tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49350950588489561742024-03-05T00:06:06.279-05:00creative sweetPop culture, design, and advertising enthusiasm at its finest. We aim to celebrate all things creative.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-76445807038521359552013-06-28T22:00:00.000-04:002013-06-28T22:00:54.338-04:00an unintentional hiatus...One day were were blogging away here on this little corner of the internet and then suddenly we got busy. Really busy. (If only this were our job!) As much as Creative Sweet means to us we do not want to sacrifice quality, so rather than forcing half-assed posts we're currently putting this little space on hold. A pause if you will. We would rather work on building more content, bigger and better than before, and we want to plan, plan, plan so we stay on track. In short: we want to whole-ass this one awesome thing.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-5104473344356870722013-05-23T13:52:00.000-04:002013-05-23T13:52:50.694-04:00Exploring 21c Museum Hotel CincinnatiIf you enjoy art and travel we have a fantastic hotel in mind for your next trip - 21c Museum Hotel. With locations in Louisville, Cincinnati, and Bentonville this relatively new chain (only having opened their first location in 2006) is a unique place to not only stay, but experience. The Louisville 21c is a place we've visited regularly for dinner and drinks at their restaurant - Proof On Main - and to visit the gallery. A recent trip to Cincinnati however, was the first time we have stayed in the hotel itself.<br />
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Aside from the service being excellent the hotel proved to be unlike any other we had stayed in before. Art is not only located in the museum gallery, but throughout the hotel. Artistic touches are everywhere from the art work displays outside the elevator doors to the bathroom tiles - ours had relief body parts protruding from various tiles. The rooms had a contemporary style throughout and many of the little extra touches - the stylish alarm clock, an old school phone headset that attaches to your iPhone, magazines, and bath samples - were all available for purchase in their shop downstairs. You could also pick up your own ceramic yellow penguin.<br />
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We toured a portion of the gallery the night we arrived at the hotel and the rest in the morning before checkout. Every nook and cranny of the space holds something new and unexpected, and be sure to visit during the day and night! Some installations may only be viewed properly at night when it's dark (in our case a light display that we missed out on the night before didn't really hold in splendor in the daylight.) Check out a few of our photos below:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Josephine Taylor, <span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Bomb Landscape #4, 2006</span></span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-62147985884546623452013-04-30T08:57:00.000-04:002013-04-30T08:57:19.703-04:00It's Derby Week in Kentucky!We love living in the Bluegrass State and Derby is one of those unique events that gets everyone around here excited! The two most exciting minutes in sports? You bet! (Literally and figuratively.) When we think of Derby we start with the horses and move on to the hats, mint juleps, and of course, Derby pie. Our state is rich in history and tradition and we're proud to be from Kentucky!<br /><br />Now, we've said it once and we'll say it again, we're not a fashion blog. However, we thought it would be fun to share some dresses that would be Derby appropriate in case you're wondering what people wear to the races, or if you're still on the fence about what you want to wear. (Sometimes we all do last minute shopping.)<br />
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Without further ado, here are a few dresses we ran across that are perfect for various Derby day activities. Depending on the area of Churchill Downs you may be venturing dress code expectations may vary, but we feel fairly safe that any of these dresses paired with the right shoes, accessories, and hat (and mint julep in hand) are appropriate for any part of the track you may visit:<br />
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Are you attending the Kentucky Derby this year? Or have you in years past? We would love to hear about your experience!<br />
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If you're in the area and you're interested in the other upcoming Festival events, here's what's happening this week:<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/kentucky-proud-winefest/">Kentucky Proud Wine Fest</a> 4/30-5/1 from 5-9pm at East Belvedere at Waterfront Park<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/ramble-for-the-roses/">Ramble for the Roses</a> 4/30 from 6-8pm at Iroquois Park<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/rhythmfest-concert-featuring-cameo/">RhythmFest Concert featuring Cameo</a> 4/30 at 9pm at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/great-steamboat-race/">The Great Steamboat Race</a> 5/1 boarding from 4:30-5:30pm, race at 6pm on the Ohio River<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/beerfest/">BeerFest presented by American Founders Bank</a> 5/1 from 5-9pm at The Overlook at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/republic-bank-pegasus-parade/">The Pegasus Parade</a> 5/2 at 5pm <br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/celebrity-day-at-the-downs/">Celebrity Day at the Downs</a> 5/2 starting at 11:30am at Churchill Downs, 6th floor<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/tune-it-up-thursday-concert-featuring-the-wallflowers/">Tune It Up Thursday concert featuring The Wallflowers</a> 5/2 starting at 9pm at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville<br />
<a href="http://discover.kdf.org/events/derby-eve-jam-featuring-kix-brooks/">Derby Eve Jam Concert featuring Kix Brooks</a> 5/3 starting at 7:30pm at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville<br />
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You can find even more events on the Kentucky Derby Festival website <a href="http://discover.kdf.org/">here</a>.<br />
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<br />creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-24115212865019831052013-04-16T13:29:00.000-04:002013-04-16T13:29:02.999-04:00LOCAL LOVIN': The Flea Off Market, LouisvilleWe ventured the East Market District over the weekend with intentions to swing in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thefleaoffmarket">The Flea Off Market</a> and be on our way to the St. Matthews area and the malls. We were pleasantly surprised by the community event and ended up stopping in twice that afternoon! We saw a little of everything, from handmade jewelry and candles to retro furniture and records. And while the sign mentions kittens we sadly saw none, but instead there were plenty of friendly pups in all shapes and sizes from the tiny chihuahua we met (Camden!) to the Great Danes that looked more like horses.<br />
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So what exactly is The Flea Off Market? Well, it's a monthly outdoor bazaar/flea market held off East Market in downtown Louisville. It is typically held the second Saturday of each month, and at times will run through Sunday as well. You will find a little of everything for sale - books, records, jewelry, clothing, food, beverages, furniture, home decor, baby products, handmade crafts, plants, pets, and the list goes on. There is also live music and entertainment throughout the day, free of course. All are welcome including children and pets!<br />
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For our visit the weather was absolutely gorgeous, a little windy for some vendors whose merchandise blew over (or away, to be retrieved by fellow market go-ers) a few times, but all-in-all a perfect day. One side of the market was lined with local food trucks and some tented vendors, all of which smelled amazing! Our biggest regret was easily eating before we visited, but we do know better for next time. In the middle of the booths one vendor was set up with selling select beer and cocktails. A flea market where you can drink and shop? Sign us up! (This may also be a little dangerous depending on your shopping habits...)<br />
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We picked up a few gifts from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EightTreesCompany">Eight Trees Company</a> selling handmade and all natural wooden infant toys, burp cloths, and stuffed animals, as well as vintage infant clothing, milk glass, and other assorted items. (This vendor also had her baby along for the day and got extra points for cuteness!) We also found some really cool decorative pillows, hand-stamped napkins, and scarves at several booths. There was plenty of Kentucky love going around too - from past Derby memorabilia, local artists, and even some of those previously mentioned decorative home items were stamped, printed, and embroidered with state and city images or text.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These pillows and napkins are by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmDashDesigns">Em Dash Designs</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The aforementioned chihuahua Camden, lover of sunshine! She was so sweet and tiny. Her parents were selling paintings and records.</td></tr>
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One of our favorites was a booth set-up and styled to reflect a 1960's home with retro furniture, trays, decanters, and linens. We scooped up some floral napkins for a few dollars and truthfully, we wish we had the space for some of the furniture! This seller was extremely friendly and we wish her price tags were stamped with her name or the name of her business so we could give her a shout out. (Hopefully she will be back next month and we can do just that!)<br />
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Vintage clothing, home decor, records, and collectibles were plentiful throughout the market. As we browsed music was not only being broadcast at the back of the market, but near the entrance local musicians were playing guitars, harmonicas, and even a tuba at one point. We heard "Did you see this?" and "I want this!" over and over again as people browsed and scooped up their newly found treasures. Both vendors and shoppers were having a great time, us included! (We think this was largely in part to the weather. We're finally seeing spring here in KY!) We can't wait to venture back up next month! <br />
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Just to give a rundown here's some of the info on The Flea Off Market again:<br />
<br />-You can find their Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thefleaoffmarket">here</a>.<br />
-It occurs on the second Saturday each month in the heart of Louisville, downtown in NuLu /East Market District.<br />
-Sometimes the event takes place on Sunday too, check Facebook page to confirm the date/s.<br />
-Open from 10am-6pm.<br />
-Some vendors accept cards, but many are cash only and there is an ATM on site.<br />-If you're interested in a booth contact: thefleaoffmarket@gmail.com<br />
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We will be sure to share next month's The Flea Off Market event on our Facebook page prior to the event, so head on over there and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/creativesweetblog">give us a like</a>!<br />
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we find a good show or movie we tend to become slightly enamored. Our
series POP REVIEW is here so we can put our thoughts out there about big
bads, gooey romantic obsessions, favorite characters, and sometimes
things we just don't like. In this series we will discuss the most
current episodes of any given show or recent movie we've seen and we
encourage all fans to comment, discuss, and share your thoughts with us!
