Category — Starling
Accessorizing Your iPad
With the release of Apple’s iPad, a whole new set of chic carrying cases are hitting the shelves.
April 19, 2010 No Comments
Saving the World, One Shoebox at a Time
Bea forwarded me this link today about a partnership between Puma and designer Yves Behar to design a more environmentally responsible package for shoes. The result is “The Clever Little Bag,” a bright red PET (recycled and recyclable) bag that contains a folded piece of cardboard and a pair of Pumas. Read more…
April 14, 2010 No Comments
Painting People
Alexa Meade is a 23-year-old artist from Washington, D.C. with a unique method of painting. She has developed a technique in which she paints directly on top of her subject, making a 3 dimensional plane look 2 dimensional. The results are stunning. (All images copyright Alexa Meade.)
April 8, 2010 3 Comments
Black, White, and Yellow All Over
What is black, white and yellow all over? Well, this past Sunday, that color combination could be found on quite a few Easter dresses. I love these colors together, so I wanted to find some more items that added a pop of yellow to the classic pairing of black and white. Enjoy!
April 7, 2010 1 Comment
Foodzie for Foodies
Have you ever visited Foodzie? It’s like Etsy, but with food. Which means they specialize in artisan food ranging from candy to herbs to cheese to produce. A few of the mouth-watering selections from the Gifts section:
April 1, 2010 No Comments
Book Knook
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Little Starling turns out to be a reader, because I am super-excited about introducing him or her to one of my favorite children’s authors, Adam Rex. Rex is extremely clever, witty, and also an amazing artist. I currently own his books Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, Frankenstein Takes the Cake (both are humorous rhyming books about classic movie monsters), and The True Meaning of Smekday (hilarious account of an alien invasion). Here’s a sample page from Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich that I found on Amazon.com in which Frankenstein tries borrowing some sandwich ingredients from his neighbors: Read more…
March 29, 2010 No Comments
What have you been watching?
I think the 2009-2010 television season has been a great one. My husband and I have set several new series recordings on our DVR, and here are a few of the new shows that we enjoy.
March 25, 2010 6 Comments
The Wearing of the Green
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, MSB readers! Are you wearing your green today? If not, then I virtually pinch you! Here are a few selections from our favorite shops that can keep you from getting pinched next year (and might make a few people “green” with envy).
March 17, 2010 1 Comment
Voyages
Bea’s Pick – Prague, Czech Republic
If I ever go to Czech Republic, I am definitely going to stay at the Golden Well. This hotel sounds amazing! Also, all the Prague pics are from National Geographic’s website which has an amazing travel section worth checking out.
March 12, 2010 No Comments
I fell in love with a diaper bag. Yes, a diaper bag.
My mother and I went window shopping this past weekend, “Ooooohing” and “Awwwwing” over baby things. I found this diaper bag at Pottery Barn Kids, and now I have eyes for no other.
March 10, 2010 6 Comments
