tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53768581484929682922024-03-12T19:05:28.767-04:00reiter8reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-82280448285018414692014-07-04T11:27:00.000-04:002014-07-04T11:27:42.027-04:00Happy Fourth!<a href="http://www.brit.co/shop/catalog/drunken-sailor-coaster-set_10319/"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0EzzqAW6XRKesHj7THk2NArO2s-O57VP6sgPJwlOx14gyAZodjAK2PRl09_twaYWLQFviGCT_NHHuWiPkYNpU6inZbZh81B1ZcsBHO0oXUggZdwA2EtWZZgNcF-vns7PSQfrGg51U3U/s1600/FOODIZO002_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0EzzqAW6XRKesHj7THk2NArO2s-O57VP6sgPJwlOx14gyAZodjAK2PRl09_twaYWLQFviGCT_NHHuWiPkYNpU6inZbZh81B1ZcsBHO0oXUggZdwA2EtWZZgNcF-vns7PSQfrGg51U3U/s320/FOODIZO002_2.jpg" /></a></div></a><br />
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Been a while ... but saw this on <a href="http://www.brit.co">Brit & Co</a> and was inspired to share. <a href="http://www.izola.com">Izola</a> is having a 25% off sale today till midnight on their site.<br />
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Happy Forth of July! Wishing you plenty of independence today.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-67666197897346487282013-12-25T06:29:00.000-05:002013-12-25T06:29:12.318-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsW4XBHRfhHuEWPYAK9EngUUgUJqjBhgFYtrKstYhQ39ihWjHk2ob-h4fCfWe6zoq1oPs3T2ImS_13n6VkM2Ac81JAwICX7F2M2dXtZmQbGifJ9w9Di_QdboDNB9BxZQQrncjVhgKe18I/s1600/Reiter8+GStarP.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsW4XBHRfhHuEWPYAK9EngUUgUJqjBhgFYtrKstYhQ39ihWjHk2ob-h4fCfWe6zoq1oPs3T2ImS_13n6VkM2Ac81JAwICX7F2M2dXtZmQbGifJ9w9Di_QdboDNB9BxZQQrncjVhgKe18I/s320/Reiter8+GStarP.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Happy Holidays! <br />
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Wishing you and yours all the best during this holiday season. <br />
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Thank you for your interest, kind words, wacky custom requests, encouragement, sail donations and orders. I really do love working with sails to create bags and pillows that have meaning and are eco friendly. Thanks for your continued support and the opportunity to create and connect.<br />
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Cheers, <br />
Katherinereiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-18571974620915643542013-10-24T11:46:00.001-04:002013-10-24T11:46:16.925-04:00Water Coasters for Your Water<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0TJLi3g9hFHuyoXSD4opIKUMkYwoaZ5MrhIXPGGKMiFv1Uo-TvL-OW5iUkvJcipwzbtM4-vwWh7RaQLCetRLl2QBk_1x6BJjA1f16Xih8Er-dgN9u7A6r25P_AmcK336F_skTZ0ubfs/s1600/il_570xN.511586384_povy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0TJLi3g9hFHuyoXSD4opIKUMkYwoaZ5MrhIXPGGKMiFv1Uo-TvL-OW5iUkvJcipwzbtM4-vwWh7RaQLCetRLl2QBk_1x6BJjA1f16Xih8Er-dgN9u7A6r25P_AmcK336F_skTZ0ubfs/s320/il_570xN.511586384_povy.jpg" /></a></div><br />
These lovely little coasters will create acceptable abstract puddles of water on your coffee table. Eco bonus: these coasters are created using environmentally sustainable wood. <br />
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A set would make a great hostess gift, too. $27 <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165418563/coaster-set-abstract-art-nautical-decor">here</a> by MyLittlePixels.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-40241065320741700232013-05-21T16:17:00.001-04:002013-05-21T16:17:59.847-04:00Nautical Pillow Round UpReiter8 is in great company today over on <a href="http://elitesixteen.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/nautical-decor-with-pillows.html">The Elite Sixteen</a> from the UK with their nautical pillow round up:<br />