There will be spoilers, but we'll save them for after the jump. If you
opt to open the full post and accidentally ruin something for yourself,
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The show opens on a brutal scene - The Governor is giving someone we cannot see a pretty brutal beating as he discussing what Penny would think of him now. At first we think the person may be Andrea, after all we left her a few weeks ago bound and gagged in his torture chamber, but we learn that it is Milton. The Governor tells him that Penny would still be alive if he had been like this so long ago, but he also admits that she would fear him.<br />
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The Governor momentarily takes Milton into the torture chamber, where Andrea still waits, and boasts about his plans to kill the survivors at the prison.<br />
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Milton is promptly ordered to kill Andrea, but instead turns on The Governor and tries to kill him. To no avail. Milton is overpowered and The Governor stabs him in the stomach telling him that he will die and and turn, then he will "rip the flesh from her bones" in reference to Andrea. The Governor leaves the torture chamber, bolting the door from the outside.<br />
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At the prison the Rickocracy is busy loading all of their supplies and personal belongings into their vehicles. While Carl proceeds to give Rick the cold shoulder, the former sheriff looks upon the catwalk as he has many times before. The hallucination/ghost/whatever you're calling it of Lori stares back at him. Carol attempts to console Daryl by telling him that Merle helped their odds when it comes to The Governor.<br />
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In the cell block Rick tells Michonne about the deal he had to make and assures her that he wouldn't have gone through with it. Michonne accepts the apology and lets him know that she understands - that he had to at least consider it and thanks him for her acceptance into the group. He makes sure to let her know that Carl was in her corner on that one.<br /><br />
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The troops assemble in Woodbury and Tyreese approaches The Governor, Sasha in tow, to tell him that they will not fight. The two offer to stay behind, protect the women and children. At first it seems like Ol' Phil isn't going to go for this one, but he seems to accept the plan and agree with their stance. The Woodbury army heads to the prison. They drive right into the yard, break into the gate, and walk right in the front door to a seemingly abandoned fortress.<br /><br />
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Back in Woodbury injured Milton tells Andrea that he left pliers behind the chair she's strapped into and that she should be able to reach them with her feet and then free herself. He encourages her to hurry so she sets to work. However, she also tries to converse with Milton instead of working toward the pliers which kept us on the edge of our seats. Thanks Andrea for always focusing on something other than the task at hand!<br />
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As The Governor's group moves in the empty prison he commands them to split up and seek out Rick and his people. As one group makes their way into the tombs smoke grenades temporarily stun them, an alarm goes off, and walkers begin attacking. As the people flee the prison the other survivors begin firing on them, scaring them back into their vehicles and on to the road.<br />
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While keeping an eye on the remaining people at Woodbury Tyreese and Sasha briefly discuss their plans, which include slipping out once The Governor returns. Elsewhere in Woodbury, Milton is chatting up Andrea while on his death bed. She confesses that she sincerely wanted to "save everyone" and that is why she stayed in Woodbury. She still hasn't secured those pliers by the way, and Milton urges her to hurry.<br />
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We learn that Hershel, Carl, Beth, and little Ass Kicker are safely tucked away in the woods and not at the prison fighting. Carl is very displeased with this, but don't worry - as Woodbury retreats one kid stumbles across the group in the woods and even though he offers up his gun Carl shoots him anyway. Killer Carl. Hershel is stunned.<br />
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Once they're all back at the prison the survivors agree to go after the Woodbury army and finish what they started. Carl wants to join and brags about shooting the boy in the woods. Rick seems proud, but Hershel is obviously disturbed by this and tells Rick that the boy surrendered and Carl killed him anyway. Carl insists the boy drew on him, but Hershel make it very obvious that Carl is skewing the story.<br />
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The Woodbury crew is hauling ass back to town with The Governor at the rear when he realizes that his people are fully retreating. He pulls his truck to the front of the caravan and halts everyone. They all get out of their vehicles and he is enraged, screaming at them and asking where they're going. The people refuse to fight, telling him they don't care if Rick and his people want the prison. Ol' Phil does NOT accept this and opens fire on his army, killing any and everyone (with the exception of Martinez and Shumpert, who seem to have reservations about this loyalty to a lunatic.) The three of them load up and hit the road.<br />
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In true Andrea fashion she finally gets the pliers with her feet, but then drops them. This is around the same time she realizes Milton is dead and his hand is twitching.<br />
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Rick questions Carl about the boy he killed again. He finally admits that the boy was surrendering, but that he had to shoot him citing that people Rick let live when had the chance to kill them were the cause of several the other survivors' deaths - including Lori and Merle.<br />
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Glen and Maggie stay to protect the prison, in the event The Governor passes back through while Michonne, Daryl, and Rick head to Woodbury. Before long they come across the massacre on the road, all of the fallen Woodbury townspeople. A lone survivor, Karen rises in the window of a truck, hands raised, letting them know she survived.<br />
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While Andrea has finally kicked it into gear with the pliers, she still isn't free. Milton rises as a walker and makes his way toward her just as she frees herself from the chair. We cut to a shot of the hallway outside and only hear her scream as he moves in.<br />
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Rick notes that Andrea was not at the prison and suggest they look for her. They return to the building where Glenn and Maggie were held and make their way to the interrogation room. A pool of blood is seeping from beneath the door. They open the door to find Milton dead and Andrea laid up against the wall. She shows them her neck where Milton bit her. Michonne is visibly upset when Andrea insists on shooting herself. The others wait outside while the two women stay locked in the interrogation room together for Andrea's last moments. We hear a gunshot only seconds later.<br />
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Rick and his group return to the prison with a school bus full of the remaining Woodbury people. Tyreese leads the newcomers into the prison and Carl's jaw is practically on the ground over what is happening. Rick tells him that they are joining them in the prison and his displeasure with this is blatantly obvious. Rick looks up to the catwalk, where he normally sees Lori, only for her not to be there.<br />
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We are furious that The Governor is still alive! You? After all of the horrible things he's spent the season doing, and then massacring his own people, it's pretty much unthinkable that he didn't die in the finale. Hopefully he doesn't get to linger too much next season...<br />
<br />We have to admit that Andrea's death was far sadder than we anticipated. For disliking her so much, in the end it really sucks how she died and that it was because of The Governor. She genuinely did want to save everyone, and while we find that kind-hearted and admirable, we also can't help but remind ourselves that the world doesn't work that way anymore and she just wasn't meant for it.<br />
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Killer Carl by the way... While he did have a GREAT point that not killing some people and it coming back to bite their group in the ass, it was still a little twisted to him to just shoot some kid who was only out there because The Governor was a mad man. I'm sure Carl is going to remain ruthless in the future, but hopefully he can work a little mercy and compassion in there along the way and not seem so psychopathic when it killing people. The world is different, but Carl is just a little young to be so cold-hearted. (And no, it doesn't matter that his mom died so brutally. He'd likely be this way even if she was alive since his life has been screwed up for quite a while now.)<br /><br />
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It's also worth mentioning that we are not crazy about Woodbury coming to live in the prison. No, not because we think that they will harm Rick, but because the people are old, they are mothers, they are children, and in the event another Governor type shows up there are far too many people to protect and far too few to protect them. There's also the matter of food and space. Oh, and if any of those old folks die in their sleep - well, everyone is infected with zombie virus so they will be "waking up" walkers, someone needs to plan for this. RICK?! As nice of them as it is, this just has bad idea written all over it. Our people have banded together and fought for so much to take on so much responsibility and unfamiliar people now. I guess we'll see how it goes...<br />
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We are excited fro Sasha and Tyreese to be on the right side finally! (Ben and Allen free, well because they're dead but also because they were awful.) And Karen is certainly an interesting new addition. We can't wait to see where next season goes! What about you?<br />
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<br />creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-52691962393542068032013-04-02T10:06:00.000-04:002013-04-02T10:06:29.788-04:00THE GALLERY: Queen Of The Cats, art by Kristina McLean<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">One
of our primary goals here on Creative Sweet is to recognize talented
people. In our series THE GALLERY we'll feature some of our favorite
artists, local and otherwise, to share with you all. Today we are
excited to introduce you to Kristina McLean, the woman behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenOfTheCats">Queen Of The Cats</a>. When we happened upon Kristina's work w<span style="font-size: small;">e were instantly drawn in by the array of colors and of course, the kitties! <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kristina gave us an excellent background on herself and we loved getting to know more about her, her art, and the music project she's involved in with her soon-to-be husband. Seriously, so much talent! We didn't want to leave anything out, so check out her Q & A below:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">Creative Sweet: Tell us a little about yourself! Your background, how you started
painting, how long you've been at it, anything you'd like to mention at
all really: </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Kristina: </b>I
grew up in the suburbs in Mississauga, ON (Canada) in a place called
Meadowvale, which is still my favorite place and I dream of moving back
there sometimes. My brothers were my best friends. Some of our favorite
things to do were playing street hockey with the neighborhood kids and
riding our bikes to our local arcade, Wizard's Castle. My older brother
and I would stay up late and ink comics in our sketchbooks. It was time
consuming and a bit messy, since we would end up spilling a lot of the
Indian ink on the white carpets. I've always had a connection to art,
but the first real memory of wanting to be a painter in terms of a
vocation was in Grade 2. I just thought to myself, yeah this is
something I always want to do. In Grade 3 I did a project on cats and
drew every breed of wild and domestic cat. The actual project was
something like 5 pages of writing and almost 200 pages of drawings.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
still love everything I loved growing up. I was a teenager in the 90's
and all things from that decade are still my favorite things (like
regular fitting jeans not the skinny jeans that seem to never be going
out of fashion and feel like they are painted on, Nirvana, plaid shirts,
Beavis and Butthead, etc.). Also, my love for neon stems from my
childhood as well and I incorporate those colors in my paintings as
often as I can.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
was lucky to grow up in a family that nurtured my artistic side. My mom
and dad would drive me to the art supplies shop and never complain when
I spent forever trying to decide what colour of paint to buy. My art
teachers in high school were also super awesome and would encourage me
to follow my dreams of being an artist. I studied Art History, English
Literature and Visual Art at the University of Toronto. I've had many
jobs from kitchen help to flight attendant. It wasn't until after I had
my children that I started pursuing art as a full-time career. Since I
knew I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, it was the perfect job where I
could set my own hours and be my own boss. My two children and soon-to-be husband are my world. They always are the first priority and
inspiration to all my artwork. The internet is an amazing place (it
still really blows my mind) and sites like Etsy allow me sell my artwork
and build a really cool fan base.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">CS: </span>Like a lot of people, we like cats. We know you paint things other than
cats, but we have to ask, how did it all begin? Were cats the first
thing you painted or do you enjoy painting them more than other animals
and people?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Kristina: </b>Cats
are my favorite animal. The nickname my brothers gave me when I was a
kid was "queen of the cats". My Aunt bought me a book on all the
different breeds of cats, which I still use as a reference. I would
spend hours looking at all the different fur patterns and specific
details that makes each breed unique. I never really limit myself to
just one thing in terms of art. When I started selling paintings on
Etsy, it was mostly bird paintings. I go through phases depending on my
mood. I really like painting portraits of girls too. Realism to me seems
kind of outdated. I can snap a photo of something and it would be a
perfect portrayal of that moment in a realistic manner, so it seems
obsolete to make a realistic portrait. My favorite quote is by Picasso <span style="line-height: 16px;">"It took me four years to paint like</span><span style="line-height: 16px;"> Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child." That resonates a chord in the way I feel about art too. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>CS: Do you have any fuzzy felines of your own?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Kristina: </b>I
currently have three cats. They are all lady cats and are adopted from
rescue organizations. Their names are Bambi, Princess Zara and Hazel.
