March 19, 2010

Hundreds of Jewels Go Under Hammer at Sotheby’s London

Sotheby’s always brings the best of luxury world and most of the auctions are incredibly elegant and classy. This time around, they have announced that more than hundred of the world’s most expensive and luxurious jewels would go under the hammer in London.

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Hundreds of Jewels Go Under Hammer at Sotheby’s London

March 19, 2010

Stuart Hughes Designs the World’s Most Expensive Belt, for Gucci

If you always wanted to live the life of a WAG, you need a lot of money and some trashy taste to begin with. Time to time, just because a few things are really expensive no matter how tasteless they are, I bring them to you so that you would know, how to be a successful WAG

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Stuart Hughes Designs the World’s Most Expensive Belt, for Gucci

March 18, 2010

History of the Swarovski Brand

The Swarovski Company was founded in the late 19th Century when Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine for crystal, and in 1895 established a crystal cutting factory in Austria. The birthplace of the factory was Wattens, which was chosen because local hydroelectricity made the energy-intensive process involved more cost-effective.

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History of the Swarovski Brand

March 17, 2010

Bulgur Stuffed Bitter Gourd and Bitter Gourd Crisps.

Liking this healthful bitter vegetable happened to me after some initial reluctance. Nonetheless after learning its health benefits(fighting diabetes,cancer,infections and more) and cooking in variety of flavorful ways,mixing and matching with spices, tangy lemons and sweet onions,I began to devour them every week.

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Bulgur Stuffed Bitter Gourd and Bitter Gourd Crisps.

March 17, 2010

Jewelry Trends 2010: Diamond Jewelry Excitement!

Every new year brings new styles, lines and trends in the world of jewelry. Many of which never see the light of day, but some go on to become wildly popular, even if only for a season or two. The key to deciphering what’s hot and what’s not is to marry your personal style with a fashion-forward design that speaks to who you are as an individual.Diamond jewelry allows you to do this in a way that many other accessories do not

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Jewelry Trends 2010: Diamond Jewelry Excitement!

March 16, 2010

ABCD Reminder: FREE Movie Passes!

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Brisbane ABCD Meetup tomorrow night at the Brisbane Powerhouse. What is ABCD? All the details are here.And a lovely surprise – all Brisbane ABCD Autunn 2010 attendees will receive an exclusive preview pass to see the fabulous new film Micmacs from director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, who you will know from his film Amelie, Delicatessen and A Very Long Engagement.

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ABCD Reminder: FREE Movie Passes!

March 15, 2010

Chickpeas Polenta(Panisse) with Olives and Sun dried Tomatoes

Some flours remain unused in my pantry forever.Once of those is Chickpea flour( besan ),I got this one pack last Ramadan,consumed a couple of times for these delicacies and rest has been in there since.I chanced upon the pleasing Panisse recipe in my treasured Mayo clinic cookbook ,just in time before the expiry date of the flour.

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Chickpeas Polenta(Panisse) with Olives and Sun dried Tomatoes

March 15, 2010

Jewelry accessories – Woman’s Best Friend

If you are a die-hard fan of jewelry, then you might always be looking out for jewelry accessories. Be it some special occasion or for daily wear, jewelry accessories are always needed by a woman. Jewelry accessories are usually preferred in gold, sterling silver, pearls or gemstones

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Jewelry accessories – Woman’s Best Friend

March 13, 2010

Is it 1994 all over again?

Caroline from caroline.feber.se As a teenage in the 90’s Doc Martens were the height of cool for me for years. In high school I was super jealous of all the cool grunge girls who stomped around in the black oxford version, but I had to make do with a cheap plastic imitation pair from Payless. In college I finally splurged on a brown pair that I proudly wore to every single party for all my four and a half years of college

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Is it 1994 all over again?

