tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77885459909624512052024-03-05T01:43:23.530-08:00Stashpotfor future referenceAyîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.comBlogger463125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-61872470781339202072016-04-21T09:13:00.001-07:002016-04-21T09:13:32.189-07:00WatchlistWhat I've been <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/AyikPT/watchlist/" target="_blank">doing</a>...<br />
<br />Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-49048230054625377532013-12-19T13:31:00.000-08:002013-12-19T13:33:12.257-08:00Travel: NYC<div style="color: #444444; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12px;">
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<b>According to Zagats, You Can Get Grimaldi's Without Waiting in Line</b><br />
News flash for pizza fans - you can check out the pizza that has folks lining up day in and day out without the wait. Or without even leaving Manhattan. Sure, hanging out on the sidewalk at <a href="http://www.zagat.com/r/grimaldis-new-york1" style="color: #89001a; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Grimaldi's</a> may be "part of the experience" for out-of-towners, but New Yorkers can get their pies at the <a href="http://www.zagat.com/r/grimaldis-new-york" style="color: #89001a; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Limelight Marketplace</a>, where a stand-alone branch opened a while back with little fanfare. It's open, and the checkered tables are usually pretty empty and there is never a line situation.</div>
<a href="http://www.thenomadhotel.com/#/dining" target="_blank">Nomad</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - <a href="http://chef%20daniel%20humm%20%2811%20madison%29%20is%20a%20bada%24%24./" target="_blank"> </a></span><a href="http://luxirare.com/perfect-autumnal-meal-nomad-restaurant-via-iphone/" target="_blank">Luxirare</a> tells us why.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />
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<a href="http://kioskkiosk.com/index.php">Kiosk</a> - <a href="http://www.sayyestohoboken.com/2010/11/must-do-in-new-york-kiosk-in-soho.html">Say YES! to Hoboken</a> tells us why.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mokubany.com/">Mokuba</a> for lots and lots of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=mokuba">trims.</a>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-13235060018140566262013-12-05T10:02:00.000-08:002013-12-05T10:02:23.954-08:00Travel: London<a href="http://londonist.com/2013/10/take-a-twilight-tour-of-the-tower.php" target="_blank">Twighlight Tour of the Tower of London</a><br />
<a href="http://www.doctorwhoexperience.com/" target="_blank">The Doctor Who Experience</a>... for the Daleks!<br />
4 Princelet Street (via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stadtkind/5639939293/in/photostream/">Poupée Mechanique</a>) - not a destination, necessarily but super cool nonetheless<br />
<a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/24/sugar-rush/?ref=dining">These candy stores.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/content/find_us/content">Liberty of London</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thedorchester.com/afternoon-tea">Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester</a> (Thank you, <a href="http://luxirare.com/champagne-afternoon-tea-dorchester-hotel/">Luxirare</a>)Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-84032252818969843732012-06-22T00:00:00.000-07:002012-06-22T15:20:38.460-07:00Travel: RomeRome... with Biggity.<br />
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The inspiration came from Hugh Garvey's <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2011/04/rules-of-stress-free-travel.html">article on travelling to Rome with the kiddos</a> (keep in mind that he seems to be a professional food/travel writer).<br />
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More, more, and more recent, intel from <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/01/roman-holiday/#more-12429">Jordan Ferney's trip.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.designmom.com/2012/06/kids-rome-7-dont-miss-activities/#more-20567" target="_blank">Design Mom asks her kids</a> what to do/see.Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-64404200450730863852012-06-14T00:00:00.000-07:002012-06-14T14:09:16.407-07:00Movies to See<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PenVke7ffsA" width="560"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://www.moonrisekingdom.com/" target="_blank">Moonrise Kingdom.</a><br />
Could Wes Anderson have made a film as good as Rushmore?<br />
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<a href="http://www.magpictures.com/jirodreamsofsushi/">Jiro Dreams of Sushi</a><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wosVsphAHEw" width="400"></iframe><a href="http://www.iconmovies.net/coriolanus/">Coriolanus</a><br />
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<strike><a href="http://www.focusfeatures.com/tinker_tailor_soldier_spy">Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, 2011 Remake</a> - if it's even half as good as the original, it will be worth it.</strike> It was pretty good but I still prefer the original BBC version.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wim-wenders.com/movies/movies_spec/pina/pina.htm">Pina</a> - because it's Wim Wenders and because of <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/cinema/2011/12/19/111219crci_cinema_lane?currentPage=all">this Anthony Lane review.</a><br />
