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Chevron Painted Rug from IKEA Tutorial
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This looks AWESOME!!! I was going to drop by Ikea tomorrow to pick up the same rug for our kitchen...you've inspired me to make it fun!ReplyDelete
Ooooh, it looks so good in your house!!! That was SUCH a fun project!!! I finished mine today too and took pictures of it everywhere. I love mine too!!ReplyDelete
Yay!! I love crafting with you, so much more fun than hanging out by myself! Thanks for such a fun day!
That blue is AWESOME!!
It turned out great!! LOVE the color! It reminds me of Tiffanys. I will be at IKEA tomorrow buying this rug ;)ReplyDelete
Oh my! I LOVE it!! and here I am cutting up rugs and taping them together!! I need to be painting them:-)ReplyDelete
LOVE the rug! It turned out great! I am totally obsessed with that color and the chevron stripes too...now I just need to find something to paint!ReplyDelete
LOVING this! I must have one! :)ReplyDelete
I LOVE this! So smart of you to sand it!!ReplyDelete
Thats so adorable and perfect for spring! I might have to make a trip to ikea....ReplyDelete
I love that color blue! It is very similar to the color I painted the living room in our old house (and I miss it dearly).ReplyDelete
I LOVE the color, so springy:)ReplyDelete
Fantastic rug Shelley! I am totally gaga over the paint color so thank you for mentioning it. It very well could find a special place in my home also.ReplyDelete
I LOVE the color, so springy:)ReplyDelete
It turned out really well. I love the colors. I did my doormat in chevron and it was pretty tedious, so I can't imagine a whole rug! Awesome!ReplyDelete
Love it Shelley! It makes me want to run to IKEA right now. That blue is GORGEOUS!!! Now to figure out where I NEED a rug...ReplyDelete
LOVE that color!!!!... Did you consider some matt finish clear coat to protect the white color. I admire whie so much but never end up keeping anythign white very long around this place. You are a better woman than I!ReplyDelete
i love that little table! the rug is fabulous! that color and pattern brings so much to a space! you worked really hard on that, glad you love it in the end!ReplyDelete
Love the rug! I've noticed that table before and love the color but also the shape!! If you ever want to get rid of it let me know!! It would look so good in my lake house.....my bedroom is that color!ReplyDelete
ADORABLE!! You've done it again, girl :) The color is so perfect!!!ReplyDelete
eeekkk!!! this blue is already in many places throughout my house.. i just wish there was a room with walls this color. THEN i MIGHT be satisfied. and now.. a trip to IKEA! thanks for the amazing inspiration. :)ReplyDelete
It looks so good! I keep wanting to paint a rug (that exact IKEA rug, actually!) and this just makes me want to do it even more!ReplyDelete
I love the color!!!
Great work! and why didn't I see that rug at Ikea. Now I want to go back. You crack me up with the Cheezit break. I love those things.ReplyDelete
I love it! I wonder if freezer paper would iron onto the rug as a stencil? hrmmm...ReplyDelete
I absolutely love this! It looks amazing in your kitchen and the colors are fabulous! Nice work! I bookmarked it and will be posting it as a feature on my blog on Saturday. Thanks for the inspiration...and the gumption to do it first!ReplyDelete
love, love, love it and can't wait to try it too!ReplyDelete
Totally love how it turned out Shelley! That color is GORGEOUS!! Makes me (almost) want to re-do a room just so I can use it. :)ReplyDelete
Cute!! I don't care if chevrons are trendy I love them too! Love the aqua color.ReplyDelete
It looks great. I think you achieved the "beachy" look! BTW: I also have the IKEA mirror you mentioned the other day. I plan to post about mine soon.ReplyDelete
That turned out AWESOME! It does look springy- crisp and clean. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
It turned out amazing. You are so inspiring! I'm also curios where you got the containers your cheezit's and other snacks are in?ReplyDelete
Oh my gravy! It's GORGEOUS! I recently created a chevron shower curtain that I painted. LOVE it! :)ReplyDelete
Great job as always! :)
I'm in love. Right now I have to avoid the whole "make my space look adorable" thing because we are getting ready to pack up and move...ugh! I just need to add this to the long list of projects I want to accomplish...you know, right next to EVERYTHING ELSE ON YOUR BLOG. Haha. (Really - I started making a list and then I realized that 90% of things came from your blog, so I decided to ditch the list and just come back to your blog for all my home improvement projects once we move. Nothing is better than borrowed ideas, right??)ReplyDelete
OOOOOH. I love it. Do you sell the vinyl to do the project? :)ReplyDelete
Love, love, love, the rug!!! Looks like you ladies had fun!ReplyDelete
So cool and snazzy! If you love that color you should see what I have done to my niece's house. Check out http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2011/01/rest-of-den.html and http://ms-smartie-pants.blogspot.com/2011/01/kitchen-reveal.html. Such a fun color!ReplyDelete
I love it! I think i will work on one tommorrow! Also, you look so great while crafting. I am always in my sweats and you guys are dressed super cute! Love you, Love your blog!ReplyDelete
I am completely in love with this! So adorable and trendy plus the perfect pop of color! way to go! Can't wait to try it out! thanks for the tutorial! I always enjoy your posts!ReplyDelete
How cute! I LOVE that blue! See you in a couple days!ReplyDelete
Scissors & SPatulas
Love the rug!!.. and I LOOOOVE cheezits! They are my favorite crackers.. but Canada doesn't sell them in alot of places :(ReplyDelete
When Jen FB that she was painting a rug... I said "a Chevron one" eek.. i LOVE being right. HA!ReplyDelete
I love the rug, its darling!!! I would love to do a black and white one for my tile entry. TO FUN! p.s. I love that you have a photo of you taking a snack drink break lol. Thanks for sharing. winks- jen
Love love love your new rug. I don't care if chevron is trendy, I'm in. And that aqua is so fun and cheerful!ReplyDelete
That is such a great idea! Love it! YOu are such an inspiration! Did you put a poly over the paint or some kind of covering...just wondering.ReplyDelete
I love this - I have a rug similar to this just sitting in the garage - Hmmmm....ReplyDelete
I LOOOOOOOVE it!! I actually have a bland runner in my kitchen that could use a little sprucin' up! Thanks for the inspiration! You & Jen are incredible!ReplyDelete
I LOOOOOOVE it!! I actually have a bland runner in my kitchen that could use a little sprucin' up! Thanks for the inspiration. You & Jen both are incredible! :-)ReplyDelete
This is awesome, I so wish there was an IKEA within like a couple hundred miles of me! The color is fabulous-love it!ReplyDelete
Looks fabulous! The color is a perfect match and SO springy!ReplyDelete
Love this! It looks fantastic!ReplyDelete
Love it! It turned out great. Thanks for all the tips in your tutorial.ReplyDelete
I'm so jealous that you live so close to Jen. What a treat! :)
Love your blog!
Very cool, I just love that color as well. So fresh and beautiful. I never thought of painting a rug like this. It looks wonderful!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 7:44 PM
LOVE the unique legs on the blue table! Great job with the rug :)ReplyDelete
yes... it does look like an easter egg... one that i NEED in my house! hah... thanks for the paint color... i'm headed to get some paint for picture frames in the next few days... and i'll be adding that color to the list =)ReplyDelete
you're so crafty! painting a rug?!! whoda thunk it! ;)
Love it! I might have to do this for our porch. I just can't find the perfect (inexpensive) outdoor rug, but I love this idea.ReplyDelete
Okay, and jealous that you and Jen can work together. Wish my bloggy buddies lived closer.
Beautiful. I think you mean "due to the amount of wet paint"ReplyDelete
So So So Cute!! I totally wish I had time to do this!!! Someday. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you! Can't wait to meet you on Thursday! :)ReplyDelete
I love it! I had no idea Jen did chevron-painting housecalls! It really does look fantastic, and I adore the texture that the orbital sander brought. Terrific!ReplyDelete
I have seen "the painted rug" everywhere. Because I haven't seen or felt one in person, it seems that once the rug was painted that it would not be comfortable to step on. What is the texture of the rug once painted? It's beautiful, love the color!ReplyDelete
You seriously need a shop on Etsy and sell these fabulous things you make!!! Esp the rug! LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
Love it girl! I might have to give it a try, I'll be heading to ikea this weekend. No here's a stupid question you wouldn't be able to wash it if needed, right?ReplyDelete
Looks great and I love the color.Replies
- AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM
I would love to know the same thing.Delete
I've found an inexpensive outdoor/indoor rug online at Walmart, and would do this for the kitchen but I know how messy my family can get. Maybe I'll just have to paint a pattern with colors that would hide the stains?