March 13, 2010

Purely Chocolate Almond Meringue Cake with Dark chocolate Filling

For a toddler turning three,the pure chocolate cake was perfect to celebrate the special day and also accomplishing to his mom ,who shares the same chocolate passion. His adventures seem to have gotten even more advanced since he was two .Jumping on the bed,fetching his favorite food from the refrigerator or kitchen counter,sliding down the stairs,wrestling with his big brother,examining all the closets and drawers,gladly after all that exploring, running and jumping around the house,he does settle for quite time reading and imaginative play. Considering his liking for an equally adventurous species in one his favorite books “Five little monkeys Jumping on the bed”,I guess he got the most appropriate gift for this special day,the five little monkeys board game,and thankfully the imaginative toy kept him busy for most part of his special day

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Purely Chocolate Almond Meringue Cake with Dark chocolate Filling

March 11, 2010

Third Entries March Madness Flower Design Contest

Affairs To Remember Versus Avante Gardens Video From Affairs To Remember. Florist Located In Melrose Massachusetts . Designer Lori has created a long a low flower arrangement constructing a structure in the center of the arrangement using lily grass

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Third Entries March Madness Flower Design Contest

March 11, 2010

Sipping Saints | & “So, is drinking ok?”

I haven’t been reading my Relevant Magazine lately so I put the last few issues in the bathroom. Now I will read Relevant during those holy moments instead my wife’s Elle or Marrie Claire / whatever girly crap is on the shelf. A good move I know! Today I picked up the November | December issue, the one with Jon Foreman on the cover and decided to read a little article that sparked my attention, So is Drinking Ok

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Sipping Saints | & “So, is drinking ok?”

March 10, 2010

Battle of the Flower Designers- March Madness 2010

Starting tomorrow March 10 2010 videos will be submitted on YouTube with flower designs from different florist across the country. This contest will be including 8 flower shops in California, Nevada, Missouri, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Minnesota.

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Battle of the Flower Designers- March Madness 2010

March 10, 2010

Aussie Indie Artists Ripped Off

{start rant}Every now and then I feel so strongly about something, that I have to speak out. One of them was when big US footwear company Deckers Outdoor Corporation (who bought the Ugg Australia in 1995) allegedly started suing small home businesses making sheepskin boots for using the word “Ugg” for their product.

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Aussie Indie Artists Ripped Off

March 10, 2010

Cubic Zirconia Fashion Jewelry

craftandjewel.com offers beautiful collections of fashion necklaces, bangles and earrings in various styles and fashions. Click here to visit — craftandjewel.com

http://www.youtube.com/v/dv7A0S4vGWk?f=videos&app=youtube_gdata

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Cubic Zirconia Fashion Jewelry

March 9, 2010

Microsoft to launch social networking phone

Software giant Microsoft is to launch its own mobile phones in the US later this year as it aims to challenge the growing smartphone dominance of its main rivals Apple and Google . The phones will be made available in July exclusively on Verizon, the largest cellphone carrier in the US, and will be aimed at heavy users of social networks. It is reported that initially Microsoft will launch two phones

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March 9, 2010

Nokia develops self-charging cellphone

Experts have come up with a cellphone that can recharge its own battery by harvesting energy from the owner’s motion. The self-charging handset by Nokia, who has already filed for a US patent, was predicted to work with heavier components, such as the radio transmitter circuit and battery, supported on a sturdy frame

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March 8, 2010

Thank a Servicemember with a Gift From Ruma’s

Be it a family member or friend, neighbor or co-worker we all know someone who has answered the call to serve our country in the armed forces. We at Ruma’s would like to help you say “thank you” and “thinking of you” to these selfless men and women. When you purchase any approved* gift from Ruma’s and send it to an AFO or APO address, we’ll ship it for free! Please visit the military gifts page on our web site to see our great selection of gourmet baskets and other gifts (like Candy Counter Favorites , pictured above) available for delivery to military addresses

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March 8, 2010

Jewelry Crossings Welcomes the Recessionista

Jewelry Crossings welcomes the Recessionista who is searching for style and the right price tag for his or her budget. We’ve just marked our brand new 2010 Sentosha Collection from Baroni 25% off plus we have many deep sales on fashion brands like Lori Bonn and Sara Blaine (hint: look in “Loot” on our home page!). According to Tim Malone in today’s JCK online magazine, “the term “recessionista” was first documented during the recession back in 1993 and it is relevant to many of today’s fashion, accessory and jewelry customers.

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Jewelry Crossings Welcomes the Recessionista

March 7, 2010

Events: Brisbane ABCD Meetup Autumn 2010

If you are going to be anywhere near Brisbane on 18th March 2010, you are invited to join us at the first ABCD Meetup for 2010, Thursday March 18 2010, 7–9pm.! Hosted by Kim Wallace from Udessi and I, the ABCD get-togethers are a chance for us to get out from behind our computers and meet the other artist, craft and design bloggers in our community. It’s a relaxed, informal night of chatting and

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