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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
Tag and I'm it!
2008-03-11 17:54:00 So my lovely friend over at Mikiye Creations tagged me with this little game where I have to name 7 random facts about myself.Well I'm not too terribly interesting but I will try to think of something.1. Most of my early childhood was spent in Juneau, AK where my dad was a pastor.2. I was home-schooled, however I am not a religious fundamentalist nor a good speller.3. My favorite flavor of ice-cream is mint chocolate chip.4. I really don't like Snickers candy bars.5. I have a secret obsession with tea and drink it English style almost every day.6. I play guitar and piano (rather poorly).7. I once porn star, Ron Jeremy, at a media conference.Now it's my turn to tag 7 more people!So I'm tagging Meghan, Lisa, Jerusalem, Jemimah, me mum, me da, and Teaforbini!Here are the rules:If you chose to play, here's how this game of tag goes:1. Link to the tagger.2. Share 7 random or weird facts about yourself.3. Tag 7 people, post their names and links to their blogs on your blog.4. Tell th...
The joys of photoshop
2008-02-29 20:55:00 So I know that there have been a lot of posts about my personal life lately, and I haven't been staying true to what this blog is about, so today I wanted to post a fun little bit about the difference photoshop can make with digital photos. Here is a before and after... a2a_linkname="The Myspace Music Blog";a2a_linkurl="http://myspacemusicblo g.blogspot.com";Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Photoshop
Italy? New York? My parents?
2008-02-22 20:57:00 So as some of you know, and most of you don't, Frank and I decided to take some time apart. We both feel like we have separate paths to follow at the moment, but we have resolved to remain friends. We had been talking about different ways of making it work for a while, but we eventually agreed to part ways on good terms and see what happens later. With that said, yes I am very sad, but I am not a mess, nor is he. We really feel this is what we are supposed to do, however now that I am single and not attached I am confronted with a new set of problems.The big ones are what to do with the Dogs (Frank is keeping the cat but can't have dogs at his new place) and I am staying with my parents until I figure out what my next move is, so I can't have both of them. My sister is willing to have a "trial" with Lola and her dog Chloe so cross your fingers.Brutus is a toughly though because he is so athletic and with my plans being up in the air I am really at a loss as to what I am going to ... More About: New York , Italy , York , Parents , New-York
My first real design job
2008-02-22 18:54:00 So i have helped a lot of people design and start blogs, but my sister and I have been working on a blog for one of her clients. It is almost finished so I figured I would toot my own horn a little. This is the first blog that I am actually getting paid to design. Next is the website! Yay!http://kahlerpayne.blogspot.coma2a_li nkname="The Myspace Music Blog";a2a_linkurl="http://myspacemusicblo g.blogspot.com";Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Design , Real
6 year old hero and eggs over medium
2008-02-07 05:22:00 I have always had an independent streak, or in my case maybe it?s a mile. I found my voice early in life, a precocious child, some would say. Alright, well I would say. When I was six I accompanied my parents and probably a sibling or two, to the airport to send off the Baptist summer missionaries that frequented Juneau. They would come from exotic sounding places like ?Nashville? and ?Fort Lauderdale? to work for a summer at church camps or to build churches for the ever growing, but hardly evolving Southern Baptists. As we walked across the buzzing parking lot of the air-port, toward the lobby (in those days before 9/11 airports had beautiful lobbies, fine dining, and most importantly toy stores open to the general public) my mother told me to hold her hand. I made Jackson family history with a brilliant one-liner ?I hold my own hand? followed closely by another now famed phrase ?my-by-self.? Later in life, this self assuredness would evade me, as almost all early habits do, w... More About: Eggs , Hero , Medium , Year
FRIDAY FEATURE
