2008 Emmy gifting suites

With their 6th Annual “Everybody Wins at the Emmys!” gift baskets, thanks to Distinctive Assets, not winning the Emmy wasn’t so bad after all. Nominees Christina Applegate, Mariska Hargitay and the other actors and actresses who didn’t take home the trophy in the twelve major acting categories received a consolation gift basket full [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 04:00:20

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On Footsteps of Buddha

On Footsteps of Buddha You visit India not only for its heritage or cultural wealth. For the quest of psychological peace, you come to India also. India temple tour package is availed each year by a massive number of visitors. And the disciples of Lord Buddha rush to India for enjoying the Buddha temple travel packages obtainable in India [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 15:53:05

Fritz Haeg Interview at Reed College

Fritz Haeg's Animal Estates @ Reed's Cooley gallery Fritz Haeg is one of those people for whom definitions like; architect, artist, curator and activist, miss the broader picture of his efforts. For example, even though he was part of the 2008 Whitney Biennial and will be addressing the Frieze art fair this year, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 01:12:58

Gifts that Give Back

If you are like me, you'd rather buy gifts for loved ones and friends that help the cause of animal protection ... ! At our online store Humane Domain, we have accessories for pets, people, and the home ... , and a special line of holiday postage featuring the designs of artist Ron Burns and MUTTS [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 23:54:33

UFO Files

#fullpost{display:inline;}Go to the limits of human experience...and beyond. From the fringes of the galaxy to our own backyards, the UFO FILES searches for evidence of life beyond our world. Tracing the long, convoluted history of UFO encounters and research, this unique series opens new windows into the controversial field [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 20:20:00

Monday Morning Question: Your Favorite Movies, Part 2

Here is Part Two of your favorite films. It's taking a bit longer than I anticipated, mainly because formatting these things is a real pain in the patoot (as those of you who saw all my test posts can attest to.) For those of you just tuning in at home, Part One is here. 5. Matt [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 09:05:22

The Perfect Home is a Financial Nightmare - Don’t Get Caught Up In the Costly Race

The Perfect Home is a Financial Nightmare - Don’t Get Caught Up In the Costly Race It is very easy to get sucked in a terribly expensive effort ... been caught up in a continuing effort to furnish and design it into our perfect little home. All this time ... apartment. Naturally, our quest goes on even after we’ve moved in. Furniture, appliances, de [more...]

Date: 2008-05-27 18:12:35

Planning a House

Despite the fact that we already bought a house, the husband and I still dream of owning two or more real estate property in the future ... different Log Home Plans. He can’t help but be excited. But his greatest dream I think when it comes to real estate is owning a ranch and designing his own Ranch house plans. You see the house [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 13:27:11

The Storyboard Artist - MECHANIKA

I got a very nice surprise when I came back from AUTOZONE…Great open, huh ... up in my front seat, because I didn’t secure it properly.When I came back home, I was met by my Fed Ex ... on Skywalker Ranch during pre-production of EPISODE 2: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Doug [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 02:11:21

CHAPTER 34

#fullpost{display:inline;}CHAPTER 34Captain Jeff Hunter's assignment was all but completed in the Black Hills, just about very Indian was now on a reservation. The task itself was most distasteful to Jeff, perhaps it was time to resign his Captaincy and become a civilian again [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:01:00

Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate

by Mary Bush In Rancho Santa Fe, residences either are in brand and sprawling new designs or classic homes reminiscent of the 1900s. The diversity in the designs of real estate in this area is also rivaled by the number of amenities in the neighborhood, as well as the luxurious lifestyle that Ranch Santa Fe affords its residents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:24:41

Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate

by Mary Bush In Rancho Santa Fe, residences either are in brand and sprawling new designs or classic homes reminiscent of the 1900s. The diversity in the designs of real estate in this area is also rivaled by the number of amenities in the neighborhood, as well as the luxurious lifestyle that Ranch Santa Fe affords its residents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:25:31

They Might Sit For 100 Years In California

The Sacramento Bee reports from California. “CalPERS stands to lose a chunk of its $947 million investment in a Los Angeles land development that’s ... 2007 to buy 68 percent of LandSource Communities Development LLC, a partnership developing Newhall Ranch ... CalPERS’ original $947 million investment is worth now.” “Newhall Ranch is one of the final [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 20:19:25

Contest Round-Up - 11/22/08

If you have any blogging giveaways that you would like included on this page, please fill out the submission form on the ‘Contact’ page. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at deb(at)momstakeonthings(dot)com.  Thanks!  Don’t forget to check out my Contests page during the week for even more great giveaways! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 16:30:41

Next Saturday will be much more interesting..