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<a href="http://elitesixteen.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/nautical-decor-with-pillows.html">Check it out. </a><br />
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reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-57688607514050645132013-05-17T11:22:00.001-04:002013-05-17T11:22:06.327-04:00The Pillow Story<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJhVEbQtXfdUu4Uw6eFDfXMvkbopkxIig5InOlLJG4lU6Qyvm0TsU6wwTzPL4nAdrN0l3QfT3YN0aacTpeJk5xBxuojOmTe3DXweb_anQRRhcMGZihqWiDYHXhvvmAxk-x_op4Iooeko/s1600/Recycled+Sail+Red+6+Pillow.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJhVEbQtXfdUu4Uw6eFDfXMvkbopkxIig5InOlLJG4lU6Qyvm0TsU6wwTzPL4nAdrN0l3QfT3YN0aacTpeJk5xBxuojOmTe3DXweb_anQRRhcMGZihqWiDYHXhvvmAxk-x_op4Iooeko/s320/Recycled+Sail+Red+6+Pillow.jpg" /></a><br />
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One of the best parts of my job is communicating directly with customers. I love when they share their stories: <br />
<blockquote>It's a wedding gift for my cousin and her husband ... a white pillow cover with a red 6 on it, in memory of her brother, who was a firefighter in Engine 6 and died in the WTC attacks.</blockquote><br />
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Enter the code MOVINGSALE at checkout to receive 25% off EVERYTHING including her iconic knitwear votive, cups and vases!<br />
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Visit her lovely store <a href="http://www.alyssaettinger.com/store">here</a>.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-17023890266766328232013-05-02T10:55:00.000-04:002013-05-02T10:55:00.280-04:00Nautical Decor: FleetI love how well these pendants combine modern and nautical.<br />
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<blockquote>'Fleet Objects is the Vancouver based design studio of Zoe Garred. Working primarily with natural materials, Zoe's passion lies in creating objects that are useful but abstract in form and application. By leaving the function of her pieces open to interpretation she invites the user to define the object's significance.'</blockquote><br />
Visit Fleet <a href="http://www.fleetobjects.com/shop/">here</a>.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-43607126464860326082013-05-01T10:52:00.000-04:002013-05-01T10:52:26.184-04:00Brooklyn BlossomsAlthough the Brooklyn Botanical Garden hosted Sakura Matsui aka the Cherry Blossom Festival last weekend, the <a href="http://">CherryWatch Blossom Status Map</a> shows that the trees lining the Cherry Esplanade are still in first bloom. <br />
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I went a couple of weekends ago and caught the Japanese Garden in full bloom. Just beautiful - even on a cloudy day. <br />
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Pssst: When there aren't special programs running entry to the BBG is FREE on Sat mornings from 10 am - noon. More info on hours and admissions <a href="http://www.bbg.org/visit/hours">here</a>. reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-80091560217658773182013-04-17T12:58:00.001-04:002013-04-17T12:59:33.487-04:00Brooklyn Loves Boston <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhTAj2c_wl8cLsvmQNYacop8M7or35fJjHOKQ4s6qWKcnMdMJVCEo-ibujLZAzPh-ncxqOlDY2fyx1HNU2RfFCu868CupdGNRGJRS7gRt37YaneORPY3TYsBvibeA1Gkfq6s2uCfXs84/s1600/62812_438726412878673_910603489_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhTAj2c_wl8cLsvmQNYacop8M7or35fJjHOKQ4s6qWKcnMdMJVCEo-ibujLZAzPh-ncxqOlDY2fyx1HNU2RfFCu868CupdGNRGJRS7gRt37YaneORPY3TYsBvibeA1Gkfq6s2uCfXs84/s320/62812_438726412878673_910603489_n.jpg" /></a><br />
