stick to the party's commitment to issues regarding national identity, cross-strait relations, social harmony, the nation's development and to push for passage of critical draft bills in the legislature.
"The election results suggest that the people are expecting to see a capable and efficient governing team. We will make an all-out effort to assist the governing authorities, encourage more negotiation and dialogue and work together with the governing team," Lien said.
Lien did not elaborate on whether the pan-blues will attempt to form the Cabinet as he had pledged to do before the election.
According to KMT Secretary-General Lin Fong-cheng (林豐正), the pan-blue alliance, boosted by two other KMT candidates who had won election but had run in the poll without the party's consent, the pan-blues will in fact control 116 seats in next legislature.
Over at the pan-green camp, DPP Secretary-General Chang Chun-hsiung (
Chang, who was fourth on the party's legislator-at-large list, also offered to relinquish his legislative seat. As of press time, DPP chairman President Chen Shui-bian (
Chen, in a gesture to distinguish himself from Lien -- who hasn't yet conceded his defeat in March's presidential election -- expressed complete acceptance of the result in a concession speech last night.
"The DPP completely accepts the election result. We express congratulations to the elected candidates and our condolences to the defeated ones," Chen said.
Chen expressed thanks to the leaders of the four major parties for their efforts to support a smooth and peaceful election.
"Although the DPP has gained one more seat compared with the previous election, and the party's showing in this election also increased from last time's 33.38 percent to 35.72 percent, we will still conduct an overhaul of the party," Chen said.


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AsiaInfo-Linkage,Inc. Beats Expectations But Takes A Step Back Anyway
AsiaInfo-Linkage (NAS: ASIA) reported earnings Feb. 13. Here are the numbers you need to know.
The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), AsiaInfo-Linkage beat slightly on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.
Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue dropped slightly and GAAP earnings per share shrank significantly.
Margins shrank across the board.
Revenue details
AsiaInfo-Linkage reported revenue of $119.3 million. The six analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted net sales of $117.1 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 15% higher than the prior-year quarter's $114.4 million.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
Non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.18. The five earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.14 per share on the same basis. GAAP EPS of $0.14 for Q3 were 33% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.21 per share.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 41.4%, 390 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 8.4%, 570 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 8.0%, 560 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $130.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.16.
Next year's average estimate for revenue is $475.0 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.01.
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Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on AsiaInfo-Linkage is outperform, with an average price target of $17.02.
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For the love of bacon….
I am trying to cut back on my cussing…maybe my bad mojo lately is due to my potty mouth? I know, I am reaching…but what the hell else have I done to deserve the long list of aches and pains I have encountered??? Let's list them one by one…
1.) I mistakenly used a magic eraser on my face to remove hair dye…result = severe abrasions, also known as some bad ass burns….looked like Gorbachev's birthmark on the left side of my face. And people noticed, you couldn't help but notice, but very few boldly asked…I think they thought it was a birthmark!
2.) Sprained wrist! Out of the blue, rare freak accident, which caused me tremendous pain and tears…anyone who knows me, knows I will do anything to not cry over pain. But I am convinced my tears were more of angry tears due to the hubs lack of compassion and sense of humor….
3.) Rare freak accident where the kitchen door chips and breaks my big toe nail, ironically, on my way out to the market! Tore it halfway down and chipped layers off the top as well, so it's all bumpy and funky looking. Mind you, this is the same door I leave and enter for the last 6 years of my life. Never happened before…
4.) Tooth ache! Out of the blue, I feel this pain under my crown. I complain to my mom and Ryan and they both think it's from me grinding my teeth at night. I think, ok, I'll try to stop…Next day, I wake up, get ready for work, brush my teeth, floss and the floss gets stuck under my crown and from that moment on, I have had excruciating pain in my jaw. Its Friday and every dentist I have called is closed on fridays….I think ok, I'll take 4 tylenols and see how it goes…no change whatsoever. Saturday is pretty much the same pain, if not a little worse…then freak accident #5 happens…
5.) 2nd degree burns from elbow down to hand. Of course, it was my right hand. I never cook bacon in a skillet, precisely because I hate that popping grease and it never fails, I always get hit. Last time I tried, it popped me right under my eye, and I said, hell to the no, I will buy the bacon that's already cooked and nuke it from now on….So, let the record show, I didn't even cook the bacon. It was the bacon off the bacon-wrapped filets Ryan brought home. Mind you, this is the first time we ever cooked the bacon. It wasn't even for us! Maddy just happened to be in the kitchen and saw Ryan pull it off and asked for Ryan to make him a bacon sandwich. I swear on my burned, fleshy arm that Maddy has never asked for a bacon sandwich before in his life. I clearly remember telling Ryan, no, he won't eat it. Grill him a hamburger. And Ryan said he could have a bacon burger…Next thing I know, Ryan is cooking it and I am emptying the dishwasher. I start to clean up and load the dishwasher with the few cups we had in the sink