Quite an intruiging idea for a pillow I saw on Swissmiss. I'd personally get one that's embroidered "just 5 more minutes. Please."
[Quoted from SwissMiss:]
As you rest your head on the pillow for those valuable last few moments before you wake the words Good Morning Sweetheart are gently pressed onto your cheek. Even though you may feel tired and drowsy your loved one can see how you feel.
Good morning sweetheart pillow.
B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T!
(thank you emily!)
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(Via swissmiss.)
Found on redhouse.com. Beautiful.
[quoted from red.house] once.upon.a.forest: " (Via red.house.)
photo:: once-upon-a-forest.com
This tickles the design geek in me....
pantone matching | a flickr set: "
'Everything has a Pantone color. It's just a matter of finding it.'
(image orginally uploaded by marketing_drive)
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(Via swissmiss.)
Here's a heart felt letter from the Dalai Lama to President Bush on the day after September 11, 2001. I remembered this being passed around 5 years ago and decided to dig it up from my e-mail archives. It's especially poignant knowing what actions President Bush and his administration has taken since then.
** MESSAGE FROM THE DALAI LAMA***
September 12, 2001
His Excellency Mr. George W. Bush
The President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
USA
Your Excellency,
I am deeply shocked by the terrorist attacks that took place involving four apparently hijacked aircrafts and the immense devastation these caused.
It is a terrible tragedy that so many innocent lives have been lost and it seems unbelievable that anyone would choose to target the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. We are deeply saddened. On behalf of the Tibetan people I would like to convey our deepest condolence and solidarity with the American people during this painful time. Our prayers go out to the many who have lost their lives, those who have been injured and the many more who have been traumatized by this senseless act of violence. I am attending a special prayer for the United States and its people at our main temple today.
I am confident that the United States as a great and powerful nation will be able to overcome this present tragedy. The American people have shown their resilience, courage anddetermination when faced with such difficult and sad situations.
It may seem presumptous on my part, but I personally believe we need to think seriously whether a violent reaction is the right thing to do and in the greater interest of the nation and the people in the long run. I believe violence will only increase the cycle of violence. But how do we deal with hatred and anger which are often the root causes of such senseless violence? This is a very difficult question, especially when it concerns a nation and we have certain fixed conceptions of how to deal with such attacks. I am sure you will make the right decision.
With my prayers and good wishes,
Yours sincerely,
The Dalai Lama
Can't remember how but I wandered over to this delightful site for a magazine and book publisher promoting traditional Japanese crafts and culture. It's a nicely designed site, too. It's definitely on my list of books to browse when I take my next trip back to Tokyo.
[Summer Sky above PS1, Long Island City - shot by myself]
A few years ago, I found myself feeling wonderfully inspired by the big skies in Montana. Even with the majestic mountains towering in the distance, these skies seemed to stretch farther than any of the skies I've seen above New York. I miss looking up to the big and swift moving clouds as I negotiate the canyons of the city... but on rare summer days, these puffy creatures are seen vacationing here. Come back more often, big sky country clouds.
[With Richard Overall, Photographer: Steve Bronstein, Illustrator: Leigh Wells, Agency: TBWA/Chiat/Day]
[With Stephanie Crippen and Melanie Menkemeller, Agency: Butler Shine Stern and Partners]
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[with Rowan Chanen, Photographer: John Clang, Agency: Berlin Cameron United]
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