I'm not one to re-post YouTube videos on my blog, but I just watched these two and had to share with you.
Probably because I have to absolutly agree with Dita when she talks about wearing hats and her version of dressing down. I feel exactly the same way! I just LOVE Dita!!!
Enjoy!!
Lisa.xo
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
My Girl!
Another one on the Wishlist down!
I was coming home from my Mom's after helping her do a few things for Kim & Adam's Wedding a few weekends ago and as I drove past the Goodwill in our neighbourhood I got "that feeling". You know the one. It's my "I-can-just-feel-something-good-at-the-thriftstore-vibe". Sometimes I call it my Spidey Sense. Whatever you call it, it has never let me down. So I must listen to it.
So I turned my car into the parking lot and went in. After a lap around the store empty handed I was actually starting to doubt that I actually had that feeling. Until I walked by the Plus Size section and stopped in my tracks when I saw this dress form in the corner with a giant tag on it saying "Dress Form: $20". I couldn't believe it!! I actually looked around for other customers who may have seen her too, ran over to her and snatched her up! I walked immediatly to the counter. The girls laughed and said they were glad I was taking her home (they know me. I'm there at least twice a week.) and that she'd only been on the floor for about 20 minutes. I was so excited!!
Like I promised, here is my new dress form!
I was coming home from my Mom's after helping her do a few things for Kim & Adam's Wedding a few weekends ago and as I drove past the Goodwill in our neighbourhood I got "that feeling". You know the one. It's my "I-can-just-feel-something-good-at-the-thriftstore-vibe". Sometimes I call it my Spidey Sense. Whatever you call it, it has never let me down. So I must listen to it.
So I turned my car into the parking lot and went in. After a lap around the store empty handed I was actually starting to doubt that I actually had that feeling. Until I walked by the Plus Size section and stopped in my tracks when I saw this dress form in the corner with a giant tag on it saying "Dress Form: $20". I couldn't believe it!! I actually looked around for other customers who may have seen her too, ran over to her and snatched her up! I walked immediatly to the counter. The girls laughed and said they were glad I was taking her home (they know me. I'm there at least twice a week.) and that she'd only been on the floor for about 20 minutes. I was so excited!!
Like I promised, here is my new dress form!
I think she's 60s/70s. I haven't really looked into it, but if anyone knows and could shed some light I would be very grateful!
BTW. Still sick, but feeling much better than yesterday. The Boy has left me home alone. He's gone to watch drag racing in Gimli without me. I'm still on the couch, still watching Mad Men. I'm onto the second season now. I LOVE Peggy! She's so cute and spunky! And I want to look like Joan, but with Betty's hair. haha!
Thank you for the well wishes!
Lisa.xo
Meditation Boosts Part of Brain Where ADD, Addictions Reside
Spending some time meditating may improve the integrity and efficiency of certain connections in the brain, according to a new study. When a group of participants meditated regularly over the course of a month, brain scans showed increased nerve connections in the areas that govern reward processing and decision making. The authors of the study hope this particular kind of meditation can be adapted to help those conditions with manifestations in the same area of the brain, such as ADD, addiction, and dementia.
In the experiment, a small group of college students were instructed to do integrative body-mind training, or IBMT, in half-hour chunks for a total of 11 hours during one month. The IBMT involved a combination of activities, including body relaxation, mental imagery, and mindfulness training accompanied by specific kinds of music. (MORE)
In the experiment, a small group of college students were instructed to do integrative body-mind training, or IBMT, in half-hour chunks for a total of 11 hours during one month. The IBMT involved a combination of activities, including body relaxation, mental imagery, and mindfulness training accompanied by specific kinds of music. (MORE)
Source: Ars Technia
windchime cones . . .
i do love windchimes & these brass cones fired my imagination
lots of other wonderful garden ideas too
on GI designs site
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sicker Than a Dog
No work today. I called in sick. This cold is really kicking my ass. I'm laying on the couch in my pj's right now trying not to hurt myself as I cough uncontrollably. Ugh.