2008-01-04 17:51:00 This weeks feature is Etsy shop owner Danielle Eleanor La Valle,Occupation: History Student/ReceptionistEtsy: DELAVALLE.etsy.com (jewelry, accessories,art)Blog: http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/DELAVA LLESocial networks:Flickr (Glowing Doll)Indie Public (DELAVALELE)If you had to pick 3 main materials, (programs, mediums, tools, etc) to use in your craft/business for the rest of your life, what would they be?Shrink plastic, India ink, permanent markersWhat inspires you?I?m always doodling and since I discovered shrink plastic I?ve been able to turn these doodles into little wearable pieces of art. I think my doodles are probably inspired by London and its incredible diversity and history. It really is impossible to be bored in this city is just so full of colour .Why do you do what you do? What are you trying to accomplish or say?I really hate generic accessories. It is just so emblematic of our mass-produced consumerist culture. I really want people to have something unique, made b... More About: Feature , Friday
Thrifty Thursday- Tips
2008-01-03 19:41:00 If you love thrift store shopping as much as me and my sisters(1 & 2) and my mother (new blogger show her some love HERE)then you will probably really like THIS article by Kimberly Danger.And THIS BLOGYou could also go even more frugal and dumpster dive!and find awesome things like this More Links:http://www.dumpsterdiving.net/http: //www1.broward.eduhttp://www.thethriftsho pper.com/http://resale.net/a2a_linkname=" The Myspace Music Blog";a2a_linkurl="http://myspacemusicblo g.blogspot.com";Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Tips , Thursday
What To Wear- 5 fashion Rules for Any Occasion.
2008-01-03 03:30:00 What To Wear 5 fashion rules for any occasion.(photo from adorn magazine)It's 7:36 PM and you still haven't done your hair, your make-up, or even picked out jewelry. Why? Because, just like any other woman with a function to attend you have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO WEAR!Sure you had a dress picked out two months ago, but the shoes you bought don't look as good as they did last week and your new hair cut has completely change your whole look. DON'T PANIC. Just breathe.Most women (and some men) have experience what I like to call "fashion anxiety" before an important event, however this stress is usually unnecessary. Bellow is a list of tips to help calm your pre-event panic.1.Don't look for the perfect dress-The perfect dress is rarely what you have in mind. Ask any bride if her dress is what she originally planned and most of the answers will be "No, but it's better!"Besides if you are shopping for one particular kind of dress you will most likely pay too much and miss out on dres... More About: Fashion , Rules , Fash
Foody!
2008-01-01 20:35:00 Meghan turned me on to a new blog a little while ago, and if you have been to the links pageyou probably seen this blog before but just in case you haven't, check outJason Cooks.Have a tasty tuesday!a2a_linkname="The Myspace Music Blog";a2a_linkurl="http://myspacemusicblo g.blogspot.com";Thanks for reading the Feed!
A new Blog
2008-01-01 01:57:00 So I have decided to create a new blog fully devoted to music, mostly found on sites like myspace, purevolume and reverbnation.So this weeks Monday Movies & Music post is really just a thinly vailed attempt to increase readership of the Myspace Music Blog !It's still in it's very early stages so be patient as the kinks get worked out!(note: if you came by earlier and some posts were missing, or the site kept rearranging, my apologies. Feedburner's code decided to mess up my template and it took me forever to figure out how to fix it!)Thanks for reading the Feed!
Sunday Spaces- Floor Planner
2007-12-30 20:47:00 Floorplanner.com has to be my new favorite site!Not only can you draw out floor plans of current or future homes, but you can add cool stuff like customizable furniture and flooring too!Plus you can create an account to save your floorplans, to come back and edit or review later!Here is a floor plan of Frank and me's new place in little ol' Arkadelphia!NOW GO MAKE YOUR OWN!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Sunday , Planner , Spaces , Floor
Saturday Service- Free Rice
2007-12-29 20:09:00 Freerice.com is a website where you can quiz yourself onvocabularywords while earning rice that will bedonated to help starving peoples.For every vocab word you get right 20 grains of rice getdonated to end world hunger.It's a United Nations effort so it's pretty certain theywill do what they claim.So if you want an easy way to help a good cause in thenew year, make 2008's resolution to play "free rice"once a day for 365 days.Not only will you be using the internet for good (rare, I know)but you will be improving your vocabulary too! Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Service , Free , Rice , Saturday
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2007-12-29 15:56:00 You Say it's your birthday, well it's my birthday too!Yep, I'm 23 today. Wow. Thanks for reading the Feed!