There are lots of great local rescue organizations who do amazing things
saving cats. There is always at least one cat on my lap while I paint.</span></span></div>
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of your pieces feature true-to-life color palettes, but many are
painted in bright, bold colors (who doesn't love a purple cat or girls
with bright pink hair?) is that just your style, or is there more to it?
Is it a process where the colors you paint with reflect your mood, or
maybe music you're listening to, or is it just a natural process where
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process for my work is mostly spontaneous. I don't keep a sketchbook or
do any drafts before I paint. I also don't have any strict preconceived
ideas prior to starting a painting. I just let the painting evolve as I
go along. I love the contrast of neon with faint pastels. Right now I
want to focus more on portrait art. The face tells so much in terms of a
story and emotions. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>CS: The
detail in your paintings is evident, especially the pieces featuring
animals<span style="font-size: small;">, <span style="font-size: small;">since </span></span>the brush strokes and techni<span style="font-size: small;">ques you use</span> make up their fur. How long does it
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had to adapt my painting techniques and style to fit my lifestyle. I
squeeze in painting when I can. So I'm generally painting for a few
hours when the kids go to sleep or when they are at school. I work
pretty quickly. On average my paintings take 2-4 hours to complete. I
like always having something new on the go.<br /><b><br />CS: We read
that you do custom work for people of their pets. Have you had any odd
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custom portraits of people and pets. All of them have been fun and I
feel honored when people ask me to paint their family/pets. Right now I
am not really doing custom portraits because of my limited time. Maybe
some day in the future I will start doing custom portraits again.</span></span><br />
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always the one I am currently working on at that moment. It's the most
relevant to how I am feeling. I don't really think too far into the
future or live too far in the past because then I will miss out on
what's happening right now. I wake up every day and just enjoy it for
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love water and I hope to one day live near a lake. I love fishing
(especially early in the morning. My boat of choice is a rowboat. It's
quiet and doesn't pollute.) 2.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>My
favorite tv programs are cartoons and reality tv. To name a few Beavis
& Butthead, The Regular Show, Jerry Springer and Cops. <span style="font-size: small;">3</span>. I cut my own bangs (and have been doing so since I could use scissors.)<br /><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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also in a band with my soon-to-be husband. (We both grew up in
Meadowvale and knew each other when we were teenagers.) It's called Yeti
Snow. I sing and play keys, synths and drum machines and Mark plays
bass. I was classically trained on the piano and loved going to the
opera with my grandma on Sunday afternoons. I feel like you need to
learn the techniques of the classics before you can start breaking the
rules and that has been the same process with my art work. I work on
paintings Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays music on Thursdays and Fridays
and then both on the weekends. We have some songs and a music video on
our <span style="font-size: small;">Y</span>ou<span style="font-size: small;">T</span>ube channel<span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/yetisnowmusic">here</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />We've admittedly been lurking the Queen Of The Cats <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenOfTheCats">Etsy</a> shop for the latest paintings and you should feel free to join us! For new updates and to browse more of Kristina's work and amazing talent you can also visit her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-of-the-cats/197113386996042">Facebook</a> page - we LOVE when her painting pop up in our newsfeed. Like she said, she's not doing custom portraits currently, but connect with her online for updates on her work and maybe you'll be able to have your own custom pieces done of your favorite critter in the future. Oh, and don't forget to check out Yeti Snow on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/yetisnowmusic">YouTube</a>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*All photos courtesy of Kristina McLean</i></span></span></span>creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-70319977475182498662013-03-28T11:35:00.000-04:002013-03-28T11:38:28.227-04:00LOCAL LOVIN': Wild Earth Gallery & Gift Shop, ElizabethtownWe visited the local square recently to shoot some photos for Creative Sweet. While there, in the middle of the day on a weekend, we noticed that nothing was open. While many places were closed, even more were unoccupied. If you're like us and you've traveled to larger towns and cities that have a thriving city center downtown you know how exciting that can be - independent boutiques, small local businesses and shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, things of that nature. The first place that comes to mind when it comes to an <i>ideal </i>downtown for a place this size? Asheville, North Carolina. If you've been there you know how great it is, if not plan a trip NOW!<br />
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While discussing nearby photo locations and the emptiness of our current area we turned a corner to see one store with their door open, a chalkboard sign outside noting that their products are all handmade in the USA, and a colorful assorted display welcoming in anyone from the street. The art prints, the paintings, the blown-glass - there were so many things that caught our eye just from the doorway that we had to venture in.<br />
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The first smaller room contained all of those goodies and then you enter the second room that is divided into two distinct spaces - the first a continuation of the first room, a gift shop style set-up with more art prints, paintings, jewelry, masks, and much, much more. Then to your right you can step up into the gallery portion of the space. Hardwood floors, exposed brick, and during our visit: the whimsical pop art paintings of Sherry Pearl. The majority of the paintings featured Red and Wolf, an elegant elaboration on the tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Pearl's representation does not portray the two as enemies, but seems to illustrate a uniquely intimate friendship.<br />
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We were greeted by store owner LaDonna Eastman, who was not only friendly but extremely informative about plans and projects for the area! (It seems many of those things we had been wishing for are currently in the works for the square!) She told us about Wild Earth Gallery & Gift Shop, including information about selling things in the shop and how the gallery schedule is set up. She proudly features local and USA made arts and crafts -including original art, prints, photographs, blown glass, handcrafted jewelry, masks, and soy candles- as well as note cards, local music, vintage jewelry, specimen stones, minerals, and Native American bead work. Wild Earth also supports female artisans from around the world!<br />
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Every piece in her shop that we took interest in she was able to tell us a bit about the artist and in many cases the story behind how the pieces came to be in the shop. We learned about Second Saturdays in the area, which we'll share more about later, as well as gallery events and new plans, which include Friday Night Art Party workshops that will begin in April. (We definitely plan to attend a few of these!)<br />
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<br />creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-33364137115186905582013-03-26T22:25:00.000-04:002013-03-26T22:27:45.243-04:00MUST LOVE Vintage: Retro Furniture We Can't Get Enough OfOur Must Love series is dedicated to sharing, well, things we love! We're by no means a home, fashion, or even lifestyle blog but that doesn't mean we don't want to talk about those things on occasion. Here we'll curate a selection of items, sometimes vintage, sometimes modern, but always awesome. Buy it, pin it, tell us you love (or hate) it! This week we're bringing you a selection of incredible vintage furniture that we've found while scoping out Etsy. Mid-century modern lovers - prepare to fall in love!<br />
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We can't help but imagine our turntable sitting atop this vintage credenza with all of our favorite records tucked away beneath. Not a record collector? Think <i>Mad Men</i>... a few bottles of liquor, silver rimmed tumblers, an ice bucket, and you'll have a pretty nice bar set up.<br />
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We never thought we would catch ourselves thinking "What a beautiful magazine rack!" but here we are. This piece would be beautiful in any home and it serves a very practical function - finally somewhere to store all those Food Network magazines that are taking over the coffee table! Additionally, it folds up for easy storage, not that you'd want to hide it away.<br />
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Mid-century modern furniture is so sleek! The simple clean lines always stand out and this chair is no exception. The neutral upholstery makes it a nice compliment to more colorful pieces, or if you prefer it to be the focal point of your room, just toss a bright decorative pillow in the seat.<br />
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We adore this bright shade of blue that crops up often in vintage pieces! Ottomans are great accents to sitting rooms and offices, and we especially love those tapered legs.<br />
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While the bright cream drawer panels are courtesy of a recent up-cycle, we can't help but think this piece would still have a perfect place in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/garden/don-drapers-new-pad.html?_r=0">Don and Megan Draper's NYC apartment</a>, maybe in Sally's room?<br />
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A little more bold blue for your viewing pleasure! The chair backing caught our eye first, but we're loving the clean lines! That blue upholstery is original and in excellent condition, not something you typically see with vintage pieces. Oh, and before we forget to mention it, this is actually a set of two.<br />
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If you're in the market for any vintage pieces we highly recommend scoping out Etsy. You can adjust the search settings to local parameters if you like, and only shop for pieces in your area to avoid high shipping costs + you can usually make arrangements to see the piece before purchasing if you contact the seller. We've scoped out some <i>steals </i>in the past, maybe you'll find one of your own! In the mean time, we'll sit over here intensely jealous that none of these pieces belong to us...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*All images via Etsy shops, we do not own them. All images and via. tags link directly to each item.</span>creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-77383659553443870992013-03-25T20:56:00.001-04:002013-03-25T20:56:22.271-04:00POP REVIEW: The Walking Dead (S3, E15) "This Sorrowful Life"We love the entertainment industry, a bit too much sometimes, and when
we find a good show or movie we tend to become slightly enamored. Our
series POP REVIEW is here so we can put our thoughts out there about big
bads, gooey romantic obsessions, favorite characters, and sometimes
things we just don't like. In this series we will discuss the most
current episodes of any given show or recent movie we've seen and we
encourage all fans to comment, discuss, and share your thoughts with us!