<strike><a href="http://margincallmovie.com/">Margin Call</a> because of <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/cinema/2011/10/31/111031crci_cinema_denby?currentPage=all">David Denby's review.</a></strike><br />
<strike><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_%281988_film%29">Alice</a> by Jan Švankmajer</strike><br />
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<i>I first heard about it over at <a href="http://poupee-mecanique.com/blog/?p=944">Poupée Mechanique.</a> With images like that, how not to see it? Oddly enough, I just saw <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_%282010_film%29">Tim Burton</a>'s 2010 Alice offering. It looked great but I found the weird vibe between Alice and the Hatter very distracting. Kudos to Anne Hathaway though for sending up goodness.</i></blockquote>
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<strike><a href="http://www.thehurtlocker-movie.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Hurt Locker</span></a></strike> for the film.<br />
<strike><a href="http://www.brightstar-movie.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bright Star</span></a></strike> for its good looks.Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-89267470510197388062012-05-29T16:00:00.000-07:002012-05-29T12:48:05.396-07:00Big Boy: Busy Boy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumdO0NoQLDNSZF2C4ht_3F0hMndpH1Wx5AimjWoJrKpKClRMnGAPWGFgpKwpsKmGFj-pB4tZdkJmHSU3lcUQd35fYnZcUXV1NKAb_seZAdy11M-HbsKw3Q-tSy5vjlYSpKKNkWYF1euTr/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529974275294342178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumdO0NoQLDNSZF2C4ht_3F0hMndpH1Wx5AimjWoJrKpKClRMnGAPWGFgpKwpsKmGFj-pB4tZdkJmHSU3lcUQd35fYnZcUXV1NKAb_seZAdy11M-HbsKw3Q-tSy5vjlYSpKKNkWYF1euTr/s400/Picture+1.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 163px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
I need to start a list of notions I have that maybe Big Boy <span style="font-style: italic;">might</span> like:<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Athletics</span><br />
Swimming lessons (to keep BB from drowning)<br />
Wing Chun<br />
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<b>Activities</b><br />
<a href="http://www.harvest4you.com/" target="_blank">Harvesting Crops</a> (courtesy of Michael!) - a handy-dandy map <a href="http://www.harvest4you.com/images/stories/HT2012_dloadmap-3.pdf" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Camp </span>(more pay dirt from Michael)<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://www.circuscenter.org/">Circus Camp</a><br />
<a href="http://www.galileo-learning.com/abt-CampGalileo_theme-2.html">Toy Camp</a><br />
<br />Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-1442027327631342672012-05-07T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-09T15:49:30.307-07:00Photography: (Macro) Lenses<div class="parseasinTitle ">
<span style="font-weight: bold;">09.v.12 UPDATE: </span>There is a<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/prime/handle-buy-box.html/ref=dp_start-bbf_1_glance" target="_blank"> cheaper, non-USM version</a> of the <span id="btAsinTitle">Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. Much cheaper but sometimes <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/product-reviews/B00007E7JU/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_one?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addOneStar" target="_blank">it gets stuck on the camera</a> apparently. Yikes. Amongst those that had this problem, the general consensus seems to be spend a little more for the </span><a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_1_4_usm" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>EF 50mm f/1.4</a> </div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">08.v.12 UPDATE: </span>Another shout out for the<a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_1_4_usm" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>EF 50mm f/1.4 USM</a> over at <a href="http://sayyestohoboken.com/about" target="_blank">Say Yes To Hoboken</a>. She says that it <i>"is gorgeous for portraits."</i><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">17.xi11 UPDATE: </span>I received the <a href="http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_100mm_f_2_8l_macro_is_usm">Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM</a> as a gift. It is an amazing piece of equipment but I still need to learn to use it fully. It is very heavy but it can deliver <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=85044243%40N00&q=macro&m=tags">some amazing results.</a><br />
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Now I am thinking about adding a EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, Standard & Medium Telephoto lens... not exactly a macro but <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinchang/3773385018/in/gallery-uyek-72157627557253476/">look at this.</a><br />
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<strike>Aperture: ≤f/2.8</strike><br />
<strike>focal length: ≤100mm - longer means less chance of <span style="font-style: italic;">you</span> blocking light ... or startling bugs</strike><br />