LOVE IT!! Its so pretty and happy!ReplyDelete
Love it! I'm loving the blue!ReplyDelete
Wow! That is so awesome! I will definitely have to make that my weekend project this weekend. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Oh my--that is too adorable!! It looks so perfect and I want one! :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous!! I love it!! How lucky are you to have Jen so close by to help out!!ReplyDelete
{LOVE} this! I, too, am trying to incorporate a soft turquoise into my decor...found some AWESOME quatrefoil pillows at Big Lots...of all places. I haven't moved it into my kitchen much, but I'm liking the rug idea! Great job!!!ReplyDelete
It looks great!!! love the colors, and love it weathered up!ReplyDelete
I have two small ikea rugs waiting for a similar treatment, but they don't have the rubber backing. I'll bet they curl up big time!
This is AWESOME! I want one :PReplyDelete
Love it! Ikea hacks are the best.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh. When I saw this project, I chuckled with glee. When I was a little girl (about 50 years ago ... really) I wanted a pink rug to match my pink, ticking stripe wallpaper. Well, mom and dad were on a budget so mom found an inexpensive sisal area carpet (fairly large) and she painted that sucker pink. I was in little girl heaven. I think my mom was a before and after gal long before there were even computers, let alone blogs. Your rug is adorable. Thanks for the memories.ReplyDelete
Love it! I am doing our baby's room in aqua-turquoisy..color and love it! I am going to have to give this a try. Great idea!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful idea! Very do-able, and such a creative way to personalize a rug. I also appreciate your bravery in finishing it off with the orbital sander. Thank you for a bit of inspiration after a tiring day :-)ReplyDelete
This is just fabulous!!ReplyDelete
The colors, the pattern, the tutorial...I love it all!
I must try this very soon!!!
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Oh my gosh, it looks amazing! Great job!!ReplyDelete
I love it! I wanna try this!ReplyDelete
OH it looks SO GOOD!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Love the color! Do you have to paint the whole thing or could you just paint the chevron pattern?ReplyDelete
incredible. I love it... i must figure out a way to multiply the rug size and not the headache! looks amazing!ReplyDelete
Good for you!!! I have been pricing those dang things all over the place, and so far just cannot justify the amount of money for a rug that I think is trendy too. I did a post about it look here last week. But SO cute! I might have to steal your idea :)ReplyDelete
Yellow Dog Design
Love the way this run turned out, but seriously, how long did it take you to do from start to finish??ReplyDelete
I LOVE THIS...the color, design, border, and everything about it!
Thanks for the awesome sanding tip!! I'm about to paint mine soon and will definitely be sanding!!
Very spring!! Loving it! Looks like you two had way more fun making it then I will have trying to attempt it. But it is cute enough to tempt me!ReplyDelete
Wow you did such a great job!! I love the color and the chevron stripes. It's looks perfect in your kitchen! You are awesome!ReplyDelete
So cute! I totally want to make one!ReplyDelete
Do you sell (will you consider selling) the pre-made vinyl chevron pattern?
LOVE the color...how creative! It is perfect for spring, it does remind me of an Easter egg!ReplyDelete
Love that color! If I'm having a hard time seeing something in a different 'light' I picture it in aqua and i love it. lol! Great job!ReplyDelete
I totally LOVE this Shelley! Thanks for sharing your tip!!! I've been desperately needing a rug for a couple areas in my house...I think IKEA is calling my name =)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 2:15 AM
This did turn out beautifully! I think I'd have to leave out the white part at my kitchen though, it would be dirty in no time! If only our house would stay clean enough for a white rug... I digress! I want to do this for our beach house as well... hmmmm... Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I never would've thought to distress a rug... but you are right, it is the perfect tweak. Love the colors, it looks fabulous!ReplyDelete
I LOVE your new rug!! The color is great, the chevron pattern is awesome! I've been wanting to infuse some color and pattern into my kitchen, and I'm definitely keeping this project in mind.ReplyDelete
You really are creative and obviously on the "cutting edge"! lol...After I read your blog post, I got this one and the first thing that popped up was a little blue stool!!! too funny! Here is the link from today's Shelter blog post(http://shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com)....ReplyDelete
and the link to the Etsy store she posted!!
Love that color and it turned out so lovely!ReplyDelete
I am seeing these pop up all over blog land and I love them!! Might have to give it a try, as we have been looking for a rug for our family room and I can't find what I'm looking for. Great job!! Love that aqua blue color.ReplyDelete
It looks amazing! Now I have another project to try! LOVE it!ReplyDelete
The thing holding most of us up on this project is the VINYL PATTERN. Please tell us how you made yours and how we can make our own.
Please help us with the VINYL PATTERN! How do we make or get one!
HOLY COW! That's amazing! I definitely do NOT have a creative bone in my body-- I never would have thought of that!ReplyDelete
Reading all these crafting blogs makes me feel like I should hand in my chick card.
LOVE that color! First time here. Beautiful stuff!ReplyDelete
Woo-hoo!!! You've made me fall in love with that color all over again! That's been the accent color in my neutral home for a couple years now. I was starting to think about mixing things up, but NOT NOW! I want to go paint me an Ikea rug!ReplyDelete
Wow! That turned out so good! I am totally loving the chevron pattern right now and I am putting pieces of it everywhere in my home. It is so cheery :) Love that blue. So calming and refreshing. Thanks for the great idea!ReplyDelete
Ok, you are amazing! I need your energy. Never told you how amazing the pantry labels are you sent a few weeks back. obsessed. Thanks again!ReplyDelete
Like everyone else i LOVE it! I am wondering though, how does it feel on your toes? I would love to make it for my entry or in front of my sink.ReplyDelete
How big is your chevron template?
It's beautiful. You two did such an awesome job on these. Love the idea!ReplyDelete
Have you ever stenciled seat cushions? I bought some cushions for our patio furniture that could use a little something and I love what you did with the rug!!!ReplyDelete
oh my HECK! so so sooo cute!!ReplyDelete
Love it!! I live about six hours from an Ikea but am making a trip close to one for Easter. I may have to take an extra suitcase and bring some Ikea loot home with me. =o)ReplyDelete
Great idea...I've always wanted to paint a rug but it looked like too much effort...maybe I''l give it a shot. I also have a fetish for chevron stripes...they are the background on my website that is in the works...love!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the inspiration.
Really love the rug. Just wondering how "clean-up-able" the rug is, being that it's in the kitchen and all. I don't know about you, but I constantly spill things when I cook.ReplyDelete
I think we are on the same chevron paint page, I hav been musing about painting a yellow chevron pattern onto curtains...also thank you for posting the paint color. We have been searching for the exact right blue to paint the legs of our farmhouse table and tha is it! !ReplyDelete
Wow!! What a great idea!! Love the colors, great tutorial, easy and inexpensive. You girls are freakin' geniuses! I painted my own chevron pillows a few months ago. You can check them out if you'd like: http://freestylinbeth.blogspot.com/2011/02/sassy-new-couch-pillows.htmlReplyDelete
Total cost: Free!!
