Friday, November 29, 2013

Pet Dogs The Beauty of Hybrids aka Designer Dogs

Pet Dogs :The Beauty of Hybrids aka Designer Dogs

Image via WikipediaHave you seen or heard of a Goldendoodle, Pug-Zu, Goberian, and Alusky? Sure sounds like names of strange animals but if you’re not seriously in to dogs, you wouldn’t even know what they are. Well, those animals are Designer dogs or Hybrid dogs. It’s a cross

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Have you seen or heard of a Goldendoodle, Pug-Zu, Goberian, and Alusky? Sure sounds like names of strange animals but if you’re not seriously in to dogs, you wouldn’t even know what they are. Well, those animals are Designer dogs or Hybrid dogs. It’s a cross between two purebred canines.A Hybrid or Designer Dog is different from a mutt. Generally, a mutt is a mixture of multiple breeds of uncertain ancestry while designer dog has recognized purebred descent, and one knows precisely what it is. When you breed two different types of pedigree dogs, you can get a combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. It’s similar to making a cocktail drink when you mix pineapple juice with vodka you create the taste of bitter sweet liquor.Cross breeding is like customizing, you want to create a mixture of your choice breed, so all the good qualities you admire from each dog would likely appear in your Hybrid canine. However, it’s not a guarantee that all the best characteristics you expected would emerge. Just the same with genetic health issues that comes with the package. It may or may not solve the inherited health problems that came from the stock. Although, Some people believe that the percentage of hybrids being healthier is pretty much higher than that of the purebreds.And so, if you’re thinking of owning a dog, you might want to check the pack of Hybrid first. Who knows? It could just be the perfect dog you’re looking for.Here are some of my favorite Designer dogs:(Photos courtesy of Dogbreedinfo.com) GOLDENDOODLECross between Golden Retriever and Standard PoodleBOWSERCross between Basset Hound and Mini SchnauzerBULLMATIANCross between Bulldog and DalmatianCHIMATIONCross between Chihuahua and DalmatianBERNEDOODLECross between Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

marching to the beat..

i saw this video over on a little house in the clouds blog, i love it! how amazing...every age from 1 to 100 marching to a beat of a different drum!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

and when i feel this way i really am with you. .

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eveline tarunadjaja, who i recently wrote about has curated a show called cups and cuddles at per metre gallery in victoria, australia. it's a group show w/ her work and a bunch of incredibly talented women. the show opened on the 7th and runs through the 18th of november. there will be an opening on saturday night, the 10th from 6-8. i've put together work of a few of the ladies who are in the show, so you can see for yourself how talented they are, along w/ links to their shops, blogs and websites. enjoy!

andrea innocent.andrea innocent is a digital artist, animator and illustrator. she is largely influenced by japanese culture and history having lived in japan for three yrs, she recently moved back home to melbourne, australia. her work is a combination of intense color and symbolism. you can see more of andrea's work on blog, website and etsy shop.

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catherine campbell.i wrote about catherine a while back, which you can read here. she was really kind to let me glean a ton of her images, so check it out. her watercolors are so sweet. i love her images of delicately drawn beauties in cute dresses, and tea cups. she has a nicely filled etsy store, i read her blog on a daily basis it's filled w/ what she is working on, art shows and just total cuteness.

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lily piri.lily. lily. lily. i am such a fan of lily's drawings. just take a look and judge for yourself. her drawings are soft, lovely and lil bit dark, yet so bright! all of the drawings here are some of my favorites, the black and white drawing will actually be in the show. you can read lily's blog, check out her website or buy things from her shop (check out these adorable buttons.)

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maricormaricar.ok, i don't even know where to begin w/ this twin sister design team. i was immediately into their work, images/illustrations of diane arbus' work and chloe sevigny? sold. their work is so dynamic and awesome. they animate, draw, design and i'm pretty sure it doesn't stop there. their blog isn't that old, but it is overflowing w/ talent. animated videos, drawings, designs...these gals are totally impressive. my only wish is that there was more of their work on the web.

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* over & over by hot chip.** all images courtesy of the artists.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Your Guide to Buying Good Ovens and Other Kitchen Appliances

Choosing appliances was a lot easier back in the day when there were fewer options. Nowadays, with all the extra options and features, buying even simple things like ovens has become quite a task. If you are in the market to purchase an oven, you may have come across many different models that come in various sizes and each having a unique functioning capability.
The stores are also lined up with various international brands which makes the choosing a bit harder. Below are a few tips to keep in mind just before you head out for one of the European appliances, range hood, cook tops and ovens.
Features:
When it comes to the features in an oven, choose one with the features you will be using. Most ovens have self-cleaning cycles, smart timers, racks and door locks. They also have front facing windows and multiple broiling options. Range cookers also come with different size burners and can also have a dual-element burner.
Go Online:
The internet has made it possible to find information on anything. You can take your search online to different stores in your area to find an oven or any other kitchen appliance you like.
Read Reviews:
Going online will also enable you to check out the reviews of different brands by people who have bought them. This is especially handy when choosing European appliances , range hood, cook tops and even an oven.
Choose a Brand:
Choosing a brand will be the most important part of buying an oven. Go online or visit the electronic appliance section of a store to check out some of the local and foreign options available.
Compare Prices:
Once you have found an oven with the features you were looking for, compare the prices between different makes and models to find one that suits you and doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Monday, September 2, 2013

My comfort item.

