Product Review: Aura Paint by Benjamin Moore.

January 6, 2010

I have recently been slacking on a number of things, including this blog, because I have spent much time dealing with a recent move into another apartment.  One of the things I was most looking forward to in this moving adventure was the chance to paint some new colors on the walls. 
The first wall that [...]

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The Curiosity Shoppe.

January 2, 2010

I did a lot of shopping for the holidays this year online, and inevitably, I always find some great new places to shop AFTER the gift-giving has come to a close.
I’m extremely happy to have located The Curiosity Shoppe.

How cute is that homepage?
They have a blog too, although I’m disappointed that there isn’t an easy [...]

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Blog goals for 2010.

January 2, 2010

1. Start posting more!
2. I'm not going to be so intent on posting specific things, I will simply try to share things that interest me, have me thinking, etc.
3. Comment more on OTHER blogs, instead of just reading and then moving on.
 
That's broad enough, on to 2010!
 
 
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Birthday/Holiday Wishlist, 2009 Edition.

December 7, 2009

I love doing wishlists. I know I will not be getting most of these things, but it is fun to dream.
Silver Efex Pro from Nik Software
 
Been after this for a while since some of the photographers whose blogs I read use it and it creates some stunning B&W conversions.
Totally Rad Actions – TRA 2: The [...]

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New Facebook is too presumptuous.

November 10, 2009

So, new updates to Facebook again. I’m generally fine with the new feed stuff, especially now that I get the difference between them and I’m understanding the newsfeed more these days.
However, new Facebook is pretty presumptuous,  and appears to think that we are living in rainbow marshmallow fantasyland, where everyone is super close and super friendly.
Examples
(The top [...]

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