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<strike><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Top Pick This Week</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">barring the $$$$ Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM):</span> Tamron SP AF 90 F2.8 Di 272E<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The candidates:</span><br /><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_100mm_f_2_8l_macro_is_usm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM</span></a> - $$$$ but has IS and faster autofocus than Tamron; heavier (not so good for handheld work).<br /><a href="http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=117"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tamron SP AF 90 F2.8 Di 272E</span></a> - good reviews <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/74163/Can-you-recommend-a-camera-for-macro-photography">here.</a> Half the price of the Canon 100mm and only 10mm difference.<br /><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/stashpot-20/detail/B000GPHQWO"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sigma 70mm F/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens</span></a> for Canon Digital SLR Cameras<br /><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_s_60mm_f_2_8_macro_usm#Features"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_50mm_f_2_5_compact_macro"><span style="font-weight: bold;">EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro</span></a> - compact but is the focal length too short? Good as a portrait lens.<br /><a href="http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/50mm-f28-ex-dg-macro-sigma"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SIGMA 50mm f2.8 EX Macro 1:1 Lens</span></a> for Canon SLR digital cameras</strike><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Explanations and Examples:</span><br />
<a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/77689/Macro-photography-101">Macro Photography 101 at Metafilter</a> - Jedrek suggests the <span style="font-weight: bold;">EF 100 f/2.8</span>; he also suggest <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0240808193/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">this book.</a><br />
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Excellent explanation of macro equipment by <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/macro.htm">Ken Rockwell.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.chookooloonks.com/blog/2011/3/8/occasionally-technical-tuesdays-on-choosing-a-camera-lens.html">Chookooloonks</a> tells you how to choose a lens. The macro stuff is at the end.<br />
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Good ol' <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_photography">Wikipedia</a> has a pretty good explanation of macro photography.<br />
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<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/our-approach-to-food-photos/">Smitten Kitchen</a> uses <a href="http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/50mm-f28-ex-dg-macro-sigma">Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens.</a> Food, miniatures ... kinda the same. This is available at <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/stashpot-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=7">Amazon.</a> Or you can rent it at BorrowLenses.com (It only has 1:2).<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Things to remember:</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic;">Ken Rockwell: This seems silly but it's very important. You need at least a foot or so between your lens and the subject so you don't block your light or scare your subject. You usually want the longest macro lens you can afford.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Chookooloonks: The smaller the aperture number, the more desirable the lens generally is, and therefore it will be priced accordingly. My general rule is that you should always buy a lens with the smallest aperture number you can afford.</span><br />
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Magnification matters. I need 1:1 (not available with the 50mm but available with the 60mm).<br />
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Working or Focussing (thank you <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/re-mentaddicts/discuss/72157626288582256/#comment72157626164146905">Renatta!</a>) distance is how close you can get to your subject (e.g., 90mm)Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-65370502248296314102012-04-22T15:40:00.002-07:002012-04-22T15:43:08.310-07:00Pinterest, Part II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Select the drop down menu (in this example, the image is on my Grub board), if you want to move the image to a different board.<br />
Don't forget to select the red "Save Pin" button to keep your changes!<br />
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Let's say that this recipe is <i>so</i> wonderful that I want to keep it on my Grub board but also pin it to another of my boards.<br />
