Fantasy Project Runway Challenge, episode 7: the one with fabric patterns

What's going on here? HP [1] invited me to play along with the current season of Project Runway [2] and sent me a TouchSmart [3] computer to create my own designs. Along with creating designs I decided to write myself into the show. I am not doing well. This episode was the one where the designers create their own fabric design, get it printed and then use that to create a look. And this one was where they used HP computers like the TouchSmart [3] I have! My design is above and my swatch is here: Here is what I had to say about what inspired my swatch: "In high school I was a bit of a misfit geek and loved the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series of books by Douglas Adams (I even had the set of original radio show recordings!). The number 42 plays an important role in the stories and I still note when it pops up around me. I wanted to use it as a symbol but didn't want to slap 42 all over my fabric so I translated it into binary, cranked the kerning really tight so the numbers overlapped and then used that as a stripe. The sexy librarian look was inspired by my high school job as a page at my local library." And here are the accessories from the Piper Lime accessories wall [5] that I chose: Those shoes are almost exactly like the ones I wore to my very first job interview. That was the place where I ended up learning how to build websites. Ah, memories. I'm going to have to skip the storytelling today my lovelies, we are dealing with this situation [6]. I went from Fashion Week to a flooded basement in less than 24 hours! It could have been far worse though, knock on wood (or Ikea particle board). [1] http://www.hp.com/ [2] http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway [3] http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/series_can.do;HHOJSID=LqJvTdGZsVn9...!532057686?storeName=computer_store&landing=desktops&a1=Category&v1=TouchSmart+PCs&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/TouchSmart_PCs [4] http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/series_can.do;HHOJSID=LqJvTdGZsVn9...!532057686?storeName=computer_store&landing=desktops&a1=Category&v1=TouchSmart+PCs&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/TouchSmart_PCs [5] http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=70711&mlink=15956,3568784,imgLinkProjectRunway&clink=3568784 [6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/notmartha/6147666854/in/photostream

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grapefruit tarragon infused vodka attempt, part 2

I found a larger jar, that's better. (Previously [1]: my first jar was too small, because I have little common sense. See also: recipe for Salted Tarragon Greyhounds [2] at Kitchen Konfidence.) [1] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/07/13/grapefruit-tarragon-infused-vodk... [2] http://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2011/02/the-salted-tarragon-greyhound/

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Re: Free hats for the taking (morbidly obese with pictures)

This is such a cute and thoughtful project!

This is a great way to get rid of a whole tub of stash yarn my mom and I have collected over the years! I think I'm gonna do this and either hang them around town, or just make a bunch of beani...

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one picnic, three good ideas, two weird cookies

We spent a happy sunshiny day at a birthday celebration picnic on the edge of the sound this weekend. Mary and Dave Sheely [1] are smart picnic planners. (I think it's because they are from Ohio and Ohio people know how to picnic.) I took note of a few things. three good ideas: Instead of paper plates we used these smaller fast food containers, which I loved because I always manage to flip a regular sized plate over at picnics. These fit in one hand so there was no dramatic flinging of foods. At least not accidentally. Two La Petite Ecole dark chocolate cookies used for a s'more. Delicious! A layer of sour cream is used as an oxygen barrier for the guacamole. Brilliant. Also, sour cream! two strange cookies: The Triple Double Oreo. Three layers of cookie, two double-stuffed layers of white and chocolate filling. I came to the same conclusion [2] as Serious Eats, that it tastes pretty much like an Oreo. Keebler's Coconut Dreams [3] caught my eye because, hello, Samoas [4] anybody? They definitely tasted a bit different because of the milk chocolate, but if you are really craving Girl Scout cookies in the off season these might be satisfying. and a dog on a paddle board: and a sunset: [1] http://www.etsy.com/shop/davesheelydesigns [2] http://sweets.seriouseats.com/2011/07/triple-double-oreo-release-double-filli... [3] http://www2.kelloggs.com/ProductDetail.aspx?id=21913 [4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_Scout_cookie

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A Big Thank You

Thank you so very much to everybody who entered the giveaways last month, wow there are a lot of you. And another huge thank you to all the businesses that were so generous, I am honored that you all were so happy to share with my readers. Awesome all around, clap clap clap! Here are my gift conspirators, in order of appearance: Heidi Swanson [1], 101 Cookbooks School House Craft [2] Kirby Krackle [3] Moxie [4] Tea Weaver [5], Tea and Cookies Wendy McClure [6], Pound Hellimae's Salt Caramels [7] Schmancy [8] Susan Beal [9], West Coast Crafty Rakka Deer [10] Gayla Trail [11], You Grow Girl Matthew Porter Art [12] Crystalyn Kae [13] Joy the Baker [14] Jessie Oleson [15], CakeSpy Juniper Moon Farm [16] Dave Sheely Designs [17] Shauna and Danny Ahern [18], Gluten-free Girl and the Chef Alicia Paulson [19], Rosy Little Things mirror mirror [20] Product Body [21] This Charming Candy [22] And I've got a few offers and announcements for readers if you'd like: School House Craft [2] is offering a 20% discount to readers for any ticket combination they buy for the conference here in Seattle in September. Enter notmartha when you get your tickets. This Charming Candy [24] is offering 10% off of items in their Etsy shop, enter NotMartha10years at checkout. Good through Friday night, June 3rd. Product Body [21] is offering 15% off through June 15th (one use per customer). Enter NOTMARTHA15 when you're checking out. Crystalyn Kae [13] is holding a studio sale here in Seattle this Saturday, June 4 from 10am to 4pm at 5611B Phinney Ave N, Seattle WA 98103. There will likely be a few things that won't have appeared in the regular collection. Whew, ok, thanks everybody! [1] http://www.heidiswanson.com/ [2] http://schoolhousecraft.com/ [3] http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/ [4] http://www.madebymoxie.com/ [5] http://www.teaandcookiesblog.com/ [6] http://www.poundy.com/ [7] http://www.saltcaramels.com/ [8] http://www.schmancytoys.com/ [9] http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/ [10] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer [11] http://www.yougrowgirl.com/ [12] http://www.matthewporterart.com/ [13] http://www.crystalynkae.com/ [14] http://www.joythebaker.com/ [15] http://www.cakespy.com/ [16] http://www.fiberfarm.com/ [17] http://www.etsy.com/shop/davesheelydesigns [18] http://glutenfreegirl.com/ [19] http://aliciapaulson.com/books.html [20] http://www.mirrormirrorontheweb.co.uk/ [21] http://www.productbody.com/ [22] http://www.thischarmingcandy.com/ [23] http://schoolhousecraft.com/ [24] http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisCharmingCandy?ref=seller_info [25] http://www.productbody.com/ [26] http://www.crystalynkae.com/

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Spider Web Halloween Table Runner

How spooky cool is this Spider Web Halloween Table Runner! Easy to make as long as you have the patience to hand-cut the spider web. After that, you can enjoy it year after year. Added to Halloween Crafts Please vote by clicking: Like this Craft? — Like a little? — Not really? Share on Facebook [...]

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