This one was quite UN-inspiring Next Saturday this: S31 (I) Finding the Fountain of Fresh Knitting Ideas Cat Bordhi ALL This workshop is child’s play – yet generates startling and stunning designs which your well-behaved brain would never lead you to otherwise [more...]

Date: 2008-06-08 03:06:58

INSPIRATION: Native American Lodge

Now that the Christmas tree is down, doesn’t the house feel EMPTY?? ... this Rustic Lodge that is clearly inspired by Native American designs.  {I think that this tear ... .  Lighting sets the stage for a room.  You can fill your home with furniture from Target and Mattress Mack [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:38:07

Guest Designer Midori Yoshikawa

This photo from Midori's portfolio features a living room that melds seamlessly with the wild beauty of Mercer Island ... our guest designer MIdori Yoshikawa is gracing the great Northwest with her innovative designs ... to enjoy her fantastic portfolio. Today she is sharing a project that hits close to home. To be exact… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 18:35:35

Fact Versus Fiction

Fact Versus Fiction “Off site built homes are becoming the wave of the future ... . ft.  All of our floor plans are flexible, so your space is exactly the way you want it. BSN offers ... , plus you have your choice of many different styles and floor plans, as well as custom designs [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 15:20:23

Charlotte NC - Team Freeman Real Estate - Community Info - The Palasades

Team Freeman is one of the hottest/fastest growing real estate teams in the Charlotte area. With their top notch negotiation skills and their long list of raving fans, their professional team of licensed agents plan to take their business to new heights in 2009.If you want to be represented by the best, you need to hire the best [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 00:48:00

Location Vocation, part deux

When thinking about where to wed, we considered that at least 1/2 our guests would be coming in from out of town. We thought it might be fun ( ... weekend. Plus it would feel vacation-y to us, being away from home for our special day. I discovered [more...]

Date: 2008-06-21 15:00:08

Saddle Up Like A Star In Cowboy Chic Style With GiddyUp Jane

Where do you go in St. Louis to find upscale country western clothing and accessories? ... , country-western fashion and home goods business, GiddyUp Jane. Currently Lavey is selling her items online and at the Ladue boutique, Macs Designs (9672 Clayton Rd). Lavey said, "I wanted to be able [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:38:30

How to Build Everything You Need For Your Birds: From Aviaries . . . To Nestboxes: Don Larosa

How to Build Everything You Need For Your Birds: From Aviaries . . . To Nestboxes: Don Larosa Posted on 07 Nov 2008 under Home & Garden ... , alike, in mind. Because many of the aviary designs are based on modular construction, they contain ... the design to meet the current budget (and make plans to expand in the future). The designs require [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 00:33:29

Manufactured Homes Value Drops Drastically

Manufactured Homes Value Drops Drastically Manufactured homes, also commonly called mobile homes or trailers, are definitely not a good investment. While modular and stick built homes tend to appreciate in value, manufactured homes not only drop their value rapidly, they are also prey to issues like not being available for financing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 01:27:24

Expensive places to live in Fort Worth

Everybody is somebody’s baby, and every house is somebody’s home ... is increasingly uncool. This home is 2.6 million, in the Camp Bowie area. This home is priced at $2.6 ... contentental architecture to rambling cubist designs that say “welcome back to the 1950’s.” [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 17:48:12

The Magic Window

The Magic Window Posted December 15th, 2008 by Jen in family life, features, holidays 7 Comments » The blacktop road swirled in wisps of powdery snow as I drove home ... encased blue and white sands that would swirl in amazing designs with just a turn of the hand [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 04:29:32

Thursday’s New Home Community Picks

New Home Communities in New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas Well it’s Thursday… All day… And once again we have compiled a list of new home communities that are currently available from home builders in New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas. To learn ... de la Luz is a beautiful upscale new home community provided by Scott Patrick Homes in Albuquerque [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:26:43

Is it a Ranch or a Rambler?

