tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628195369016914122024-03-06T19:33:24.974-08:00Blue Eyed Night OwlBlue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.comBlogger1430125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-26622643797432672552017-01-06T13:31:00.000-08:002017-01-06T13:31:14.276-08:00Mood & Music Mosaic #21<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Though I've started hibernating and bundling up in blankets and shawls, I have yet to get into the cozy activities of winter. But I hope I'll get to reading, knitting and blogging more again now that the post-holiday days are here.<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-3596341058801361362016-11-26T14:45:00.000-08:002017-01-06T13:25:01.631-08:00Mood & Music Mosaic #20<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm finishing up my holiday shopping and gift wrapping everything. I actually haven't listened to any Christmas songs yet, but I think it's time to whip out my seasonal CDs too. Can't celebrate the holidays long enough, can you?<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-46939843824603556302016-11-19T16:06:00.000-08:002016-11-19T16:06:20.691-08:00Lovely Movies: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Miss Peregrine trilogy made me fangirl before even dipping in a toe. I bought the books early on, but that whole Schrödinger's Cat scenario of enjoyment vs disappointment had a real hold on me and so I still haven't read them.</div>
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But I will read them soon, as I adored the movie. Tim Burton knows how to create visual masterpieces, and the cast was phenomenal (and included a bunch of my favorite actors). I got the impression there were some flaws in the logic or continuity sometimes, but that can all be forgiven as it was so very magical and highly entertaining.</div>
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I expected it to be more of a children's movie but found it actually bordered on horror at times. Nothing too traumatic, but something to be aware of in case you're easily creeped out or planning on bringing kids to see it on the big screen.<br />
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Anyway, I'll buy the dvd either way, but I'm really crossing my fingers that they'll release some sort of fancy special edition… Like a steelcase or something with embossing, ooh, or a slipcase! And a second disc with extras...<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-62925792884277723752016-11-07T14:52:00.002-08:002016-11-07T14:52:46.549-08:00Mood & Music Mosaic #19<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is cold and <span style="font-size: x-small;">-since the clock changed-</span> it's been getting dark very early. It's making me want to knit more! So I hope to cast on a lovely new project soon. I have one in mind already! It'll be nice to add another warm sweater to my wardrobe.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Are you stocking up on some warm new clothes? And have you got anything on your needles?</span></div>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-44054877617653798522016-11-02T14:29:00.000-07:002016-11-02T14:29:06.075-07:00Review: Uncommon Goods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncommon Goods</a> asked me to collaborate with them I was instantly excited! I already knew a little about their mission statement and products, but still found some pleasant surprises as I learned some more about their company.<br />
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Since you're following my blog, odds are you're a fellow owl-loving lady with a fondness for jewelry and a knack for crafts. If so, I think you'll love the three items I'm reviewing today as much as I do... So let's get started!</div>
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I knit a lot, so it's quite surprising I did not yet own a yarn bowl. They <i>have</i> always intrigued me, so I was very excited to try <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/41340" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this owly one</a>. It is beautifully crafted, and nice and heavy so that it doesn't slide as you pull yarn from it.<br />
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It was very safely packaged and came with business cards and information on the artist who made and designed it.<br />
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Next up is <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/40880" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this fun necklace</a>. It's beautiful, quirky in a mature way, and even gilt/dipped in 18 and 22k gold. I find the color wheel matches basically anything I throw at it, and it makes even the most basic outfit instantly look creative.<br />
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I am equally smitten with the clever packaging! It scores 10 out of 10 for sure! I loved the glass jar and the way the necklace was presented inside. Even the illustrated tag is cute. Yellow Owl Workshop definitely knows their stuff!<br />
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Lastly, this felt succulent garden seemed like a great substitute for the real succulents that didn't survive their stay with me... I don't exactly have a green thumb. I am, however, good with crafts, so I was excited for <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/42923" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this DIY kit</a>!<br />
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It's a fun concept and the instruction booklet was wonderfully clear. It's mostly a matter of assembling things, but you can still make a bunch of creative decisions with the chalk details and final placement of the succulents.<br />
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The one issue I had was that it didn't stick together very well. Double-sided tape just wasn't strong enough to hold the foldable box together <span style="font-size: x-small;">(hence the gold washi tape you see in my picture)</span>, nor keep the succulents stuck to the bottom securely. But it's nothing a little glue couldn't fix. Despite that minor issue, I actually enjoyed it a lot. The rolling of the succulents, the coloring with the chalk, and finally figuring out what composition looked best. It was fun and I like the result!</div>
