Thought of the day

Recreate

Today at work, the shop was a little bit on the empty side, thus making my job a little boring. In an attempt to be pro-active and make the best use of my time, I decided to go on an online hunt for potential new suppliers for the store.
I stumbled across one of THE most AMAZING websites I've visited in a long while, 'Recreate,' and it really got my creative pulse rate pumping.
The company run by Kate Thomas is described as being a manufacturer of 'Extraordinary recycled furniture,' and I couldn't agree more with the word 'extraordinary.'
On the web page in the 'About' section, I found this little exert that sums Recreate up in a nutshell:
"Using pieces of discarded junk, Katie recreates a unique, recycled range of furniture, lighting and interior accessories, each piece infused with its own previous character but with a new function. By blending South African craftsmanship, with high end finishes and her own eclectic perfectionist flair, Katie creates an original end product with a new integrity that epitomizes the very best of South African design."

The talent and creativity of this woman has just blown me away and I am very thankful to her for being another person on my list to truly inspire me and awaken my creative senses.
Anyway, enough with the babbling from me, below are some of the images from the Recreate website. Please do go and visit and check out their full range.

(All images: Recreate)

Everybody loves Seth Cohen

One of my favourite TV series of all time is without a doubt, The OC.

When the show was still on television weekly, I literally would count down the days until Thursday when it aired so that I could get another dose of Seth Cohen, who in my opinion, made the OC what it is - Amazing.

Seth (Adam Brody) is not your A-type male model, and more resembles the boy-next-door, but one thing is for sure, as soon as he open his mouth, his magnetic charisma just draws you in and before you know it, you're a complete sucker for his wit and uncoventional charm.

Seth's diologue makes the show, and his one liners are simply golden.

My love for this 'Seth Cohen' character inspired this post, and I thought I'd treat you to some quotes from his finest moments on the OC. Enjoy.

"I'm going to make magic happen, I feel like my hair is really working for me tonight"

Ryan: Sometimes I think you talk just to make sounds.

Seth: Well, sometimes I do.

Seth: What happens in Mexico stays in Mexico.

Ryan: What happens in Mexico?

Seth: I don't know because it stays there! That's why we must go.

Seth: You know what I like about rich kids? Bam, nothing. Hey, Ryan, you wouldn't consider me rich, would you? I'd be more upper middle class?

Seth: How was the mall?

Ryan: Weird…

Seth: Yeah, you've really painted a picture for me. I feel like I was there.

Seth: Unlike Zack who's anxiety free, with his big smile, and natural athleticism. That guy makes me feel very Jewish.

Ryan: What did you do to your eye?

Seth: It's just a little bit blurry. Summer poked me in it with her big toe.

Ryan: What, why?

Seth: I don't know man, it was an accident, there were limbs everywhere, I'm lucky I can still see.

Marissa: Hey guys, can we try to be positive here?

Seth: Yeah, okay, I am positive that this is Summer's fault.

Summer: I am positive that I am leaving this place with a rash.

Seth: Oh, so you're planning on making some extra money tonight?

Seth: It's pronounced Tee-ch-uana. God, Mom, you are so white.

Seth (to Ryan): Do you want to play Grand Theft Auto? It’s pretty cool. You can like, steal cars and … Not that that’s cool. Or uncool. I don’t know …

Seth: So, what's the GP, RA?

Ryan: I have no idea what you just said.

Seth:Game plan, Ryan Atwood

Ryan: You're just using initials now?

Seth: Yeah, it saves time.

Ryan: Well, not if you have to translate.

Seth: GP.

Ryan: Game plan?

Seth: Good point  

Sandy: Since the minute you were born I knew I would never take another easy breath without knowing that you were all right.

Seth: So I'm like asthma? 

Seth: I didn't know they had musicals in Chino. I didn't even know they had dancing or laughter

Seth: Over-exposure, its a major source of conflict in a relationship. Summerith, Sethimer? You understand what I'm saying?

Ryan: No no, but that's normal.

Seth: I know I should apologize. It's just my pride.

Ryan: What pride?

Seth: Yeah, I guess there's nothing standing in my way.  

Summer: Besides, Marissa is happy now.

Seth: And by happy you mean gay. 

Seth: Speaking from a recent personal experience the triangle is not a friendly shape, okay? It's pointy, it's got sharp edges. Triangles hurt people.

In fact, Eddie would actually make this romantic triangle more of a romantic…rhombus. 

Seth: If you're alone, cough twice.

Ryan: I'm alone.

Seth: Hey, oh ... sorry. I'm surprised that hasn't happened before. Not saying I'm disappointed it hasn't happened before just saying the mathematical probability of ...

Ryan: Yeah, crying during chick flicks, walking in on me getting dressed ...

Seth: Yeah, what's your point? K, I'm not seeing what you're getting at? Do you work out?

Ryan: Not really.

Seth: Cool, me neither. I'm gonna go watch some hockey.

Ryan: Hockey season's over.

Seth: Damnit.  

Seth: So when you lost your virginity, I was playing Magic the Gathering.

Ryan: You still play Magic.

Seth: Yeah, but not as much.

(All Images: We Heart It)

Thought of the day

"I have many leather bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany" - Anchorman

Classic books.  Antique books. Old books. Vintage books.  Weathered books. Although I should never judge a book by it's cover, I just cannot resist any hard-covered piece of literature that just oozes character. I think they make the most stunning collector's items, and I may just resolve to  become a collector of olden-day style books. Sounds like a fun 2011 hobby for me to take up.

Music Monday

With it being the first Monday of the year and all, I thought I'd start it off with a bang and make myself a killer playlist, and here she is...

1. Italo - Anathallo
2. Eyes on Fire - Blue Foundation
3. Tonight - Lykke Li
4. The Beach Theme Song - Moby
5. Trouble - Coldplay
6. Better - Regina Spektor
7. Butterflies - Sheryl Crowe ft. Sting
8. Destiny - Zero 7
9. Always Foerver - Donna Lewis
10. Zombie - The Cranberries

I Love It - January

A few things I love about January...

New Year. New Beginnings. Post-Christmas sales. Middle of Summer. Holidays. Early Sunrises. Late sunsets. Driving with the windows down. Pay day. Road trips. Afternoon surfs. The smell of sunblock. Holiday-makers leave. Fish Braais. Sleeping without a duvet. Ice-cream. Bright nail-polish. Wearing the colour yellow. Fruit salad. Sand between my toes. Decisions. Giorgio Armani perfume. Picnics. Thunderstorms. Listening to new music. Sandals. Discovering new cafes. Bronzed skin. Wedge heels. Making it through my list of 'Must-reads'. Wearing a dress every day. Sea breeze. Fireworks. Beach strolls. Dinner parties. Family bonding time. Mango Groove. Healthy eating. The swing of things. Exercising begins again. High-waisted skirts.

Bonne Année - Happy New Year

Happy new year.

Happy new beginning.

May you abound in happiness and laughter.

May you have the courage to follow your dreams.

May your life be blessed with true friends, new and old.

May you make beautiful memories, let go of fears and dance through the year like you don't have a care in the world.

Here's to hoping 2011 will be your finest year yet.