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We didn't pick up with Andrea this week, and that KILLED us! (Okay, not really.) Instead, we get Rick telling Daryl about the plan to give up Michonne to The Governor. Neither Daryl or Hershel is on board with this plan, but Rick can't help be think it's the best way to save more lives. Daryl makes a very good point when he tells the former Sheriff "It just ain't us."<br />
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With two of his men against the plan Rick seeks out Merle, the man with the fewest morals and no attachment to anyone (except his brother.) Knowing The Governor well, he tells Rick that Michonne isn't going to die, rather she will be tortured. Merle offers a piece of advice to Rick as well - bind her with wire.<br />
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The other survivors are spending their time fortifying the prison for war. They lay barb wire strips out in the prison yard. When Rick compliments the effort Daryl makes it a point to tell him that it was Michonne's idea. She tells Rick: "We don't have to win. We just have to make their getting at us more trouble than it's worth." Michonne is all strategy and we like it. If it wasn't evident before, it's becoming more so that Rick is unsure of this plan. He doesn't say a thing, rather leads the group on to the next task.<br />
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<br />There is a moment in the cell block between Merle and Carol, where she steps up and asks if he's with them. He clarifies that he's there for his brother - to which Carol reminds him that Daryl is there for the group. Merle tells Carol that she's different, she's changed since the camp site outside of Atlanta. Carol reminds him that she was afraid of her husband and things have changed, she isn't afraid anymore and that it's time to choose a side. (You GO Carol!)<br />
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Outside Daryl approaches Glenn. He tells him that Merle will make things right after what happened in Woodbury, but Glenn isn't hearing it. He reminds Daryl of exactly what happened, including Maggie's assault, brought on by Merle. Daryl decides to walk away from this one, obviously he knows his brother is a piece of work.<br />
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Daryl then seeks out his brother. Merle is being super suspicious in the boiler room, but it's not evident what he's up to at this point. Daryl explains to him that the group hates him for the things he's done. Unexpectedly Merle brings up the fact that Rick is no better - just as he took Maggie and Glenn to The Governor, Rick is planning to do the same with Michonne. In the end Daryl just tells him that he wants his brother back.<br />
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While searching for wire outside the prison Rick sees Lori again. Not creepy Lori in a white gown, but rather Lori as we saw her when they came to the prison - pregnant, in her jeans and a flannel shirt. It's almost as if her presence is an indicator to Rick that he's doing something wrong and he needs to stop. He tells himself that she's not real, and instead of taking the cable he has found he throws it back in the heap of junk. <br />
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In the midst of this Lori episode we've been seeing scenes of Hershel praying with his daughters in the cell block. Rick walks into the room as they finish their prayer and pulls Hershel aside telling him the deal is off.<br />
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Suddenly we're down in the tombs of the prison with none other than Merle and Michonne. Again, he's obviously up to something, which he is passing off as clearing out the tombs. The two take out a few wandering walkers before Merle uses his metal-stub-knife-arm to knock her out. He drags her into the boiler room where he ties her up and puts a bag over her head. We later see the two walking down a road, away from the prison. Michonne is bound (no bag on her head though) and Merle is leading her along, explaining the deal Rick made with The Governor. He clarifies that Rick would not have gone through with it, but Michonne quickly notes that of course, Merle would.<br />
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In the mean time Rick has been looking for Michonne at the prison, whom he cannot find. Once he lets the other know Daryl begins using his sweet tracking skills to figure out that Merle took her. He insists on going after his brother alone and heads out.<br />
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Merle continues to talk to Michonne about the deal, and how this is his chance to save his brother and the others. She points out that he has a conscience, and Merle tells her that he has "killed 16 men since this all went down."<br />
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Back at the prison Glenn approaches Hershel to ask for Maggie's hand. He's very realistic about the situation and the time they're living in (and it's all adorably sweet) and of course, Hershel gives his blessing.<br />
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Michonne and Merle happen upon an abandoned motel, which looks like a walker magnet to us, when he spots a car. After tying Michonne to a post Merle breaks into the car and goes to town hot-wiring it. He ends up setting off a car alarm, automatic bad news. Michonne notices the walkers coming out of the woods and surrounding area, even the motel room behind her. She shouts for Merle, stomps in one walker's head, and decapitates another with the phone wire around her wrists. He fights off his own walker and finally get the alarm shut off. He gets Michonne, opens the car door to let her in, and hops in the drivers seat and takes off.<br />
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<br />Michonne tries to explain to him that the group would have eventually come around and let him in, but he chose to be an outsider. Merle tells her that she's an outsider too, but she quickly responds "Maybe. But once The Governor is done with me I won't have to live with myself." <br />
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Merle is sitting in the car alone, sipping a bottle of whiskey with the windows cracked and music blaring. Walkers are warming to the car. He drives a few meters forward and stops, the walkers follow. He continues this pattern on, luring the walkers. Eventually we cut to Merle rolling up on the meeting spot with The Governor, back at the feed store. He blasts the music and jumps out of the car as it continues to roll onward, walker crew in tow.<br />
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The Governor and his men come out to inspect the noisy car while Merle ducks into a nearby building. While they are attempting to take out the walkers Merle takes advantage of the gun fire and begins picking the men off. As he sets his sights on The Governor, Allen's son Ben steps into the line of fire and is hilled. A walker appears out of the shadows, attacking Merle and causing them to roll out of the door. The remaining men discover Merle and begin beating him. The Governor himself takes over brutally beating Merle, even biting two of his fingers off. Merle tells him he won't beg and The Governor raises his gun and shoots Merle.<br />
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Back at the prison Glenn gives Maggie the ring he cut from the walker's hand. He doesn't <i>exactly </i>propose, but she gets the idea and says yes! Later Rick assembles the group for a meeting - he tells them about the deal and that he couldn't sacrifice anyone for the greater good "because we are the greater good." He goes on to tell them that he was wrong to declare the Ricktatorship when they came to the prison, rather they needed to be more of a Rick-ocracy: "I'm not your governor. We choose to go. We choose to stay. We stick together."<br />
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Daryl has made his way to the feed store where he sees several walkers in the distance. He comes up one one who happens to be feasting on Ben, Allen's son. The walker raises his head and we meet his cold, dead eyes - it's Merle. Daryl is visibly broken at the sight of his brother. Walker Merle rises to his feet and walks toward his brother. Daryl is crying and shouting, he shoves Walker Merle away repeatedly, eventually pushing him to the ground and stabbing him in the head over and over.<br />
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We see Rick gaze out from the guard tower at the land surrounding the prison. He spots Michonne as she is making her way back.<br />
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Even by the end - STILL no Andrea! Ugh. Why AMC, WHY?!<br />
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Okay, now that we have that out of our system there was still plenty going on. For one, Merle was right - Rick was never going to go through with the Michonne trade. Rick is a good guy and he knows that Michonne is one of them, no matter how much he may have tried to convince himself otherwise. We were hoping there would be some kind of ruse that Michonne was in on that would lead to The Governor's demise, but alas, no.<br />
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Now that Michonne has been captured, almost handed over to Ole Phil, and then sent back to the prison we can't help but wonder what is going to go down once she is back with the group. She seemed to know that Rick wouldn't have sent her to her death, but Merle is one who can make you think and it begs the question - how much did his words get into her head? Hopefully Rick will be able to explain the situation and that in the end he was not going to go through with the deal and she will forgive him. Hopefully.<br />
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We didn't necessarily see the end coming this way - but we never saw Merle making it out of this season alive. His death was both brutally, and surprisingly, dare we say heroic? It was fairly obvious once he let Michonne go that he knew he was sacrificing himself, but for what? According to his conversation with her it was for Daryl, and since Carol made it very clear that he was part of the group, then for all of them. Just when you thought Merle could never change...<br />
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I think this choice and they way it played out, the fact that Merle really was trying to make amends in his own way, is what made it even more heartbreaking when Daryl happened upon him at the feed store, not alive, but not fully dead. To see Daryl Dixon in tears, talk about pitiful. I think seeing that Merle was finally gone from this world and all of the bad things he had done was somewhat freeing for Daryl however. As much as it may have saddened him to kill Walker Merle, that repeated stabbing was a big indicator that there were years of pent up frustration that were over, a weight was lifted from his shoulders. The evolution of Daryl Dixon has been a powerful one, and the death of Merle can only make it that much more complete - there is no longer anyone to give him a hard time for his choices, or talk him out doing what is right or good.<br />
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With the prison protected to the best of their ability, and the Rickocracy stronger than it has been in a long time, we're hoping the survivors get out of dodge. The Woodbury crew is expecting them to be ready for a fight at the prison, so we're hoping they fill that sucker up with walkers and traps and leave, at least go into hiding. The demise of The Governor has been a long time coming and we're expecting it at this point, so it's hard to wish them away too soon, without any kind of confrontation. <br />
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Since <a href="http://www.creativesweetblog.com/2013/03/pop-review-walking-dead-s3-e14-prey.html">last week's predictions</a> still stand for the most part, we're assuming The Governor may meet his fate at the hands of Andrea, hell maybe even Milton will be involved (although we're having a hard time back tracking on his death prediction.) Whether or not Andrea lives, gets to rejoin the group, takes over Woodbury - all of that we are completely in the dark about. We don't even know where the group will go at this point, but one thing is for certain - no one can stay at the prison.<br />
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Also, it looks like we'll have some happy moments in the future - there's going to be a wedding! Some kind post-apocalyptic wedding, but a wedding nonetheless! <br />