Thanks <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Illuminator99">The Illuminator</a>. My sentiments exactly.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-37907598992827047142013-03-20T09:19:00.000-04:002013-03-20T09:19:08.097-04:00Happy (Upcycled) SpringIt's been a string of grey, chilly, damp days here in Brooklyn and I'm daydreaming about the warmer, sunnier days ahead. <br />
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These upcycled floral dresses and skirts made from wool scarves by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mrspomeranz">Mrs Pomeranz</a> on Etsy caught my eye as perfect for these transitional days of early Spring. The styling of the skirt with the black tights and shoes is a perfect for today's New York City forecast: periodic sun and clouds, windy, high of 43 degrees clouding up tonight with a chance of snow showers. <br />
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Happy first day of Spring!<br />
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Landlocked Sailor describes themselves as "a couple of tallship sailors who were landlocked in Indiana for a few years, but now we're back on the West Coast and loving the sea!" Wouldn't it be great to be a tallship sailor!?<br />
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Available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/93839016/nautical-rope-manila-and-hemp-towel-bar?ref=pr_shop">here</a>.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-53846712714158306762013-03-05T12:21:00.000-05:002013-03-05T13:06:51.570-05:00Nautical Beach Wedding?I LOVE a bride who not only thinks of every detail but who plans ahead! <br />
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Recycled sail ring pillows are available in additional stripe colors. More info <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/reiter8?section_id=7215739">here</a> and <a href="http://www.reiter8.com/occasions2.html">here</a>.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-51183965245544196712013-02-28T12:06:00.000-05:002013-02-28T12:06:58.493-05:00I'm Baaaack! OK so I've been juggling a lot lately but I'm back and dusting off the ol' blog to say hello and share the latest nautical creations: POUCHES! <br />
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These recycled sail pouches have been on the table in pieces just waiting to be sewn for way too long! They are the perfect size to stow cosmetics in for your next trip, wrangle odds and ends that get lost in the cavern of your bag, or to keep your phone accessories in. All very practical ideas indeed. However, my favorite use would be to stash some necessities and use it as a clutch on a summer date! <br />
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Ah, the possibilities....<br />
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Holiday orders are coming in and going out fast! It's exciting to wrap and send Reiter8 bags and pillows around the globe! <br />
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Now back to sewing...<br />
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reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-1980961406640608032012-11-26T08:24:00.001-05:002012-11-26T08:24:51.922-05:00Cyber Monday Coupon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiBCsmRDtH9vkmaNQnN9jjEYvXD9SJuDVSbYiu2dQTIenvF5EnBgiF_ajCrDblHh4CVWSrMyL1_i97UimAG9wSqhDZ-k83z3NohgO_bQbx_mmyLdokRxUd_plOxwKvIeNzhp23WLADno/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-11-26+at+8.17.21+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="129" width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmiBCsmRDtH9vkmaNQnN9jjEYvXD9SJuDVSbYiu2dQTIenvF5EnBgiF_ajCrDblHh4CVWSrMyL1_i97UimAG9wSqhDZ-k83z3NohgO_bQbx_mmyLdokRxUd_plOxwKvIeNzhp23WLADno/s400/Screen+shot+2012-11-26+at+8.17.21+AM.png" /></a></div><br />