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Now, I'm very passionate about going "green", love to support independent artists, but also really like the service and security of established companies. <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncommon Goods</a> incorporates all three into their business! They value sustainability, in every sense of the word. They work with artists and small manufacturers, use recycled and organic products whenever they can, support non-profit organizations and are all about fair and long-lasting relationships. They even give back to the community by inspiring and helping their customers donate some old things to Goodwill.<br />
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I loved collaborating with <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncommon Goods</a>! I found them to be a very transparent and warm company. There is a personal touch to everything they do, and a definite sense of community. They even have a blog where they feature their artists and lots of different kinds of employees in interviews with pictures. It's a business I feel very good about working with. And, as you can see, the products I received were absolutely wonderful too!<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-66910952860584190462016-11-01T14:34:00.000-07:002016-11-18T15:47:58.845-08:00Plans & Goals: November<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The end of the year is suddenly getting quite close! And my holiday prepping is already in full swing. I like to start early. It's less stressful and it also lets me look forward to the holidays much longer. Anyway, this month I hope to:<br />
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<li>Make the cool necklace I designed in my head.</li>
<li>Post some pictures of my new journaling habit.</li>
<li><strike>Finish knitting the shawl I put on hold when I hit the tricky part.</strike></li>
<li><strike>Reconnect with a very old friend I recently ran into.</strike></li>
<li><strike>Listen to lots of CDs. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Now I finally have a CD player again!</span></strike></li>
<li><strike>Share the awesome review I've been preparing.</strike></li>
<li>And do something fun to celebrate my 7th blog birthday!</li>
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What are your plans? And are you already prepping for Christmas too, or will you start next month?</div>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-33258750957064340052016-10-31T16:30:00.001-07:002016-10-31T16:30:56.103-07:00Mood & Music Mosaic #18<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a few weeks since I went to see Kubo and the Two Strings, yet I still think about it. And I keep playing the soundtrack too. So here is a collection inspired by the film. If you've seen it you'll recognize all the elements.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Did you see the movie yet? Where you blown away by it as well?</span></div>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-40436095249497667792016-10-28T15:52:00.000-07:002016-10-28T15:52:58.107-07:00Lovely Movies: Kubo and the Two Strings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As a rule of thumb, that sort of expectation is bound to let a person down. Yet it didn't. It was perfect from the get-go. I marveled at the gorgeous details, soaked up the music and was completely whisked away to a magical world. A world where origami folds itself into characters and stories whenever a young man plays his instrument! I mean, wow!<br />
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I did, however, find the voices of the famous actors distracting. Charlize Theron as a monkey just isn't a seamless fit. And I kept wondering whether the male voice was George Clooney. It wasn't. It's actually Matthew McConaughey.<br />
Both did a fine job, but I thought it took away from the otherworldliness of the film a bit. By the end of the movie I had grown accustomed, and I look forward to watching it again <span style="font-size: x-small;">(and again and again)</span> without being thrown off by it.<br />
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Other than that it was absolutely perfect. Even the credits were. And I loved that you got a peek behind the scenes of the stop-motion process at the end of the movie! I always love behind the scenes stuff, but especially for stop-motion. I am very well aware of the insane amount of hard work that goes into films like this, yet I'd love nothing more than to be part of something like that. Even if it means making a hundred slightly different monkey faces with a pair of tweezers. Anyway, I'm already looking forward to buying the dvd and watching the extras!<br />
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I know I already mentioned the soundtrack, but I need to mention it again. It's amazing! And the final song -While My Guitar Gentle Weeps as covered by Regina Spektor, with use of traditional Japanese instruments- is spectular!<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-73461863243987025912016-10-25T14:40:00.000-07:002016-10-25T14:40:08.201-07:00Mood & Music Mosaic #17<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I really love duck egg blue. Especially when it's combined with gold! It looks so vintage, so magical and so soothing. And I just love the items in this collage. If only I could afford that vest! I might just get those cute socks though...<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-75419165249181958182016-10-20T13:41:00.000-07:002016-10-20T13:41:59.516-07:00Review: eShakti<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I always thought of <a href="http://eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eShakti</a> as a dress company. Though I was vaguely aware of skirts and blouses, I had not yet seen their pants. But when I went through all their options, I fell in love with just that... A pair of high-waisted pants!</div>
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High-waisted pants are my favorite! I find them to be very elegant and comfortable. This particular pair reminds me of both Katherine Hepburn and Dharma from Dharma & Greg. They look vintage and classy, yet also quirky, fun and a little zen. I feel like I could wear them to fancy Christmas dinners as well as on trips to the farmers' market.<br />
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They were custom-made to my measurements. I was a little nervous about measuring it myself, even with help. And so <span style="font-size: x-small;">-thinking it would be easier to put a belt on than to hold my breath all day-</span> I opted to go an inch up in the waist, which turned out to be a very good decision. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I did the same with the overall length too, by the way, as pants can often "wrinkle" up a bit as you wear them.)</span><br />