Felt Like Stitchin' (FRIDAY FEATURE)
2007-12-28 18:30:00 Welcome Back!I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, I certainly did.Today we are featuring another great creative Etsy.Get to know Felt Like Stitchin'If you had to pick 3 main materials,(programs, mediums, tools, etc)to use in your craft/business for the restof your life, what would they be?Felt, Needle, ThreadWhy do you do what you do? What are you trying to accomplish or sayI adore creating dollsand novelties from felt -the brighter the better!My specialty is my rangeof DiDi Dolls, which are small, unique hand stitched felt dolls.Each one comes with a note in its pocket withthe name and date of creation.I love to think thatmy dolls are bringing a touch of fun to people's lives,especially when I create custom orders.My aim in life is to stitch full time and makea living from it - maybe one day!How did you get startedMy Grandma had a cluttered little roomin her bungalow, called the 'Glory Hole'.It was crammed with sewing stuff andfascinating bits and bobs and themore you looke... More About: Feature , Friday
Felt Like Stitchin' (FRIDAY FEATURE)
2007-12-28 18:30:00 Welcome Back!I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, I certainly did.Today we are featuring another great creative Etsy.Get to know Felt Like Stitchin'If you had to pick 3 main materials, (programs, mediums, tools, etc) to use in your craft/business for the rest of your life, what would they be?Felt, Needle, ThreadWhy do you do what you do? What are you trying to accomplish or sayI adore creating dolls and novelties from felt - the brighter the better!My specialty is my range of DiDi Dolls, which are small, unique hand stitched felt dolls. Each one comes with a note in its pocket with the name and date of creation.I love to think that my dolls are bringing a touch of fun to people's lives, especially when I create custom orders.My aim in life is to stitch full time and make a living from it - maybe one day!How did you get startedMy Grandma had a cluttered little room in her bungalow, called the 'Glory Hole'. It was crammed with sewing stuff and fascinating bits and bobs and the... More About: Feature , Friday
Closed for the holiday!
2007-12-24 05:22:00 Moda.zen is on break for the Holiday !Come back for another great Friday Feature on the 28th! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Coming in 2008-MORE LINKSNEW FEATURES!THE BEST NEW ALBUMS OF 2008BACK TO SCHOOL BLITZ (including DIY dorm room decor!)Recipes and drinks for spring!Case Study: Building an Etsy!And all things creative!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: The Holiday , Closed
Closed for the holiday!
2007-12-24 05:22:00 Moda.zen is on break for the Holiday !Come back for another great Friday Feature on the 28th! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Coming in 2008-MORE LINKSNEW FEATURES!THE BEST NEW ALBUMS OF 2008BACK TO SCHOOL BLITZ (including DIY dorm room decor!)Recipes and drinks for spring!Case Study: Building an Etsy!And all things creative!Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: The Holiday , Closed
FRIDAY FEATURE- LoveAndSandwich
2007-12-21 15:03:00 Want to get front row access to all Friday Feature s? Subscribe to this feed by clicking the orange and white button on the right!Getting to Know Chelsea B. of Love and Sandwich!Chelsea Bloxsom, the creator of Loveandsandwich.etsy.com makes the cutest and funniest little plushies. She is also a college student and an avid blogger at "Three Easy Steps".MZ: If you had to pick 3 main materials, (programs, mediums, tools, etc) to use in your craft/business for the rest of your life, what would they be?CB: Definitely felt. Markers. and my new crafty love.. faux fur. MZ: What inspires you?CB: happy music, dancing, all the clothes in fresh prince of belaire, hahah. & for some reason, I always seem to think up good ideas in the shower, so I guess I'd have to say.. the shower. MZ: Why do you do what you do? What are you trying to accomplish or say?CB: I just want to make people smile! I want to make them go "awww" or "heheh" when they see things I made. Just spread joy in m...