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reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-59878453108059322602012-10-30T11:12:00.000-04:002012-10-30T11:12:11.156-04:00Sandy Update #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikH0VxzxlQ4R0PohRztcAS7dYmuizzV6FKYw2ALbTGNImiYipqm9f5AWSOZjaYWrjw7TAcuQyUsjSIia0suusUQvuPtO2-DVqFqs19WhPMVGVkbEq5c8lvDaic9BqytSHqFmZWxBjlm_8/s1600/studio+elevator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="250" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikH0VxzxlQ4R0PohRztcAS7dYmuizzV6FKYw2ALbTGNImiYipqm9f5AWSOZjaYWrjw7TAcuQyUsjSIia0suusUQvuPtO2-DVqFqs19WhPMVGVkbEq5c8lvDaic9BqytSHqFmZWxBjlm_8/s400/studio+elevator.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I'm 99% sure this security photo from the building is the same doorway from the previous post. It was taken around 7 pm which was before the high tide. <br />
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Waiting to hear more updates and for the wind to die down before I venture out to assess the damage. So very thankful that my studio is on the 4th floor. So very sorry for my ground floor neighbors. reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-18323033520728160762012-10-29T14:25:00.003-04:002012-10-29T14:27:41.404-04:00Sandbags for SandyThis is what one of the doors to my studio building looked like yesterday. <br />
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The below photo was shared on the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/10/28/nyregion/hurricane-sandy.html#sha=d8459636c">NYT's website</a> this morning at 9:20 am and shows the opposite side of the building which is sadly already flooding. Sandy isn't predicted to 'hit' until tonight. <br />
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Luckily, I am on the top floor. I'll keep you posted. <br />
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Saw Scott Kelley's show at the <a href="http://www.dowlingwalsh.com/">Dowling Walsh Gallery</a> in Rockland Maine last week. If you are in the area, make a point of dropping in. I have a postcard from last year's show featuring his amazing watercolors of birds on the wall in front of my sewing machine at the studio. A nice reminder of beautiful work. <br />
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<br />reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-90225304111642863112012-06-25T07:27:00.001-04:002012-06-25T07:32:56.974-04:00Sophisticated Nautical Decor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vsElSkOlxvNAtHZLPZW30ofUea5E99P5WBJubxt7AwJ6VNFSzX1l_oMqw149bZSHBmUTQ1my-rTXnCY0rgTim3fMvNeqZynRDlBG6xGSaI-uBwMcw0pVYyY0odQaQSeKiegB7yTFEs4/s1600/OD-AS197A_NAUTI_G_20120620172706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1vsElSkOlxvNAtHZLPZW30ofUea5E99P5WBJubxt7AwJ6VNFSzX1l_oMqw149bZSHBmUTQ1my-rTXnCY0rgTim3fMvNeqZynRDlBG6xGSaI-uBwMcw0pVYyY0odQaQSeKiegB7yTFEs4/s400/OD-AS197A_NAUTI_G_20120620172706.jpg" /></a><br />
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Did you catch this weekend's <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303734204577468413976942638.html?mod=WSJ_LifeStyle_Lifestyle_6#articleTabs%3Darticle">WSJ article about nautical decor</a>? I love how designers and retailers are exercising restraint with the nautical theme. <br />
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photo credits: (top) William Abranowicz/Art + Commerce, (above) James Ransom for The Wall Street Journalreiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-53848421045507115262012-05-27T14:54:00.000-04:002012-05-27T14:54:14.574-04:00Fleet Week 2012This morning we took a walk down to Piers 7 and 8 off of Columbia Street. For reference, Pier 1 is just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. We strolled on and off of a handful of beautiful ships both sail and military: ETOILE (France), CUAUHTEMOC (Mexico), JUAN SEBASTIAN de EL CANO (Spain) and JS Shirane (Japan), FNS Pohjanmaa (Finland) plus several Coast Guard ships. <br />
