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ModaZenModaZenThe best of the creative spirit at work. Moda.Zen is your one-stop guide to living the healthy, stylish, and well informed creative life.Daily ideas, articles, and video's on all things creative. From movies and music, to art, design, and crafts, and Articles
Monday Movies- Juno
2007-12-17 16:08:00 I have to see this. I JUST HAVE TO!!!!! lol. Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Movies , Monday , Juno
Sunday Spaces: It's glitter season!
2007-12-16 23:29:00 This is my first Christmas living away from my family back in Arkansas, and as thus, is my first Christmas with a place of my own to decorate. I have been very naughty this year because even though Frank and I did go tree shopping, we scored zero on the tree hunt. Everything was too big or two small or two bushy. Anyway, then we were planning on going hunting again this weekend when I injured my knee, so I have been all cooped up with nothing to do but stare at my decoration barren apartment.Lucky for me, even if I can't walk I can craft!I found some great inspiration for Christmas decorations last night via How About Orange.Jess posted some great templates and tutorials for 3D paper snowflakes and cool retro ornaments, which fitted perfectly with my already large collection of traditional snowflakes that I have been cutting out all week. If you haven't ever visited Jess over at How About Orange, I highly recommend doing so because it is a really inspiring and fun blog!(this is my... More About: Season , Sunday , Spaces , Glitter
Sunday Spaces: It's glitter season!
2007-12-16 23:29:00 This is my first Christmas living away from my family back in Arkansas, and as thus, is my first Christmas with a place of my own to decorate. I have been very naughty this year because even though Frank and I did go tree shopping, we scored zero on the tree hunt. Everything was too big or two small or two bushy. Anyway, then we were planning on going hunting again this weekend when I injured my knee, so I have been all cooped up with nothing to do but stare at my decoration barren apartment.Lucky for me, even if I can't walk I can craft!I found some great inspiration for Christmas decorations last night via How About Orange.Jess posted some great templates and tutorials for 3D paper snowflakes and cool retro ornaments, which fitted perfectly with my already large collection of traditional snowflakes that I have been cutting out all week. If you haven't ever visited Jess over at How About Orange, I highly recommend doing so because it is a really inspiring and fun blog!(this is my... More About: Season , Sunday , Spaces , Glitter
Craft For China- Saturday Service
2007-12-15 01:10:00 Craft for China is a neat fund raising effort started by Melissa Robertson, who according to her blog is an art education major at a University in Maryland.Craft for China aims to help raise money for Love Without Boundries a non-profit to help orphans in China get medical and educational help. they also help to find foster homes for the orphaned children.Heres what Melissa's blog says about the first fundraiser."The first fundraiser was an eBay auction that started on September 22, 2007 and ended on September 29, 2007. This auction raised over $600 and we were able to sponsor two children. The children originally sponsored were Kyle and Gracie. Kyle was sponsored to have a foster family and Gracie was sponsored to attend preschool. Both children were two years old. I was able to choose a name for Gracie and I choose her name because it means blessed. I feel that it is a blessing we were able to raise so much money for her and Kyle. I later received an email from LWB that Kyle was... More About: Service , Saturday , Craft
Craft For China- Saturday Service
2007-12-15 01:10:00 Craft for China is a neat fund raising effort started by Melissa Robertson, who according to her blog is an art education major at a University in Maryland.Craft for China aims to help raise money for Love Without Boundries a non-profit to help orphans in China get medical and educational help. they also help to find foster homes for the orphaned children.Heres what Melissa's blog says about the first fundraiser."The first fundraiser was an eBay auction that started on September 22, 2007 and ended on September 29, 2007. This auction raised over $600 and we were able to sponsor two children. The children originally sponsored were Kyle and Gracie. Kyle was sponsored to have a foster family and Gracie was sponsored to attend preschool. Both children were two years old. I was able to choose a name for Gracie and I choose her name because it means blessed. I feel that it is a blessing we were able to raise so much money for her and Kyle. I later received an email from LWB that Kyle was... More About: Service , Saturday , Craft
Friday Feature- This Is It! Creations
2007-12-14 14:39:00 Oh it's Feature Friday ! I'm so excited to have "This Is it!" Creations" as my first feature!I put out the call for features on Indiepublic and Jodi was the first of many to respond!Jodi Chapman is the owner and creative genius behind the East Bay based jewelry and paper goods company, she and her husband Dan have made the company a growing success story.How did you get started?"My husband and I dreamed of creating together while working from home, so we created This Is It! Creations in 2005. We named it ?This Is It!? for many reasons: 1. It?s how we felt about each other from the moment we met.2. We can?t imagine working for anyone else ever again.3. We hope that people feel that way when they see our products for the first time. :)"What inspires you?I really don?t know. A lot of times, I will see a design in my head right before I go to sleep or when I first wake up. I have an ?Idea Book? that I keep close by for times like these. I just sketch it out and then the idea gets put i...