At our last birthing class we were instructed to bring a few items that will bring us comfort during labor.Surprisingly.. I wasn’t the first person to say “Can I bring my dog?” Of course, I didn’t remember about my “comfort items” until the night before.. But I started thinking about it.. and immediately came to a conclusion.The first thing that crossed my mind was…… “What do I NEED when I’m sick?? What makes me feel better???” (The first thing on that list is puppy.. but puppy can’t come to the hospital. On a side note.. one of the girls in our class is having a home birth.. and HONESTLY it sounds like she is just to have her dogs there!! funny huh???)My first comfort item is my Hugger Pillow. I don’t remember exactly when I got my hugger pillow. But my whole life my mom has had this squishy lumpy pillow that we always loved. Sometime in my life, I got one too. Mine is actually real feathers that someone down the line in our family plucked from some chicken.. or something. (I’m all about history if you can’t tell!) :)Since getting my hugger pillow I have NEVER slept one night without it. It NEVER gets checked on the airplane, it always gets carried on. Sometimes, it’s not the most comfortable thing in the world. The feathers are all balled up in big lumps now, and when those feathers poke through.. WOW that hurts! But I keep about 4 pillow cases on it at all time and that cuts down on the pokeage!(p.s. I did sleep one night without it… the day my parents devil dog tried to eat it…. that was NOT a pretty moment..)(sorry.. I don’t have any pictures of hugger… really nothing special anyway…it’s actually even more special right now because it has Aaron’s homemade Choo Choo train pillow case on it!)My other comfort item is this little guy…
He’s a beaut’ right???

He is the very first toy I bought for Riddick. I love remembering how little he was compared to this dog. He used to cuddle up so cute to it. When I’m sick I love to have this puppy. It reminds me of those little puppy times…

And considering I have this pile to choose from.. I’m glad I only pick one!! :)

Aaron’s not to thrilled with the fact that I’m bringing this slobbery, crunchy leggless thing.. but it’s not about him.. right????

Now there is just one thing missing……….

(This picture makes my heart melt.. I could stare at it alllll day….)

This is what I woke up to for 3 years… we slept nose to nose for 3 years straight..

He is my ultimate comfort item…..

On the way home last night we started talking about how badly I wish puppy could be there…..and actually started crying!!!!!!!!! I couldn’t believe it.. and Aaron just laughed so hard at me.. But even typing this, I can feel the tears welling…
I’ll just blame it on hormones! :)

Next time I’ll just have to find a pet friendly hospital…

As I was looking through my pictures for “comfort item” pictures.. there was no doubt in my mind what Riddick’s comfort item would be if he were asked to bring one…..

(and these are just the pictures that were in my “misc” folder. I didn’t even look through any other folders….)









He really loves that rat….**UPDATE: At class, only one person brought things to share. And her’s were incense, an IPOD and change for the vending machine..Needless to say, I did not volunteer to show my 20 year old pillow or half eaten slobbery pet toy!

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Gaia in SF..

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Gaia sent along a ton of great photos from his recent trip to San Francisco along with his thoughts behind his biggest piece, a lion/rabbit hybrid:

"I had the immense, delightful pleasure of finally getting to know the city of San Francisco much better than on my last trip which was a whirlwind weekend of installation at Gallery Heist and street work. This time around I got to settle down and paint a legal wall on Polk and Eddy with the great people over at WallSpace. The piece was completed with spray paint, and rollers to cap off the ears, throughout three days of cool sun showers. The Lion/Rabbit hybrid is a seemingly innocuous image but represents the subversion of the Urban Planner. Le Corbusier, one of the strongest identities in modernist architecture, took a paternalist approach to planning with the notion that the lion is the architect, the master, and the masses are the rabbits. Rarely does the contemporary urban landscape develop organically but is instead defined by the clamor of contending agendas and legislation. This image and its dissemination throughout neighborhoods all over the world is the embodiment of the resolutions and failures of planners to control the incredible mess and natural logic that is the city."

See more great pics on Wall Space' flickr page.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Home and Improvement Home Buying Tips

Purchasing a house as per our requirements is a difficult process. We have many choices to select good ones, sometimes a house may look good, but it doesn’t match your funds or sometimes the prices may be good, but the house superior may be wrong and so on. There are any things to

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Purchasing a house as per our requirements is a difficult process. We have many choices to select good ones, sometimes a house may look good, but it doesn’t match your funds or sometimes the prices may be good, but the house superior may be wrong and so on.
There are any things to think if you want to buy a house. This is very foremost especially for those who have family. The house is settled close to the office or near with your child’s school is a dream for approximately all families.
Clean HouseUnfortunately the financial situation does not all the time equate to a desire so there is an choice that you must be sacrificed. So that the former consideration is the house that we chose was near the school. That is a top priority.
There are any things to think before you resolve to buy a home that suits with you and your family.
5 factors to think before buying a home:
1. Location of the house which we buy must have a decent passage road and within easy reach in all conditions.
Do not be legitimately influenced by sweet promises from people who want to sell home or ads that say that housing developers are able to reach only 5 minutes from the toll booth. Who knows?, 5 minutes is only in the middle of the night when the street deserted. To be sure there is no harm if you do a test drive in rush hours like mornings and evenings.
2. Make sure the home environment has a pleasant climate and nice neighbors because that is where you will be spending a lot of time.
Try to greet the nearest neighbors to get condolement from them. Neighbor was the first to be asked for help if something happens to you at home, right?
3. Make sure the superior housing involved also has facilities and amenities, such as passage to communal converyance is legitimately accessible, wide roads, electricity, sufficient clean water, 24 hour security, environmental hygiene, market, school, mini market, condition clinics, sports facilities, entertainment center, a playground that can be reached easily.
4. Make sure the environment is a housing involved that has a good drainage system.
5. Finally, note the condition and potential of house construction in detail.
If necessary, make a list to check the condition of the roof, walls, sills, windows, bathrooms, drains, and vent.
If these five steps have been done, purchased the house for you and family legitimately will furnish ease for you and your family.
Home Buying Tips


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