Tuesday, June 28, 2011

sharing is nice

a couple weeks ago i received the liebster award from ana of the world through my eyes.  the rules are to share four lesser-known blogs {under 300 followers} that i think should be discovered and read.  it just so happens that i have found a handful of new blogs lately, so here are four that i'm happy to share with you all:


all fun and beautiful, so go check them out.

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speaking of fun and beautiful, here are some other great things i have discovered recently.
how cool are these?...

* what's the perfect gift for that designer/woodworker husband? how about a gorgeous wooden tie from wood thumb?  these guys are from {where else?} the great city of san francisco, and have created a pretty brilliant union of style and design if you ask me {they're quite affordable too!}.


* raise your hand if you ride a bike. and are all of you safety mcsafe-a-lot by wearing a helmet, or would you rather preserve your cute hairdo than your noodle?  well, i have some good news for you - a couple of awesome swedes came up with a way to help you do both {hooray sweden}!  see this stylish black collar?  in the event of an accident, it releases an airbag that forms around your neck and head in the shape of a helmet.  you can see the crash tests here.  mind-blowing!

{discovered thanks to gloria of little white whale}

* and this print is just way too adorable!
a friend emailed it to me the other day and i fell in love.

{you can buy this and other adorable prints in ilovedoodle's etsy shop}

here's hoping you all get lots of hugs this week!

Posted by kimbirdy
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31 comments:

  1. oomph.June 28, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    i love the wooden tie idea...but that helmet is simply amazing!

    congrats on the award!
    rockoomph.blogspot.com

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  2. Eleanor at Mirror Of My WorldJune 28, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    kim youre a star thanks for recommending my blog! xo

    mirrorofmyworld.blogspot.com

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  3. Dee PaulinoJune 28, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    the wooden tie is so stylish and unique.

    The helmet is such a creative idea, but I would be scared it would choke me when the air is released. I am not very good with things around my neck

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  4. RachelJune 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I had a patient (I'm a physical therapist) that had one of those airbag vest that went off when he crashed his motorcycle. He credits it with helping save his life!

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  5. AlliJune 28, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Love the wooden tie! When I ride a bike I usually wear a helmet. I didn't used to but we've had too many auto-bike accidents around here to let a helmet be missing. I'm not worried about my hair - a pony tail is totally fine - but rather I just forget because when I was little and rode a bike it was only around the driveway in the woods.

    I hope you get lots of hugs too! *Hugs*

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  6. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJune 28, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Oh my gosh I LOVE that print!

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  7. KathleenJune 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    yay on the award! you deserve it :) can't wait to check out suggested blogs. i sure do love a positive and supportive blogging community!

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  8. Tiffany KadaniJune 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Hugs to you! That print is adorable and that helmet is crazy. just crazy!

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  9. Call it AdventureJune 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    omg Kim, that print is so adorable!! And that helmet totally blows my mind! It reminds me that I need to go get my bike out of my boyfriend's parents' garage and take a little stroll around town!

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  10. Mary ShouvlinJune 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks lady, you've made my day! Congrats on the award, hope your week is going well! xo

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  11. JoJune 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Air bag hoodie....whaaaaaaat??? AMAZING!! I think I need this! :) Of course, I wouldn't tell anyone what the hoodie does. I'd be afraid someone would push me over just to see it inflate. hahaha!

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  12. LaurynJune 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hugs are definitely an important part of life. In certain situations hugging can make me feel uncomfortable, but most of the time it's like a release that makes you instantly feel ten times better :)

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  13. Erin {pughs' news}June 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I am a big fan of hugs. They always make me feel better when I'm having a bad day (and that print is super-cute)

    Thanks for sharing some new blogs. Love to discover new reads!

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  14. DeidreJune 28, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Love the tie :)

    And that print is just fantastic :)

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  15. drollgirlJune 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    love the tie!

    and who doesn't love hugs! bring 'em on!

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  16. Bad JoanJune 28, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Such a cute poster! Love the outfits also.

    http://blog.badjoan.com/

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  17. Kayla PooleJune 28, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Woo hoo for the lovely Mary being mentioned here! I know her in real-life (we went to undergrad together) and she's the best.

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  18. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Ah, the Hair-met.

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  19. GraceyJune 28, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    the poster rocks! >:D
    hug keeps us alive indeed!

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  20. Kaylia PayneJune 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Oh wow, that helmet is amazing!! And gorgeous print :)

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  21. Punctuation MarkJune 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    that print is the cutest thing i've seen in the longest time!!! hope you're having a great week!

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  22. JoytiJune 28, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    That wooden tie is very appropriate...and cute.
    I hope you get lots of hugs too!

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  23. Paulie AntiquesJune 28, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    thank you so much for your comment, lady! I love that "hugs keep us alive" photo- it's adorable!

    love, polly :D

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  24. Anna WalkerJune 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love the hugs, the collar helmet thing is a bit odd and majorly confusing! BUT uhm that guy modeling it is pretty gorg!

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  25. Wander.LustJune 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    love this post! and that last print is adorable... I will definitely go check out your blog recommendations. xoxo

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  26. anyaadoresJune 28, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Love it the tie is just awesome, but the helmet -ahmazing - the swedes do get it right. And gis a hug please - have a grand day Kim,
    A xxx

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  27. mypixieblogJune 29, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    How sweet you are to share your favorite blogs with us :) Will have to check them out. Also, LOOOOVE the wooden tie! Does it come with the adorable model? ;) And what an adorable poster! Awwwwww.

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  28. GloriaJune 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Yay new blogs to explore! Aren't those helmets insane?! I think I watched the crash test video 5 times - still don't comprehend how they work. At all

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  29. Claire KieferJune 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Oh my goodness that print is so adorable. And sweet. Hugs are so underestimated.

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  30. keishuaJune 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    If I got a helmet like that...I would start riding my bike again, I promise. Can't wait to check your new blog finds.

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  31. KatieJune 30, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Awww, thanks for the mention! You're so sweet!

    I miss riding my bike. I haven't lived anywhere bike-able for a few years, but I'm a helmet-wearer! I think it comes from having multiple family members in medical professions who have all seen a few accidents after the fact and made me sufficiently scared of going helmet-less.

    & that print is too adorable.

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