Friday Feature- This Is It! Creations
2007-12-14 14:39:00 Oh it's Feature Friday ! I'm so excited to have "This Is it!" Creations" as my first feature!I put out the call for features on Indiepublic and Jodi was the first of many to respond!Jodi Chapman is the owner and creative genius behind the East Bay based jewelry and paper goods company, she and her husband Dan have made the company a growing success story.How did you get started?"My husband and I dreamed of creating together while working from home, so we created This Is It! Creations in 2005. We named it ?This Is It!? for many reasons: 1. It?s how we felt about each other from the moment we met.2. We can?t imagine working for anyone else ever again.3. We hope that people feel that way when they see our products for the first time. :)"What inspires you?I really don?t know. A lot of times, I will see a design in my head right before I go to sleep or when I first wake up. I have an ?Idea Book? that I keep close by for times like these. I just sketch it out and then the idea gets put i...
An eventful night...
2007-12-13 22:10:00 Sorry for the no-post yesterday, I have an excuse, however I am pleased to make a couple of short but exciting announcements!Number 1.I HAVE A WEDNESDAY THEME!Yep, every hump-day I will be posting fashion finds, advice, and whatnot.Even though I blew my interview at FIT just to stay with my boyfriend back home(not too bright cuase he dumped me a day later lol. What can I say, I was 19!) doesn't mean I don't love fashion still!So if you have any questions or input about clothing, accessories, or just links I would love a comment!Number 2.As some of you may have noticed Moda.Zen has had a make-over!Now it's easier to find what you are looking for with the handy"TOPICS" bar on your right. And where did all those links go?Don't worry Moda.Zen is still one of the best resources for over 100 creative entertainment, shopping, culture, and lifestyle links but now they have their own page, which brings me to my 3rd and final announcement!Number 3.The Moda.Zen Links Page is here!right now... More About: Night , Eventful
An eventful night...
2007-12-13 22:10:00 Sorry for the no-post yesterday, I have an excuse, however I am pleased to make a couple of short but exciting announcements!Number 1.I HAVE A WEDNESDAY THEME!Yep, every hump-day I will be posting fashion finds, advice, and whatnot.Even though I blew my interview at FIT just to stay with my boyfriend back home(not too bright cuase he dumped me a day later lol. What can I say, I was 19!) doesn't mean I don't love fashion still!So if you have any questions or input about clothing, accessories, or just links I would love a comment!Number 2.As some of you may have noticed Moda.Zen has had a make-over!Now it's easier to find what you are looking for with the handy"TOPICS" bar on your right. And where did all those links go?Don't worry Moda.Zen is still one of the best resources for over 100 creative entertainment, shopping, culture, and lifestyle links but now they have their own page, which brings me to my 3rd and final announcement!Number 3.The Moda.Zen Links Page is here!right now... More About: Night , Eventful
Tasty Tuesday- Pasta Pot
2007-12-11 17:46:00 So This week on Tasty Tuesday we are going to make "Pasta Pot"Now I don't know where exactly this recipe came frombut I do know that it is somewhat of a family recipe and it's super easy!I have never to this day met anyone who had ever heard of it before.You will need:3 or 4 small red potato's or 2 or 3 large ones.3 large eggs2 1/2 cups of egg noodlesand a generous amount of butter or margarine (the more the better)salt and pepperstep 1. Boil eggs and noodles (separately) and eitherbake or boil potatoes un-pealed (I prefer to boil)step 2. shell eggs, then chop into dime size chunks, repeat with potatoes.step 3. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, eggs and potatoesadd butter, salt and pepper, and stir.step 4. Plate and enjoy!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Recipes
Tasty Tuesday- Pasta Pot
2007-12-11 17:46:00 So This week on Tasty Tuesday we are going to make "Pasta Pot"Now I don't know where exactly this recipe came frombut I do know that it is somewhat of a family recipe and it's super easy!I have never to this day met anyone who had ever heard of it before.You will need:3 or 4 small red potato's or 2 or 3 large ones.3 large eggs2 1/2 cups of egg noodlesand a generous amount of butter or margarine (the more the better)salt and pepperstep 1. Boil eggs and noodles (separately) and eitherbake or boil potatoes un-pealed (I prefer to boil)step 2. shell eggs, then chop into dime size chunks, repeat with potatoes.step 3. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, eggs and potatoesadd butter, salt and pepper, and stir.step 4. Plate and enjoy!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Recipes
Top 10 Christmas Albums of All Time!