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<br />Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-87180965227931357922012-04-20T13:56:00.000-07:002012-04-20T13:56:09.412-07:00Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-87210889863552856732012-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:002012-04-17T09:57:52.946-07:00Travel: Paris<span style="font-weight:bold;">Magasins:</span><br />Achête Avibon!<br /><a href="http://www.lacasedecousinpaul.com/">La Case de cousin Paul</a> - light balls (bring an empty valise!), courtesy of <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/09/pretty-lights/">Oh Happy Day!</a><br /><a href="http://www.repetto.fr/boutique/chaussures/toute-la-collection.html?lang=fr&t=65&CAT_TYPE=DANSE">Repetto</a> shoes, courtesy of <a href="http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2010/04/jadore-repetto.html">Paris Breakfasts</a><br /><a href="http://tricots-de-la-droguerie.fr">La Droguerie</a> - <a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/03/la-droguerie.html">Oh Happy Day!</a> tells us why.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lists:</span><br /><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/04/shopping-paris-in-8-hours/">8 Hours of Paris Shopping with Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day!</a><br /><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/02/10-things-paris-with-kids/">Jordan Ferney's kid-centric list</a><br />A kid centric list at <a href="http://www.frogmom.com/2011/08/four-itineraries-to-discover-paris-with.html">Frog Mom</a><br /><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/07/paris-picnic-guide/">Jordan Ferney's Paris Picnic Guide</a><br /><a href="http://sprizee.typepad.com/randomness/2011/01/exploring-paris.html">Sprizee's</a> links to lists<br /><a href="http://kissmyspatula.com/2011/01/04/10-reasons-to-visit-paris-in-the-winter/">Kiss My Spatula</a> lists 10 reasons to go in the winter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Manger:</span><br /><a href="http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2011/10/clean-plate-club-paris.html">Le Boulanger des Invalides Jocteur</a>, courtesy of Paris Breakfasts<br />Luxirare at <a href="http://luxirare.com/les-cocottes-de-christian-constant-paris/#more-5262">Les Cocottes de Christian Constant</a> - she recommends it for lunch.<br /><a href="http://luxirare.com/park-hyatt-paris-breakfast/">Luxirare's</a> Park Hyatt breakfast<br /><a href="http://luxirare.com/latelier-de-robuchon-paris/">Luxirare's</a> L'Atelier Robuchon dinner<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">With Big Boy</span> (many plucked from Oh Happy Day! who goes into <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/02/10-things-paris-with-kids/">greater detail</a>):<br /><a href="http://www.qype.fr/place/645022-Gusto-Italia-Paris">Gusto Italia</a> veggie pizza.<br />Seine Boat Tour, starting at Ile St. Louis.<br />Puppet shows at Jardin de Luxembourg and Champ de Mars (Oh Happy Day recommends Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons).<br />Sailboats at les jardins de Luxembourg and Tuileries.<br /><a href="http://www.parcfloraldeparis.com/parc_floral.html">Parc Floral</a> - good children's park furniture.<br /><a href="http://www.cite-sciences.fr/fr/cite-des-sciences/contenu/c/1248104303612/cite-des-enfants/">The Cité des Enfants</a> - children's museum.<br /><a href="http://www.104.fr/#/fr/Artistes/A222-Le_Manege_Carre_Senart">Le Centquatre</a> - for the bug carousel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Grown-ups Only(?)</span><br /><a href="http://parisbymouth.com/upcoming-food-tours/">Paris By Mouth Food Tour</a>, courtesy of <a href="http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2012/03/paris-by-mouth-food-tours.html">Paris Breakfasts</a><br /><a href="http://www.fondation-pb-ysl.net/en/Practical-informations-101.html">YSL Studio Tour</a>, courtesy of <a href="http://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2012/04/ysl-studio-visit.html">Paris Breakfasts</a>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-58773966311603533812012-03-16T00:00:00.005-07:002012-03-26T12:12:05.696-07:00Travel: Tokyo<span style="font-weight:bold;">Grub:</span><br /><a href="http://www.sushi-jiro.jp/">Sukiyabashi Jiro (すきやばし次郎 Sukiyabashi Jirō)</a>, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Souvenirs:</span><br />Diamondokeito/Diakeito, DiaScenery/Diamusee Fine Yarn- more info at <a href="http://moonstitches.typepad.com/moonstitches/2007/11/rhubarb-scarf-l.html">Moonstitches</a><br /><blockquote>~5ocm long colour repeats<br />100% wool<br />40g / 220m, fingering<br />gauge: 30-32 stitches x 42-44 rows<br />knit with 2.4 - 2.7 mm needle</blockquote>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-77077005151785244792012-02-21T00:00:00.010-08:002012-02-21T12:26:43.179-08:00Travel: Vancouver<span style="font-weight:bold;">Grub:</span><br /><br />CREATIVE CURRIES, courtesy of <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/02/14/travel/14hours.html">The New York Times</a><br />Mark Bittman, a food columnist and blogger for The Times, once called Vij’s “among the finest Indian restaurants in the world.” It’s certainly among the more expensive. For a cheaper thrill, pop in next door to its colorful sister, Vij’s Rangoli (1488 West 11th Avenue; 604-736-5711; vijsrangoli.ca), which looks like a takeout diner. Memorable combinations include a goat meat and jackfruit curry with a coconut cabbage salad (15.50 Canadian dollars). <br /><br />We might be taking Big Boy to Vancouver.<br /><br />Highlights at <a href="http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/British_Columbia/Vancouver/vancouvercity.htm">Travel for Kids.</a><br /><a href="http://www.findfamilyfun.com/main.htm">Find Family Fun</a> has a huge, hot-linked list.