Great job! Love the rug how it came out.ReplyDelete
I would never have thought to try this out..but as i'm about to move house its the one thing i want to try!! Yours looks so cute! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Your rug came out so wonderfully well! You have inspired me. ~KellyReplyDelete
unDeniably Domestic
It turned out so amazing I am going to do a chevron patterned rug as well! Great job!!ReplyDelete
Art by Karena
Ok, first let me say, I am so happy I "found" your blog again!!! I had "stumbled" upon it about 6 weeks ago, and could not remember where I had been!!!Hours of blog stalking :) Thanks to Centsational Girl"s BOTB, here I am, and subscribing today!!! Now, on to the rug!!! INGENIOUS!!! I am going to go to IKEA tomorrow and buy that rug, I hope all these readers don't live near my IKEA so it will be in stock!!!! :)ReplyDelete
I LOVE it! love that blue too! I want the hubby to repaint the livingroom this color! (i'm hoping it happens soon!) =)ReplyDelete
Seriously - what IS it about that soft, turquoise-y color!!?? it's popping up all over my house, too and I am all about the chevron right now, too. Love your rug - I'm definitely going to grab a rug at IKEA next trip and copy you!! Love your blog. I'm a new blogger and loving it :)ReplyDelete
Love the color and the design! A great how to for anyone!ReplyDelete
Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}
WOW! I love the bright, sunny blue you used. Now I just need a tutorial on how to get my pantry to look neat and tidy like yours! HOLY MOLEY! I thought my pantry was pretty neat, but yours is amazing. Seriously would love some tips...ReplyDelete
Just found your clean pantry tutoril! AWESOME!!!ReplyDelete
The new rug is gorgeous! So smart! I just featured you on my blog. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I adore this!! I need one!!ReplyDelete
Shelley, it was so fun to meet you at Creative Estates. You are adorable!! And this rug is AMAZING! I shared this post on my blog today. Here is the link:ReplyDelete
Thanks for inspiring!
Love love love the rug... Your creativity just may be the answer to my problems. (Well not all of them, but those related to floor coverings in my dining room....) Question for you: If I were to do this technique for a dining room rug, do you think that it would withstand chairs scooting in and out? Keeping in mind that I use said dining room chairs about 3 times per year. I'd love your thoughts if you have a sec. -LeslieReplyDelete
P.S. Freakin' love your blog!
- AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 9:07 AM
I can't even get over how impressive this looks. Can you send me some of your patience and creativity?? This is brilliant!ReplyDelete
Great project! and now I have a really stupid / clueless question - how did you make the vinyl stencils? did you download a pattern or buy them? I really want to re-create this at home, but know that I won't be able to draw the stencils.ReplyDelete
Love the rug...but where did you get those skinny containers in your pantry for your cheez itsReplyDelete
(I have been looking for something like those)
Love the rug, so adorable! Do you have any insight into what washing it will be like? Is it machine washable? Thanks!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the inspiration. Once I saw what you did I painted my squishy mat in my kitchen. Check it out here:ReplyDelete
Love love love the rug! I was looking for something similar and your post has inspired me to do my own. I love your blog!ReplyDelete
I love it!! I just have a question. Can you machine wash it without losing the color?ReplyDelete
LOVE it just like everyone else :)ReplyDelete
I'm going to try and find a rug that I can repurpose with this technique!
You have spoken right to my heart...I am totally making a pink one for my girls' room after I make a trip to ikea!ReplyDelete
I LOVE your rug and I have already bought Egeby for starting my own project. when I went to the local DIY store they told me not to use latex-paint which is suggested for walls. but you should never trust an employee of such markets.. so here is my question: what kind of colour did you use? is it a conventional latex wallpaint?
i live in austria, so I´m not sure if I can find the right paint...
thanks for your great tutorial!
this is genius!!ReplyDelete
Love the color! I never knew you could paint a rug (i'm pretty new at this). Thanks for the inspiration! Can't wait to try this one out.ReplyDelete
I highlighted this project on my little blog at http://wadelmat.blogspot.com/ Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I just found your blog with pinterest and I really really love this idea!! Great post!ReplyDelete
Have a nice day! xo
I love this! What do you cut your vinyl with? I have a Cricut machine, but I'm guessing you used something larger?ReplyDelete
Love your chevron rug! I'm not too crafty but this seemed easy enough for me to give it a shot.ReplyDelete
I recently came across your blog-such a cute idea!!! Has the rug withstood wear over time? Just to be sure, did you use regular wall paint?ReplyDelete
I know this is old and you probably won't see this, but did you watch the Nate show today? THey had a woman on there with the exact same rug as you showing everybody how to do it. It was even the same color!ReplyDelete
Hey! Just wondering about this adorable rug now that youve had it for awhile... How is it holding up with people walking on it and foot traffic? :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 27, 2011 at 9:44 PM
i guess u could also get a die cutter... http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-Cameo-Starter-Bundle-USCutter/dp/B0060D1LFO can cut up to 10 feet!... sounds like she might have one of theseReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM
I absolutely love this rug and I had tucked it into the back of my mind to save for the perfect time! Well, I have taken on a lil project now...making over a room for a friend as a surprise. Well, I didn't think we could swing a rug with the budget we are on and then I found this 5x7 navy carpet remnant at Lowe's for $24.98!!! Woo hoo! I instantly thought of you and this rug and was wanting to know a couple things, if you have a second? It is a low pile (residental style) carpet that is soft enough but doesn't have a ton of wiggle room (hope that makes sense!) Do you think painting a stencil on it would be ok? Do you think it would hold up for a living room carpet? I'm just nervous because the solid navy could work and look great, but I was thinking about adding some stripes or chevron like yours would be fun, if you think it is durable enough? I would LOVE your thoughts!!! Thank you!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I absolutely love this rug that you created!!! So great and I had stuck it in the back of my mind until I had the perfect use for it...which is apparently now! I am making over a living room as a surprise for a friend and we are on a pretty tight budget. We have gotten everything we need except a rug and I thought that the room would end up being rug-less until I spotted a bound 5x7 residential carpet remnant at Lowes for $24.98! Woo hoo!!! It is a low pile rug that could easily be stenciled, but I am worried about how durable it would be in the living room? She also has grandkids that are all over the floor and I was worried that it wouldn't hold up? I could easily just leave the carpet as is and it would still look great...just had really wanted to find a chevron or striped rug for her. I would LOVE to hear your thoughts, if you have a second! Thank you so much!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM
This chevron rug is totally fabulous! We mentioned you in today's post about chevrons and zigzags, a trend we can't help but love. Please check it out and keep up the fantastic design.ReplyDelete
This rug is super cute, I love the idea! But since it's been a while, I have a questions. How did it hold up? Did the paint chip off at all? Have you needed to touch it up at all? Just curious!ReplyDelete
Gotta Love SCENTSY!!ReplyDelete
LOVE it!!!!! Where did you get the stencil?ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!!! Where did you get the stencil????ReplyDelete
Love, love, love this tutorial! The rug turned out phenomenal!! Thank you for inspiring me, I'm also getting ready to paint my own rug. The color you chose is great! It's one of my favorite colors ever! I tried to join your blog but it won't let me :( Lets be friends, check out my new blog also. I hope my blog can one day be as successful and awesome like yours, yours has inspired me. Thank youReplyDelete
Looks great, love the blue!!ReplyDelete
I did one just like this but with heavy fabric a few years back... http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2010/01/i-am-so-proud-of-my-diy-zig-zag-rug.html
The rug looks fantastic and I have just the rug to do this technique. BUT, iwth 2 kids and 2 dogs, how do you clean it??ReplyDelete
That rug is Gorgeous!!!! Thank you so much for giving us the tutorial.ReplyDelete
♥Lee Ann
Excellent, great idea and easy for someone else to do. The blue looks great in your kitchen.ReplyDelete
Just a quick note to tell you that your post made my day - have been looking for this type of info. Cheers!ReplyDelete
Cotton Bags
I recently came across your blog and love this rug! Has it held up and how do ou clean it? I was thinking of doing this as our entry rug and it would have lots of traffic.ReplyDelete
this is a great idea! i didnt know you could do that with a woven rug. i know you mentioned already, due to the material of the rug you needed 2 layers of paint. did it not smell? especially because youve painted over a rug, the smell of paint must have lingeredReplyDelete
this is a great idea! i didnt know you could do that with a woven rug. i know you mentioned already, due to the material of the rug you needed 2 layers of paint. did it not smell? especially because youve painted over a rug, the smell of paint must have lingeredReplyDelete
this is a great idea! i never knew you could paint on rugs. did you have problems with the paint smell lingering on to the material and was it difficult to clean the rug when it got dirty?ReplyDelete
Where did you get the vinyl stencils?ReplyDelete
Where did you get the vinyl stencils?ReplyDelete
Thanks for the tutorial! I found it on Pinterest and it inspired me to try it on a 6x9 rug.ReplyDelete