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All of the ships are open for tours (some guided) from 8 - 5 today and 8-4 tomorrow. Then they start to head out of town up the East River on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Full schedule and more info <a href="http://www.opsail.org/popup-new-york">here</a>. <br />
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I couldn't help looking at all the sail material and thinking about all the upcycling potential! <br />
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Enjoy the long weekend!reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-1594359870112110382012-05-25T09:57:00.000-04:002012-05-25T09:58:05.528-04:00The Big Issue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_A1YdrsYp-nT9hTF_2gi9u2oPsRrAVNUvC4mqypFUqeX5mLNnn4EuypTrGx7Svi5RgcarOPTWUeSeyLW-x7chiwm0YiNed6DH6zO0sf8uwbGgFHolnLDHZbKmxju8E_LZhyphenhyphenTzLtz52c/s1600/tbi-cover-26-450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_A1YdrsYp-nT9hTF_2gi9u2oPsRrAVNUvC4mqypFUqeX5mLNnn4EuypTrGx7Svi5RgcarOPTWUeSeyLW-x7chiwm0YiNed6DH6zO0sf8uwbGgFHolnLDHZbKmxju8E_LZhyphenhyphenTzLtz52c/s400/tbi-cover-26-450.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Reiter8 is featured in Taiwan's <a href="http://blog.roodo.com/bigissue/archives/19397890.html">The Big Issue</a>. They were kind enough to send me a copy. The article reports on the hows and whys of Reiter8 and sustainable lifestyle. The layout is beautiful and fun to see 'Katherine' and 'Reiter8' amongst all the Chinese characters. <br />
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Have a wonderful long weekend! <br />
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<br />reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-52412189220550281472012-05-14T11:06:00.000-04:002012-05-14T11:06:24.883-04:00Bright Idea: Plumen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4a5jIXFIx7mxhJtrgTmOd04NGbron9K8pwr6kSm89Vd6ykzp_r8s8HnJjGp2aTJq6AgSguPR6GbjGE5FTfdrXVk0gxbTJNlIzQQ_v6Iu9xU_xy-ZUM0tTMa_r2WPqUHn7YKblKtQpnY/s1600/plumen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="282" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4a5jIXFIx7mxhJtrgTmOd04NGbron9K8pwr6kSm89Vd6ykzp_r8s8HnJjGp2aTJq6AgSguPR6GbjGE5FTfdrXVk0gxbTJNlIzQQ_v6Iu9xU_xy-ZUM0tTMa_r2WPqUHn7YKblKtQpnY/s400/plumen.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I always find it a stroke of genius when the obvious is beautifully reinvented. Plumen's designer energy efficient light bulbs are a case in point. <br />
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Available <a href="http://usshop.plumen.com/collections">here</a>.<br />
<br />reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-77782557484022140362012-05-08T10:27:00.000-04:002012-05-08T10:27:10.894-04:00Etsy Handmade Portrait - Recycled!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLd2xcsqAw1_QeVQ4xHy6FlG4mvhFcLCr9Qhp3MwWoqT0y88am19gOxDd-nDCeRW8bVhemu85uAAvMRck5DQe16mGhf4np1TsjVYeBp9wHZ79fwKnZskjdzgSHyXIOsi0xf2yFXguEtdE/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-05-07+at+6.30.31+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="271" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLd2xcsqAw1_QeVQ4xHy6FlG4mvhFcLCr9Qhp3MwWoqT0y88am19gOxDd-nDCeRW8bVhemu85uAAvMRck5DQe16mGhf4np1TsjVYeBp9wHZ79fwKnZskjdzgSHyXIOsi0xf2yFXguEtdE/s400/Screen+shot+2012-05-07+at+6.30.31+AM.png" /></a></div><br />
Check out <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/etsy_reiter8.html">Etsy's Handmade Portrait of Reiter8</a> which was re-edited and shown on NYC Channel 25 recently. Just goes to show that nearly anything can be recycled!! <br />