<br /><a href="http://www.granvilleisland.com/discover-island/visitors-guide/day-kids">Granville Island</a> - they have a Kids Market and an <a href="http://www.theadventurezone.ca/">Adventure Zone.</a><br /><a href="http://www.scienceworld.ca/kidspace">Kid Space at Science World</a><br /><a href="http://www.visitvanaqua.org/">Vancouver Aquarium</a> - and you can <a href="http://www.visitvanaqua.org/animal-encounters">"encounter" some of the residents</a> for a fee <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.910beach.com/suites/index.php">suites at 910 Beach</a> have in suite washers/dryers!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=toy+rentals&hl=en&num=10&lr=&ft=i&cr=&safe=images&tbs=">Toy Rentals</a><br /><a href="http://www.weetravel.ca/attractions.shtml">Wee Travel</a> equipment rentalsAyîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-67693714904771637332012-02-21T00:00:00.008-08:002012-02-21T11:21:06.729-08:00Embroidery / Mending<a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6917511445_e25555bdaf_z.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6917511445_e25555bdaf_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I decided to finally stop just <span style="font-style:italic;">reading and thinking</span> about embroidery and actually start <span style="font-style:italic;">practicing</span> some embroidery. <br /><br />Instead of generating a sampler that would need to be hung, I decided to practice on something at hand and in use. My older tea towels have developed some mysterious holes in them (moths, buckshot?) so I decided to start with buttonholing those. I really like the amoebae effect. And it was <span style="font-style:italic;">fun!</span><br /><br />Here is what I have been reading for months in preparation:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Stitches of Creative Embroidery</span>, by Jacqueline Enthoven<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Stitches-Grete-Petersen-Svennas/dp/0713426381">Handbook of Stitches</a> by Grete Petersen and Elsie Svennås.Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-41105147605797916542012-02-17T00:00:00.000-08:002012-02-21T11:13:56.360-08:00Grub: Cake PopsNo Merckens or Wilton candy coating handy? No problem! <a href="http://veronicascornucopia.com/tag/candy-coating/">Veronica's Cornucopia</a> suggests using <span style="font-style:italic;">"...real chocolate, add a tablespoon of vegetable shortening or oil per pound or bag of chips (12 oz) and melt them together."</span><br /><br />Veronica answers another conundrum of Cake Balls:<blockquote><br />Q: I find cake balls too sweet. Is there something I can use besides frosting?<br /><br />A: Certainly! All you needs is a binder to keep the cake crumbs stuck together when you roll them into balls. I have a co-worker that uses peanut butter in her chocolate cake balls and lemon pie filling in her lemon cake balls. Other ideas would be pudding, cream cheese, softened butter, bittersweet or semisweet ganache, sour cream, mayonnaise, jams & jellies. Just be careful and add a little at a time, as many of these would go further than frosting and you probably wouldn’t need very much.<br /><br />If you don’t want to add anything, here’s what you do: make my favorite chocolate cake, process it to crumbs in the food processor and then wad up balls of the crumbs and roll! This particular recipe sticks together with nothing added! The pops end up tasting more like cake than candy, although the texture is still more dense since the crumbs are compacted. </blockquote><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/hope-these-put-a-smile-on-your-face/">How to make Cake Pops</a> at <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella,</a> <span style="font-style:italic;">of course!</span><br /><br />And now, courtesy of <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/">Aubrey & Lindsay</a>, <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/2011/05/5-minute-cake-pop.html">how to make "cake pops" faster</a> using (more) delicious Timbits!<br /><br />Decorated paper straws at <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/stashpot-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3">The Sugar Diva.</a><br />Lollipop sticks at <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/stashpot-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3">Amazon.</a><br />Candy coating at <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/stashpot-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3">Amazon.</a><br />Edible Ink pens at <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/stashpot-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3">Amazon.</a><br />Cake Pop tags for the sticks by <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/tags/">Bakerella.</a><br /><br />Ou, si vous préférez macarons ...<br /><a href="http://www.bakerella.com/tartelette-these-are-for-you/">Macaron Pops</a> by Bakerella.Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-59134059368843315632012-02-06T00:00:00.001-08:002012-02-06T13:37:01.300-08:00Duchesse briséeI love chaises, daybeds, ktl.<br />Current favourite: a <span style="font-style:italic;">duchesse brisée</span><br /><br />A history at <a href="http://www.designboom.com/history/66_1700.html">Design Boom.