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<br />creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-26436951378322820082013-03-21T09:53:00.001-04:002013-03-21T10:03:51.216-04:00design done right: emma lawrenson, little print pressGood design is hard to come by and that is why the series Design Done
Right exists. The purpose of this series is to expose lesser-known
designers, as well as showcase some of the more well-known
ones because they are <i>just that good</i>. From paper goods to art
prints, web design and typography - we embrace the method to the madness
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<span style="font-size: small;">While on the hunt for geometric abstract artwork we found Emma Lawrenson. Not only are these beauties abstract, they're <span style="font-size: small;"><u>original</u> </span>handmade screenprints!<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Everyone may not rej<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">oice</span> over that, but we sure do!<span style="font-size: small;"> First we bro<span style="font-size: small;">wsed the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littleprintpress?ref=seller_info">Etsy sho</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littleprintpress?ref=seller_info">p</a>, then her <a href="http://www.emmalawrenson.com/">website</a>, and then we started trying to learn more about the <span style="font-size: small;">designer.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br />One <span style="font-size: small;">bit of info we <span style="font-size: small;">knew we had to share when we </span>stumbled upon it?</span> </span>Lawrenson's work has recently been featured on <i>Mad Men</i>, one of our favorites! We would be liars if we didn't admit that it drew us to her work that much more.<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">The colors, the shapes, <span style="font-size: small;">t<span style="font-size: small;">he simplicity of it all make these pieces perfect for<span style="font-size: small;"> any room in the home or even an office<span style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">We feel like <span style="font-size: small;">it's worth noting that <span style="font-size: small;">s</span></span></span>ome of th<span style="font-size: small;">e pieces in her shop may seem pricey, but even <span style="font-size: small;">La<span style="font-size: small;">wrenson </span>notes that h<span style="font-size: small;">er Etsy pri<span style="font-size: small;">c<span style="font-size: small;">es are lower than if you purchased elsewhere<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">A<span style="font-size: small;">nd don't</span> forget - you're paying for original art<span style="font-size: small;">work - no one else will have a piece like yours! (We would<span style="font-size: small;"> bu<span style="font-size: small;">y them all up if we could!) There is also a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littleprintpress?section_id=10250035">sale section</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can visit her Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/Lawrie1973?ref=owner_profile_leftnav">seller profile</a> here<span style="font-size: small;"> if you're looking for a bit more info about this designer<span style="font-size: small;">, as well as her <a href="http://www.emmalawrenson.com/">website</a> and <a href="http://emmalawrenson.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.</span></span></span><br />
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we find a good show or movie we tend to become slightly enamored. Our
series POP REVIEW is here so we can put our thoughts out there about big
bads, gooey romantic obsessions, favorite characters, and sometimes
things we just don't like. In this series we will discuss the most
current episodes of any given show or recent movie we've seen and we
encourage all fans to comment, discuss, and share your thoughts with us!
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This week we started off somewhere we haven't been before - a flashback with Andrea and Michonne. We see the pair huddled around a fire with Michonne's walkers in tow. The two joke, but things get more serious when Andrea asks about the pet walkers. Michonne is very clear when she states that "They deserved what they got. They weren't human to begin with." This quietens Andrea, but it leaves us wondering - what exactly does she mean, and who are these "pets?"<br />
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Back in the present-day we land in Woodbury where The Governor is toying around with chains, those of Michonne's walkers to be exact, in what appears to be a torture chamber. Back out on the street Andrea and Milton watch Martinez pack guns on to a truck. When Andrea questions the deal that was made between Woodbury and the prison group Milton tries to cover-up, telling her it's precautionary.<br />
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In the torture chamber we see Milton attempt to talk The Governor down, to let his grudge against Michonne go. We quickly learn that is not going to happen - The Governor is hellbent on avenging Penny, his zombie daughter that Michonne killed. Milton obviously sees that his leader is more unhinged than usual and decides to tell Andrea that the deal is a lie - The Governor has plans to slaughter everyone in the prison group, no matter what. Milton also takes Andrea to the second level of the building that houses the torture room where a grate is located so he can show her what The Governor has planned for Michonne.<br />
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While discussing what action she should take (she opts for FINALLY killing him) he comes back to visit the chamber. Milton quietens Andrea and the two watch The Governor stroll around the room, pleased with his the possibilities it holds. He even sits in the dental chair and records himself whistling creepily into a tape recorder. Andrea takes aim with her gun through the grate, but Milton pulls it away, still defending Philip, the man he was before The Governor. Andrea decides to leave Woodbury and go back to the prison and warn the others.<br />
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As she steps out onto the street Martinez asks Andrea for her gun, a new request from The Governor. He just so happens to be on the street as well and tells Andrea it's to protect her and that he wants her to accompany him to the prison so they can make the deal the next day. She agrees, but moments later flees for the wall. Tyreese and Sasha are on guard duty so Andrea tries to lie and get them to leave their post. When the two refuse to budge she finally tells them the truth - that she's leaving and The Governor is "not what he seems to be." Andrea goes over the wall and heads up the abandoned street.<br />
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The Governor interrogates Tyreese and Sasha, who challenge his questions a bit, asking if this is some kind of prison camp. He assures them that he is only concerned for her safety, trying to smooth things over. The Governor also speaks to Milton about Andrea, who tries to convince him to just let her go back to her people. During this exchange The Governor gets very heated when learns that Milton has not only told Andrea about the plan to attack the prison, but that she's headed there to reveal it to Rick and the others.<br />
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Allen and Tyreese get into an argument over all of the things that are going on. Allen believes that Tyreese and Sasha are going to jeopardize their residence in Woodbury and goes further by telling him that he (Tyreese) emasculated him in front of his wife and son while they were together. During this time Martinez collects the group to help with <i>something</i>...<br />
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We see Andrea running down the road and suddenly the sound of an
approaching truck catches her attention. She bolts into the woods to
avoid being seen by The Governor and is almost eaten by a hoard of
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Martinez takes the new group to a pit full of walkers and requests their help. Tyreese refuses to help preform any task that deals with feeding people to the walkers, which causes another confrontation with Allen. The two fight and Tyreese threatens to drop Allen into the walker pit. <br />
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While running through a field Andrea spots The Governor's truck again. She attempts to out run him while he chases her in the truck and escapes into an abandon warehouse. He follows her inside, walking through the building and listening to for any movement on her part. He whistles, he drags a shovel, and eventually begins using it to break out windows. When Andrea tries to escape she is met with a stairwell full of walkers and when she turns to try another way out she finds herself cornered by The Governor. She quickly ducks into the stairwell, slipping behind the door, and allows the walkers to descend on The Governor. As the walkers begin to claw at him we see her booking it out of the warehouse as he screams from the inside. <br />
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We also see some unknown person venture out to Woodbury's walker pit at night and torch the pit, the trailers they planned to use for transport - everything.<br />
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As Andrea reaches the prison she raises her hand to the guard tower, trying to gain Rick's attention. Before he sees her The Governor reaches up from behind and pulls her to the ground.<br />
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Back at Woodbury The Governor's men find the remains of the scorched walkers and trailers back at their pit. The Governor returns soon after telling Martinez that he was unable to find Andrea. Martinez tells him about the burned walkers, and his suspicions that the culprit was Tyreese.<br />
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Once again The Governor talks to Tyreese and his group, claiming the pit walkers were only a scare tactic. After Tyreese apologies for being difficult The Governor asks where they got the gasoline. Tyreese is very confused, as he was not the one who set the pit on fire. Moments later The Governor runs into Milton on the street. Milton mentions that it's a shame about the pits and he hopes that The Governor finds out who did it. As the two stand there The Governor stares Milton down and tells him "Already have."<br />
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Like last week this episode has built a foundation for the season finale, focusing on not solely Andrea, but also the failed relationship she previously shared with The Governor and his downward spiral to pure insanity.<br />
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It's very obvious that The Governor has been a sociopath for a lifetime, likely triggered by the apocalypse and the loss of his family, but he was just better at hiding it before Michonne killed his zombie daughter. Now that he's lost Penny and there is no chance in ever having her back (because I think part of him still believe she was in there) he has completely gone off the deep end. Once he came to recognize that Andrea has loyalties elsewhere and she wasn't fully committed to him and his cause it was very obvious (to everyone but Andrea) that she was completely disposable. She has been playing his game for some time now and unfortunately, he's winning at the moment.<br />
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One of the more interesting conflict's we're seeing at the moment is with Milton. He's both trying to hold on to hope that Philip is somewhere in there, not just The Governor persona, but it's like at the same time he's realizing that it's not possible. Just like the walkers are no longer the people they used to be, The Governor has forever lost any humanity he once had and Philip is no more. Milton did keep Andrea from shooting his frenemy, but he also encouraged her to tell her people about the impending ambush AND he torched the pit walkers. At least, I have a hard time believing anyone else did it.<br />
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In the grand scheme of this whole apocalypse I think Milton is a good guy, but a good guy with no backbone. He fits perfectly into "the weak will inherit the earth" mold suggested by Morgan in prior episodes. Unfortunately, I have a strong suspicion that he will not survive the end of this season... Am I alone in that prediction? My hope is, that if Milton is going to die, that he at least goes out serving a purpose, "for the greater good." My very specific hope is that he rescues Andrea from the torture chamber. Now, it seems unlikely that anyone other than The Governor and Milton know it exists, so if I had to guess how that plays out I would guess that <i>if </i>Milton sets her free he will pay for it with his life.<br />