2007-12-11 15:42:00 Sorry for the delay in "Monday movies and music"but one of the bonuses of being a nanny is I get to be exposed to all sorts of nasty germs, so I have been sick the past few days. Today I have my Green Ginsing and Honey Tea, Echinacea and oatmeal by my side, so I am pushing through!This week we are counting down the best holiday albums.Thank you all for your input on last weeks part one.And to fix my apparent oversight of Rodolph the Red Nose Reindear, I have added it and a few others to the honorable mentions!There are a lot of good Christmas albums and songs out there, so it was very hard to nerrow this down. But after an entire day of listening to album after album, not to mention subjecting poor old Frank (he says he can't lsiten to it when it's so warm out)to my Christmas Pandora playlist and the radio throughout the week, I have finally decided on the list.So Here is my list of the Top 10 Holiday Albums .Honorable Mentions:N*Sync-Home For ChristmasChristina Agulaira- My Kind O... More About: Time
Best Christmas Albums of All Time!
2007-12-11 15:42:00 Sorry for the delay in "Monday movies and music"but one of the bonuses of being a nanny is I get to be exposed to all sorts of nasty germs, so I have been sick the past few days. Today I have my Green Ginsing and Honey Tea, Echinacea and oatmeal by my side, so I am pushing through!This week we are counting down the best holiday albums.Thank you all for your input on last weeks part one.And to fix my apparent oversight of Rodolph the Red Nose Reindear, I have added it and a few others to the honorable mentions!There are a lot of good Christmas albums and songs out there, so it was very hard to nerrow this down. But after an entire day of listening to album after album, not to mention subjecting poor old frank (he says he can't lsiten to it when it's so warm out)to my Christmas Pandora playlist and the radio throughout the week, I have finally decided on the list.So Here Are My Picks for the Top 10 Holiday Albums .Honorable Mentions:N*Sync-Home For ChristmasChristina Agulaira- My Kin... More About: Time
Sunday Spaces-Chairs
2007-12-09 18:08:00 Update! I found THESE awesome chairs in a variety of styles over at2Modern Design Talk.As a huge been bag fan, I think this new twist is super chic and still fresh and fun!(Like that magazine cover? Make one!)Rochelle$899.00Crate & Barrel Savoir Chair899.00Crate & BarrelHamra Chair$429.00Ikea Nico Chair $599.00Crate & BarrelDARWIN ARMCHAIR Orange SkinMondrian LoungeClick link for dealersLaneVentureSomerville Chair Unbuttoned$5240George SmithCrewel Blue Chair$1829.00Horchow Paris $5760 George Smith Petri Chair $899Crate & BarrelBlack Velvet Club Chair$259.00TargetMilano Open Arm$169.99Target Floral Upholstered Chair$259.99Target Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Sunday , Chairs , Spaces
Sunday Spaces-Chairs
2007-12-09 18:08:00 Update! I found THESE awesome chairs in a variety of styles over at2Modern Design Talk.As a huge been bag fan, I think this new twist is super chic and still fresh and fun!(Like that magazine cover? Make one!)Rochelle$899.00Crate & Barrel Savoir Chair899.00Crate & BarrelHamra Chair$429.00Ikea Nico Chair $599.00Crate & BarrelDARWIN ARMCHAIR Orange SkinMondrian LoungeClick link for dealersLaneVentureSomerville Chair Unbuttoned$5240George SmithCrewel Blue Chair$1829.00Horchow Paris $5760 George Smith Petri Chair $899Crate & BarrelBlack Velvet Club Chair$259.00TargetMilano Open Arm$169.99Target Floral Upholstered Chair$259.99Target Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Sunday , Chairs , Spaces
Shameless Plug...
2007-12-08 09:20:00 Look Ma, no hands!So I discovered a little wonderful world called RedBubble! Thanks to my new friend from across the pond on IndiePublic!and now you can buy my artwork online! You can even choose weather you want a card, print, framed canvas print, or something in between! And they let you choose your own framing so it matches your home perfectly!Check it out!Also, quick note-Friday Features start next week! Yay!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Plug , Mele
Shameless Plug...