I linked your tutorial to my blog post, if that is okay. :)
How durable is the latex paint on a rug? I love the looks of it, but I'm scared that it won't last!ReplyDelete
Thank you for this tutorial..this is my favorite color!!! I just moved into my new home and I wanted to paint my daughters room blue , but there are so many colors out there. This is the exact color I wont..ReplyDelete
I will pin this :)
how did you print out the vinyl stencil? I am new to the crafting world and I am completely clueless when it comes to stencils...thank you!ReplyDelete
How is the rug holding up?ReplyDelete
How is the rug holding up?ReplyDelete
What a great idea, and I love the color! Thanks for the tutorial.I am going to do this for my entryway! I have some of my own painted furniture there and this would really set the mood for that area. Thanks!ReplyDelete
I second the comment--how is/did the rug hold up? How cleanable did it end up being, since it was in the kitchen?ReplyDelete
It turned out great!! LOVE the color!ReplyDelete
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that I tried this and I LOVE how my rug turned out! Here's a picture of it: http://www.ashlinixon.com/2012/08/dining-area-makeover-part-2/ :)ReplyDelete
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that I tried this and I LOVE how my rug turned out! Here's a picture of it: http://www.ashlinixon.com/2012/08/dining-area-makeover-part-2/ :)ReplyDelete
it's amazing how a simple rug can make a room look awesome!ReplyDelete
this is soooo pretty!! love it! xo j.ReplyDelete
I was just curious about one thing? when you paint the rug like that whether whole thing or just some of it...does it cause the rug to be hard and stiff in those places from the paint or does it keep its original texture? can you use any type of paint or just fabric paint??ReplyDelete
have one question for you....when you paint the rug it doesnt get hard and stiff from the paint? it keeps its original texture? and can I use just any type of paint or does it have to be fabric paint?ReplyDelete
you are incredible glad I found your good ideas on Pinterest.ReplyDelete
You two must live close to me if you shop IKEA! Love that place!ReplyDelete
You two must live close to me if you shop IKEA! Love that place!ReplyDelete
i have that rug, but the huge size one. mine is so dirty from kids and the sides have rolled up causing a tripping hazard. i was wondering what to do with it. it cost too much to throw out. maybe a paint job will work. but being 3mx4m it might be hard to do a stencil pattern on it :( what do you suggest?ReplyDelete
Pretty cool. If you haven't already you should post this at the IKEA Hack website. :-)ReplyDelete
LOVE it! And fun pics<3ReplyDelete
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Whether you're a beginner or expert, there's snow to suit everyone. Skiing in New Zealand is above the tree line so expect wide open alpine bowls of snow. For the more adventurous, why not give heli skiing a go?
The average lift pass price for a day on the hill ranges from around NZ$65 in the club fields to NZ$100 at the more commercial fields. You can hire ski gear in the towns or on the mountain.
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New StuffTuesday, April 28th, 2009
Just finished a big upload to WeMightBekin…added 70 more death certificates for your bone collecting pleasure! Check it out for yourself on the New Stuff page.
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When it comes to job searching, having a resume that stands out, has all the relevant information and one that is a reflection of yourself definitely helps.
ResumUP is a web 2.0 service that creates a visually captivating resume for you. You can either login using your Facebook account or LinkedIn account. ResumUP will then analyse your data and convert it into a graphical resume.
The signup is a pretty straightforward process. As I mentioned above, you can use either your Facebook or LinkedIn account to login. Once logged in, you can immediately start building your resume by clicking the My Resume button at the top of the screen.
You can either choose to have a normal non-graphical resume or the more compelling graphical one. Most of the data will be automatically added depending on the information on the social profile that you used to sign in.
Apart from the general information such as education, work experience etc. you can also include more detailed information about your identity and skills using an easily manageable grading system. The Identity rating system was pretty straight forward to use but the Skill set infographic had me thinking for a minute to setup. May be that was just me, but I think they should have had made it just like the Identity section.
Once completed, you can share your resume using various sharing options provided by ResumUP, as well as download it as a PDF or PNG for attaching with emails or taking a printout. One thing I liked about the Export feature was that you could control the amount of information that you actually wanted in the PDF/PNG. That is, if you were intending to submit your resume to a particular company or individual and didn't want to include your 'intention' such as the salary or position you are expecting, you can do that.
All in all, it is a very easy to use service with an easy-to-use interface. There aren't many templates to choose from, but the one it uses is really compelling and interesting. I felt that one drawback was that there was no way you could download it without the ResumUP watermark. It would have been nice to have a paid option to download the resume without the watermark. So if you are a job seeker looking for a way to beef up your resume, ResumUP is a definitely a nice service to use.


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher
Vera and her brother Will live in the Republic of Illinowa, where dust prevails and water doesn't exist. Their rations go quickly, and what there is of it is filled with chemicals, making people sick. Nothing happens in their small town...nothing, that is, until Kai shows up. He's different from everyone else. He drinks crystal clear water, takes showers regularly, is escorted in a limo while others use their electric cars. And he knows a secret that he only mentions to his new friends, Vera and Will.
But suddenly, Kai disappears and Vera and Will find themselves being pulled into the intrigue of who wants Kai and where he is. From gypsies to mobs to the most powerful people on the planet, the brother and sister set up against all odds to find Kai and in the process, finds out the truth about their world they live in.
Stracher creates a dystopic world that depends on the one resource no animal, plant or human can live without, and he paints a picture of a parched earth struggling to survive. The characters will reach readers, but it's the plot and action that will hold their attention as well as the descriptive writing that brings this bleak future world into the minds of those that pick up this book. Another good addition to those who love dystopian novels.
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Recovery Road by Blake Nelson
The girls share their stories, as well as their lives inside rehab. They go to the movies together, confide in each other, and work to make it out. Trish's rehab stint is nearly over, but the two promise they'll continue their friendship outside the walls of Spring Meadows. After Trish leaves, Maddie is on her own....until she meets Stewart.
There is no mingling between patients in Spring Meadows, but Maddie can't help it. During the rest of her time there, she and Stewart become close, unlike any other person she's ever been with. Maddie also knows she's putting her personal demons aside and vows to hold onto sobriety. Life right now looks so much different and feels so much better than she could have imagined. But now it's her time to leave...and also leave Stewart behind. Again, another promise is made outside of rehab...
But it's those promises Trish, Stewart and Maddie make to each other that become problematic in the real world. Maddie's friendship with Trish starts out well, but slowly takes a downward spiral when Trish tries to push past the damage she's done. Maddie's family life is still hard for her to handle, but going back to school and trying to make it past the whispers and rumors is the most difficult. And when Stewart gets out of rehab, it's into his arms that Maddie runs.
Sometimes though, the things you run from are the things you should run away from. Maddie's life is a completely different one than when she left it to go into recovery. Things are beginning to become clearer, including her wanting to graduate, making new friends instead of the ones she got into trouble with, and her love for Stewart. Real life gets in the way, and are the lessons and treatment at Spring Meadows enough to keep Maddie's life in synch or will she turn again to the demons in order to cope with the stress she faces?
Blake Nelson is an author who crosses bounderies in genres. This novel is realistically portrayed not only through the characters and their interactions, but also the situations each character finds themselves in. A powerful story begins to unfold in parallel worlds pre and post rehab. Blake doesn't sugarcoat Maddie's experience, but writes with gritty realism that resonates throughout the book. Nelson gets the reader down to the level of the characters, and this is what makes this a remarkable YA book that flows and will quickly take the reader along for the journey.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Leverage by Joshua C. Cohen
Football is king. At least, at
it is. Coach has his best players on the field. Scott, Tom, and Mike are the reigning trinity for the Knights. Along with their coach, they are going to make sure they win the state title this year. But coach has been recruiting, and it's where he finds a diamond in the rough….Kurt. Oregrove High School
Kurt, a product of foster homes is big, strong, and fast. And he made a vow – he will never again be a victim. He remembers what Crud Bucket did to him and Lamar, but it's what happened to Lamar that has made Kurt who he is today.
Walking onto the team, Kurt Brodsky tries to hide himself, but the scars on his face and his stuttering don't help. But with Coach on his side, the three kings welcome him with open arms. Another warrior on the battlefield to help defend against the enemies, and target the weak….