</a>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-70079789074164243352012-02-06T00:00:00.000-08:002012-02-06T13:37:25.082-08:00Lexicology<span style="font-weight:bold;">06.ii.12</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://stashpot.blogspot.com/2012/02/duchesse-brisee.html">Duchesse brisée</a></span> - this word is used, when the chaise longue is divided in two parts : the chair and a long footstool. Or two chairs with a stool in between them.[2] The origin of the name is unknown.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">30.i.12</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greendot/6788610189/in/contacts/">Blixa</a>... wonderful name of Lisa's cat<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">21.xii.11</span><br />Paquerette... as an alternate to Maguerite des prés<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">13.v.11</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">casse-couilles</span>, courtesy of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22371640@N00/5709970201/in/photostream">Tibiloo</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">25.iii.11</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Bathymetry</span>, courtesy of <a href="http://stashpot.blogspot.com/2011/03/art-crafterall.html">Crafterall</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">25.i.11</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">luxemburgerli</span> ... est le même que macarons<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">23.i.11</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Bunga Bunga</span>, courtesy of Silvio Berlusconi<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">11.vii.10</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Magdalena Squalor</span> from Michelle Tea's Valencia ... now <span style="font-style:italic;">that's</span> a name!<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Vuvuzela</span> courtesy of FIFA 2010<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">03.vii.10</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">la salopette<br />les taches d'herbes<br />bigoudis</span><br />RubirosaAyîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-87645845219586222312012-01-10T00:00:00.000-08:002012-01-10T14:05:56.966-08:00Travel: Santa Rosa<a href="http://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/">Pacific Coast Air Museum</a><br />2230 Becker Blvd.<br />Santa Rosa, CA 95403<br />707-575-7900Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-47120783337309116892012-01-09T00:00:00.001-08:002012-01-26T12:02:54.858-08:00Things I Would Like/Ought To DoGet comfortable with the <a href="http://pinterest.com/uyek/audodidactography/">manual setting</a> of my camera<br />Polish up my French<br />Spinning ... on spindle or wheel<br />Travel more but not for work ... to Africa/Asia/Europe.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycFbPnRLskw">Wing Chun!</a> ... but sometimes Krav Maga. <blockquote>Wing Chun might be more" woman-friendly" (i.e., not so dependent on assumed body strengths ... from what I have <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Chun">read</a>, it was developed by a woman to address these very concerns).</blockquote><br /><br />RETIRED (and, in some cases, what was I thinking?):<br /><strike>More effective Baby Signing (For the Record: I do it all the time ... my audience seems receptive but not participatory).</strike>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-23283954149116467812012-01-05T00:00:00.001-08:002012-01-09T19:35:50.084-08:00Travel: Hamburg<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4NcTnQedo&annotation_id=annotation_785740&feature=iv"><iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Qz4NcTnQedo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></a><br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1383532/Knuffingen-Airport-German-builds-worlds-largest-model-airport.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Knuffingen Airport: Kleinster Flughafen der Welt</span></a> - The world's smallest aeroport in action at the Hamburg aeroport. See it in action <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4NcTnQedo&annotation_id=annotation_785740&feature=iv">here.</a>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-38536765886283205412011-12-31T00:00:00.001-08:002012-01-09T17:09:07.258-08:00Travel Copenhagen<a href="http://www.tivoli.dk/composite-3351.htm"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tivoli Gardens</span></a> - especially for Biggity<br /><br />René Redzepi's <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.noma.dk/">Noma</a></span> - excellent article on Noma at <a href="http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/11/21/111121fa_fact_kramer">The New Yorker.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://helle-gavin.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gavin</span></a> - children's clothingAyîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-65721092585205215472011-12-31T00:00:00.000-08:002012-01-09T16:51:24.945-08:00Travel: CharlestonI don't really want to visit Charleston, <span style="font-style:italic;">per se.</span> But I do want to visit Sean Brock's two restaurants, which happen to be there:<br /><a href="http://www.huskrestaurant.com/">Husk</a><br /><a href="http://www.mccradysrestaurant.com/">McCrady's</a><br /><br />The reason being this excellent article about Sean Brock's cooking at <a href="http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=2011-10-31#folio=040">The New Yorker</a> (you may need a subscription to view this).Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-90786379866829908482011-12-21T00:00:00.001-08:002011-12-21T11:00:38.762-08:00Lexicilogy: FloraEnglish-French-Latin names for flowers at <a href="http://www.earthlypursuits.com/FlwrsPer/FlwrName.htm">Earthly Pursuits</a>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-63009415749010738852011-12-15T00:00:00.000-08:002011-12-15T10:04:34.908-08:00Books To ReadChina Miéville's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassytown">Embassytown</a> - "read" it as an audiobook <a href="http://ttbook.org/book/china-mi%C3%A9ville-embassytown">for reasons of the language</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=areiki&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#pq=embassytown&hl=en&cp=12&gs_id=2x&xhr=t&q=embassytown+review&tok=VRp70QM4Mq8ORns7o7m-hQ&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&client=firefox-a&hs=hNb&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=embassytown+&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=29d9c1aa2e2098a2&biw=1402&bih=743">Why</a> you should read it.<br /><br />15.xii.11 UPDATE: Excellent read. The audio book does a great job of conveying Ariekei Language.Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-82996309272023352692011-12-14T00:00:00.000-08:002011-12-14T13:52:57.357-08:00Party PlannerJust a list. Not necessarily in this combination.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hallelujah! Party in a box:</span><br /><a href="http://www.amandajanejonesblog.com/2011/11/i-still-cant-believe-cree-is-30.html#comments">Amanda Jane Jones's</a> grown up versions of Party in a Box - <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/11/party-in-a-box-2/">courtesy of Oh Happy Day!</a><br /><a href="http://www.acmepartybox.com/products/circus-party-box#">Acme Party Box Collection</a><br /><a href="http://www.makeitmineparties.com/">Make it Mine Parties</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Themes</span><br />All about (oversized) balloons at <a href="http://www.designmom.com/2011/05/oversize-balloon-101/">Design Mom</a><br />Dinosaurs at <a href="http://wantsandwishesdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/dinosaur-party-rawr-means-happy.html">Wants & Wishes</a> - active volcano cakes <a href="http://wantsandwishesdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/dinosaur-party-molten-lava-volcano.html">(recipe here!)</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Miscellaneous</span><br /><a href="http://www.zubbles.com/order/index.asp">Zubbles</a> - coloured bubbles<br />Origami lidded boxes by <a href="http://www.happyfolding.com/instructions-brill-box_and_lid">Dave Brill</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Invitations</span><br /><a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/mini-rainbow-flying-disks-a2-12_1682-12-1.fltr?Ntt=mini+rainbow+flying+disc">Mini Frisbees</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Armour-Practice-Balls-Bucket/dp/B004V9THKU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1303169079&sr=8-16">A message in a whiffle ball, perhaps?</a><br />Inflatable Beach Balls by <a href="http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2011/03/kids-birthday-party-invitation-for-any-season.html">Silke Stoddard over at the Crafts Department</a> - perfect if the ball <i>idée fixe</i> sticks around.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Decor</span><br />Paper Airplane Garland at <a href="http://armellejewelry.blogspot.com/search/label/airplane%20party">Armelle</a> - I'd like to see a room-spanning garland like this!<br />Huge Balloons with streamers from <a href="http://geronimoballoons.com/store/">Geronimo!</a> - expensive<br />Felt Balls from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yummishop?section_id=7896231">YUMMI Shop</a> - there must be a use for these!<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Armour-Practice-Balls-Bucket/dp/B004V9THKU/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1303169079&sr=8-16">Whiffle garland?</a><br /><a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-a-recycled-newspaper-pom-pom-140546">Re-nest's Newspaper Pom Poms</a><br />Jordan Ferney's Frilly Streamers at <a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/fringey-streamers-diy.html">Oh Happy Day!</a><br />Origami Waterballs for a Garland at <a href="http://hurriedhomemaker.com/2010/05/origami-waterball-tutorial/">The Hurried Housewife</a><br />Tissue Pom Poms by <a href="http://prosttothehost.com/pom-shop/">Prost to the Host</a> <br />DIY Tissue Pom Poms at <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias">Martha Stewart</a><br />Paper Lollies by <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/patriotic-paper-lollies-perfect-for-july-4th">Make and Takes</a><br />Tissue Paper Garland at <a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/06/diy-tissue-garland.html">Prudent Baby</a><br />Fabric Pennants at <a href="http://www.formandreform.com/wordpress/?p=3605">Form and Reform</a><br />Ruffled Streamers at <a href="http://www.mypapercrane.com/blog/?p=1286">My Paper Crane</a><br />Pennant Cupcake Toppers at <a href="http://www.fogandthistle.com/?p=1791">Fog and Thistle</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Favours</span><br />DIY Molded crayons and glitter crayons at <a href="http://www.minieco.co.uk/wax/">Mini Eco</a><br /><a href="http://makingitlovely.com/2011/11/02/diy-chalkboard-holiday-favors/">Chalkboards</a> by Making It Lovely - she suggests them for New Year's Resolutions.