American Ranch, Western Ranch, or California Rambler are housing styles found all over the country ... than rambler. Bremeton WA Real Estate Home Styles What are the features of a ranch style home ... from war amass the simple, economical Ranch house was built in huge quantities very quickly to meet [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 20:50:09

Knitters Connection!

Great day! Fun trip! Details and pictures tomorrow! We totally scored today! We stopped by a tag sale after VBS and as we were walking through the kitchen I asked if the refrigerator was for sale (there was no tag on it) the answer was yes! And it was only $165.00!!! WOO HOOO! [more...]

Date: 2008-06-15 01:47:02

Blogtoberfest Prizes Up for Grabs

Yesterday kicked off the beginning of our Second Annual b5media Lifestyles Channel Blogtoberfest Two Week Giveaway Event! This year, we’re happy to introduce our sponsors, who with a combined effort, are giving away over $7,000 in prizes [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 03:37:13

Rod Powell

A few years ago at the Lone Star Round Up, Keith Tardel and I were sitting in The Jalopy Journal booth and passing the time by bullshitting about our childhood rooms. Predictably, Keith’s room featured walls adorned by vintage Ford posters and artifacts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 14:02:05

Colorado Springs: Jessica Heights at Feathergrass-Campbell

Located just west of Marksheffel off Constitution in Colorado Sprngs, easy access to Peterson, Schriever and the Powers corridor makes Feathergrass one of the area’s most convenient new home locations. Campbell Homes offers a selection of ranch, two-story and multi-level homes - some brand [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 17:01:21

Colorado Springs: Jessica Heights at Feathergrass-Campbell

Located just west of Marksheffel off Constitution in Colorado Sprngs, easy access to Peterson, Schriever and the Powers corridor makes Feathergrass one of the area’s most convenient new home locations. Campbell Homes offers a selection of ranch, two-story and multi-level homes - some brand [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:46:30

Las Vegas, NV Recreation for Residents - Busting the Myth of "There's Nothing to do but Gamble"

My last post was busting the myth on Las Vegas having no interest or a lack of arts & culture. So now we'll take on the other common misconception, that 'there's nothing to do but gamble'. Again I'll admit that when living on the other side of the country, I fell for that line [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:50:53

Where to Buy Stuff for Burning Man

The consumerist menace that is Burning Man, with all it’s bunny ears and cool neon and pasties, is back. Here is my own Burning Man guide I wrote a couple years ago. I start with that each year. JRS VOLUME #12; ISSUE #18 Burning Man Update: The Jack Rabbit Speaks Volume 12, Issue #18 (Resources Edition) [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 00:41:34

Frank Lloyd Wright's Marin Civic Center

click photo for full-size imagephoto by Donald Kinneyclick photo for full-size imagephoto by Donald Kinneyclick photo for full-size imagephoto by ... the various phases of construction, including plans for a fabulous conference center that never got ... about his work in House Beautiful.House Beautiful carried an article about some of Frank Lloyd Wright's [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 13:02:00

Around $250,000 in stolen Oakley gear recovered

According to the Orange Country Register a former Oakley employee, Oscar Zuniga, ... Oakley product was discovered in his house. Here’s the story: FOOTHILL RANCH - It looked ... in a bedroom in Oscar Zuniga’s Santa Ana home after serving a search warrant on the former Oakley employee [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 17:26:06

Dr. gave me two days off, Got to have giveaways!

Morning all,I am starting my own giveaways from this blog here next month,kicking off with clothing i think...so stay tuned for that. ... 'm like Doc,I am already at home..lol...(i work part time at home also!) .He said i am not to do nothing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 14:02:00

The AT&T Convention in Denver

This blogger has obtained an image of the very handsome welcome bag that every delegate and member of the media will receive upon arrival at the ... and having its logo plastered all over it the way a ranch owner brands his cattle doesn't mean [more...]