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We didn't touch base with the prison group at all, but I'm thinking Rick and company (at least Hershel) have devised a plan in which they trade Michonne for their safety, but it's all a ruse. They can test The Governor's word and by planning their attack in this way, making The Governor and his cronies believe they are defenseless, they can have the upper hand. Fingers crossed any way! Any scenario that involves the Woodbury survivors being more prepared makes me afraid of who we may lose in the "war."<br />
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I've stated more than once that Andrea is not one of my favorites, it's just too hard to like her after all of her bad decisions, but dying at the hands of The Governor is a worse fate than being eaten by a walker at this point. He is just terrible.<br />
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creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-39359737929620551672013-03-14T10:58:00.002-04:002013-03-16T00:44:58.031-04:00THE GALLERY: Brittany DeLoach, painter<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of our primary goals here on Creative Sweet is to recognize talented people. In our series THE GALLERY we'll feature some of our favorite artists, local and otherwise, to share with you all. Today we are excited to<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>introduce you to a friend of ours - Brittany DeLoach. An amazing painter and mama of two, this lady can't remember a time in her life when she wasn't involved in something creative. At sixteen she began painting pictures for books and stories she wrote. She soon discovered the work of a local artist whose work she admired and two years later she began <span style="font-size: small;">her apprenticeship <span style="font-size: small;">with him.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Her painting skills grew more refined and she soon found herself at her first art show. The first painting she ever sold was to a well-known artist Jeff Gaither. Brittany began regularly attending art shows in the Louisville area, displaying her signature flare and style for painting. If you're ever on the lookout for one of her pieces, or think you may have seen one in the past, she signs her paintings "Ree."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now a wife and mother of two, Brittany says she mostly enjoys doing paintings for friends and her children's rooms. She often trades her artwork with other creatives.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We did a Q&A with Brittany so you could learn a bit more about her:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Creative Sweet:</b> <b>First we have to say, we've seen a lot of your work, not just in photos, but even hanging in your own home. We love your style (seriously, we'd kill to have that Edie portrait) and it's obviously very distinct. How did you develop it?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Brittany:</b> After I ventured off from doing creepy Halloween style paintings I
decided I really loved screen printing but I knew I couldn't never do
that. So, I decided to make my paintings as if they were screen prints<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>thick black outlines and brush marks.
Then I got into painting on wood. I loved the way the wood and the
bright paint I use look next to each other. I love finding scraps of
wood and finding a picture that would be perfect for it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CS: And of course this question is <i style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">cliché</i>, but we have to know - what has been your biggest source of inspiration over the years?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Brittany: </b>Music! <span style="font-size: small;">A</span>nd old horror movies. I love reading bio
books about old actresses, actors, and musicians who lived hard li<span style="font-size: small;">ves</span>,
rather <span style="font-size: small;">[than those with]</span> drug or mental issues. <span style="font-size: small;">T</span>hat might sound odd but it's just
interesting. I like the not<span style="font-size: small;">-</span>so<span style="font-size: small;">-</span>glamorous side of the rich and famous. </span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CS:</b> <b>Your life has obviously changed a lot since you first started painting, you have different responsibilities and priorities. Where do you stand with your art right now?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Brittany:</b> I don't look to make millions of dollars for any of it, it's just something I enjoy doing it to see a smile on [someone's] face. Knowing my artwork is hanging in someone's house is enough for me. For the first time in a long time I enjoy painting.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CS: You said that you enjoy painting for the first time in a long time, has it been hard to find time for painting with two little ones?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Brittany:</b> Very much so! <span style="font-size: small;">B</span>ut I enjoy painting more now because I have overcome a lot of issues. I wasn't comfortable <span style="font-size: small;">painting</span> because I was <span style="font-size: small;">at</span> art shows every month and I was always in the art scene, but then
when I <span style="font-size: small;">[ha<span style="font-size: small;">d a falling] out </span></span>with an artist that was helping me <span style="font-size: small;">i</span>t was just
bam - all over. Then this past year I picked up the paintbrush and
realized I don't need anyone<span style="font-size: small;">,</span> I can do it myself. I have been doing
paintings for kids' rooms, for my family, and friends which is
amazing! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CS: Do you hope to do more art shows in the future? Or possibly open a shop, maybe even online?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Brittany:</b> I do and don't. Nothing is more amazing then having art shows and
putting your babies out there to be judged<span style="font-size: small;">, but</span> the art community is so
ridiculous. It's who you know<span style="font-size: small;"> and whose</span> ass you need to kiss all the
time. I see good artists go unnoticed and nothing makes me more mad. Also I am not a people person, which is terrible, so that too. I
want to start a kids art gallery very soon! Also I am looking into
trading art for art<span style="font-size: small;">'s sake, </span>I think that is the most amazing thing the art
community could do.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We wish we could tell you that Brittany has a fan page on Facebook, or an Etsy shop where she sells her work, but she doesn't at this time. She does however keep a blog about raising her two kiddos called <a href="http://thepadawanyears.blogspot.com/">The Padawan Years</a> (<i>Star Wars</i> fans rejoice in that cute little homage) and you can follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/reeanimator">here</a>. We love her tweets, especially the hilarious comments about her husband, as well as his responses.</span></span><br />
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Hershel and Daryl drive up to a seemingly abandoned farm on the edge of an abandoned town. Rick hops
out of the truck and Daryl rises from his bike. The two quietly begin scouting the area, weaving
between rusted silos while Hershel waits in the truck, armed and ready
for whatever is about to happen. Eventually Rick enters a run down feed
store with his pistol in hand. <br />
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Daryl who has been spying through a window, moves back to the front of the building with Hershel, telling him that something isn't right when the Governor's cronies -Martinez and Milton- drive up in an SUV. Andrea hops out of the passenger seat, surprised to hear that both men are already inside, and heads in herself. Andrea appears to believe she is part of some boys' club... when the reality is she is far from it. She makes the worst decisions and has zero natural instincts when it comes to trust. While inside she learns The Governor did <i>something </i>to Maggie, but doesn't know what. After a few minutes of trying to negotiate with Rick and The Governor it's apparent that neither of them want her there and she's sent back outside to wait with everyone else, including Daryl and Martinez who are already sizing one another up.<br />
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Back at the prison Glenn is trying to manage the rest of the survivors and prepare for war. Merle suggests attacking now, but Glenn refuses to put Rick, Daryl, and Hershel in danger. <br />
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At the feed store Rick is trying to reason with the irrational Governor - offering that Woodbury can take west of the river and his group will take east. The Governor scoffs at Rick and demands surrender (excuse us, have you sir, not met Rick Grimes?) Rick delivers one of the best lines of the series when he tells ole Phil "You're the town drunk who knocked over my fence and ripped up my yard, nothing more."<br />
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We also learn that dear, sweet Andrea has relayed to The Governor that baby Judith may in fact, not even be Rick's biological daughter. To that we say: WTF ANDREA?! Can someone just off her already? The Governor tries to use this to his advantage, telling Rick he has failed to see "the devil beside you" in reference to Shane. <br />
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Milton continues to take notes outside while Andrea, Martinez, and Daryl take turns clearing a small group of zombies that have wandered up. Martinez and Daryl even have a little bonding movement over a cigarette, courtesy of one of the walkers while Milton questions Hershel about his bite and amputation. He also creepily asks if he can see Hershel's stump, which is no dice since he's a perfect stranger.<br />
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Back at the summit in the feed store The Governor shares a sad little story about his wife's death. It seems to rattle Rick, but seriously - at this point everyone has lost someone, and most in much more disturbing ways, so thumbs down to the pity party, it's no excuse to become a lunatic.<br />
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At the prison Merle is packing weapons and ammo with intent to ambush Woodbury while
The Governor is away. Glenn firmly stands his ground. Maggie even notes that if Michonne can follow their
rules, Merle can too. He and Glenn still end up in a fist fight over the
ordeal, but the group gets their way and Merle stays.<br />
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Andrea finally asks Hershel what happened between The Governor and Maggie and he simply tells her that "He's a sick man." This is not her first clue that something is up with her latest fling. Andrea admits that she doesn't belong in Woodbury, and Hershel tells her that she's right and should be with her family at the prison, but once she's with them she can't go back to The Governor. She's obviously torn, although she really shouldn't be. (So over her already.)<br />
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We finally learn what The Governor really wants - Michonne. He offers Rick and his group freedom and peace in exchange for one of their deadliest members. Otherwise he fully intends to annihilate all of Rick's people.<br />
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In the meantime, Merle is trying to recruit our beloved Michonne to go with him to Woodbury. Still. Even she tells him it's not happening. Oh yeah, and Maggie and Glenn get hot and heavy when their supposed to be on watch. Luckily nothing happened outside of the prison while these two were, umm, "mending" their temporarily broken romance.<br />
