Loretta photographs her subjects, removes the background (via computer) and substitutes a background from her stash of paintings. The effect - well, you'll see...
all images are copyright protected © Loretta Lux, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Monday, February 15, 2010
Loretta Lux
I can't remember how I heard about Loretta Lux (a German photographer/painter) - most likely through another blog somewhere, but I do remember being completely mesmerized and haunted by the other-worldly looking subjects in her mixed media works of art.
Loretta photographs her subjects, removes the background (via computer) and substitutes a background from her stash of paintings. The effect - well, you'll see...
all images are copyright protected © Loretta Lux, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Loretta photographs her subjects, removes the background (via computer) and substitutes a background from her stash of paintings. The effect - well, you'll see...
all images are copyright protected © Loretta Lux, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Medieval Times
This post was inspired by my husband, Steve. For our date night (yes - we have date night) last Saturday, he surprised me by taking me on the most romantic date ever - to Medieval Times. Ok - maybe it is a little cheesy (ok more than a little) , but I loved it! I've been wanting to go to Medieval Times forever...
Needless to say we had a blast eating with our hands (that took me a second to figure out - I was about to ask for silverware) and cheering on our knight (Don Temple, Warrior of Asturius - or as we referred to him, the "green" knight) - who turned out to be the evil one that wanted to overthrow the king. I'm telling you - there was quite a bit of drama - and drunken name calling (courtesy of the birthday party behind us). If you're able to not take yourself too seriously and like eating with your hands, I highly suggest going!
Along with some shots of our visit to Medieval Times (iphone quality photos - yikes), I've included a few medieval inspired etsy items (links below).
1. wychbury (Royal and Rhinestone Tudor Bobby Pins)
2. JRoseAtelier (Burnt rose Neo-Victorian fingerless gloves)
3. BindMe (Black and Chestnut Medieval Fleur de Lis Leather Journal Book)
Needless to say we had a blast eating with our hands (that took me a second to figure out - I was about to ask for silverware) and cheering on our knight (Don Temple, Warrior of Asturius - or as we referred to him, the "green" knight) - who turned out to be the evil one that wanted to overthrow the king. I'm telling you - there was quite a bit of drama - and drunken name calling (courtesy of the birthday party behind us). If you're able to not take yourself too seriously and like eating with your hands, I highly suggest going!
Along with some shots of our visit to Medieval Times (iphone quality photos - yikes), I've included a few medieval inspired etsy items (links below).
1. wychbury (Royal and Rhinestone Tudor Bobby Pins)
2. JRoseAtelier (Burnt rose Neo-Victorian fingerless gloves)
3. BindMe (Black and Chestnut Medieval Fleur de Lis Leather Journal Book)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Q: What should you do when you're in a pickle?
Answer: Start a pickle company!
I just received an email from my favorite pickle producer, Rick's Picks. I used to buy their pickle products at the Union Square Green Market when I lived in NYC and I always wondered what the story was behind the company - this is a nice little feature that explains it all... and if you haven't tried Rick's Picks get yourself to the condiment aisle of Whole Foods! My favorites are the Mean Beans and the Windy City Wasabeans.
Clip & Blurb from The Pickle Blog
The inside scoop from Rick’s Picks.
I just received an email from my favorite pickle producer, Rick's Picks. I used to buy their pickle products at the Union Square Green Market when I lived in NYC and I always wondered what the story was behind the company - this is a nice little feature that explains it all... and if you haven't tried Rick's Picks get yourself to the condiment aisle of Whole Foods! My favorites are the Mean Beans and the Windy City Wasabeans.
Clip & Blurb from The Pickle Blog
The inside scoop from Rick’s Picks.
Recently, I told the story of Rick’s Picks to Fox News… it will air next Monday, February on their evening news program with Sheppard Smith some time between 7 and 8 PM EST. You can also see it here.
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