Showing posts with label conversation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label conversation. Show all posts

Thursday, September 23, 2010

My Phone Is Off For You

phonekerchief
I saw this website and the concept really resonated with me. It seems like every time I go out to eat, many of tables have multiple occupants texting, checking emails, or talking on the phone, instead of chatting with each other.

As a person married to someone who is constantly working and mom to 2 kids, I know that when the phone is physically turned off, at least there's a better chance to have a real face-to-face conversation. Can't help it- I really love conversations with good eye contact and folks focused in on the topic. I know, "old school".

According to the website, the handkerchief shown above actually blocks the phone signal. Although this is a wonderful idea, (in my mind), I can see physically turning off the phone works equally well.

So what do you say? Spread the word? Tweet, text, blog, call- just don't do it during dinner.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Meet Yasmin of Yaslani.etsy.com



Meet Yasmin of Yaslani.Etsy.Com.

I asked Yasmin how she got her shop name, and she replied, "My name is Yasmin and my daughter is Leilani…hence the Yaslani!". Yasmin also told me that she grew up in the 80's and some of her influence was the pop culture of the time.

She also said, " I’m just having a good time. My job as an artist is to make art I love. When someone looks at my artwork I want them to find their own story. The pendants that I make are to make people look cool and pretty."

I've included two photos from Yasmin's shop.
" Citywalk" (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6809254)
Is a 4x6 mixed media canvas made with hand painted wooden giraffe and elephant along with paint, paper and all sprayed with a non-yellowing varnish. It's fun and cool. I love how the different patterns were all incorporated and are fun.

"Conversation" (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6809354)
This is a 4x6 mixed media canvas is made with hand painted wooden giraffes and layers of paint and paper.
The colors are warm and inviting and would look wonderful combined with Citywalk also.

Visit her shop at http://www.yaslani.etsy.com