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At the feed store Rick tries again to smooth things over with The Governor, telling him that he's wasting his time on this one personal vendetta but this man is not one to reason with at all. Rick wonders if he can even trust in the deal or not. The Governor gives him two days to decide before he leaves with Milton, Martinez, and yes - Andrea in tow. When they arrive back in Woodbury The Governor instructs his men to surround the feed store at the exchange and kill everyone, then bring Michonne to him alive. Milton questions his deal with Rick and The Governor tells him that they'll have to "eliminate Rick sooner or later." Milton looks surprised and disgusted by his leader and it is very obvious that he wants to talk to Andrea immediately. Kudos Milton for finally realizing what a scumbag this guy is. Seeing as they're on the same page, maybe Andrea and Milton should get together?<br />
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Upon returning to the prison Rick tells the survivors that they are going to war. In a private moment with Hershel he confesses that The Governor has requested Michonne in exchange for their safety, but even then he's not sure if he can trust him or not. Hershel tells him that she has earned her place among the group, and Rick asks if Hershel is willing to trade his daughter's lives for hers. This is obviously not an easy conversation and every choice has a negative consequence that likely ends in death. Hershel asks "Why are you telling me?" Rick simply replies: "Because I'm hoping you can talk me out of it." <br />
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This week is a huge build up to the impending war, the season finale, and what we can only hope will be the demise of The Governor.<br />
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It appears that Andrea is FINALLY seeing the error of her ways in trading her strong, silent friend Michonne in for a warm bed, the carefully crafted facade that Woodbury is, and of course a little s-e-x with a sadistic douchebag (that's her thing it seems.) While it would be great to see her play a hand in The Governor's downfall, it's taken a long time for her see him for who he really is and I'm not sure we would be sad to see her go down with him. The other survivors > Andrea, just sayin'.<br />
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The Ricktatorship appears to be back in action, <a href="http://www.creativesweetblog.com/2013/03/pop-review-walking-dead-s3-e12-clear.html">as predicted last week</a>! More than anything about the convo with The Governor, I think Rick was irked at mention of a phone call in his wife's final moments. After all, when Lori died and he went off the deep end (the first time) there was some creepy ghosty phone call business that I'm sure he hasn't forgotten in the slightest. However, I think it was very apparent that he was not about to let The Governor rock him now that he's getting a grip on reality, not to mention the severity of the current situation.<br />
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As per the usual, Rick is attempting to make peace for the greater good - even willing to part ways with The Governor and living apart without a war (we believe he could actually make good on a deal of this nature.) If only it could work that way. Obviously he knows The Governor's word has no value and is prepared for a fight, which seems inevitable. Even in his discussion with Hershel we can see that he doesn't want to give up Michonne, he's only considering it for his family of survivors.<br />
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In the end, we don't see Rick handing Michonne over, period. Even if they walk into the feed store next week and have us going for an entire episode - we're calling that Rick's people will ambush The Governor's ambush on them, make sense? Hopefully Andrea and Milton can rally some troops in Woodbury (TYREESE?!) to defend the good guys and go up against the big bad Governor.<br />
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Also worth noting: It's about time that Glenn and Maggie have worked through some of their problems. She strong minded and he's really come into this protector/leader role which caused them to clash after they were held in Woodbury. There was obviously going to be tension after Governor Phil's creepy almost-rape-scene, but it was nothing to ruin their relationship over. And, Hershel has become quite the BA, missing leg and all. <br />
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While working on the site design for Creative Sweet finding social media icons to fit with the simple, sleek look became somewhat of a challenge. Free icons didn't offer custom options, and it seemed silly to pay someone for a service that could easily be replicated with the appropriate tools. I have very limited Illustrator skills, but knew that if I could find a vector file I could make it happen. <br />
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Today I'm sharing how to make your own social media icons using Illustrator, and the best part is you don't have to pay anyone for anything! If you don't have Illustrator you can download a free trial <a href="http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=illustrator&loc=en_us">here</a>. If you're considering learning more about design, print or web, this is a great way to find out if you want to invest in the program as well. (Not an Illustrator user? Scroll to the bottom of the post, we have an alternative for you!)<br />
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First thing first, you'll need a file that can be edited in Illustrator. I wanted something simple and basic so I used <a href="http://greenleafimaging.com/stuff/GreenLeaf_Imaging_social_media_circle_icons.zip">this file</a> which is generously provided by GreenLeaf Imaging on <a href="http://www.greenleafimaging.com/blog/2011/08/social-media-icons/#comment-168165">their blog</a>. Just download the zip file and open it up.<br />
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We will be working with the source.pdf file. Open the file in Illustrator. (*I have CS3 and I get a warning that data loss may occur. If you get this too just click OK.) You should be looking at this file:<br />
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Use your Direct Selection Tool to grab everything associated with the icon you want. I simply drew a box around the icon, avoiding all other icons. <br />
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Copy the icon (I use CTRL + C on my PC) and create a new web file using the dimensions you prefer for your icon. The standard is typically 50px by 50px and that is what we are using in this tutorial. Paste the icon into your new file (CTRL + V). You'll notice that the icon is a little larger than the box.<br />
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To shrink and center your icon just select the icon again using the Selection Tool, which will draw a box around your entire icon. Grab one of your corners and press your SHIFT key while pushing the corner inward until the desired size is reached - this will balance your proportions. Reposition in the center of the box.<br />
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Now, we're ready for the fun part, adding color! We're going to share two basic icon color options below:<br />
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<b>Option #1 Color the Background:</b> Use the Direct Selection Tool and click anywhere in the black circular background object to select it.<br />
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Double-click on the black Fill box in your toolbar to bring up the Color Picker Window.<br />
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Select the color you want and click OK. Your end result should look similar to this:<br />
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<b>Option #2 Color the Icon Letter/Symbol: </b>Use the Direct Selection Tool to click anywhere within the letter/symbol portion of the icon.<br />
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Double-click on the black Fill box in your toolbar to bring up the Color Picker Window.<br />
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To get rid of the black box select it using your Direct Selection Tool and hit DELETE. The end result should look like this:<br />
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We recommend saving as a .PNG file for web use. Your icons are ready for you to use, just upload and add them to your blog accordingly! To see how my social media icons turned out, just visit the <a href="http://www.creativesweetblog.com/">Creative Sweet</a> home page and check out the right sidebar.<br />
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<b>If you don't have access to Illustrator: </b>Check out <a href="http://byourownblog.blogspot.ca/2013/03/how-to-creating-social-media-buttons.html">this post</a> by Torrie of <a href="http://foxandhazel.blogspot.com/">Fox + Hazel</a> over on <a href="http://byourownblog.blogspot.ca/">B. You</a>. She shares an alternate method of creating buttons using PicMonkey.<br />
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<b>If you</b> <b>don't have access to Illustrator Option 2 updated 3/9</b>: Ariel, who created the original vector file, left us a comment noting that <a href="http://inkscape.org/">Inkscape</a> is a great resource for open source vector editing if you want to check that out as well! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-77151598327118046872013-03-06T10:08:00.001-05:002013-03-06T10:08:37.101-05:00free printables: 8 x 10 'forever young'Want to add a little color to your office or cubicle at work? I put together the simple print below so I could do just that. If you have a home printer you're in luck - it's only 8in x 10in so you don't have go anywhere to have it printed! (I do recommend card stock or a thick paper.) The dimensions also allow for easy framing.<br />
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The two files shown on the blog are web-based and feature the site logo. To get the printable documents just download using the links at the bottom of this post.<br />
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creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-1746281872052878442013-03-05T10:37:00.001-05:002013-03-05T10:37:30.732-05:00design done right: leah duncanGood design is hard to come by and that is why the series Design Done
Right exists. The purpose of this series is to expose lesser-known
designers, as well as showcase some of the more well-known
ones because they are <i>just that good</i>. From paper goods to art
prints, web design and typography - we embrace the method to the madness
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We have a soft spot for folk art-meets-modern design, something that is becoming increasingly popular. One of our favorite designers of this style is <a href="http://www.leahduncan.com/">Leah Duncan</a>. While scouring the web for decorative tea towels some months ago her name began cropping up. A little further research led to the discovery of her <a href="http://freshlychopped.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and <a href="http://leahduncan.bigcartel.com/">shop</a>. Her work has a very distinct look and feel, inspired by both her location and heritage.<br />
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Art print, pillows, scarves - Leah Duncan offers a little bit of everything and we want it all! We recently learned that her lovely designs in soft, delicate color palettes are not only offered via handmade and boutique shops, but some products are distributed by Target and Urban Outfitters, making her work even more widely accessible.</div>
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Do you have an favorite designers or artist that fit in this style category? Please share in the comments section below, we would love to check them out!<br />
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creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-38155469146673395362013-03-04T20:12:00.000-05:002013-03-08T14:05:25.274-05:00POP REVIEW: The Walking Dead (S3, E12) "Clear"We love the entertainment industry, a bit too much sometimes, and when we find a good show or movie we tend to become slightly enamored. Our series POP REVIEW is here so we can put our thoughts out there about big bads, gooey romantic obsessions, favorite characters, and sometimes things we just don't like. In this series we will discuss the most current episodes of any given show or recent movie we've seen and we encourage all fans to comment, discuss, and share your thoughts with us! There will be spoilers, but we'll save them for after the jump. If you opt to open the full post and accidentally ruin something for yourself, we warned you.<br />
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This week we picked up <i>The Walking Dead</i> with Rick, Michonne, and Carl on the road. We're not entirely sure where they're going, but before we even have too long to dwell on that we meet Backpack Guy... who gets completely ignored by the group. You almost feel sorry for him, but at the same time he could be anyone and they have a lot of their own shit going on. Sorry Backpack Guy.<br />