<br />Molded Crayons from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilDoodlers?ref=seller_info">Lil Doodlers</a><br />DIY Scratchers at <a href="http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-make-scratch-off-lottery-tickets.html">ArtMind</a> - just remember: detergent + metallic paint!<br />DIY Animal Crackers <span style="font-style:italic;">and</span> Bags at <a href="http://www.celebrate-creativity.com/my_weblog/2010/09/animal-crackers.html">Celebrate Creativity</a><br />Superhero lollipops at <a href="http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-superhero-lollipop-templates.html">Zakka Life.</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003N0HK2U/ref=s9_simh_gw_p200_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1E657A36WCNYTJRN75NE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846">Kick Balls!</a><br />Traditional Medallions by <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/06/stache-bash-part-ii/">Twig & Thistle</a><br />Mod Medallions by <a href="http://www.readymade.com/projects/mod_medallions">Alissia Melka-Teichroew</a><br />Match Boxes at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-matchbox-valentines-with-rachel-johnson-6948/">The Storque</a><br />Toys on top of cupcakes = Party favours <span style="font-style:italic;">and</span> toppers<br />Clown noses<br /><a href="http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=16455&utm_medium=afflink&utm_campaign=affiliates&utm_source=affiliate">Top Hats</a><br />Thaumatropes<br /><a href="http://dawnypoo.blogspot.com/2011/03/fiesta-friday-round-and-round.html">Martha's Bouncy Ball Party Favours</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Food</span><br /><a href="http://blackdinahchocolatiers.com/product-detail.aspx?product=33">Black Dinah Chocolatiers Froglets</a><br />Molten Chocolate volcano cakes recipe at <a href="http://wantsandwishesdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/dinosaur-party-molten-lava-volcano.html">Wants and Wishes</a><br />Cupcake topper pennants like <a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2009/03/pretty-cupcakes.html">these at Oh Happy Day</a><br />Cupcakes in a Jar at <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-cupcake-in-jar.html">Cakies</a> - a bit mooshed looking ... hmmm. Might rethink the presentation (i.e., shorter jar, no layers?)<br /><a href="http://stashpot.blogspot.com/2011/03/grub-cake-pops.html">Cake Pops</a><br />Planetary Cake Pops by <a href="http://paperplateandplane.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/solar-system-cake-pops/">Paper, Plate, and Plane</a> - Marbelizing Candy at <a href="http://www.wilton.com/technique/Marbleizing-Candy">Wilton.</a><br />Inarizushi at <a href="http://readymade.com/blogs/food-and-entertaining/2010/03/17/perfect-party-food-inarizushi/">Ready-Made</a><br />Chirashi by <a href="http://teaandcookies.blogspot.com/2007/04/hana-mi-in-five-easy-steps.html">Tea and Cookies</a><br /><a href="http://stashpot.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-velvet-cupcakes.html">Red Velvet [Cup]Cakes</a><br /><a href="http://stashpot.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-popsicles.html">Popsicles</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Activities</span><br />Poof Balls at <a href="http://topsmalibu.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=200">Tops Malibu</a>, courtesy of <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/12/moses-is-four/">Oh Happy Day</a><br />Dinosaur Egg Hunt at <a href="http://wantsandwishesdesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/dinosaur-party-dinosaur-egg-hunt.html">Wants & Wishes</a> - eat the "eggs" afterward!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Costumes</span><br /><a href="http://www.sillyjokes.co.uk/dress-up/masks/face/animal/rabbit.html">Rabbit Mask</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Suprises</span><br />Balloons in boxes and out the window at <a href="http://onhandmodern.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/05/boys-4th-birthday.html">On-Hand + Modern</a>Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788545990962451205.post-17186312831825754122011-12-10T00:00:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:13:28.811-08:00Christmas Crackers<span style="font-weight:bold;">Ready-Made</span><br /><a href="http://www.robinreedchristmascrackers.com/">Robin Reed</a> - especially their <a href="http://www.robinreedchristmascrackers.com/concerto-crackers-c-6.html">Concerto Crackers!</a><br /><a href="http://www.tomsmithchristmascrackers.com/">Tom Smith</a><br /><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/six-of-the-best-christmas-crackers-1525911.html">Roundup at The Independent</a> - Smythson's sound <span style="font-style:italic;">nice</span><br /><a href="http://www.weebirdy.com/2011/11/20-best-christmas-crackers-2011.html">Wee Birdie's covetable roundup</a> - with links to more!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">DIY</span><br />Templates by <a href="http://www.minieco.co.uk/crackers/">Kate at Minni Eco</a> (more great, and often kid-centric, Mini Eco tutorials <a href="http://www.minieco.co.uk/minieco-tutorials/">here</a>)Ayîkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087889868341541668noreply@blogger.com0