Site to See: Skull-A-Day

General | 11 October 2011

In keeping with the spirited mood of October, I just had to share with you this amazing site that I can’t believe I only just discovered.

Back in 2007, artist Noah Scalin gave himself the personal challenge of creating an image of a skull every day for a year. The result became the site, Skull-A-Day. Now Scalin is up to the fifth version of the site, but here are some of the original 365 skulls.

I URGE you to go see more of the original project here. It is just too cool.

Dwelling Gawker: Interior Design Paradise

General | 04 October 2011

by Laurie Hartt

Any interior design lovers out there? Obsessed with Extreme Home Makeover? Architectural Digest subscribers? How about avid internet time wasters?

Then please allow me to introduce you to dwellinggawker, the wondrous place of all things home and design-inspired.

Dwelling Gawker is basically a compilation of blog posts, websites, and articles submitted by design and architecture bloggers from all over the world. The site is updated daily, and you can search by category, tags, and popularity.

For example, you might want to look up bunk beds,

kitchens,

alcove beds,

ship-shape rooms,

or houses with a view.

Once you see a photo you like, you can click on it and be taken to the original post for the picture, where you can find tips, tricks, and other instructions for finding or creating a similar look in your own space. You can even submit photos for contribution to the gallery!

Now, I have to warn you. Once you start browsing, it’s almost impossible to stop, so make sure you carve out a few hours in your day to feed the addiction.

Now get gawking!

(Psssst. Want to gawk some more? Check out the rest of gawkerverse, including craftgawker, foodgawker, and weddinggawker.)

DIY: Multifunctional Picture Frame

Art, General | 03 October 2011

by Annie

My inspiration:

I’m always on the lookout for cool interior design ideas, so when I stumbled upon Emmas Designblogg and saw this totally cute (and easy)Try this at home! Project, well, I just had to “try it at home” for myself.

I added a few creative twists of my own, so feel free to embrace the nature of the DIY and get adventurous with your design choices. I love the key hanger/potted plant idea, but I already have a chalkboard/key holder thingamajig by my door, so I turned my project into a fancy schmancy jewelry organizer, because nobody likes to untangle necklaces when you’re rushing out the door!

What you’ll need:

- Picture Frame (they have the perfect, unfinished wood frames at Michael’s)

- Wood Moulding (for the panes; and a saw to cut to size)

- Chalkboard Paint (and newspaper or something underneath to keep the mess at bay)

- Hooks (Screw-in, so yeah, you’ll need a drill too)

- Wood Glue

- And Chalk!

And here we go!

1. First things first, cut the wood moulding to fit inside the frame. You want it to be centered and criss-crossed for a window pane look. Glue into place with the wood glue and let dry.

2. Spray two coats of the chalkboard paint all over. Let dry.

3. Grab your electric drill and drill evenly spaced holes across the top and center pane, or wherever you’d like your hooks to go.

4. Then screw the hooks into place, and, done!

Just hang it up or lean it against the wall on your dresser and let your lovely jewels bring it to life!

That’s it! How easy was that??? And you can do it all for less than $20.00!

LuLu*s Reads: The Help

General | 26 September 2011

by Sienna

Okay, I haven’t seen the movie yet, and I think I’m going to wait.

I just finished Kathryn Stockett’s The Help a week ago, and honestly, I don’t want to spoil it. Maybe you’ve read it. If not, then read on.

Narrated by the main characters Abilene, Miss Skeeter and Minny, The Help is a tale of life in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960′s. Miss Skeeter, an awkward young white woman who aspires to be a writer, secretly approaches Abilene in hopes of finding out what happened to the maid who raised her. Eventually they collaborate on a secret book about what it’s like to be a maid in Jackson. In a world full of ladies’ league meetings, civil rights marches, and southern hospitality, the women of The Help find each other amongst the waves of social turmoil, and their stories continue to intertwine and bump around behind closed doors until the hopeful ending.

One of my favorite tricks by Kathryn Stockett is her ability to press small historical facts between the otherwise fictional lives. At one moment you’ll be riding in an old farm truck with Miss Skeeter; the next you’ll be listening to Bob Dylan for the first time. As far off as this suppressed southern lifestyle seems, Stockett’s notes at the end of The Help reveal how much her own life really did inform her characters.

I was caught by this book from the very beginning and finished it in a matter of days. The Help entertains, entices and offers you a place at the circle of unlikely friends. As for the movie . . . I think I’ll wait until it comes out on Netflix.

LuLu*s at Vida Vegan Con!

General | 23 September 2011

by Stephanie

Late last month, LuLu*s was lucky enough to take part in an awesome vegan convention! At Vida Vegan Con, LuLu*s, along wth other exhibitors, had the chance to mingle with our vegan fans and customers in addition to vegan industry favorites! With amazing exhibitors such as Coconut Bliss, So Delicious, Daiya and more. We were able to connect with some of our most valued customers! Here at LuLu*s, we pride ourselves in offering one of the largest selections of vegan shoes and handbags on the web! With a section on the site of quality and cruelty free products, LuLu*s has been able to offer products to all customers, whether vegan or not. Take a look below for some sneak pics of the convention!