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After getting stuck in the mud, killing a few walkers, getting the car back on the road, and once again ignoring Backpack Guy running into the background begging for help, we quickly learn that Rick is literally heading home.<br />
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The Grimes' hometown in King County, Georgia looks much different than when Rick left in Season One. Traps have been set for walkers and the unsuspecting. Words are spray painted warning any human visitors to leave. And it's apparent that whomever is residing here is ready for a fight, and it doesn't take the mystery man long to make his appearance.<br />
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Sporting a helmet and a rifle we meet him standing atop a building, commanding Rick, Carl, and Michonne to leave their weapons and get out of town. Rick is going nowhere, after all he used the be Sheriff around here. He sends Carl back to the car while Michonne attempts to sneak up on the man by scaling a nearby building.<br />
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Now, if you're an avid watcher you likely remember that when Rick set out to find Lori and Carl in the first season he left friends behind - the man that saved his life, Morgan, as well as his son Duane. While watching this scene unfold part of us wanted it to be Morgan, and part of us really hoped it wasn't - after all he is threatening to kill Rick and company.<br />
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A few shots are fired (looks like someone needs some practice with that rifle) and moments later he has moved down from his rooftop to the street, mere feet away from Rick. It's fairly obvious at this point that someone is getting shot, and while we're all pondering what Rick will do next Carl steps out of the shadows and shoots the mystery man, right in the chest. Have we mentioned that Carl has become quite the badass since his days of constantly being told to "Stay in the house!" back in Season Two? The man is down, but there's no blood. It's revealed that he's wearing a bulletproof vest and has only sustained a large bruise on his ribcage.<br />
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Finally the moment we've been waiting for - Rick unveils the masked man and it's MORGAN! Our first thought: Now, where's Duane? The group carefully takes Morgan back up to his apartment, living quarters, lair if you will, avoiding several booby traps along the way, including a trip wire that will literally split your face open when it triggers an axe to fall. Upon entering Morgan's lair we see a stock pile of weapons, artillery, and the glaring antics of an unwell individual - walls covered in chalk and spray paint notes of what has went on here since Rick left. Some of these notes regard areas of town that have been "cleared," some are accounts of who "turned," and more of them appear to be the ramblings of a crazy man. It's during this time that Rick noticed the message "Duane turned" painted on the wall and we all know the fate of Morgan's son.<br />
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Michonne is ready to get back on the road, because ain't nobody got time for this crazy, but Rick (who we might note is battling his own crazy) refuses to leave without talking to Morgan first. The best part of this scene: Michonne starts munching on Morgan's chips, and when Rick questions her she simply says "The mat said 'Welcome.'" Touche Michonne! It's great to see her personality and sense of humor start to shine through. This is also big because to me it seems like Michonne is growing comfortable being part of Rick's group, she's allowing her guard to come down, which we'll talk more about later.<br />
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Carl tries to head off on a crib-hunting expedition solo, but Rick doesn't really like the idea. Michonne knows that something else is going on and offers to go with him. The two set out and it isn't long before Carl attempts to distract Michonne and take off, but what he doesn't realize is that Michonne is not his half-crazed father. Carl's actual quest? To obtain a photo from a local bar of his family for Judith.<br />
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The pair fashion some lovely caged-rat-skateboard decoys and roll them into the establishment to distract the walkers before heading inside. Now, this wouldn't be a show without some drama so of course Carl is almost bitten as he tries to secure the photo, but is saved by Michonne. Before you breathe a sigh of relief however, a free rat causes an even bigger problem that results in Carl and Michonne having to fight their way out of the bar against a hoard of walkers. In the mess Carl drops the picture just as they slip out the door. (Nice job Carl.) With the hoard beating on the door he is still insisting on going back in, but Michonne literally tells him to cut the bullshit and offers to go back in herself. Not only does she appear to go unnoticed by the walkers, she grabs Carl's picture along with something she desperately wanted from the bar - the most hideous cat statue of all time, which she tells Carl is beautiful. She's Michonne, so she can fancy whatever she likes, but this exchange was priceless.<br />
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In the mean time Morgan wakes up and makes Rick look like the most sane person on planet earth. After yelling at Rick for "wearing a dead man's face" and attempting to stab him several times Morgan finally succeeds. It's obvious that losing his son has driven him to the edge of his sanity. Rick subdues him while Morgan begs to be killed. Rick bandages his wound while continuing to talk to Morgan, who eventually recognizes him. Sadly, the recognition isn't enough. We learn that Morgan never killed his walker wife, who we met in Season One, and in a turn of events she killed their son Duane.<br />
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Since the loss of his son Morgan has slowly gravitated away from reality and into his own little world where he believes that his only mission is to "clear." Rick cannot persuade him to join their group and come back to the prison, and given his mental state I'm not sure that Rick truly wanted that by this time any way especially after he tells Rick that his son will die, because everyone dies. Morgan doesn't mind parting ways with the guns and Rick seems to understand that he wants to be alone.<br />
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Michonne and Carl meet Rick on the street carrying a pack-n-play, ready for the return to the prison. Morgan is in the background clearing the walkers when Carl apologizes for shooting him. Morgan tells Carl to never be sorry. As the group pack the guns and supplies into the car Carl comments that Michonne is one of them before taking his seat. She walks up moments later and once Carl is gone tells Rick that she knows he see things and that it's okay, she used to talk to her dead boyfriend. Rick and Michonne bonding, that's what we need more of!<br />
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As the group drives back to the prison in the sunset we wait to learn one thing: the fate of Backpack Guy. They encounter the initial wreck that led to their car getting stuck and once around it we see Backpack Guy's camping backpack, which they pick up before continuing on.<br />
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I think the first thing we need to address Backpack Guy's importance - while a very minor role, this simple storyline shows us the main theme of the episode - you cannot survive alone. This theme is further expanded upon when the group meets Morgan, who has lost his sanity to loneliness. His only mission is to clear because he believes that the "weak will inherit the earth" - not the good people or the bad people because they have to make the hard decisions, where as the weak cower in the shadows. This interaction with Morgan was a very clear picture of what is in store for Rick's future if he continues to live in his current state of mind - obsessing over things that are not there and focusing on loss that cannot be changed. <br />
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Along the lines of this same theme, we also see where Carl could have potentially met his end in the bar had it not been for Michonne. And of course, Michonne herself plays into the theme is a slightly different way - she has been alone for some time, but instead of losing her sanity she has lost who she is. True, it's not necessarily bad that she doesn't have trust for people or that she doesn't let her guard down so easily, but it could be those very reasons that pushed Andrea away because it makes it harder for others to know her and form relationships.<br />
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I predict that next week we'll see the Ricktatorship back in action, perhaps not completely, but after the incident in King County it's practically impossible that he is going to continue down his crazy path.<br />
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It's also a huge relief to see Michonne connecting to the other survivors and becoming "one of them." Rick has been very clear that she is to leave once she is healed, but it seems more and more unlikely that she's going anywhere. It can't hurt that Carl put in a good word for her either, especially after his earlier actions.<br />
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Carl is still a child, but at the same time he's not. After putting a gun in his hand last season Rick had so many of his own issues to deal with that he seemed to lose sight of Carl and he has no idea what the kid is capable of. I think he was just as surprised as we were when Carl shot Morgan. I hope this realization by Rick means he will finally start to pay more attention to his son.<br />
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Characters, plot, production, all those good things aside I have to say one of my favorite things about the show is the soundtrack. One Spotify user has created a <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/gofutago/playlist/71UA1IHJhl4kmmGkfhatAW">playlist</a> featuring all of the songs from the show and it is awesome! This afternoon I'm working on a few things for the blog and I'm listening to Robyn's "Dancing On My Own." The track was a single in 2010, but the first time I ever heard it was on <i>Girls</i> (S1, E3 if you're curious.) While I won't be the first to say the song isn't a happy one, I will be honest and say that it's helping me get a few things done on this grey, snowy afternoon, including inspiring a few posts for the upcoming week. You can check out the song below:<br />
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<br />creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-25771644017058798422013-02-28T09:10:00.001-05:002013-02-28T09:43:49.589-05:00The Rundown: TelevisionTelevision shows are going to feature here quite regularly in their own series so it only seems fair to run down the list. Unfortunately some shows are currently airing so we don't get to start at the beginning. We're going to try jumping in, seeing how it goes, and if some shows aren't going to work, we'll save them for next season. A few others have new seasons airing in the coming months and we can't wait. Here's a little preview of what shows will likely appear in the series <b>Pop Review</b>:<br />
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<b>Homeland</b></div>
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creative sweethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418270894530027040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4935095058848956174.post-53506639212682713412013-02-25T23:00:00.002-05:002013-03-20T12:14:48.181-04:00Nice to meet 'ya.Creative Sweet is a space for the daily musings on a variety of topics - everything from advertising and design to favorite records and pop culture. Much like the imagination the possibilities are endless when it comes to what you may see here.<br />
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Someday there will be an appropriate "about" section around here somewhere. If you enjoy the occasional record, discussing movies and television, or have a soft spot for good design - you're in the right place. (If not, those are only a few things I plan to touch base on, so you should hang around too.)<br />
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