I'm also watching the first season of Mad Men. Which I have never seen before. Yes, I know. I should have been watching it all along with all the other vintage lovers out there. But I don't have cable and hate to download stuff onto my computer like that. So I haven't watched it. Well I'm fixing that problem starting today. It's really good! I have been missing out!
So in lieu of some horrible pictures of me ill on the couch that I could inflict on you. I thought some vintage ads for cold medication might be fun instead! Enjoy!
I'm also watching the first season of Mad Men. Which I have never seen before. Yes, I know. I should have been watching it all along with all the other vintage lovers out there. But I don't have cable and hate to download stuff onto my computer like that. So I haven't watched it. Well I'm fixing that problem starting today. It's really good! I have been missing out!
So in lieu of some horrible pictures of me ill on the couch that I could inflict on you. I thought some vintage ads for cold medication might be fun instead! Enjoy!
Peter Pain looks like an evil little leprechaun to me.
This is what I look like today.
Side Note: I have NEVER heard of taking Alka-Seltzer for a cold. Have you?
This just makes me laugh.
This one also makes me laugh. Maybe I don't have a cold, maybe it's Asian Flu?
I saved the best for last. The 666 Cold Tablets. There are just too many jokes here...I just don't know where to start...I'll let you fill in the blanks! haha!
I'm on a mission to get better this weekend. There is nothing I hate worse than being sick. I'll keep you posted.
Lisa.xo
Chair Yoga For Seniors: Back Vinyasa
A 'vinyasa' flow or sequence is a series of movements timed to the rhythmic flow of your breathing. In Yoga, the connection between the mind and the body has always been found through following ones breath – this is basic Hatha Yoga, nothing new. However, the term 'vinyasa' has, in the last ten years, made its way West, and the word is new in our culture.
A Back Vinyasa can be practiced in the static Yoga pose fashion, or it may be practiced in the dynamic repetitive movement fashion – timed to ones breathing – as a therapeutic movement for long-term clinical depression.
The connection between a dynamic Back Vinyasa and long-term clinical depression lies in the 'vinyasa' movement which uses and exercises the Cerebellar and Limbic systems. The Cerebellar is the seat of your motor nerve activity, and the Limbic is the seat of your emotions. Often, those who suffer from long-term clinical depression lose their motor nerve activity, especially the ability to walk. In this way, a dynamic Yoga movement, rather than a static pose, can be an effective element in ones treatment of depression. (MORE)
A Back Vinyasa can be practiced in the static Yoga pose fashion, or it may be practiced in the dynamic repetitive movement fashion – timed to ones breathing – as a therapeutic movement for long-term clinical depression.
The connection between a dynamic Back Vinyasa and long-term clinical depression lies in the 'vinyasa' movement which uses and exercises the Cerebellar and Limbic systems. The Cerebellar is the seat of your motor nerve activity, and the Limbic is the seat of your emotions. Often, those who suffer from long-term clinical depression lose their motor nerve activity, especially the ability to walk. In this way, a dynamic Yoga movement, rather than a static pose, can be an effective element in ones treatment of depression. (MORE)
Source: Helium
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Outfits: Mixing Pattern and Layering
So yesterday and the day before I was dressed for fall. Today will be a high of +24. Which is not really hot I know, but it's still warm. Mornings have that fall chill now though, so a jacket is in order.
Getting dressed properly is actually really tricky this time of year. In the middle of winter and the middle of summer I don't usually check the forcast daily, but in spring and fall it's a must if you want to be dressed properly. Tomorrow for example will be a high of 27 and a chance of thundershowers. The weather is all over the place! This is a great outfit to show how I layer when the weather is uncertain.
Anyway, this is what I'm wearing to work today. This skirt is not vintage. It's from a company called Geek Boutique and I bought it second hand. I do love it though!
Getting dressed properly is actually really tricky this time of year. In the middle of winter and the middle of summer I don't usually check the forcast daily, but in spring and fall it's a must if you want to be dressed properly. Tomorrow for example will be a high of 27 and a chance of thundershowers. The weather is all over the place! This is a great outfit to show how I layer when the weather is uncertain.
Anyway, this is what I'm wearing to work today. This skirt is not vintage. It's from a company called Geek Boutique and I bought it second hand. I do love it though!