The waist is elastic. I still found it a bit tight the first time, but it stretched to a comfortable size with wear.<br />
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The fabric is a nice velvet. Not thick, but not at all flimsy either. Very wearable, and pretty too. Dark velvet is tricky to photograph, but I think you can see how it changes from red to deep burgundy, depending on how the light hits it.<br />
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I am also very happy with the embroidery. It's machine embroidered onto the garment. So it's not an applique, nor is the print cut off in any hem or whatnot. It isn't bulky or very stiff, so it still moves well too... It's perfect, really.<br />
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A silver satiny polka dot fabric has been used on the inside to make pockets and a trim. It looks quite fancy, I think!<br />
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Also, I'm a sucker for good pockets. And these pants have very good pockets! Deep and roomy in the front, so there's plenty of room for a cellphone, wallet and the like. And smaller and more subtle in the back, so as not to mess with your silhouette in any unflattering way. Whoever made these put a lot of thought and care into them!<br />
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I kept the outfit for these pictures very simple, but I'm very excited about all the possible combinations I could make… Lots of color and flowers? Or a burgundy top and some bling for evening wear? I know they'll accessorize very well!<br />
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Anyway, <a href="http://eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eShakti</a> is a great place to shop. Especially if you have trouble finding garments for your measurements, or if you want the option of different necklines and sleeve/skirt lengths. And it's cheaper than going to a tailor. Also, they have a few gorgeous owls in their collection! Like this <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0038272" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">skirt</a>, <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0043087" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dress</a> and <span style="font-size: x-small;">-my absolute favorite!-</span> this <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0043474" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">awesome sweatshirt</a>.<br />
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It has been wonderful working with <a href="http://eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eShakti</a> again. Communication was fast and easy, my custom garment was finished within two weeks and the overall result is beautiful and well made. I'm also glad they keep an eye on their factories so that their workers are paid and treated fairly. Something you can read about more if you <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/AboutUs.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow this link</a>.<br />
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Find out more about <a href="http://eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eShakti</a> on <a href="http://eshakti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">their website</a>, or follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eshakti">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/eshakti/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/eshakti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-small;">P.S. I was given an item to review, but was encouraged to honestly share my own experience and opinion.</span><br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-50681114843201520742016-10-18T16:16:00.001-07:002016-10-18T16:16:34.750-07:00For Your Next Project: Love Book Folding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you love the idea of book art, but find it daunting to figure out how to design a certain image, you could actually buy patterns for it. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveBookFolding">LoveBookFolding</a> on Etsy sells digital patterns so you can turn your own old books into pieces of art!</div>
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They come with printables so you can accessorize your project or spruce up those end pages with any color you want!<br />
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There are a bunch of owls available, as well as plenty of other animals and designs to cut and/or fold. The shop owner is even willing to do custom work, should you have something else in mind or want something personalized.</div>
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If book folding is something you want to learn more about, be sure to also visit <a href="http://www.lovebookfolding.com/">the Love Book Folding website</a> as it has much more info and even some tutorials!</div>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-42538516326989862252016-10-17T09:51:00.003-07:002016-10-17T09:51:41.898-07:00Mood & Music Mosaic #16<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's sweater weather and I am recovering from a serious cold. So it is unmistakably Fall! Hopefully in a few days I can go out and find myself some orange trees to marvel at and photograph. And maybe drink some hot chocolate after...<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-70316761031947310142016-10-03T15:35:00.000-07:002016-10-03T15:35:10.062-07:00Mood & Music Mosaic #15<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-boots/glitz-raining-glitz-pouring-rain-boot-in-glitter">rain boots</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213536904/mint-green-gunmetal-swarovski-crystal">earrings</a> - <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/uk/en/product/gifts-giftsunder15/7551402421118.jsp#/">ring dish</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/267688090/leather-journal-shimmering-gold-leather">journal</a></span></div>
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We've had some serious rain recently. Days like that make me want to light a candle and sit down with a journal. Journaling has been my new go-to pastime. As a blogger it makes sense to love it. It's a bit like blogging for yourself. Or perhaps blogs are just public journals. Either way, it seems that working on either one inspires the other too.<br />
