tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75065389697290409502024-03-05T13:44:42.646-08:00NINEPLUMSnineplumshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15125188814833431442noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7506538969729040950.post-6677275673137734812011-09-14T13:32:00.000-07:002011-09-14T13:32:26.937-07:00Vimeo Inspired: Milk MadeHere's a short clip coverage of Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 by <a href="http://milkmade.com/"><i>Milk Made</i></a>.<br />
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Check out Shwood's story<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_462753057"><i> <span id="goog_462753048"></span></i></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="http://www.shwoodshop.com/about.html"><i>here</i></a><span id="goog_462753049"></span>.<br />
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Learn more about Method's story <a href="http://methodhome.com/methodology/our-story/we-are"><i>here</i></a>. <br />
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I've come across <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/"><i>Blue Print Cleanse</i></a> online and I know I just had to share it with you. The only thing is they're only available at limited locations but can be purchased online. I can't wait to try them!<br />
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Please also check the story of how this product came about <i><a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/the-bpc-story.html">here</a></i>.<br />
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I hope this quote by <a href="http://www.raybradbury.com/"><i>Ray Bradbury</i></a> will inspire you as much as it inspired me. Have a fun weekend! (Photo:<a href="http://www.estemag.com/"><i> estemag</i></a>)<br />
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Just about five years ago, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><i>charity: water</i></a> came to rescue and came up with a solution by installing water systems such as freshwater wells. To find out how you can help, click <a href="http://www.charitywater.org/donate/"><i>here</i></a>.<br />
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Please also check the mind behind this wonderful organization <a href="http://www.charitywater.org/about/scotts_story.php"><i>here</i></a>.<br />
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nineplumshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15125188814833431442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7506538969729040950.post-86072588912414168252011-08-31T06:38:00.000-07:002011-08-31T06:39:25.220-07:00Vimeo Inspired: Matt WiebeMatt Wiebe has captured in all the right angles how I think a weekend should be spent. I do wish I have his talented eyes. He then combines the video with a choice of music that is so inviting. Check Matt Wiebe's videos <i><a href="http://vimeo.com/mattwiebe">here</a></i>.<br />
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Check the rest of Jennifer Sanchez's paintings <i><a href="http://miss-sanchez.com/">here</a></i>.<br />
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nineplumshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15125188814833431442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7506538969729040950.post-82497678449463992312011-08-26T08:58:00.000-07:002011-08-29T10:39:09.489-07:00My family.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you may have noticed, I'm in the process of making some changes to <i>NINEPLUMS</i> and hope to inspire you with better post contents. I've got a few more series to begin for the coming weeks and also some news on an entrepreneurial venture I'm currently working on. I hope you stay tuned. </div><div><br clear="none" /></div>On a side note, I'd like you to take a peek at my personal life. This is a photo of my family taken from the last vacation we took at the West Coast of Florida, two months ago. After everything has been said and done, this is what life should be about: pure simple pleasures and lots of fun time with the people you love! I just have to be less distracted at times so we could have more of these!!!<br />
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To learn more about Rice Bowls click <i><a href="http://ricebowls.org/history/">here</a></i>. (Photo:<a href="http://www.thedieline.com/"><i>thedieline</i></a>)<br />
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</div><span style="color: black;">I've always wanted to cook up a good Indian meal, and I heard Tikka Masala is the least intimidating one to try. Every once in a while, I get a taste of Indian flavors through my Mom's kitchen. She makes the best Chicken Biryani, and hers has just the right amount of spice and kick.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The pretty-packaged sauces below are created by <a href="http://www.thespicetailor.com/meet-the-spice-tailor/"><i>Anjum Anand</i></a>, a well-known cook and TV personality based in London. </span><span style="color: black;">I must add that life would be so much easier if these</span><span style="color: black;"> were available for purchase in the US (Oh! I wish). Check out </span><i style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.thespicetailor.com/">'The Spice Tailor'</a></i><span style="color: black;"> to see the story behind this wonderful new product. (Photos: </span><i style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.thedieline.com/blog/?currentPage=9">TheDieline</a></i><span style="color: black;">).</span><br />
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<i><a href="http://vimeo.com/25981983">To My New Backyard (A Love Letter)</a></i> from <i><a href="http://vimeo.com/prudentbaby">Jaime Morrison Curtis</a></i> on <i><a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a></i>.nineplumshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15125188814833431442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7506538969729040950.post-21635884618285764852011-04-20T16:14:00.000-07:002011-08-17T11:56:26.930-07:00ArtworkI would love to hang these pieces by <i style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.valerieroybal.com/">Valerie Roybal</a></i> on my wall.<br />
Check out the rest of her beautiful work <i style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.valerieroybal.com/">here</a></i>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As a new mom, I find it easy to be able to quickly toss things in a tote bag. These wonderful</span><br />
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