Close up of the prints for you!
White headband: Ricki's
Gold Locket: Thrifted
Denim Jacket: Zani Di Jeans
Green Cropped Cardigan: Le Chateau
Pink Heart Print Blouse: Urban Planet
Retro Print Wrap Skirt: Thrifted
Camel Strappy Wedges: George (Walmart!)
50's Bamboo Purse: Value Village
Off to work now! Have a great day!
Lisa.xo
Meditation 'Rewires The Brain'
Meditation can help a person find peace by rewiring the brain, research has shown.
Just 11 hours learning a meditation technique called integrative body-mind training (IBMT) produced dramatic changes in the brains of volunteers.
Scans revealed that neuron connectivity was boosted in a part of the brain important for regulating emotions and behaviour.
"The pathway that has the largest change due to IBMT is one that previously was shown to relate to individual differences in the person's ability to regulate conflict," said US psychologist Professor Michael Posner, who co-led the research.
Previous work by the same team has shown that meditation reduces levels of anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue. (MORE)
Source: Behavioral Health Central
Just 11 hours learning a meditation technique called integrative body-mind training (IBMT) produced dramatic changes in the brains of volunteers.
Scans revealed that neuron connectivity was boosted in a part of the brain important for regulating emotions and behaviour.
"The pathway that has the largest change due to IBMT is one that previously was shown to relate to individual differences in the person's ability to regulate conflict," said US psychologist Professor Michael Posner, who co-led the research.
Previous work by the same team has shown that meditation reduces levels of anxiety, depression, anger and fatigue. (MORE)
Source: Behavioral Health Central
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Outfits: Funking Up a 40's Suit Jacket
I love this suit jacket. It didn't have its mate (I think it must have been a skirt) when I bought it, but I imagine it was pretty fabulous. The jacket's got terrific weight and the fabric is incredibly soft. The buttons are asymetrical and have the most amazing patina on them which the camera just couldn't do justice.
I like to funk up this jacket a bit my wearing it open with jeans. I also like the sequin beret and leopard print scarf with it. It's kinda Bonnie and Clyde now that I think of it...
I'm still feeling sick today which is why my pictures are a little wonky today. The flash was on for some and not others and most of them turned out kinda blurry. I also didn't have the energy to move my chair for standing photos today...ok, enough whining...
This is what I wore to work today. Not too bad for a sick girl. (I like to overcompensate when I feel ill. That and wearing the beret meant I didn't have to do my hair this morning! haha!)
Here are a few where the flash went off. The colour is richer in these. I look really unhappy though!
Some close ups of Jacket details. Look at the beautiful cording detail on the collar!
Button Close up!
I hope everyone is having a good week! Thank you for all your lovely comments these last few days! It really makes my day every time you share your thoughts with me. Thank you!
Lisa.xo
I like to funk up this jacket a bit my wearing it open with jeans. I also like the sequin beret and leopard print scarf with it. It's kinda Bonnie and Clyde now that I think of it...
I'm still feeling sick today which is why my pictures are a little wonky today. The flash was on for some and not others and most of them turned out kinda blurry. I also didn't have the energy to move my chair for standing photos today...ok, enough whining...
This is what I wore to work today. Not too bad for a sick girl. (I like to overcompensate when I feel ill. That and wearing the beret meant I didn't have to do my hair this morning! haha!)
With the jacket buttoned. I rarely wear it like this.
Here are a few where the flash went off. The colour is richer in these. I look really unhappy though!
Some close ups of Jacket details. Look at the beautiful cording detail on the collar!
Button Close up!
Black Sequin Beret: Le Chateau
Rhinestone Drop Earrings: Thrifted
Leopard Print Scarf: Ricki's
40's Blue Asymetrical Suit Jacket: Hoopers
Rhinestone Brooches: Both Thrifted
Cream Satin Bow Applique T-shirt: Joe
Denim Capris: Ricki's
Grey Mary Janes: Aldo
I hope everyone is having a good week! Thank you for all your lovely comments these last few days! It really makes my day every time you share your thoughts with me. Thank you!
Lisa.xo
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