Danny wants so badly to show his father that his sport isn't just a hobby. He works hard beside Bruce, Ronnie and the other gymnasts to become the best he can on the mats, and the high bar. His suicide jump isn't perfected yet, but when it is, he knows it'll garner him some attention.
He also knows that the gym, especially the weight room, should be avoided when the football players take over. He's not only seen how they bully the other, smaller students, but himself as well and will do anything to avoid a run-in. And now there's another one.
But a confrontation does occur. And what starts out as a small incident quickly becomes violent over time. Danny witnesses what Scott, Mike and Tom do and so does Kurt, and it's that incident that lays the foundation of right against wrong, right over might, and victimization vs. freedom.
Cohen writes his first YA novel that's powerful. Gritty, realistic, intense… the reader will step into the halls of Oregrove and walk unseen with both Kurt and Danny as they struggle with themselves and those that surround them. Cohen doesn't sugarcoat in this book. In your face…all of this describes how seniors, especially those that are privileged living in a small town, will act, think and speak like. Written in alternate voices between Danny and Kurt, readers will experience the triumph and the tragedy Cohen's written so well within this novel while dealing with issues like bullying, suicide, drug use, friendship, and redemption, what others expect from you and what you expect from yourself. Excellent debut novel!
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Well, most dinosaurs are. But one lesser known lineage of dinosaurs survived the KT extinction and might be fluttering outside your window at this moment: birds! Many separate lines of evidence suggest that modern birds are a branch off the dinosaur family tree they're closely related to T. rex which technically makes them dinosaurs. So the "dinosaur extinction" really refers to the 65-million-year-old extinction event that killed off all dinosaurs except birds.


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Did you think that the onset of winter meant you were finally safe from my butterfly obsession? Well, you were wrong! Here in Arizona, where I'm visiting for the holiday, butterflies are still on the wing, and I checked two more species off my list yesterday at the Desert Botanical Garden. Both are fairly common, but since I have yet to do much butterflying out West, they're new to me. As usual, it was amusing to be chasing after the tiny grayish butterflies most people didn't even notice while other folks were admiring the big Queens and Cloudless Sulphurs. One woman stopped to ask what I on earth I was photographing!
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The War on Healthcare
The U.S. Military is often criticized for overspending on its convoluted bureaucracy. But when it comes to electronic patient records, Uncle Sam may just be the model of healthcare efficiency.
In the private sector, electronic health records are gaining about as much traction as a snowboard in quicksand. According to a September 2005 study conducted by the Medical Group Management Association, only 11.5 percent of all medical group practices have fully implemented an electronic patient-records system, despite President Bush's stated goal to have all such records digitized by 2014a deadline that critics say is far too aggressive.
"Adoption is tricky because of legal barriers and slow development of standards," says Thomas Leary, director of federal affairs for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. But the Department of Defense is more optimistic. It's in the process of rolling out AHLTA (Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application), an electronic health-record system for the 9.2 million active and retired service personnel and their families. Initiated in 1997, AHLTA stores patient history, lab test results, prescriptions, radiology reports and physical examinations.
At a cost of $1.2 billion, the system is available at two-thirds of all U.S. military treatment facilities around the world, including in Iraq.
When completed in 2011, it will encompass 140 treatment facilities in 13 countries. "The scope of this project is simply unprecedented," says Colonel Victor Eilenfield, who manages the program.
At military clinics and hospitals, healthcare providers access AHLTA through desktop PCs. The system is also being loaded onto wireless laptops for use on the battlefield. "Many of our medics carry PDAs that have an image of a body on it," Eilenfield says. "They can tap on the body to mark shrapnel and other wounds, and then sync that data up with AHLTA."
Why does the military need a digitized system? "We are highly mobile," says Eilenfield. "Our people move camps every few years, and are constantly moving on the battlefield. So it's important to provide a continuity of care." With the paper-based system, continuity was practically impossiblebecause of reassignments, servicemen were responsible for the delivery of their own patient data. "Hopefully, the records were turned in at the next post," he says. But too often, they were not.
And it got worse in combat: "We heard stories of files getting sucked up in the medevac helicopters during evacuations." AHLTA not only rids the system of paper, but alerts doctors to complications with prescriptions and procedures. "Plus, we can do symptom surveillance," Eilenfield says. For example, servicemen can be screened for symptoms that might indicate avian flu, or a biological attack. "We see it as a global early-warning system," he adds.
Despite claims that the 2014 deadline is unrealistic, Eilenfield says AHLTA is proof that the President's mandate can be met. "We're already two-thirds there, so it can be done."
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Last week Google launched Project Glass, a prototype of its augmented-reality glasses that will allow you to always be online. "Glasses" is kind of a misnomer, because there's only a tiny display over one eye. This isn't the first attempt to turn us into cyborgs. Our history, and even our present, shows that inventors continue to think we're eager to don technology. Here are some notable — and comical — efforts over the years.
Steve Manns' Wearable Computer
Professor Steve Mann was among the first cyborg pioneers when he made his wearable computer in 1980. Yes, he is wearing a TV antenna: it was the only way he could get a video signal from the top of a building to his head display. Mann's WearCom evolution has progressed throughout the years to something much smaller and less embarrassing, and not unlike Project Glass. Credit: Steve Mann
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In 2002, Xybernaut Corp.'s lightweight head-mounted display and data input glove became a sensation among über-geeks. Xybernaut had some success selling gear to the military and corporations but never broke into the consumer business. (An SEC indictment of the founders and bankruptcy reorganization didn't help.)
Beauty and the Geek Jeans
Credit: Erik De Nijs In 2008, designer Erik De Nijs offered the world his "Beauty and the Geek" jeans, complete with speakers in the knees and a crotch-mounted keyboard. A back pocket holds the mouse. To quote fashion critic Anthony James, the jeans are "the perfect solution for Googling quick exits while running from the fashion police."
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Credit: TV Hat For those who need a "personal theater experience" between them and their iPhone, there's the TV Hat, which made its first appearance on late-night infomercials and at the 2011 Macworld conference. Yes, it really is a hat with black fabric around an iPhone.
Credit: Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design Ever been wandering around in a downpour and thought, "Man, I'm thirsty"? To solve that problem, some students at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design came up this year with the Raincatch — a raincoat that gathers water so the wearer can take a swig. The water is filtered through charcoal, and the excess is stored around the hips — not flattering to anyone's figure.