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<span style="color: #7f6000;">What have you been up to lately? Any new hobbies? Or… any pretty new notebooks?</span></div>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-17669285883324765712016-10-01T15:18:00.003-07:002016-10-31T11:42:21.639-07:00Plans & Goals: October<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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October is generally when I start easing into hibernation. I'm still making a few plans outside of the house, but my list this month is definitely more geared towards indoor activities already. Lovely stuff though! As I hope to:<br />
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<li>Cast on an owly cardigan.</li>
<li><strike>Eat Japanese curry again.</strike></li>
<li>Play some board/card games.</li>
<li><strike>Go see Miss Peregine's Home for Peculiar Children.</strike></li>
<li><strike>Work on some collabs.</strike> <span style="font-size: x-small;">More on that later...</span></li>
<li>Meditate at least once every week.</li>
<li>Do something Halloweeny for myself at home.</li>
<li><strike>Treat myself to a cute fountain pen so I can up my journaling game.</strike></li>
<li>And blog more about stationary, planners, etc.</li>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-29121048612490060992016-09-27T13:55:00.002-07:002016-09-27T13:55:30.626-07:00Owl Things Considered<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These cool laser cut necklaces can be found at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardsonRichardson">RichardsonRichardson</a> on Etsy. They have <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardsonRichardson?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&search_query=owl">a few owls</a>; one with letter, and a couple without. Some are made from plastic, and others from actual wood. And a few different sizes too.<br />
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There are plenty more witty items in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardsonRichardson">the shop</a>, as well as some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardsonRichardson?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&section_id=16165174">Halloween</a> designs. So follow <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardsonRichardson">this link</a> to see more.<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-91751911337027530872016-09-26T14:06:00.001-07:002016-09-27T02:55:25.342-07:00Mood & Music Mosaic #14<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Fall is here! Though I love the warmth of summer and am sad to see it go, I also adore the coziness Fall brings. It is perfect for creating your own bubble of music, tea and something creative. And I discovered Leon Bridges just in time!</div>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-8955362941678153762016-09-21T15:51:00.002-07:002016-09-21T15:51:51.442-07:00Sanrio Strawberry Chocolate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Quite a while ago I placed a fun order at <a href="http://www.blippo.com/">Blippo</a>. I originally came for something else, but -having really enjoyed Japanese strawberry chocolate before- I also ended up adding two little boxes of Sanrio chocolates to my cart.<br />
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The packaging was already adorable, but the real magic happened inside… All the chocolates were shaped like Sanrio characters <span style="font-size: x-small;">(even my favorite: Pom Pom Purin!)</span> or the Milky girl! And luckily they hadn't melted on the way over here.<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-41573285288083322762016-09-01T15:44:00.000-07:002016-09-24T14:15:23.581-07:00Plans & Goals: September<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just when I'd almost given up on a proper summer, the sun decided to come out again. And I hear it should stick for most of September! So that gives me some extra time to do the summery things I hadn't gotten to yet. I really hope to:<br />
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<li>Get together with some friends before my hibernation starts.</li>
<li>Wear a fifties dress.</li>
<li><strike>Go see Kubo and the Two Strings at the cinema.</strike></li>
<li>Send out some fun mail.</li>
<li>Read outdoors.</li>
<li><strike>Get creative with some new craft supplies.</strike></li>
<li><strike>Start a new type of journal.</strike></li>
<li>And enjoy the last of the summer fruit.</li>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TukoniTribe">Tukoni Tribe</a> is a shop I always keep my eye on, as it only ever sells beautiful and cute things. Some time ago I bought a brooch of a guitar playing creature <span style="font-size: x-small;">(that I somehow still haven't posted about!)</span> and of course I also ordered <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TukoniTribe?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&search_query=owl">the owl stickers</a>.<br />
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I held onto them until I found the absolute perfect place for them, which ended up being my wardrobe. I have one of those big Ikea wardrobes, very plain and very white. It looks so much cooler now that it has a row of owls on it!<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-68635405417543601412016-08-19T16:04:00.000-07:002016-08-19T16:04:34.258-07:00Snail Mail >> Outgoing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It occurred to me that, despite putting quite some effort into my snail mail, I hardly ever show pictures of my outgoing parcels. However, I do tend to take pictures while I put them together. So I've decided to finally post some of them.</div>
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Anyway, this was a little surprise for a lovely mom-to-be. I went with something cute, as well as something very Dutch. The illustrations on the cutlery are the literary characters <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Jip & Janneke)</span> every single Dutch kid grows up with!<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-11339145928501874202016-08-15T15:35:00.000-07:002016-08-15T15:35:12.695-07:00In the Mail: alleluja<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It has been a rough and uncertain time. So much so that, despite previously having been so excited about my new layout, blogging never even crossed my mind. Anyway, to cheer myself up I ordered something adorable from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alleluja">alleluja</a> that was bound to make me smile. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Which it did!</span> And now that I'm back, I thought I'd show you what I picked out.<br />