2007-12-08 09:20:00 Look Ma, no hands!So I discovered a little wonderful world called RedBubble! Thanks to my new friend from across the pond on IndiePublic!and now you can buy my artwork online! You can even choose weather you want a card, print, framed canvas print, or something in between! And they let you choose your own framing so it matches your home perfectly!Check it out!Also, quick note-Friday Features start next week! Yay!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Plug , Shame , Mele
So Sorry...
2007-12-07 04:49:00 For the late post. I had a VERY long day at work today (I'm a nanny btw)Anyway, no long post just some "Thrifty Thursday" links.Today I am featuring Etsy shops that are near and dear to me....my family's.StoriaHome.etsy.comStoriaVintage .etsy.commaking.etsy.comJoeAndTony.etsy.c omJoeandTonyChristmas.etsy.comEnjoy!Thank s for reading the Feed! More About: Sorry
So Sorry...
2007-12-07 04:49:00 For the late post. I had a VERY long day at work today (I'm a nanny btw)Anyway, no long post just some "Thrifty Thursday" links.Today I am featuring Etsy shops that are near and dear to me....my family's.StoriaHome.etsy.comStoriaVintage .etsy.commaking.etsy.comJoeAndTony.etsy.c omJoeandTonyChristmas.etsy.comEnjoy!Thank s for reading the Feed! More About: Sorry
eye candy
2007-12-05 17:38:00 While I wait to hear what you think about my previous post I will give you some of my favorite photo's.This is a composite of two pictures, one of which is above.Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Candy , Eye candy , Eye-candy
eye candy
2007-12-05 17:38:00 While I wait to hear what you think about my previous post I will give you some of my favorite photo's.This is a composite of two pictures, one of which is above.Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Candy , Eye candy , Eye-candy
A new idea...
2007-12-05 16:06:00 Well I decided against "Web-vid Wednesday." The idea was too contrived and not really relevant to this blogs purpose. I realized on my conclusion that many of you may not know the actual idea behind this blog. To put it simply, this blog is about independent creativity and style.Think of it as a hodgepodge of creative inspiration and resources in blog form and written by one person with virtually no budget or time. Lol, not too glamorous eh?I am writing all this post, basically to ask for help, input, advice, and most of all patience.Here is my format thus far...Monday-movies/music MondayTuesday- tasty! (Cooking ideas, recipes, etc...)Wednesday- UNKNOWNThursday- thrifty! (shopping and deals)Friday- Features (other bloggers, artists, etc)Saturday service- (philanthropy and good causes)Sunday- "spaces" (home and interior design and decor)I was toying with the idea of making Wednesday a day tohighlight craft and diy projects from either my own work,or just whatever i find on the net (... More About: Idea
A new idea...
2007-12-05 16:06:00 Well I decided against "Web-vid Wednesday." The idea was too contrived and not really relevant to this blogs purpose. I realized on my conclusion that many of you may not know the actual idea behind this blog. To put it simply, this blog is about independent creativity and style.Think of it as a hodgepodge of creative inspiration and resources in blog form and written by one person with virtually no budget or time. Lol, not too glamorous eh?I am writing all this post, basically to ask for help, input, advice, and most of all patience.Here is my format thus far...Monday-movies/music MondayTuesday- tasty! (Cooking ideas, recipes, etc...)Wednesday- UNKNOWNThursday- thrifty! (shopping and deals)Friday- Features (other bloggers, artists, etc)Saturday service- (philanthropy and good causes)Sunday- "spaces" (home and interior design and decor)I was toying with the idea of making Wednesday a day tohighlight craft and diy projects from either my own work,or just whatever i find on the net (... More About: Idea
Tasty Tuesday- Veggie Stuffing Bake
2007-12-04 22:10:00 Tasty Tuesday s So on Tuesday I thought it would be cool to dedicate a post To one of my favorite hobbies?.Cooking! I am always experimenting in the kitchen, and luck for me Frank never complains. In fact he is a pretty good guinea pig for New recipes, for instance, the time I made sweet squash and onions- He took 2 bites, which meant it was edible but not particularly tasty. The night I made grilled chicken with sautéed mushrooms, green and Red bell peppers, and onions with garden rotini and garlic Alfado, he Cleaned his plate before I the first commercial (We watch CBS like old Farts, with our dinner. I blame Dougie Howser). One casserole I made recently got a surprising clean plate as well. I call it ?Veggie Stuffing Bake? Ingredients: Fresh Zucchini and Summer Squash- 1 of each, sliced ¼ inch thin Fresh Parmesan Cheese- ½ cup, grated 1 cup monetary/Colby cheese blend (grated) 1 red onion, diced 1 box of cornbread stuffing mix (I used the cheapest... More About: Recipes