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text: American Sportfishing Association Micro Anchor Big Winner Power-Pole product takes overall 'Best of Show' at ICAST Micro Anchor Big Winner LAS VEGAS, Nev. – It's been said awards are for losers, but any product winning a "Best of Show" at ICAST is up for a windfall.ICAST, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, brings together more than 9,000 industry representatives from the global sportfishing industry to see the latest innovations in tackle, gear, accessories and apparel.Media and buyers scrutinized the offerings in the single-largest reason many attend, the New Product Showcase, and voted on products in a variety of categories. Products that win are announced Wednesday, giving buyers plenty of time to make orders. This year, the JL Marine Systems' Power-Pole Micro Anchor was voted as the best product in the Boating Accessory category and the overall "Best of Show." "The quality and ingenuity of the new products that are unveiled at the New Product Showcase continue to amaze me," said Mike Nussman, ASA's president and CEO. "I congratulate all of the winners and everyone who participated in the New Product Showcase, from the companies who worked hard to develop these innovations to the buyers and media who served as judges. I also thank Fishing Tackle Retailer for their sponsorship of this important event." The ICAST 2013 "Best of Show" awards were presented on during the Chairman's Industry Awards Reception, sponsored by Rapala, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As a special treat, National Baseball Hall of Fame member Johnny Bench, this year's State of the Industry Breakfast keynote speaker, presented the awards.ICAST, the world's largest sportfishing trade show, runs July 9-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the industry's trade association. The show is its 56th year and is the catalyst that drives the global recreational fishing industry year-round. Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, nearly 200 companies entered more than 700 tackle products, accessories and apparel into the New Product Showcase.Making up a special section of ICAST's 400,000-square-foot show floor, the New Product Showcase provides special visibility for the industry's latest innovations in gear, apparel and accessories. BEST OF SHOW AWARDS ICAST 2013 Overall Best of Show – JL Marine Systems, Inc. Power-Pole Micro Anchor Best of Show Apparel – Shimano American Corporation Dryfender Insulated Raingear Best of Show Boating Accessory – JL Marine Systems, Inc. Power-Pole Mirco Anchor Best of Show Boats – Johnson Outdoors Watercraft, Inc. Predator 13 Best of Show Combo – 13 Fishing White Out Best of Show Electronics – Johnson Outdoors Humminbird Bow Mount 360 Imaging Best of Show Eyewear – Costa Tuna Alley Best of Show Fishing Accessory – American Tackle Company Tidal Wave-Micro Wave System Best of Show Fishsmart Tackle – Foreverlast, Inc. G2 Floating Wading Net Best of Show Fly Fishing Accessory – Columbia Sportswear Henry's Fork V Vest Best of Show Fly Fishing Reel – Beam Outdoors Elite 21 Reel Best of Show Fly Fishing Rod – G. Loomis, Inc. PRO4x Best of Show Freshwater Reel – Shimano American Corporation Chronarch C14+ Best of Show Freshwater Rod – G. Loomis, Inc. NRX Umbrella Rig Best of Show Giftware – Rapala Original Floating Bottle Opener Best of Show Kids' Tackle – Pure Fishing, Inc. Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Youth Combo Best of Show Line – PowerPro PowerPro Zero-Impact Best of Show Hard Lure – Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation LIVETARGET Baitball Best of Show Soft Lure – Lunkerhunt Lunker Frog Best of Show Saltwater Reel – Shimano American Corporation Stella SW 30000 Best of Show Saltwater Rod – St. Croix Rods Legend Xtreme Inshore Best of Show Tackle Management – Plano Molding Company 3700 Guide Series Tackle Bag Best of Show Terminal Tackle – Mustad Grip-Pin Swim Click image to view the the ICAST 2013 Best of Show photo galleryClick here for videos, stories and photos from this year's ICAST. ICAST 2014 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., July 15-18, 2014.For complete ICAST information, visit ICASTfishing.org.The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry's trade association committed to representing the interests of the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry a unified voice, speaking out on behalf of sportfishing and boating industries, state and federal natural resource agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups and outdoor journalists when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. ASA invests in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous, as well as safeguard and promote the enduring social, economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America. ASA also gives America's 60 million anglers a voice in policy decisions that affect their ability to sustainably fish on our nation's waterways through KeepAmericaFishing™, our angler advocacy campaign. America's anglers generate over $48 billion in retail sales with a $115 billion impact on the nation's economy creating employment for more than 828,000 people. Get Your Fish On. Plan your next fishing and boating adventure here. 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Thank you so much to Julie, of The Gerber Babies blog for including me and my work in her Holiday Gift Guide. Julie writes:
If you like to buy your kids new pajamas for Christmas, you must visit Olive & Ollie! The Mod Christmas Tree Lounge Set is simple adorable! Heather is the brilliant designer behind Olive and Ollie and she has a gift for creating clothes that are playful and fresh. She creates Birthday Tees for my kids every year and they are always picture perfect. My kids wear their tees all year long and they are still in tip top condition, even after many washes! She also has great blankets (Sam would love her Let's Sail Away Design!) and bibs. Visit Olive and Ollie and find out why we like her so much. Trust me, it's obvious!
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InfoStream necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 130 diseños de 40 diseñadores freelance.
Our team has developed several different applications that are used in businesses and manufacturing facilities all over the United States. Currently the application has 12 modules and growing quickly. Each module has its own identity and independent purpose but we want to bring them together under one banner, one family. Together they are much more powerful and marketable. The name of the parent software is Thrive. These 'modules' will be part of the Thrive family. We chose the name Thrive because the purpose is to drastically improve manufacturing and business processes. The overall goal of the Thrive family is to make a factory or business more efficient in all facets of their processes. Examples include automated training, tracking equipment efficiencies, statistical process control, barcoding products and pallets, digitalizing paper checklists, detailed digital product specific information and finally a dashboard that reports all the inputs so it makes sense to the top level management. The dashboard will direct them to make good decisions. Our clients have the option to use all packages or just portions. They will be they will know the modules as part of Thrive.
Our market is mainly manufacturing facilities. Any type of factory whether it is a small 5-10 person factory or a fortune 500 company.
We are looking for a logo to represent an enterprise process management system- Thrive. We are looking for two examples; An example with the logo and an example with the logo and our slogan "Efficiency Realized."
Specifically a powerful, dynamic, efficient, productive, strong, prestigious and professional logo.
I picture the logo as being organic with greens and browns. Maybe a tree, plants or vines. Somehow incorporating manufacturing or a factory theme would be a plus but its not required. I dont want it to steal away from the design though. I want someone to look at it and see it as efficient, productive, powerful and dynamic. It should also represent a balanced ecosystem (like a fine tuned machine) where everything works together for the greater good.
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Warnock always does a great job in that division. His record is tremendous. There's a few guys who do - Mick McCarthy is another one despite what some malcontented Ipswich fans would have you believe. But I think Warnock might be the best.
It won't stop him from being pretty much universally considered a cretin, mind!


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In the winter, most people see very little wildlife in our area, especially in Baltimore City. However, wildlife isn't so hard to find even in the coldest of temperatures, if you know where to look.
Wendy Alexander, who leads bird walks in the wetland adjacent to Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, knows just where to look to find that wonderful winter wildlife. She writes here about her time spent this winter at the Fort McHenry Wetland:
The City of Baltimore is home to one of the most active ports in the United States, but it is also home to a thriving urban wetlands area adjacent to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. Along with barges, tugs, and massive cruise ships, a large variety of water fowl and other birds thrive because of the successful cooperation and hard work of staff and volunteers of the National Aquarium, the National Park Conservation Association, National Park Service, Maryland Port Administration, and Steinweg Baltimore.
The Fort McHenry grounds and Wetlands ranks #2 among all time birding hotspots* in the Baltimore area (Hart Miller Island is #1) with 260 species identified by observers. Despite the recent cold weather and snow, this winter has brought some interesting varieties of birds to the location including a very rare snowy owl, rare white-winged scoters and red-necked grebes, along with other ducks. As of 3/8/2014, 64 species have been seen including a healthy population of bald eagles. This is a great indicator of a good supply of food such as mollusks, crustaceans, and a variety of fish.
**All photos are property of Wendy Alexander.
The number of possible bird species will certainly increase with Spring migration and the best way to enjoy this urban oasis is to join one of the scheduled bird walks that cover both the grounds and the normally restricted Wetlands area adjacent to the grounds. These walks are led by members of the Baltimore Bird Club, which is a chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Association. Also consider lending a hand with the National Aquairum's Fort McHenry Field Day in April. In a time when wetland areas along the Atlantic coast are in rapid decline, maintenance and protection of this urban wetlands area is critical to its long-run sustainability!


