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Friday, January 18, 2013

VALENTINES LOCAL LOVE

Well here is the key to unlock some LOCAL LOVE.

 
Valentines Day is fast approaching us so if out and about shopping for that special someone please consider to show some Local Love by shopping Local at the Independent Businesses in your community. I have also added some choices for our local area so click on links!

Perhaps a Local Florist
https://www.facebook.com/budsinbloom?fref=ts

Maybe a Local Bakery
http://www.rookiescookies.net/

If you dare a Local Jeweler
https://www.facebook.com/Koerbers

How about a Local Coffee Shop http://quillscoffee.com/
or dining at a Local Restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/exchangepubkitchen




Possibly some Local custom made Artisan Perfume https://www.facebook.com/VetiverAromatics


Whatever your special someone would love its out there so visit the above mentioned or consider;
a Winery https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/RiverCityWinery?fref=ts,
Clothing Boutique https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mariposa-Consignments/121581384629272?ref=ts&fref=ts,
Bookstore https://www.facebook.com/newalbanybooks,
Brewery https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Albanian-Brewing-Company/327922561149,
Antiques https://www.facebook.com/AntiquesAttic?ref=hl,
Art https://www.facebook.com/westudiogallery,
Eclectic Stores https://www.facebook.com/TheOpalGypsys
or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Earths-Art/211546812279529
and on and on the list could go!!

GO BE LOCAL and show some LOCAL LOVE

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

HOW COOL is this

100-year-old photos found in antique camera

SAN DIEGO - A local photographer got more than he bargained for when he bought an antique camera unknowingly loaded with vintage photographs of the World War I era.
Anton Orlov – an analog photographer who lives in the University City area in San Diego – recently purchased a 1901 Bellini Jumelle photo camera at an antique shop near Los Angeles.

 
Orlov says he spent $100 on the vintage gem, but what he found inside was practically priceless.
The photographer brought the camera home and spent hours cleaning it. Then, he decided to look inside.
There, Orlov discovered a series of eight photographs, already developed, taken on the camera more than 100 years ago.

 
The images, which show WWI airplanes, ruins, soldiers on horses and even a bomb, offer an authentic glimpse into history.
“I was pretty flabbergasted,” said Orlov. “I’ve never seen images like that come out of the camera already developed.”

 
Orlov says his favorite shot in the series is one that captures a group of soldiers proudly holding up what looks like a bomb.
In his eyes, film photography of this kind is truly unique and special because it stands the test of time.
“Other than fire, very few things can destroy it,” he explained. “A hundred years from now, that SD [digital camera] card is going to be pretty useless.”

 
The photographer feels very lucky to have purchased the vintage camera.
“When I saw it, something pulled me towards it,” he added.

Eventually, Orlov would like to know if the old snapshots hold any value. But, for now, he’s enjoying his role as the keeper of the pictures – and the fact that they’re finally seeing the light of day.
“I'm just happy to put them out there after them being hidden in a camera for 100 years. I'm just happy to see people enjoying them,” he said.
Orlov is fundraising for a film photography education journey. He wants to feature these WWI photos, along with other collections, all over the country. To learn more about his project, visit these websites: photopalacebus.org and indiegogo.com.











Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The 4 R's

RETHINK  REUSE  RECYCLE  REPURPOSE

Just some shared ideas you might want to try yourself.
                                  
                                                                     ARMOIRES


                                                               BABY BEDS/CRIBS

 
BASKETS WIRE
 

 
BARRELS WOOD
 


 
BICYCLE


 

                                                                                   CRATES


                                                                          GLOBES



                             
 
  GRATES
 


 
LADDERS
 


 
 
YARDSTICKS/RULERS