Monday, June 30, 2008
Miss Shimmer Body Jewellery
Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Goodies Mart RC Model Store
Friday, June 27, 2008
Kids Zone - School Holidays
The kids are at home for their long summer break, and like mine, they are probably bored. Starting a craft is a great way to keep them occupied and achieving something for them to look back on and say, "I did that"
Crafting and scrapbooking may introduce your children, and yourself, to a lifelong hobby. This simple start may lead to many other projects along the way. There are some great stickers, Peel Offs and embellishments on the market these day to enhance and perosnalise cards and scrapbooks.
Scrapbooking & cardmaking is always a good place to start as your children can stamp his or her own individuality to it. Scrapbooking is great way to keep memories and can be added to at any time so it doesn't have to stop when they go back to school.
Kids will find it great fun to add their own twist with colored pencils , markers, chalks, rubber stamps and crafting scissors.
They can make individiual scrapbooks or personalised gifts for relatives & freinds. Grandparents always like something hand made from their grandchildren
This can be done before and after the holidays. By taking lots of pictures, they will be able to assemble them in their book.
Other great ideas for childrens crafts are jewellery making, plaster casting, craft kits, so don't let the kids get bored introduce them to the kids zone.
Over the next couple of weeks will be adding some links and projects to this section so keep checking in and next months competition will be for a craft kit from the kids zone so put us in your favourites and check out the web site often as we are always adding new items
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Moroccan Carpets
And for their striking colors produced by natural dyes. In Moroccan design, the use of color is critical, and this infusion
begins with intensely hued dye.
Dying wool is an art form and today’s weavers continue to use ancient methods expertly. They still make an orange
from henna, an indigo blue, a madder red, and a natural green; the yellow comes from a locally available plant, whereas
the black wool is undyed as it comes from black-haired goats indigenous to the region.
The weaver then begins a painstaking job that will take months, if not years, to complete a single carpet. Using their
design in their minds as a complete reference, the weaver uses a loom to build the rug from thousands, oftentimes
millions, of individually tied knots. The work, time, detail, and tradition that goes into making carpets provides each one
with a personality all its own.
The value of a carpet is based not only on the intricacy of the design but also on its age, the number of knots, and the
strength of the wool. Rural rugs are identified by region, then by tribe. Their most vivid characteristic is their vibrant colors
combined with stylized motifs inspired by ancient symbols or strong imaginations. Berber carpets are the most famous.
They usually are handmade with naturally dyed wool in colors ranging from bright and cheerful to faded. Fez carpets,
though the most expensive, are of excellent quality. They have intricate patterns and are very densely knotted.
Hand-woven pile carpets from the Taznaght tribe of the High Atlas Mountains in the south of Morocco are characterized
by rich, warm colors. The rugs of this region are known for the high quality of their wool, recognizable from its high sheen
and its softness. These rugs show very high quality weaving and design techniques.
The Zemmour tribes, known for their beautifully detailed weavings, are settled in the area South of Meknes, and they are
one of the largest producers of textiles among the Middle Atlas Berbers. As these tribes live in a warmer climate, their
textiles are more like blankets than rugs
The terms carpet and rug are sometimes used interchangeably. Rug generally means a textile floor covering that is not greater than 2 square meters. A carpet therefore being anything bigger.
Naughty pawz pet supplies
At Naughty pawz we understand the importance of play for all dogs and puppies.
Puppies and dogs that learn to play with humans grow into dogs that see humans as a source of fun. These dogs will probably have a better life in a human world than dogs that have only ever played with other dogs.
Regular positive activity with your puppy or dog will help develop a strong bond between the two of you. Dogs are very social animals and need a loving bond and relationship and this can be established through play with dog toys.
What better way to have a game than with your best friends favourite dog toys. Dog toys can be a valuable tool for training too. How about teaching your dog to retrieve using a ball thrower, or teaching him to ‘leave’ using a rope dog toy. Dog toys are great to get your recall down to perfection too, try taking some toys out on your walk and practice calling your dog, every time he returns get out a toy and have a great game, this way your dog associates coming back to you as a positive experience.
Another fantastic toy for your dog are food dispensing toys, these are toys that you can fill with food and then your dog will spend his time trying to get the food out. They are great to give your dog if you are going out and leaving him for a while as they will keep him busy. Try our ‘Kong style' dog toys or our small dog ball which both act as food dispensing toys.
Veni-Vidi-Visa ..................... Specials
We have an ever growing solid wooden range from childrens hand finished stools and Solid wooden hand carved ornaments , my personal favourite being the Smug Fat Cat I keep trying to pinch one of these, hes so cute !!!
Wicker is one of the age old favourites for durability and strength whn it comes to storage and we are continuing to update our selection ............................ coming soon will be wine carriers, bread baskets, and more storage baskets in the layette range, please check regularly for updates and new products as we continue to source unusual. quality products from around the globe.
The site also has article space where we will continue to post items of interest when considering the decor of your home ....................... trust me there isa reason you really dont want a bright orange bedroom!!Take a look here to discover why .....................................
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Film Cells & Film Memorabilia by Filmstruck
The Rosary - www.therosary.org.uk
No more 'i want one like that' and more of a tailormade bespoke service, brides are looking for something unique to them to really make them feel special .Gone is the traditional shower bouquet and in comes the 'shape' season ............... already this year we have had a heart shaped bouquet which can be seen here , the photo doesnt do it justice i must admit, but its hard to take decent pictures at 4 o'clock in the morning ................. This special design was styled out of beargrass, carnations and lily of the valley, the latter not coping well with refridgeration meant a late nigt and early morning for all involved to keep it looking at its best for the big day ahead!
Burgandy seems to be a BIG colour this year and there is only one flower which fulfils this colour wise which is the black bacarra rose, when open the inner petals are a rich deep burgandy in colour and very luxurious to look at and to touch .....It is one of my personal favourites and lends itself well to both modern contemporary bouquets and for those going for a more Gothic style bouquet, team it with red roses and burgandy calla lillies for a truly Gothic Bride.