FRIDAY FEATURE- LoveAndSandwich
2007-12-21 15:03:00 Want to get front row access to all Friday Feature s? Subscribe to this feed by clicking the orange and white button on the right!Getting to Know Chelsea B. of Love and Sandwich!Chelsea Bloxsom, the creator of Loveandsandwich.etsy.com makes the cutest and funniest little plushies. She is also a college student and an avid blogger at "Three Easy Steps".MZ: If you had to pick 3 main materials, (programs, mediums, tools, etc) to use in your craft/business for the rest of your life, what would they be?CB: Definitely felt. Markers. and my new crafty love.. faux fur. MZ: What inspires you?CB: happy music, dancing, all the clothes in fresh prince of belaire, hahah. & for some reason, I always seem to think up good ideas in the shower, so I guess I'd have to say.. the shower. MZ: Why do you do what you do? What are you trying to accomplish or say?CB: I just want to make people smile! I want to make them go "awww" or "heheh" when they see things I made. Just spread joy in m...
New Etsy Posters
2007-12-20 04:08:00 So I made designed some etsy posters a while ago with cut+keep coupons. I have plans for some better ones, but I wanted to use as little ink as possible. Plus I only had word to do them in, and that in of it's self is hard on a photoshop whore like me. I plan on using them to promote the shop when it gets a revamp after the holiday/move.I am also thinking about offering this kind of thing as a service for other etsians.What do you think? Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Posters , Etsy
New Etsy Posters
2007-12-20 04:08:00 So I made designed some etsy posters a while ago with cut+keep coupons. I have plans for some better ones, but I wanted to use as little ink as possible. Plus I only had word to do them in, and that in of it's self is hard on a photoshop whore like me. I plan on using them to promote the shop when it gets a revamp after the holiday/move.I am also thinking about offering this kind of thing as a service for other etsians.What do you think? Thanks for reading the Feed! More About: Posters , Etsy
Hot Chocolate Recipe
2007-12-19 00:18:00 Yesterday on Martha Stewart she played old segments of cooking with her mother. So that inspired me to getsomething from my mother for todays Tasty Tuesday post.Every year mom makes hot cocoa mix and puts it in one of those giant Christmas tins and whenever anyone needs a cup they just pop open the tin and dip the mix then ad hot water! So much better than those little store bought packs, plus its great for gifts! Just put it in a jelly jar with a cloth top and cute tag!Note: this makes enough cocoa to last all holiday and then some for at least 6 people!Hot Cocoa Mix 1 25 pound box of Nonfat dry Milk 1 32 oz powdered Sugar 1 16 oz Non Dairy Creamer 1 32 oz Instant Chocolate Flavored Drink Mix 1 8 oz Cocoa PowderThanks for reading the Feed! More About: Hot Chocolate , Recipe , Reci
Hot Chocolate Recipe
2007-12-19 00:18:00 Yesterday on Martha Stewart she played old segments of cooking with her mother. So that inspired me to getsomething from my mother for todays Tasty Tuesday post.Every year mom makes hot cocoa mix and puts it in one of those giant Christmas tins and whenever anyone needs a cup they just pop open the tin and dip the mix then ad hot water! So much better than those little store bought packs, plus its great for gifts! Just put it in a jelly jar with a cloth top and cute tag!Note: this makes enough cocoa to last all holiday and then some for at least 6 people!Hot Cocoa Mix 1 25 pound box of Nonfat dry Milk 1 32 oz powdered Sugar 1 16 oz Non Dairy Creamer 1 32 oz Instant Chocolate Flavored Drink Mix 1 8 oz Cocoa PowderThanks for reading the Feed! More About: Hot Chocolate , Recipe , Reci
Fonts, fonts, fonts!
2007-12-18 20:07:00 So while I wait for my mother to call me with her hot cocoa recipe I was surfing the net with stumble upon, and I found this amazing site where you can download all sorts of free movie fonts!Check it out HEREThanks for reading the Feed! More About: Fonts
Fonts, fonts, fonts!