and I notice the skillet on the stove. Ryan cooked 2 little slices of bacon and I didn't even glance in the skillet. I saw the bacon and thought there isn't any grease from that, and not realizing the skillet was still super hot, grabbed it and turned quickly to the sink, when the grease that was in it flew up arm. I screamed just as Ryan walked into the kitchen from outside, and he screamed, what were you thinking! I ignored him and started running cold water and thinking it was just a few drops, was shocked to see my whole arm turning purple. Frantically, I grab a rag and start pressing it on my arm and realize that I am going to cry. Ryan starts to wipe the grease up off the tile, and again asks what was I thinking and I really don't even know what I responded. I vaguely remember saying I didn't think it was hot or that there was grease in the skillet and that it hurt really bad. I run upstairs to run it under the bathtub so I can fully soak it and cry without anyone seeing me. And when I mean cry, I mean cry. I was bawling. Like a baby. I couldn't breathe it hurt so bad. I am proud to say that I have had a breast reduction and did not cry. I was in labor with Maddy over 20 hours and did not cry…I did cry with Cameron's labor because the epidural did not work, but luckily he came out as soon as I started to cry… Once I saw the purple welts raise to the point that my whole arm was swollen and grotesque, I called my mom and she said I needed to go to the ER. Luckily, I still had my bra on and my work clothes on, which is rare, because once I get home, I get into sweats or jammies. I run downstairs just as Ryan is plating the filets and tell him he needs to take me to the ER. Once he saw my arm, he started yelling for the boys to get in the car. On the way to urgent care, I start doing my labor breathing, since it's the only thing I knew to do because I did not want to start crying again. My arm felt like it was on fire, and the cold rag I had pressed against it was now hot. We get to urgent care and they have me soak it in a trash can of ice water and at first I think, no way, that shit is too cold, but once I stuck my arm in it, I never pulled it back out. An hour later the welts had gone down quite considerably and they come in to put the cream on it. We came home, I saw the stupid bacon sitting on the counter, and threw it away and swore for reals this time, I would never cook bacon in a skillet again…and that goes ditto for Ryan.
So here it is Sunday. The pain in my jaw is so severe, when I speak, I try to whisper because it hurts to even talk. I am frantically applying oragel every 10 minutes and snap at Ryan the minute he starts to bitch about me applying it too much. I am now fearful its abscessed. My whole left side of my bottom gums appear swollen. Now I feel it on the top of my top row on the left hand side and now my ear hurts. I start to remember this freak story that my mom told me while she was in nursing school of a girl who had an abscessed tooth so long that the infection spread to her sinuses and ate her cheekbones and she had to have reconstructive surgery. So now I am frantically praying that it's not eating my sinus bones. or my ear bones, since my ear now hurts. And that I don't have to have all my bottom teeth removed, because that's what it feels like. And I feel so stupid because almost every night before I go to sleep I eat a piece of chocolate..whether it be a m&m or a Hershey kiss or a brownie….but most nights I need a little bit of chocolate…started with my pregnancy with Maddy. The books said if you ate chocolate everyday you would have a happy baby, so I went with that and ran, and granted Maddy was a perfect baby, perfect! I still eat the chocolate 6 years later. So, tomorrow I will be anxiously awaiting to hear from the dentists I left messages with, and will pray for the love of bacon, please let there be no more injuries! I can't take it!
August 16, 2010 2:10 PM
OMG Bahar!!! THAT IS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! I am sending every color positive thoughts I can think of…..purple, pink, yellow you name it! let me know if you need anything I will sure try to help!


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We've lived here for over a year and there are still a lot of little nooks that I've never taken the time to share. Sometimes, I just haven't thought about it, or I had other, more important things to talk about, like walking in pee, the time I forgot about vinyl records, or the time Cory fell into a slobbering slumber while we were on a double date. But other times, I decide not to show things because they aren't finished, or they're kinda hodge-podge or boring, or they're just not cool enough. Or the desk is too messy or the lighting is bad that day.
Isn't that lame?
So I'm going to start sharing the nooks, baby. Because I'm done applying standards to myself that I don't apply to anyone else. I love seeing ya'll'ns's nooks. I hope they aren't perfect. Unfinished? Show me anyway. Hodge Podge and slightly unoriginal? You make me feel human.
At the end of the day, I care a little bit. I enjoy puttering around the house and making things look cute. But it's a hobby, not my life's work. I'm just gonna assume that's alright with you.
The print came from one of the swooniest Etsy shops - Katy Girl Designs.
Katie Dasiy, right?
I found a boxed set of KD greeting cards eons ago at TJ Maxx. It was before I even knew she was thing.
I popped one in an old frame and called it done.
Okay, that was a lie.
These came in a pair from the best thrift store in all of Kansas. I think I paid $2 for the set.
Ruby loves riding Buck the Horse with her (birth) Grandma Maggie. This gift = perfection.
Sheets: Target ($5 for the set last week!)
Pillowcase: TJ Maxx
Striped pillow: Allegan Flea Market
It's a vintage sample of wallpaper that came in the frame when I bought it, ages ago. I liked it, so I kept it in the frame.
In the end, it was the suspense that nearly did her in...the actual pulling wasn't so bad.
Sister Friend is the last of her friends to lose a tooth, but she's making up for lost time by walking around town holding her lower lip down, so you and me and the crossing guard and the cashier at Kroger are all sure to catch it.
I don't know about you, but I'm thinking it seems like it's pretty fun to be 7.