text: So, it's funny, the day I find out I'm (officially) moving away from Philadelphia, back to New York, a day when I'm dutifully counting off personal items and crappy furniture, examining dying plants, and doing all that stuff you do when life doesn't turn out the way it's supposed to, becomes one of my most memorable days as a sports fan. I was going to hop on a train again — it feels like I've spent half my life on a train for the past two months — content to watch the updates on the cellphone and just get out of this box-filled apartment for another four days, two days, one week whatever. But then 5:14 p.m. suddenly became 6:09 p.m,. as it tends to do sometimes when you're paying too much attention to things you can't control, and the first pitch was thrown, and, shit, well, you can't leave once the first pitch is thrown. Brett Myers has been awful lately and when he loaded the bases in the first inning, walked in the first run, it appeared that awfulness would continue and the Phillies would have to face giant-assed C.C. potentially down three or four runs. Didn't happen. Still, the way the chubby dude's been pitching one run could be more than enough to finish the job, tie the series, shift the momentum, all that. Then, in the second inning, it changed; Myers had That At Bat, which was truly a reminder of why you love your team, why you love your city, and that sometimes, good things happen when you least expect it and when you need them the most. Philly Inquirer columnist Bob Ford did a pretty good piece about Myer's Walk and you can read that here, but, so far, the email I received from Jesse Silverman (one he originally drunk-emailed to Ford after he read his column, no less) probably best captures everything you're supposed to capture about last night's game and the reasons why we continue to hang on to teams even though they're destined to break our hearts. So, sorry Brewers fans, sorry Cubs fans and, yeah, sorry Mets fans, but you know, we're all in this together for moments like this. Enjoy. ******* Bob, I am 32 years old. Old enough to have been alive for the '83 Sixers and Philadelphia's last championship, but young enough to not remember a single one of the fo, fo, fo. I attended a 15-14 World Series loss. I attended 4 playoff games as the '01 Sixers made their way to the NBA Finals. I was there for an NFC Championship Game loss to the Panters as well as an NFC Championship Game win against the Falcons. I was there for Milwood's no hitter against the Giants. I was there for, well you get the point. I've been to countless Philadelphia sporting events. More often than not they've ended in heartbreak. Tonight I attended Game Two of the NLDS. Needless to say things were different. Tonight I felt like I was at Yankee Stadium as the Bronx faithful unnerved yet another not quite ready for primetime pitcher. Tonight I felt like I was a NY Giants fan feverishly praying that Scott Norwood would be wide right. And that prayer was answered. Tonight I was a Chicago Bulls fan praying that Michael Jordan would not get whistled for a push off against Bryon Russell. And the whistle was silent. Tonight I was part of a crowd which actually affected the outcome of a game. Myers at-bat started off as nothing more than a joke. He stepped into the box much as he did in a pinch hitting role where he was instructed to stand at the plate much like a windmill. Wave your arms, but do not stray from your position. Don't you dare swing. But then a strange thing happened. Bit by bit Myers put an at-bat together. I deliriously cheered a broken bat at one point. I gleefully recited lines from Rocky 3, "You hurt him! You see! He's just a man! He's not a machine! He's a man!" as Myers singlehandedly tore down the Oz-like curtain from in front of Sabathia. With each pitch the crowd sensed momentum changing. Myers unknowingly, unwittingly, unsuspectingly, unbelievably was slaying the dragon. Strike (swinging), Strike (swinging), Ball, Foul, Ball, Foul, Ball, Foul, Ball, Walk. In the rightfield bleachers, where I was sitting, we serenaded Sabathia with chants of "C.C., C.C., C,C,...". With each pitch the intensity of the chanting grew. The louder we chanted the more wild C.C. delivered. No matter that he was pitching on short rest for the umpteenth time in the last three weeks. We had him rattled. Four balls to Rollins and it was unmistakable. The ultimate trade deadline acquisition had been derailed. Shane Victorino strolled to the plate and struck the death blow on a 1-2 pitch. We caused that. We forced C.C. to make that mistake. We willed Shane to that homerun. I've never been a part of a crowd like that. We affected - no we willed that result. Emperor Sabathia had no clothes. The Phillies faithful completely disrobed him.


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Libyan rebels warned that their only bastion in the Western region, Misrata, would fall without more support from NATO. Moammar Gaddafi's forces rained artillery fire on the city earlier today, reportedly killing dozens of civilians in an attempt to force the rebels out of the coastal city. The rebels called it a "massacre":
Libyan rebels begged for more NATO air strikes on Thursday, saying they faced a massacre from government artillery barrages on the besieged city of Misrata, but Western allies squabbled over how to respond.
Rebels said a hail of Grad rockets fired by besieging forces into a residential district of Misrata, Libya's third largest city, had killed 23 civilians, mostly women and children.
Aid organizations warn of a humanitarian disaster in Misrata, the lone rebel bastion in western Libya, where hundreds of civilians are said to have died in a six-week siege.
NATO finally responded, but with airstrikes on Tripoli rather than anywhere near Misrata:
NATO warplanes launched air strikes on the Libyan capital Tripoli on Thursday and state-run Al-Libiya TV channel reported that there were casualties.
"Tripoli is now subjected to air strikes. There are civilian casualties," a presenter said.
Reuters correspondents reported hearing four blasts and saw plumes of smoke rising from the southeast of the city.
Heavy anti-aircraft fire was also heard, before and after the blasts.
This calls into question yet again the mission of NATO. If the mission is to protect civilians from the depredations of Gaddafi's forces, why bomb Tripoli? Why not strike the siege on Misrata and attempt to take out the artillery instead? The bombing of Tripoli looks like an attempt to decapitate the regime directly, or to convince Tripoli residents to conduct a coup and rid themselves of Gaddafi and his regime.
NATO met today in Doha, Qatar, where confusion seems to reign. According to the Reuters report, France and the UK want more assets in the air to attack Gaddafi, but the rest of the coalition has balked. They want to stick to the UN mandate of protecting civilians rather than intervene explicitly on behalf of the rebels. Some spoke of sending "non-lethal" weapons to the rebels, as if that would halt artillery and armor.
Where is the US? Hillary Clinton warned about "atrocities" in Misrata, but offered no further assistance to intervene. Coalition members had hoped to get the US to fly specialized missions to strike Gaddafi's forces and force a pullback. However, a group of five nations that include Russia, India, and China want NATO to stop its air strikes and end the conflict.
In short, it's a mess. Barack Obama helped launch this war, and then pulled American leadership and forces to the sidelines. What has followed is a sorry example of Western diplomatic and military leadership in the absence of American strength. Even apart from the question of who exactly these rebels are — a question good enough to keep the US from recognizing them — the lack of clear goals and commitment to meet them has been an eye-opening experience, as foes of the West have also no doubt concluded.


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Andrew Dixon necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 78 diseños de 35 diseñadores freelance.
The Birth Centre
The Birth Centre is a private birth centre based in South West London and is located within the grounds of a leading London Hospital with the highest level of neonatal care in the country. The Birth Centre is a centre of excellence for pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal, providing expert midwifery care and unique birth experiences.
Pregnant women in the UK looking for a birthing centre at which to have their baby.
Logo – http://www.mso.net/BC/BirthCentrelogo.eps
Colour pallet – This is up to you, it needs to bright, happy and warm
Screen size – The site will need to fit 1024px width display. Where possible avoid too much scrolling of the page content. To help reduce scrolling the content, pages could use tabs if the content allows.
Elements to include:
Search box – Using Google custom search
Print page – icon
Header images – Nice images
Testimonials – A way of displaying a short testimonial/quote
Video – Facility to display a video, example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNMw…re=related
Clear call to actions – The site template design needs to have clear call to actions, this is 'Book a Tour'
Navigation – See site map - http://www.mso.net/BC/BirthCentre_sitemap.jpg
Page footer - including the following:
Left of the footer
• © The Birth Centre | MSO.net
Right of the footer
• Home
• Contact us
• Site map
• Print this page
• Legal
Current website - Their current website is: http://www.birthcentre.com
Website that they like is http://www.babingtonhouse.co.uk they like this site because it is very simple to navigate.
Images - Just take images form istock for the design concept work
* A high quality professional look
* A clean site
* A bright and happy site for Mum's who are due to give birth
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A forum about Atari 16/32 computers and their clones. This forum is in no way affiliated with Atari Interactive.
Moderators: Mug UK, moondog/.tSCc., [ProToS], lp, Moderator Team
wbyte wrote:I dd-ed the richard's image. the system starts booting ASV and 5sec. after boot:hd(0,0)unix I got this message:
PANIC: vfs_mountroot: no root filesystem
any ideas?
Mark_G wrote:Hello,
Saw the photos. Looks nice.
Can you tell what memory card you are using ?
Or, which memory cards are Ok for using ASV ?
Kind regards,
/usr/sbin/slink: Function "cenet", command 3: open "/dev/la0": No such file or directory
alexb wrote:Hmmmm... I just notice on my old screenshot the message is about a missing /dev/en0... How the heck did that change?
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# If you do not have a Riebl card for Ethernet, the
# following line must be commented out.
## cenet ip /dev/en en 0 # DLCE-MVME374 (dlpi)
chance227 wrote:Hi there guys,
Its Great to see the ASV docs Hosted, great work guys and again thanks to (Tenox) for re processing of the documents as they badly needed cleaning and preparation to be usable, great work.
keep up the good work and long live ASV
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Peoples Choice Awards Red Carpet Beauty and Fashion Roundup!
