Showing posts with label Cool Stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cool Stuff. Show all posts

8.15.2013

Cool Facts about Your Dreams

I remembers my dreams almost every night. With so many images in my head I decided years ago that I wanted to know what they all mean.

So about 20 years ago I went out and bought the best dream book I could find, and I have been interpreting my dreams and my friends dreams, ever since.

It is always fascinating to me how the images I see when I am dreaming really do mean something in my everyday life.

Check out these interesting facts about dreams:

Abstract Ocean Photography by CTCostalPhothography
You forget 90% of your dreams - with in 5 minutes of waking up you forget 50% and after 10 minutes 90%.

Everybody dreams - if you don't think that you dream you are just forgetting them upon waking.

In our dreams we only see faces we already know - We see hundreds of thousand of faces in our life so we have a endless supply for our brain to use in our dreams.


Not everybody dreams in color - about 12% of sighted people dream exclusively in black and white, and the rest in color. Prior to the 1950's most people dreamed in black and white, but the introduction of color television changed that.

Dreams are symbolic - dream speak is a deeply symbolic language. Italic

Emotions - the most common emotions in dreams is anxiety. Negative emotions are more common then positive ones.

You can have 4 - 7 dreams a night - on average you can dream from 1 - 2 hours every night.




Ocean Fog by CTCoastalPhotography
Dream incorporation - our mind takes images we see throughout the day and incorporates them into our dreams. This happens to me all the time, that why I never watch a scary movie or TV show before I go to sleep.

Men and women dream differently - men tend to have more men in their dreams and women dream with equal amounts of men and women. Men tend to have more aggressive emotions when they dream.

Precognitive dreams - 18% - 38% of the population has had a precognitive dream, while 70% have experienced déjà vu.

You can read the complete list at BoredPanda.com.

Do you remember your dreams?



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5.28.2013

Artist To Know - Peter Root

Finding artists that create using everyday elements intrigue me. Todays artist to know creates amazing cityscapes with 100,000+ staples and small pieces of metal.



Peter Root



"I think there is a beauty in making something that requires so much precision, care, time and effort, yet is destined to last for only a short period of time." - Peter Root




Watch this video to see Peter in action.
Read more about Peter and his work on his website.



What do you think of staple city?
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4.24.2013

You Can Never Have Enough Flowers

Still need an idea for Mother's Day, or maybe just a little Springtime cheer for yourself, check out these flower finds from Etsy. Each shop offers a little something different, so stop by and see all their handcrafted treasures.

Dried FlowerWreath by NaturDesign
Flower apron by unabellavita
Tea Lights Candles by serenitylane
Flower Burst Botanical Print by 7WondersDesigns
Gray Infinity Circle Scarf with Satin Flower Zojanka
Spring Ombre Paper Flowers by FlowerThyme
Wall blooms by potteryandtile
What kind of flowers do you like in the Springtime?


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3.27.2013

Artist to Know - D. Westry

I received an email last week from my dad, who sends me all those random emails of funny pictures and videos, so it takes me a few days before I read them. Well I opened one of his emails last week and he sent me a video that was truly amazing.

Today's artist is a speed painter. I have never seen a speed painter and it was very cool to watch. Take a minute in a half and check out this video.



Want to see more of his work click here to check out his website.

What do you think?


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2.27.2013

Shopping Local

I was hunting around on Etsy recently and found some cool stuff from artist that are local in the Chicago Market. Shopping local is one of my goals this year, so I was thrilled to find all these fun designs.
I love the shop local button on Etsy!

Turquoise blue porcelain sea pod by robertapolfus
Finger less gloves arm warmers by Brendaabdullah
Thank Your Card Sampler by orangebeautiful
Silhouette 8 clock No 004 by OryxandCrakeDesign
Sterling Silver Necklace by moiraklime
Modern Succulent Arrangement by ArtsFloralDesign
Hand Stamped Sun Keychain by DreamNColor
What are some things you found local lately?