2007-12-18 20:07:00 So while I wait for my mother to call me with her hot cocoa recipe I was surfing the net with stumble upon, and I found this amazing site where you can download all sorts of free movie fonts!Check it out HEREThanks for reading the Feed! More About: Fonts
Monday M& M new years top 15 list
2007-12-17 21:09:00 Monday Movies and Music15 Artists and Bands for the new yearIn no particular order here are a few of my favorite musical artists that I spent some time listening to, or in some cases actually hanging out with in 2007.Some of them you will recognize, some of them you may not but each is a real gem. Hope you enjoy!1. Sufjan StevensThis guy brings a whole new sound to music. Combine incredible lyrics with heart pumping marching band influenced rock and you have a one man genius.Not to mention the Grammy worthy production quality.2. The FormatInviting harmonies with lots of "oh la la's" and witty content, sometimes ambiguous in nature flow from Nate, Sam and the guys in a crashing orchestral nature. Heartbreakingly poignant "Dog Problems" is by far my favorite album of any band on the list.3. Regina SpektorFresh. Story telling at its best, Regina Spektor isn't for everyone and that is the best part.She combines modern pop sensibility with classical backgrounds, throw in a bunch of qu... More About: List , Years , Monday , New Years
Monday M& M new years top 15 list
2007-12-17 21:09:00 Monday Movies and Music15 Artists and Bands for the new yearIn no particular order here are a few of my favorite musical artists that I spent some time listening to, or in some cases actually hanging out with in 2007.Some of them you will recognize, some of them you may not but each is a real gem. Hope you enjoy!1. Sufjan StevensThis guy brings a whole new sound to music. Combine incredible lyrics with heart pumping marching band influenced rock and you have a one man genius.Not to mention the Grammy worthy production quality.2. The FormatInviting harmonies with lots of "oh la la's" and witty content, sometimes ambiguous in nature flow from Nate, Sam and the guys in a crashing orchestral nature. Heartbreakingly poignant "Dog Problems" is by far my favorite album of any band on the list.3. Regina SpektorFresh. Story telling at its best, Regina Spektor isn't for everyone and that is the best part.She combines modern pop sensibility with classical backgrounds, throw in a bunch of qu... More About: List , Years , Monday , New Years
Monday Music- Kristy Kruger
2007-12-17 16:10:00 Monday Music -Kristy KrugerLast Friday as I lay gimp on my couch, looking for something to distract me from my useless existence I flipped on the telle and came across the tail end of an in studio performance onGood Morning Texas. I don't normally watch that show but the girl singing immediately caught my attention and then harder still, kept it. Then they promptly ended the show with no credits or name, thank God for the internet! I looked her up on the site and found out her name is Kristy Kruger and she is brilliant!She's like an angsty blend of some of my favorites but completely unique and original. Basically she is exactly what I wish I would be!Plus she has a pretty touching story to tell. But I won't spoil it, half of what makes new music great is discovering it yourself! So go, go discover Kristy Kruger!If you like Rilo Kiley, Lucinda Williams, Rachael Yamagata, or Fiona Appleyou will probably love Kristy Kruger.Check her out on myspaceThanks for reading the Feed! More About: Monday
Monday Music- Kristy Kruger
2007-12-17 16:10:00 Monday Music -Kristy KrugerLast Friday as I lay gimp on my couch, looking for something to distract me from my useless existence I flipped on the telle and came across the tail end of an in studio performance onGood Morning Texas. I don't normally watch that show but the girl singing immediately caught my attention and then harder still, kept it. Then they promptly ended the show with no credits or name, thank God for the internet! I looked her up on the site and found out her name is Kristy Kruger and she is brilliant!She's like an angsty blend of some of my favorites but completely unique and original. Basically she is exactly what I wish I would be!Plus she has a pretty touching story to tell. But I won't spoil it, half of what makes new music great is discovering it yourself! So go, go discover Kristy Kruger!If you like Rilo Kiley, Lucinda Williams, Rachael Yamagata, or Fiona Appleyou will probably love Kristy Kruger.Check her out on myspaceThanks for reading the Feed! More About: Monday
Monday Movies- Juno
More articles from this author: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 1, 2, 3 |
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