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It's a porcelain kitten brooch inspired by the shape of old-fashioned cookie molds. And it has such a sweet face!<br />
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I was so excited to receive this little creature! And I hope to be wearing the brooch a lot. I also loved the colorful and careful wrapping, the cute postcard, and even the tiny business card (which I'll keep and use as a bookmark).<br />
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I've blogged about <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alleluja">alleluja</a> twice before. And though it had been 5 years since I last treated myself to one of Sawako's creatures, the shop is thankfully still up and running; sending out gorgeous creatures to brighten people's days.<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-78291091320181161392016-07-05T14:50:00.003-07:002016-07-05T14:50:56.787-07:00Owl Things Considered<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ever since I "became an adult" my dad has found it hard to pick out birthday/Christmas presents for me. However, every once in a while <span style="font-size: x-small;">-and completely out of the blue-</span> he will surprise me with something small that is absolutely perfect!</div>
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I actually received this owl tin with chocolates <span style="font-size: x-small;">(that are now long gone!)</span> quite a while ago, but I am still so happy with it!<br />
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-79672409100858957872016-07-04T07:24:00.000-07:002016-07-04T07:24:42.040-07:00Goodbye Old Look, Hello New Layout!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I finally did it! I gave my blog a makeover! The former one actually lasted me the better part of six years. I still like it quite a lot, but I wanted something fresher and cleaner. It took a while to get all the elements right, but today I did it!</div>
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It's a slightly narrower page, with a similar triangle theme and color scheme, only a little milder and sleeker. Instead of cork I went with a subtle woodgrain <span style="font-size: x-small;">(yes, it is a picture of my own floor!)</span>. And though my faithful old owl is still making an appearance, I'm also introducing a new mascot. Oh, and I made all my own social media sidebar icons to match!<br />
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Funny story… this new layout is actually a mash-up of two layouts I made but never installed. The banner is from one I made one or two years back, but didn't like the background of. And the background is very recent, but was hard to find a proper banner for. However, last night it all came together wonderfully. Like it was made for each other.<br />
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I might continue to add a few elements or do some minor tweaking these next few weeks. Since my editing software is failing me, it's actually quite hard at the moment. That, however, is a tale for another time… Today we celebrate!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">It's been a while since I did one of these! But whenever you see a (mtb) post you can be sure that I am very motivated and busy making changes. Currently, I'm focussed on minimalism again. I just started <a href="http://www.theminimalists.com/minsgame/">the minimalism game</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(which I might blog about later)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> a</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18px;">nd </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18px;">as luck would have it,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> I found a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bemorewithlessdotcom/">21-Day Decluttering Challenge</a> today that only just went live.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18px;">I like that it begins with laying a solid personal foundation of why you're doing it. </span>It doesn't dive into getting rid of an x amount of this and an x amount of that. Instead it starts you off with a very clear motivation that will <span style="font-size: x-small;">(hopefully)</span><span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span>help you stick with the challenge (and your own decluttering project) until you are exactly where you want to be.</div>
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Defining and visualizing "the why" is also covered in the set-up of the KonMari book, which I'll admit I kind of skipped there. But because this challenge is paced, I actually wrote down what I want from this experience.</div>
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The challenges should only take about 15 to 30 minutes a day, and Courtney also stresses that you work at your own pace. So this sounds like a very doable project! Even if you're low on energy or are busy with work/other things.<br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000;">Like I said, this only just started, and since there hasn't been any decluttering so far, it would be very easy to still catch up. Are you planning on joining? Or do you maybe have some other project you love?</span></blockquote>
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Blue Eyed Night Owlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07794978635801756974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662819536901691412.post-8281347299232755972016-06-01T15:00:00.000-07:002016-06-29T15:32:40.502-07:00Plans & Goals: June<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm not so sure how I feel about May… Lots of mixed events, mixed emotions etc. But I am sure that I feel very excited about June. Keeping my fingers crossed for great weather and for cool impromptu stuff to pop up. Also, I plan to:<br />
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<li>Get ice cream from my favorite shop for the first time this year.</li>
<li>Sit down and journal.</li>
<li>Start blogging about games I played or have my eye on.</li>
<li><strike>Go to my first concert in ages.</strike></li>
<li><strike>Visit a Japanese market full of tasty treats and goodies.</strike></li>
<li>Do something creative with a friend.</li>
<li><strike>Whip up another batch of my homemade deodorant.</strike></li>
<li><strike>And go late birthday shopping with my mom.</strike></li>
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How would you like to kick off summer? Any fun things planned?</div>
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