National Education Support Professionals Day

Today we show our appreciation for all the education support professionals.

National Education Support Professionals Day honors all:

secretaries, classroom aides, cafeteria workers, maintenance workers, bus drivers and the others that help in making public schools great for our children, so that they are in a safe environment, learning, and growing.

2018-19 winter Eyeliner trends

 

Blue, sunflower yellow, and mint green eyeliners paired with electric eyeshadows were a touch of summer in winter runway shows. The contrast between a bare face, nude lips and bold eyes are a fresh mesmerizing twist.

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Mac, Girls collection for winter
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Pat McGrath, for Prada
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Vogue, from Alberta Ferretti’s runway show

 

 

Everything Plaid

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Scotlandshop, wool & velvet evening purse

Plaid or it’s official name  “tartan,” comes in 7000 different variations of colors, and patterns, which means we all should be able to find our favorite plaid for this season.

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Anthropologie, sweater dress

 

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Cole haan, Vesta Pump limited edition

 

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UGG, Men’s Chukka boots
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Vermont country store, Irish wool men’s scarves

 

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Chewy, Red plaid dog pajamas
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Potterybarn, Denver plaid dinnerware

 

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1stDibs, Club chair

Portable travel objects, by Louis Vuitton

 

LV’s 21st Century designs are meant to recreate the collectible design items that are beautiful and functional in their design. Everyday items that have taken a turn to a whimsical, fanciful shape as a limited edition collection of small and large travel and accent pieces. The Objets Nomades collection is the creation of 13 talented designers and architects from around the world.

Oki Sato of Nendo, Andre Fu, India Mahdavi, Tokujin Yoshioka, Fernando & Humberto Campana, Patricia Urquiola, Marcel Wanders, Raw Edges design group, Barber & Osgerby, Damien Langlois-Meurinne , Gwenaël Nicolas,  Maarten Baas  and Atelier Oï an international architecture,  and set design group.

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LV, The Chaise Lounge by Marcel Wanders

From four independent modules bound by soft leather straps, the ‘Chaise Longue’ transforms into a cradle of comfort.

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LV, Maracatu hanging travel cabinet by the Campana Brothers

A hanging travel cabinet made from leather offcuts from Louis Vuitton’s workshops. Each one different and named after fruits of Brazil.

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LV, Swing chair by Patricia Urquiola

Made from nylon rope, accented by leather cushions.

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LV, the Concertina chair by Raw edges

A foldable chair named, Concertina. Opens like a Japanese fan, and a zip in the back and a clasp in the front keeps the blades locked.

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LV, Foldable lamp by Raw Edges

Using the same concertina folding mechanism to a lightshade, a lighter frame and translucent paper was made to create an illumined hanging flower like shape.

 

 

Is your favorite apple on the list?

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We all should have at least one favorite apple to bit into, since just in United States there are 2,500 varieties of apples and 7,500 varieties are grown throughout the world. 

Apples may well be one of the most healthy foods for us to include in our daily diet.

Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fiber.

And as far as that list, the best apples to eat are:

Red delicious, Liberty, Honey crisp, Braeburn, Granny Smiths which have the most beneficial effect on good gut bacteria.

And what about apple juice? It is a good source of vitamin C, and it’s actually healthy in moderation. But the whole apple is better, with far more fiber and nutrients that are in the flesh and skin and more power to fill us up.

 

Mercury candle holders create more light

Mercury candleholders add and reflect light. As a center piece or if spread around on any surface, in between picture frames,  on a mantel, or the coffee table.

If you are willing to create your own Mercury candle holder here is a few steps to follow:

  • glass votives and hurricanes
  • 1 package silver leaf
  • 1 package gold leaf
  • leaf adhesive
  • 1″ artist brush
  • soft, mop head brush

Use a 1 inch artist brush, apply leaf adhesive to inside of votive or hurricane. Wait for it to dry until adhesive is clear and tacky. Use a thin coat and brush over adhesive after about ten minutes of drying time to prevent drips and pooling.

Tear gold leafing into small pieces and sprinkle inside votive in a random pattern. Use a finger tip to gently smooth down gold leaf.

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Front gate, Mercury votive candles
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Potterybarn, Mercury candleholders
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West elm, Mercury candleholders
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Pier one, Mercury votives