Date: 2008-07-20 13:21:47

Mum Mum’s Blog Report: New York Times Reports; Plenty of Guidelines but Where’s the Evidence?; Our Baby Bedding.com Adds Organic Line; US States Settle with Mattel

Robeez Swiss Dot Bow - Pastel Pink - 6-12 Months She be a pattern of perfection in this sweet rendition of black and white Swiss Dots, ... , and blankets with designs inspired by nature that are also eco-friendly and made sustainably. US States Settle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:08:58

Wordless Wednesday: This doesn’t happen to my needles!

Yesterday poor little Caleb had his kindergarten check up and had to get 4 shots! (no that is not what made me laugh) ... school all in one! The one thing about home schooling is that we DON’T have to get up early everyday [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 02:13:48

Super Happy Mega Contest

The New Media Super Contest has 72 prizes from over 50 sponsors worth over $4,200! ... in your automobile and electricity in your home or office. The products are pretty inexpensive, too ... from Pinky Arcade $100 cash from JoeTech.com Citrus theme license from Unique Blog Designs 1 Year [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 20:12:18

Library Link Love, Week 3

Hi everyone! Sorry for the late update this week. But we hope we have made it up to you, because with your help, ... ) {VIDEOGRAPHY} Soda Films (Australia) White Designs (Australia) Glass Eye Video (OH) {WEBSITES} Little [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 01:36:05

“Ranch homes” - their history and distinguishing characteristics

ranch-house-3 Is my house a ranch house? A colonial? A colonial-ranch? A year into the blog, I’m pretty sure in understanding that my own house is a mix…but this holiday ... . But not all one-story houses are ranch homes. Ranch-style, ranch bungalow, ranchette, rambler, California [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 08:00:57

About Me

What's New? (see details below)01/03/09 – Jay Hosts the Irish Aires Show01/??/09 – Irish film “Eden” opens at Angelika Theatre (date UNCERTAIN!)01/15-17 – Lonestar Stout at The Angel and the Ox Irish Pub GRAND OPENING02/07/09 – Rory Miggins Memorial Irish Stew Cookoff – Blaggards to perform02/15/09 - Celtic Festival & Gathering of the Celts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 19:26:00

Living South of Fifth

By Mary Mullaj SoFi has become the trendiest neighborhood in Miami Beach, ... the neighborhood is already home to some of the most affluent residential buildings in Miami Beach ... announced that he would make the oceanfront residences at South of Fifth his home with the purchase [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 14:20:25

Homeowners Opt for Greener Homes

Homeowners Opt for Greener Homes These days, green home building is the biggest thing around and more and more homeowners are jumping on the bandwagon. This is one trend that isn`t going away, however, and it is certainly worth getting into if you are a homeowner planning to build [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 00:03:44

Forum » digg meetups » Planet Netopia

There are (0) messages in your inbox LIVE CHAT | INSTANT MESSENGER | BOOKMARKFavoritesDiggDel.icio ... .usFacebookFurlMagnoliaStumbleUponGoogleYahoo MyWeb | LOGOUT HOME GALLERY BROWSE BLOGS FORUM POLLS GROUPS MUSIC VIDEOS CLASSIFIEDS QUIZZES EVENTS MY ACCOUNTForums Monitored Digg [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 14:22:24

Chicago architect Douglas Garofalo gets $50,000 grant for artistic excellence

Chicago architect Douglas Garofalo, a leading practitioner of digital design, will be one of 50 artists receiving a $50, ... , an outside-the-box thinker who's turning out utterly unconventional structures even though he designs them [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 18:40:53

CARNIVAL OF THE GREEN # 161

by Tao Oliveto, Carrboro, NC I’m thrilled to be once again hosting TreeHugger’s Carnival of The Green, a green web party of sorts, ... really simple instructions on how to make plarn as well as all of her many other designs which include [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 19:34:04

Yaaaarn

BFL Unspun, 5 skeins of cashmere blend roving, 10 braids of superwash merino and 15 skeins of Strong Arm sock yarn (that's the sw merino/nylon blend). I have a little wiggle room with the BFL Unspun, the Strong Arm and the merino roving. If you are interested in seeing what I am planning on bringing, click here and here [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 23:02:16

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