Tasty Tuesday- Veggie Stuffing Bake
2007-12-04 22:10:00 Tasty Tuesday s So on Tuesday I thought it would be cool to dedicate a post To one of my favorite hobbies?.Cooking! I am always experimenting in the kitchen, and luck for me Frank never complains. In fact he is a pretty good guinea pig for New recipes, for instance, the time I made sweet squash and onions- He took 2 bites, which meant it was edible but not particularly tasty. The night I made grilled chicken with sautéed mushrooms, green and Red bell peppers, and onions with garden rotini and garlic Alfado, he Cleaned his plate before I the first commercial (We watch CBS like old Farts, with our dinner. I blame Dougie Howser). One casserole I made recently got a surprising clean plate as well. I call it ?Veggie Stuffing Bake? Ingredients: Fresh Zucchini and Summer Squash- 1 of each, sliced ¼ inch thin Fresh Parmesan Cheese- ½ cup, grated 1 cup monetary/Colby cheese blend (grated) 1 red onion, diced 1 box of cornbread stuffing mix (I used the cheapest...
Top 10 Christmas Movies
2007-12-03 01:03:00 So it's December....And 80 Degrees in Dallas!But I am not going to let the hot weather dampenmy holiday spirits! I am a little sad that I have afire place that I probably won't use, but one thingthat always makes me feel like Christmas are Holiday movies and music!So it's time for theMovies -Honorable Mention. Just Friends (2005) High School Buds Reunite in a romanticcomedy of errors with a heartfelt ending.Not For Children or Grandma.10. The Preacher's Wife (1996) An angel saves a downhill marriageand a faithful church, all byfalling in love with the Preacher's wife. Note: This is a remake of the 1947 classicthe ever so poignant "The Bishop's Wife"if you can find it, watch it too!9. A Christmas Story (1983)One boys narration ofhis absurd but lovablefamily's antics at the holidayand his own christmas wish for a"Red Ryder carbine-action, twohundred shot Range Model air rifleBB gun with a compass in the stockand a thing which tells time."8. Home Alone (1990)Macaulay Culkin whe... More About: Christmas movies , Christmas movie
Sunday Spaces
2007-12-02 18:43:00 Sunday is the day where I post design and interior decor ideas, inspiration, and pictures...This week it's bedroomsI love this bedroom/office I found on HGTV.The headboard and shelving around the bed are so cool and I love the texture of the different materials.You can find the list of what/where for this room HEREHere is an earth-friendly bedroom also from HGTV.Notice the rug and the natural fibers in the curtians, the night stand, and the bedding.Some other eco-lovin furniture ideas for you-Green Home Guide highlighted this little baby,"made primarily of wood that was harvested in a sustainable manner from a well-managed forest" This beautiful antique inspired love seat from, Earth happy Furnature is also an green choice Green home guide reports: No foam, vinyl, or formaldehyde . . . nothing synthetic! All upholstery features 100% organic cotton barrier cloth to provide allergy s... More About: Sunday , Spaces
Saturday Serving
2007-12-01 17:33:00 Well today is Saturday ,which means it's time for this weeks service alert!Every Saturday I will be letting you all know how you can take your DIY drive, and independent and enterprising spirit and put them to use for the greater good!This weeks idea is handmadeFrom everything I have read out there TFT will accept handmade goods like plushies and other stuffed animals, wood trains, etc, the only thing they wont accept are violent toys like toy guns and such....The whole thing started with a handmade Raggady Anne Doll made by Diane Hendricks in 1947. She enlisted the help of her Marine husband Major Bill Hendricks and his fellow service men and viola 60 years later we are still making lesser fortuned children's Christmas dreams come true. As of last year Toys for Tots has helped give more than 370 million toys to more than 173 million needy children.To find out where your drop-off center is just go the website toysfortots.orgTo get the creative juices goin and maybe help you mak...
DIY Videa V (Re-use that old sweater)
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DIY Videa IV (Distress jeans naturally)
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