People's Choice Awards Red Carpet Beauty and Fashion Roundup!
It was a night full of glamour, new beauty trends, and gorgeous gowns at tonight's People's Choice Awards. Some of the biggest names in movies, television, and music came together for their fans. We rounded up the best fashion and beauty looks — check out all the coverage below!
Red carpet fashion coverage:
- Who was best dressed?
- Vote on all of Fab's fashion red carpet love it or hate it polls.
Red carpet beauty coverage:
- Vote on all of Bella's beauty red carpet love it or hate it polls.
See how to get these red carpet looks:
- Emma Roberts's strapless ruffled minidress
- Kate Walsh's sophisticated cobalt blue gown
Red carpet and backstage video highlights:
- Jane Lynch wants Britney back on Glee
- Kathy Griffin wants to be Bella between Edward and Jacob
- Khloe Kardashian debuts red hair and talks guilty pleasures with Kim and Kourtney
- Neil Patrick Harris talks "awesome" twins and breaking resolutions!
Check out BuzzSugar to see the full list of People's Choice Award winners and watch all the show's Twilight highlights!


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Undergraduate blog highlights scientific stories at the heart of the Bevan Series on sustainable fisheries
The Bevan Series is the premier seminar series at SAFS, bringing 10 speakers each year from around the globe to discuss, debate, and challenge our community to listen to different perspectives. This year, the associated undergraduate class has been writing a series of blogs, one for each speaker. In the most recent post, undergraduates Carter Johnson, Ethan Seay, and Max Urbanek highlight for Valentine's Day the relationship tips needed for science and policy.Read more
SAFS professor Chelsea Wood receives prestigious Sloan Fellowship
SAFS Professor Chelsea Wood was awarded a Sloan Fellowship, awarded to early-career researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field. Prof. Wood is a prolific researcher who uses parasites and pathogens (both human and fish-based) to uncover fundamental ecological truths about the natural world. She will receive $65,000 to further her research initiatives, which includes using museum fish specimens as "parasite time capsules", as reported in UW News.Read more
With sea ice loss, beluga whales make longer and deeper feeding dives in the same places
Satellite tracking devices on beluga whales in the Arctic show how they reacted to far lower sea ice concentrations in recent years. Instead of shifting where they feed, as might have been expected, beluga whales continued to feed in similar (but now largely ice-free) places. However, where dive data were available, their dives were significantly longer and deeper than in years with higher ice concentrations.Read more
Narwhals prefer serene glaciers over rambunctious glaciers
Combining data from glaciers with tracking devices on narwhals, reveals that these elusive marine mammals prefer glaciers that calve infrequently over active calving glaciers. The research, to be presented by SAFS professor Kristin Laidre at the Ocean Sciences Meeting next week, shows narwhals congregating at the outlets of serene glaciers in Greenland's Melville Bay. Prof. Laidre speculates that the cold fresh water melting off the glacier may stun fish, making them easy prey for the hunting narwhals, while active glaciers produce more silt-filled waters that are harder to hunt in.Read more
The curious tale of the piranhas that merely eat a few scales off their fish prey
Not all piranhas eat in the feeding frenzies that Hollywood is so fond of depicting. Instead, some species remove and eat just a few scales from their prey. As described in UW News, some of these scale-eaters ram into their unsuspecting prey, while others open their mouths to extraordinary dimensions and use specialized teeth to pry off scales. The wide variety of approaches is captured in a new paper that placed these fish in CT scanners, as part of the Scan All Fish program led by SAFS professor Adam Summers.Read more
Forgotten fish naturalist and illustrator remembered in new book
Naturalist Charles Plumier's work has been resurrected by SAFS Professor Ted Pietsch in a new book Charles Plumier and His Drawings of French Caribbean Fishes. Plumier lived in the era just before Linneaus created his Latin naming system for species names, and as a result, none of Plumier's detailed painting and descriptions of species were given priority. Prof Pietsch talks in detail about the inspiration for his book with Michelle Ma in an interview posted on UW Today.Read more
Girls in Science program hosted by the UW Fish Collection
The University of Washington's Ichthyology Collection hosted the Girls in Science program in April and May 2017, teaching 16 girls the process involved in formally describing a new fish species. Jalene Weatherholt, Sarah Yerrace and Katherine Maslenikov showed the group how to measure, illustrate and compare features of their fish to those of other related fishes to see if they were different.Read more
Ray Hilborn testifies to Senate subcommittee on the reauthorization of US fisheries act
The U.S. is weighing changes to the main act that governs U.S. federal fisheries in the planned reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Fisheries science was the focus of the fourth meeting by the Senate subcommittee on this action, and SAFS Prof. Ray Hilborn was invited to testify, pointing out that U.S. fisheries are largely successful, with most overfished stocks now rebuilding, and overall fish biomass increasing in the U.S.Read more
SAFS professors Parrish and Roberts highlighted for their open science work
To celebrate International Open Access Week, the University of Washington Libraries posted profiles and interviews with two SAFS faculty, Julia Parrish and Steven Roberts, about how they conduct their research openly. The interview with Julia Parrish focuses on her citizen science work, which involves trained members of the public identifying and pinpointing the locations of more than 10,000 dead birds on the Pacific coast each year, and making the data available openly as well as in scientific publications.Read more
The most valuable salmon fishery in the world could become a mine
A front page investigative CNN article outlines how the Environmental Protection Agency reversed a decision to protect the most valuable salmon fishery in the world, giving the go-ahead for the Pebble Mine, one hour after the head met with the CEO of the Pebble Mine partnership. SAFS professor Thomas Quinn comments in the report: "This is the jewel in the crown of America's fisheries resources – these salmon.Read more


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Ages ago (5 years!) we suddenly discovered that online conversations were absolutely changing the influential deal: anyone in the street could potentially threaten a brand, some people might organize themselves to accuse, attack another group. Times said that "You" were the person of the year in 2006.
Some months later: viral campaigns, influential projects. The financial & economic downturn and the rise of online strong communities: BlogHer, the Ford come-back led by John Bell and his team. A whole creativity boom and the hope that thanks to Social Media, a new era for citizenship could happen. Also because of the amazing Barack Obama campaign in the US: we've also hoped in Europe that such a movement could rise.
2010: a kind of strange climate for Social Media observers; the feeling that many things have been done and that Social Media can be disappointing. Look at the Wikileaks affair: does it really change the deal, at the end for the final citizen? Diplomacy will be more & more secret. So as rare information will be always more walled.
My point is that Social Media is not disappointing at all: it's the story you tell which can be.
And that's the good news: we've probably been a bit lazy these years, as marketers, focusing on leverages instead of what a brand has to say or cannot say. Before using the "social pace" in which we as citizen-consumers live, we need to work again on the story we want to affirm. And a story means 3 or 4 stakeholders or means:
- a pitch: all the brands cannot sell "happiness" and I think that it's a bit over-rated to think that a brand can sell the absolute love among people. Brands can therefore sell realitic ideas or projects, simplicity could be better than non-pragmatic concepts (think about the 1960s ads which were full of pragmatism and entertainment)
- Actors: and here comes your organisation: you need to make people endorse a kind of "deep acting". Read on this perticular point this study on "surface acting and deep acting as determinants of emotional exhaustion & peer-rated service delivery" and this article in French. Your story starts with your people: social media can be a useful tool to create hubs & bridges around a core set of values that your people vote or help
- Audiences & / or publics: you share your reputation and the good news is that your story can fit with very diverse groups of people with diverse objectives. Big brands haven't really imagined enough manners to make these people contribute: it's not about a blog, about a social network, about a campaign. It's about how your brand as a process could talk, grow, at different stages, with these groups of people. Think R&D: couldn't you make more people enter your labs? Think about CSR: don't you think that your consumers could enter the definition of your mission earlier, instead of just being exposed to your messages? Think about "backstage": how many times did you invite some students in your office?
In this big story-manufactury, digital influence can rapidly become a kind of big GPS for your organization; because it's transmedia, because it's about the internet which is the global communication platform; because with digital influence, you don't have the right to be blind because "it's not your job". People with hands on your brand. People with brands on your story. People with digital real needs on the services you deliver.
What a challenge.