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2.12.2013

Books as Art

I could never imagine using a book to create art since I'm a crazy bookoholic, but there are some amazing artists who use books as their medium and create art that is visually stunning. Enjoy this collection of unique book sculptures.










Have you ever used an old book to create art?

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12.11.2012

Gift Ides Under $25

Today's gift guide is full of ideas for those last minute gifts that you may need. Each Etsy shop offers a variety of items that might be just perfect for your gift giving needs. Stop by and check them out.

1. 365 Days of Sunshine 2013 Calendar by littlethingsstudio
2. Handmade Soap Samples by mountaingirlsoap
3. Three Eco Friendly Soy Candles by SoapForYourSoul
4. Christmas Tree Shaped Sugar Cubes by WishingwellArt
5. Custom Map Wine Stopper by craftyadditctions
6. Puzzle Crayons by ScribbleersCrayons
7. Farmstand  Market Tray by ApisCandles
How is your holiday shopping going?


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12.04.2012

Eco Friendly Gift Guide

Recycled, upcycled, and eco friendly products are important to me. When I shop for holiday gifts I always start my search with eco friendly and recycled products.

Today I have an inspiring collection of eco friendly products from Etsy sellers. Check out their shops and see the variety of products they offer.

1. White Winter Bracelet by DevikaFelt
2. Large Cloth Napkins by JAQSstudio
3.  Bike tire coin purse by urchinbags
4. Fingerless gloves by SeamstressbytheSea
5.  Eco Friendly Linen Scarf by DonataFelt
6.  Personalized note cards by MarsDesignStudio
7.  Footed Cutting Board Serving Tray by grayworksdesign
8.  Waterproof tote by ikabags
Do you have any eco friendly items you like to shop for during the holidays?


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11.20.2012

Guys Gift Guide

Shopping for the guys can be a challenge. Today's gift guide showcases some unique handcrafted ideas from some cool shops on Etsy.

1. Men's Dark Brown Distressed Leather Belt by StaghoundLeather
2. Felted scarf by jezek
3. Men's custom made to order bow ties by theHouseofLux
4. Men's fingerless gloves by scocksandmittens
5. Men's timber brown leather wallet and money clip by FatCatLeather
6.  Stand and dock for iphone by icolio
What is your favorite gift to give the guys in your life?


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10.30.2012

Art That Feels the Music

Artists amaze me.  Today's artist creates a collection of abstract photographs with the use of paint, music, and his camera.


Martin Klimas


Martin Klimas begins his process with splatters of paint positioned over a speaker. Then the volume is turned up.


The vibration of the speaker sends the paint aloft in patterns that reveal themselves through the lens of his camera.


Klimas spent six months and about 1,000 shots to produce the final images from his studio in Düsseldorf, Germany.


The resulting images are Klimas’s attempt to answer the question “What does music look like?”

What do you think? Can you see the music?


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10.16.2012

Do You Decorate for Halloween?

Since my daughter left for college, and my husband travels a lot, I don't decorate much since I am home alone most of the time.

Even thou I don't decorate a lot, I love looking at all the cool handmade items their are, so I can get in the spirit of the holiday.

Today's Etsy finds are a fun collection of Halloween decor.

Spider Web Pillow Cover by BubbleGumDish
Orange & Black Wreath by WildRidgeDesign
Dictionary Art Print Sugar Skull Rose by reimagtinationprints
Pumpkin Vinyl Wall Art Decals by EmpireCityStudios
Halloween Decor Wicked Letters Hand Painted by thepatternbag
3 Wire Sugar Skulls Wire Art by RawBoneStudio

Do you decorate for Halloween?


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10.05.2012

DIY Friday Working with Paint Chips


Next time you in the hardware store grab some of those paint chips, because they are the perfect medium for creating fun and colorful accessories. Plus they are free, easy to use, and if you have any leftover from a paint project a great way to recycle. Give one or more of these ideas a try to add a little color to your world.

Paint chip magnets 
Paint chip table
Paint chip on canvas
Paint chip art
Paint chip mobile
Paint chip notepad
What have you created with paint chips?
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