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Black*Eiffel

Black*Eiffel
Several weeks ago both my husband and I independently deleted Facebook off our phones and later discussed how it felt like we could breath clean air again. I've heard of others going towards the more minimal social media route and I find it refreshing. I'm not opposed to social media, but there is a fine balance to it, right? This article about going off the Facebook grid really resonated with me to welcome more deliberate living and clearly addressed many of the quarrels I have with it all. After I deleted the Facebook app off my phone I also scrutinized other apps on my phone that I don't use or need. Besides other apps I've previously mentioned before, these three stood out as making my life better so far in 2013.

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Ruby Press » When we find something we love, we want to tell everyone! Hello friends! We’re sorry to say that for now we must take a hiatus from the Ruby Press blog. We started this blog back in 2008 and it has been instrumental in the meeting of many dear friends and making of many wonderful connections. We still love blogging- don’t get us wrong!- but we are just so busy with our agency work and in the small amount of free time I have as a business owner and mother, I have been working on (and self-publishing) a book, which is due out this June. Needless to say, my free time for blogging is now non-existent.

some people are just born with it « style/SWOON this house was love at first foot in the door… Jamie Laubhan-Oliver and her husband Larry Oliver are two of the most talented people I’ve ever known. Jamie is an art director for DHome/DWeddings and Larry is a senior designer for Neiman Marcus. They are both art directors and spend much of their days orchestrating amazing photoshoots. Their impeccable taste and blessed sample sale opportunities have turned their somewhat modest city townhome into a luxurious style haven. Each detail of their home is so interesting: from the alligator skull, to the collection of keys from Jamie’s father mixed with the heap of wine corks, and an armless baby doll.

Wednesday Indie Artist Fixx with Joe Bagley What a treat today for all you fellow paper lovers. Today, for the Wednesday Indie Artist Fixx I’m sharing my interview with Joe Bagley of Papercuts by Joe…as well as plenty of paper eye candy by Joe. His work really is amazing and you can see more on his flickr. Enjoy! What’s the name of your business, what do create and sell and how did you get your start? My business is creatively called Papercuts by Joe, and I make cut paper art. How to Achieve Perfect Smokey Eyes - Makeup Looks, Tips and Tricks for Women How to Achieve Sexy Smokey Eyes The method for this is quite simple. Before you start, you might like to use a primer or a small amount of petroleum jelly on the eyelids. This makes the effect last a lot longer. 1.

Interior Alchemy Nº. 1 of 52 Interior Alchemy Bohemian and vintage-inspired spaces See my personal tumblr at Under The Ivy We build art projects and communities Project overview: After you sign up for the project, we'll mail you a package containing a customized Brooklyn Art Library disposable camera, your selected theme, a return envelope for your prints, and detailed instructions. Themes: Lights, Camera, Fashion! Ten 2011 Movies We're Excited to See Robert Pattinson films new scenes in Georgia for his latest movie "Water for Elephants." Splash News Your favorite fashion magazine cover actresses are set unreel a big 2011 with onscreen accessories that include one flowing red cape, loads of Prada, Parisian couture and, of course, Robert Pattinson. Grab some popcorn as StyleList previews 10 of the films we're most excited to see this year. Robert Pattinson in a tuxedo, Reese Witherspoon in glam circus garb, Robert Pattinson in a tuxedo... need we say more to prompt you to see " Water for Elephants "? In the big-screen adaptation of Sara Gruen's historical novel, out April 15, R-Patz plays a Depression-era veterinarian who joins the circus and falls for Witherspoon's sultry -- and married -- bareback performer.

Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » alphabet contest: finalists ROUND ONE + voting! Today I am THRILLED to post the first 10 of our top 30 finalists for the Design Your Own Alphabet contest! I can’t even begin to describe how blown away I was by everyone’s entries. You guys went above and beyond to create amazing alphabets and I am so excited to share the finalists here today. Here’s how the voting will work. Today I will open voting for the Finalists (Part 1) and it will stay open for one full day, Monday, November 15th, 1pm EST through Tuesday, November 16th, 1pm EST. Easy and Chic Nail Art Ideas The secret to a show-stopping autumn look is a too-hot-to-handle manicure. These simple and chic nail art ideas furnish you with a complete parade of nail designs you can rock both for work or at party events. Redefine what nail art is all about with a few innovative ideas. Draw some inspiration from manicure ideas that offer you the opportunity to improve your nail painting skills. Discover a different way of revitalizing your plain look. Master the season's nail trends and add a luxurious touch to your appearance.

National Geographic's Photography Contest 2010 National Geographic is once again holding their annual Photo Contest, with the deadline for submissions coming up on November 30th. For the past eight weeks, they have been gathering and presenting galleries of submissions, encouraging readers to rate them as well. National Geographic was again kind enough to let me choose some of their entries from 2010 for display here on The Big Picture. Collected below are 47 images from the three categories of People, Places and Nature. Captions were written by the individual photographers. (47 photos total)

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