The eco-friendly pieces featured at the Huffington Post Oasis Lounge during the Democratic National Convention have made their way to eBay! The exclusive Huffington Post Oasis Lounge served as a place for delegates, media and other convention goers to relax and recharge during the convention, featuring a yoga space, work area, Thai messages.
The lounge featured custom-designed furniture from me, Shawn Henderson- a daybed and club chair, as well as a variety of green and sustainable items such as side tables, slipcovered chairs and a sisal area rug—all currently available for auction. The proceeds from the charity auction will be donated to Off the Mat, Into the World, a program that aims to inspire and guide individuals to find and define their purpose and become active in their local or global community in an effective, sustainable and joyful way, through eBay Giving Works.
Some people swim, some people sun, some people BBQ and some of us…shop. But before you start fall shopping, first figure out what you need to buy or keep and what you need to get rid of.
PRUNE
Pieces you haven’t worn for over a year
Clothes that are too big or too small
Yellow for daytime
Green
Orange
Empire waist dresses
Gladiator sandals
Anything that looks like its trying to be an “It” bag
SWOON (buy or keep)
White shirt
Blouses with ruffles or bows
Vest
Any of your shiny accessories - shoes, handbags
Anything that reminds you of the Eighties
Your sheath dress
Your florals
Your statement necklaces
Black
Red and every permutation of the shade
Blue is good too
A fabulous trench
I would be humming the Rod Stewart classic, “Tonight’s the Night” if it did not have such tawdry connotations. However, tonight is the night…history will be made when Barack Obama accepts the nomination for President of the United States of America. It will be a moment charged with electricity and excitement and Bill Clinton’s speech last night set the stage for a new generation of leadership. Excitement is at a fever pitch. Even though many cannot make it to the mile high city, you can own a piece of the DNC by purchasing memorabilia online. So far, this is my favorite item.
This is the week to reprise summer’s greatest hits.
What to wear?
Wednesday: Your sheath dress. Thursday: Your flirty babydoll. Last Chance. Friday: Your strapless top with jeans or a cute skirt. Saturday: Break out the maxi. Sunday:A fit and flare dress. Monday: Anything black and white OR those gladiator sandals. Tuesday: I’m wearing all-white.
Posted Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Pop Culture
Britney will not be laughed at this time around – the singer will not perform at the upcoming MTV’s Video Music Awards. Perhaps, she’s ready for her comeback. A repeat of last year’s performance would be bad news.
A horde of Elvis Presley impersonators gathered to try and set the world record for number of people dressed like “the King” in one place. Sadly, the group’s goal could not be achieved, as some of the contestants’ costumes were incomplete. Next time around, participants should look into wearing one of these.
A friend of mine was at odds with her husband about getting MP3 players for their kids (5- and 3-years-old). The whole family loves music and Mom wanted to encourage their passion by downloading their personal favorites. That way, everyone could listen to their own separate music collections. Dad, though, was adamantly opposed to his young children wearing headphones for fear of early damage to their delicate eardrums. (OK, he has a point).
I think I might have a solution. It’s called the Audiowrapz by ifrogz, an accessory for the iPod Nano. It retails for $15.00 online, and comes in many awesome colors. The protective rubber skin has speakers attached at the bottom of the front panel. Somehow, without draining the iPod’s battery, it uses passive speaker technology to play the music. The sound doesn’t get extremely loud, but the sound quality is pretty great and it’s a safe sound system for kids to use without headphones.
If mom or dad doesn’t mind possible ear damage, there is a hole for a headphone jack at the bottom of the Audiowrapz. If you’re looking for headphones made just for kids, the Airdrives and Sony MDR-222KD are my favorites. They’re made for tiny ears and don’t reach high disciples in turn protecting the eardrum. Rock on!
If you are obsessed with cooking, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mario Batali like I am then you will love the upcoming PBS series, Spain…on the Road Again, premiering in September. The series got some buzz last year when it was announced that Paltrow and the portly Croc-wearing Batali would cavort all around Spain talking about cuisine and cooking (hopefully in Paltrow’s exaggerated Spanish accent). There was little- to-no info about the production and I kinda forgot about it until I found clip online today chronicling the pair’s adventures. The unlikely couple—the macrobiotic mommy and the mangia man take NY Times foodie, Mark Bittman and Spanish hottie, Claudia Bassols in the Mercedes convertible with them too. From the looks of the preview I think this will be my new favorite show…move over 90210.
The Huffington Post asked me to design The Oasis at the Democratic National Convention. The space will be devoted to rest and relaxation and attendees will be able to enjoy free yoga instruction, massages, facials, organic snacks and music in the suite. My goal on this project is to combine organic and green material with calm purpose – to create a peaceful, quiet retreat from the activity and stir of the convention. The Oasis will feature some of my own custom-designed pieces — a lounge chair and daybed, as well as green and sustainable furnishings and accessories from other designers.
Below please find some sketches of the items we will be featuring in the space. At the end of the convention, we will be selling several of the items on display on eBay. Proceeds from the auctions will benefit Off the Mat – an organization devoted to building networks of participants to undertake social change in the environment, education, children’s issues and health issues.
Last week I was on vacation! On my way to San Diego, I kept thinking about how ecstatic I was to just “unplug” from the outside world.
Well, I sure got what I asked for. Right when I got there, I lost my cell phone. I headed online to try and connect with people and the net connection in my rental died! The whole week I had this mixed feeling of anxiety and total relaxation. It was a different/great mix of lack of connection, surplus of good weather, and Jack time.
Jack and I went to Sea World, The Wild Animal Park, the Mission Beach coaster, and were pretty much planted at the beach the rest of the time. Of course, it was too short and felt strange to be out of touch, but overall I think it was good for me. Plus, it made me really happy to get back to work! Strange how things work out, huh? Here are a few pix.
The new 90210 is less than 12 days away and I have my DVR and bowl of popcorn at the ready. I loved 90210 so much as a kid that when I would go away to summer camp I would have my mom record all of the episodes I missed and upon my return, hunker down with my homies and have a mega-marathon. The new Bev is being hyped hard, especially because Bren is coming back. It’s just too good. Kelly and Brenda together again? Will they wear chokers and sunflower printed off the shoulder dresses? Will they pout over Dylan? Oh, the story line cup runneth over! The 2-hour series premiere is on September 2nd.
Convention have made their way to eBay! The exclusive Huffington Post Oasis Lounge served as a place for delegates, media and other convention goers to relax and recharge during the convention, featuring a yoga space, work area, Thai messages.
Some people swim, some people sun, some people BBQ and some of us…shop. But before you start fall shopping, first figure out what you need to buy or keep and what you need to get rid of.
3-years-old). The whole family loves music and Mom wanted to encourage their passion by downloading their personal favorites. That way, everyone could listen to their own separate music collections. Dad, though, was adamantly opposed to his young children wearing headphones for fear of early damage to their delicate eardrums. (OK, he has a point).
devoted to rest and relaxation and attendees will be able to enjoy free yoga instruction, massages, facials, organic snacks and music in the suite. My goal on this project is to combine organic and green material with calm purpose – to create a peaceful, quiet retreat from the activity and stir of the convention. The Oasis will feature some of my own custom-designed pieces — a lounge chair and daybed, as well as green and sustainable furnishings and accessories from other designers.
“unplug” from the outside world.