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<a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/etsy_reiter8.html">NYC Channel 25 </a>is my new favorite go to for the inside scoop on NYC - they have great shows and features. Take a look at their <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/etsy_reiter8.html">online content</a> if you are not in the viewing area. <br />
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<iframe name 'nyctvondemand' src=http://nyc.gov/html/nycmg/nyctvod/html/home/embedplayer.html?src=etsy_reiter8.flv?screen=etsy_reiter8s.jpg?link=etsy_reiter8.html width='499' height='319' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><br />reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-10649226641109150242012-02-20T08:44:00.004-05:002012-02-20T08:53:49.710-05:00Milestone<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKlMwZHDyKVfBNLGnSb8mlnCKHKinvJHWIQz5414KTmGedv89Y1WsujVXsh1loP3eblcMOpL8rRAhtvLGqrCBB5CpisTEXQrE9x7arf0mOi3gLUKDXAe0BwzgcbPb3T2X2Qi2PXPdWpc/s1600/R9BT.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKlMwZHDyKVfBNLGnSb8mlnCKHKinvJHWIQz5414KTmGedv89Y1WsujVXsh1loP3eblcMOpL8rRAhtvLGqrCBB5CpisTEXQrE9x7arf0mOi3gLUKDXAe0BwzgcbPb3T2X2Qi2PXPdWpc/s400/R9BT.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711214998468522770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDCELLpK0AHTT-A8zh9f3GcVag1X58NI9PeXifRVUaoLZhJgP1b_26kcniFV7UdHPXlwtQGSocmwFR1NQRSCLBiGVGYNgeVyjmexk64ZderTCeSaK1njn9V-cQ3iQdvZP_PE-CmAM2YQ/s1600/B9GTd.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDCELLpK0AHTT-A8zh9f3GcVag1X58NI9PeXifRVUaoLZhJgP1b_26kcniFV7UdHPXlwtQGSocmwFR1NQRSCLBiGVGYNgeVyjmexk64ZderTCeSaK1njn9V-cQ3iQdvZP_PE-CmAM2YQ/s400/B9GTd.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711214951470818194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKq0KVf9BXo7HGPG4vviAlJzHLsvgR51p3NjQ-IGgvqb4DqduJ3nQ7LQfAprVorE-TxCeBfnfYwxmZOfG5rIRihRn4r_iFTUZgxQjuH2Zw1SDd5rFT2DUQp4GbNVM1AMx_QKFmq1xg5DM/s1600/r9p.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKq0KVf9BXo7HGPG4vviAlJzHLsvgR51p3NjQ-IGgvqb4DqduJ3nQ7LQfAprVorE-TxCeBfnfYwxmZOfG5rIRihRn4r_iFTUZgxQjuH2Zw1SDd5rFT2DUQp4GbNVM1AMx_QKFmq1xg5DM/s400/r9p.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711215263239122786" /></a><br />I reached my 999th sale on Etsy just shy of midnight last night. <br /><br />There will be a little something special slipped in with sale 1000 and every sale made today. <br /><br />Check out the shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/reiter8">here</a>.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376858148492968292.post-69988372059624317532012-01-06T17:18:00.004-05:002012-01-06T17:34:26.004-05:00Resolutions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-v_BaQlar6A4ZsKtAJZ8QbiQfJgXywCZhc1ETCSsp2anntSwodYMJot0dkP9W6lFtslbu4_GNs46kvYHAe-jHXDN3jfVtkZT7Of0aaCQBY6FthChkze6ThI7cKp0hiJQ8xJxhhrya5Y0/s1600/new+years.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-v_BaQlar6A4ZsKtAJZ8QbiQfJgXywCZhc1ETCSsp2anntSwodYMJot0dkP9W6lFtslbu4_GNs46kvYHAe-jHXDN3jfVtkZT7Of0aaCQBY6FthChkze6ThI7cKp0hiJQ8xJxhhrya5Y0/s400/new+years.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694649671445328834" /></a><br />Hey, so how is that first week of resolutions going for everyone? <br />Me? I have a few and I'm at about a 75% success rate and slipping. <br /><br />I love the sweeping generalization of this resolution that was posted outside of <a href="http://www.vanleeuwenicecream.com/">Van Leeuwen's</a> in Boerum Hill: treat yourself. Very obtainable, don't you think? <br /><br />Have a resolute weekend.reiter8http://www.blogger.com/profile/09956725453016027359noreply@blogger.com0