July 2011
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Real Simple - Ice Advice
The latest issue of Real Simple Magazine has a page devoted to six unconventional ways the everyday ice cube can be used other than cooling your beverage. I thought the tips were so practical, I’m sharing them here in the off chance you’re not a subscriber (thank you, mom).
1. Soup Skimmer - instead of taking the time to let soup chill and then skim the excess fat from the surface,...
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Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do...
This month, I was elated to find that the newest issue of Vanity Fair featured an interview with none other than the comedic genius Ted Danson as the subject of their on-going “Out to Lunch” column. Danson, who comes off as rather self-deprecating when it comes to his knowledge of all things water, has recently published the book Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We can do to...
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Don't Fear the Internet - Free Online HTML and CSS... →
I think it’s plausible to say that there are two types of people in this Internet age; those who know HTML and those who don’t want nothing to do with it. As someone who counts herself as part of the former group (just barely though), I would like to say that there really should be no fear when attempting to understand just how how the Internet is contsructed and the code that goes...
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RIP Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse, English soul singer and wildchild, has long been one of Lauren and my favorite artists. Winehouse was found dead today, after a short life filled with extraordinary music and awful drug addiction. As a tribute, I’m compiling a playlist devoted to her incredible songs, which show such a huge range in genres, while maintaining her quintessential style , mindblowing vocals and...
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Summer Hair Styles
Summertime brings with it a menagerie of climactic activity (heat, humidity, thunderstorms, blistering sun, etc) all of which can make it a struggle to deal with one’s hair. In an attempt to break the mold of mundane pony tales and large clips, I’ve been trying my hand at some more unusual hair styles that provide maximum utility and minimal complication (aka you will not need eight...
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bringing pickleback? →
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New Patagonia Music Stream
I happen to love Patagonia on myriad levels. They consistently put out great products and have been a socially and environmentally conscious company for years. Now, they’ve added a music streaming app for their website and for smart phones that will feature songs from emerging artist. Although most of the songs featured on the music player are not benefit tracks, I’ve been testing it...
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Bringing the Beach Indoors
Lately, I’ve been noticing that wallpaper is making a comeback. My mother recently redid a few rooms in our house with the help of a decorator and I was skeptical when he pushed books of paper samples our way. Well, I’m eating my words. This spread is from page 172 of the July/August 2011 issue of Lonny Magazine and I think it’s such a unique and unexpected use of wallpaper and...
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Mina Javid Headboard Stickers
I’m currently in the process of doing some slight redecorating to my new bedroom. I recently noticed the site Blik Wall Decals which features all sorts of large and unusual wall decals for just about any space in your home or office. I particularly loved the Mina Javid Headboard Stickers. At just $40 each, you can easily change the look of your room and bed, test out a new style before...
