Plastic Nightmare

Scary and tremendously sad...really nothing else to say.
Click here to read.

Jezebel

From the fine folks at Gawker & Defamer. They now bring you Jezebel, it's the bad wreck & you can't seem to cover your eyes...

If you are creative and you know it clap your hands...

You are not clapping...So what?

Enter A Million Little Pictures and get those creative juices flowing. Maybe its your true calling?

Here is the scoop
Sign up, pay $12, get a disposable camera in the mail, and a self addressed, postage paid box to send back your masterpieces. They do everything else & your photos will be featured in a big gallery show put on by Art House.

Spray Glue

Spray Glue is GRREAAT! See for yourself (click here)

Green Denver Museum of Contemporary Art

If you didn't already know, the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art is upgrading to a beautiful new space.

I, for one, am very excited!

About the building

-Designed by leading architect, David Adjaye. His first US commission

- MCA is actively pursuing LEED certification, this would make MCA the first contemporary art museum with the LEED cert.

-A roof garden to be designed by Artists Kim Dickey and landscape architect Karla Dakin, to increase the insulation levels and help stabilize the temperature in the building.

- Focus on contemporary Art ++++

If you go to the museum website (click here) - be sure to check out the peace pile.

3D for U2 & Me

While in Houston a few weeks ago, my friend mentioned taking her kids to a 3D version of Meet the Robinsons.

At the time I thought this was a new feature targeted for kiddies, then I read about the new U2 movie (U2 3D) which premiered at Cannes. Its a a feature-length U2 concert movie shot in 3D.
To read more about this new technology click here

Weekend Haps

With a few of these I am stating the obvious - OH WELL

Friday - Open Wall - BMOCA 7p-10p

Saturday - Habitat for Humanity Benefit Concert with Trace Bundy Chautauqua Auditorium 7p

This & Every Sunday - FREE YOGA at 9:30a by the Studio of the Month @ Lululemon

Monday - Bolder Boulder (duh)

Monday - Black & Bluegrass Memorial Day BBQ at the Gold Hill Inn

New movies - Waitress & Away from Her (both directors have interesting stories)

All weekend Boulder Creek Festival - click here for schedule of events

Wish I was heading back to Harbour Island!! Pic above.

EBoost 50% Offer

A little while ago I wrote about EBOOST (all the C of Emergen-C plus lots of B vitamins). I hear its great for energy and hangovers.
Eboost is offering my readers 50% + shipping through the end of May. When checking out in the promotion code enter FRIENDS for the discount.

Iconic Eye Candy

IMO - beats Brad every time!

Glassy Goodness

Ronni Kappos jewelry is made of vintage German glass, silk and silver. The vintage glass beads were produced in the 20’s & 30’s in German glassworks in the Sudetenland region of Bohemia.

Ginger & Smart

While I can't vouch (but I would be happy to product sample) for quality or fit. I can say this Sydney, AZ clothing and accessory line is gorgeous!!!

Ginger & Smart

Never ending

I can't say enough about Etsy. I am constantly finding amazing, affordable art, jewelry, etc.

Here's a recent score - Contrary's Store

Where can you find jewelry this beautiful and such great prices!!! The earrings are $14 and necklace $30!

HANDS OFF

Rob Walker - author of the Consumed column in the NyTimes and of the great blog Murketing first brought this to my attention.
Don't mess with our chocolate
Long story short...
"U.S. Chocolate Industry are supporting a change in the basic formula of chocolate, by allowing the use of vegetable fat substitutes in place of cocoa butter. In our opinion, these changes will adversely affect the eating, physical and nutritional qualities of chocolate, begging the question: What consumer benefit is associated with implementing such change?"
My response - NOTHING!

Quick weekend

*Colorado Colfax Marathon (probably don't want to run it w/o some training...)
*3rd Fridays on Santa Fe in Denver
*Dj Greyboy at Fox Theater
*Always good peeps and music at Trilogy
* New movies including Fay Grim with Park Posey directed by Hal Hartley (a terrific combo!)
* And Year of the Dog - starring Molly Shannon ( this is not a comedy!)

Tuesday - Deepak Chopra @ Boulder Theater.

Your Specialbike

Specialbike a UK based company. They strip down an old bike, clean it up and make a beautiful new ride!!
Now we need a US location...

Rachel Ortas

I can't figure out why I am drawn to these cards by Rachel Ortas. I guess because they are eerily cute with lovely colors. Her website is pretty cool too.

Doodle, scribble, sketch

I am a huge doodler and list maker who is drawn to the visual.

Ecojot pads meet all the criteria PLUS they are 100% recycled, made with 100% post-consumer waste journals, notebooks and sketch pads. NO NEW TREES were used + they are “SWEAT SHOP FREE” + the glues and inks are vegetable based and fully biodegradable.

Green & Funkin

Daniel Moyer designs and builds furniture. He uses small-mill locally harvested hardwood to create the furniture. He had a lot of wood scraps from the biz so came FunkinFunction longboards .
I don't skate and don't intend but these boards are cool even for the non-skater.
I love the name, the logo and the lines. They have that old school vibe - I bet they ride pretty darn nice too....

You photo - they book

Do you have stacks of photos in boxes?
Consider Bobbooks - you provide the photos and text and they produce a beautifully bound (Swiss-made) hardcover book to display your work!

Sarah McGuire

Sarah McGuire is a Chicago based silversmith, modern influences with a touch of nature.

Beautiful earrings, necklaces and rings, click here for the entire collection

Fri

CU graduation is today so you might want to avoid downtown over the weekend.

A couple of events that may be graduates + their families free

• Boulder Adventure Film Fest at The Dairy and Boulder Theater
• Second Fridays at Joy Engine works by Scot Lefavor
  

Sunday is Mother's Day. Quick...send some flowers!

Matter

Looking for a unique gift, say Mom for example? Check out Matter or head to the shop on your next trip to NY.
I spied this cool umbrella and nite lite.

For the Dogs

If you own (the guardian) a dog or cat next time you are in the market for a new bed, leash or virtually anything pet-oriented consider Georgesf.com.

KIOSK

Kiosk is a COOL online/brick & mortar shop in Soho, NY.
Kiosk - sells a range of products from all over the world, one country at a time. The featured country will change approximately every four to five months. You can sign up to be emailed to see when the products/country change.
Here are some items from the recent shop - licorice rolling paper, chalk and an eco-fire log!

Anna Wolf

After viewing Anna Wolf's photography on her website (click here) or blog (click here) you may be experiencing a bit of a deja vu' - she has shot for countless publications.
The photography is very captivating but I really love her little books (see below or click here).

Lela Rose

I am on a posting frenzy this am....

From Farrand Hall to the NYTimes.

When I was a student at CU I used to buy t-shirts that Lela created. We both resided in Farrand Hall one summer.

She was profiled in Sunday's T Mag (a great NYTimes supplement) and has a beautiful clothing line.

From the T Mag

Cick here for the full story

And a few goodies from her Spring Line - Lelarose.com

Daily Juice

Vital Juice Daily: a daily email for all things healthy.
*Fitness *Healing *Nutrition *Beauty *Green Living *Do Good

Give it a try....click here to sign up

Joom on Etsy

Sure, there are other websites like Etsy but for whatever reason it is the one I visit. I have purchased numerous items from all over the world via Etsy and its been safe & hassle-free.

I continually 'suggest' my artist friends display their work on Etsy.

Here are some great pillows from Joom. Take a look around and see what catches your eye...