#february
drawing some GERTY
doom patrol graphic i couldnt find a place for in my typography project
An ice storm is on its way. This, after two polar vortexes in January and a two-inch snowfall that paralyzed Atlanta’s roadways for 24 hours. Thank goodness for primroses (Primula vulgarism) - just in time for an icy, snow-bitten Valentine’s Day.
It’s still too early for spring bulbs to appear from beneath the frozen tundra, so I brought home a few primroses from the local garden center to brighten an otherwise grim growing season. I dressed up an old vintage plant stand with terra cotta pots and filled them with primroses. Then I tucked a couple of plants into milk glass vessels that I keep on hand for various flower projects. The snow-white milk glass is such a pretty contrast to plant materials, and the primroses are no exception. For a tabletop centerpiece, I placed a pretty red primrose under a garden cloche for Valentine’s Day. What better way to spend the next two weeks, than under the influence of primroses?
Because primroses like cool temperatures and moist soil conditions, they are an easy flower to grow this time of year. The garden doesn’t offer a lot of color in February, so the first burst of spring usually comes in the form of primroses. As the garden starts to break out of winter, group primroses in planters with violets and pansies, all of which are edible flowers if you grow them organically (I use an organic cow manure tea from Authentic Haven Brand to keep my primroses blooming over a long period of time). Add organically-grown flower petals to salads, pasta dishes, or desserts for subtle, colorful flavors from the garden. Freeze the petals in ice cube trays for fruity beverages, or dry them to use in tea, but introduce them sparingly to guard against possible allergic reaction.
“Primrose” comes from Medieval Latin: prīma rosa, or “first rose.” They are my first flowers every spring.
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Winter is still at our doors yet fashion magazines are all parading spring trends and apparel. I guess it’s to prepare us for the months ahead while we are shopping. So here is the main guideline for this spring 2015 trend- think BOHEMIAN.
What do I mean by bohemian and can that really fit your style? Let’s start with what bohemian is in fashion. It has a hippie vibe to it composed of printed bell-bottoms, crochet details added with a simple touch of fur.
Elle Magazine portrayed it very well in it’s February issue 2015 with the spread photographed by David Bellemere and styled by Sabina Schreder. The outfits were a rainbow of colors with bold 1970’s prints. Fur vests were added to a few shots to add texture to the outfits. Crochet was commonly seen among dresses, sweaters and crop tops. Overall, the bohemian style can be best portrayed as someone free-spirited who dresses as such.
So know I guess you know when you start shopping look for those bold 1970’s patterns, some crochet pieces and don’t forget to add the fur vest. For those who dare to fall back into the bell-bottoms era snag yourself one that is fun and brightens the entire outfit.
Fashion this spring is all about releasing your inner beauty and self. Loose the tight dresses where you can barely breath and replace iit with a white flowy blouse some funky pants topped with a headband in your hair and some retro sunglasses and voila you have a complete 70’s fashionista vibe.
January has been a busy month for all of us at Interpal. From the launch of our new website to advocacy events in Parliament, we have been hard at work ensuring that this important campaigning year gets off to a good start.
As we wrap up our Winter Appeal, let’s remember that the difficulties refugees face do not simply dissipate with the arrival of warmer weather. Nevertheless, I would like to thank you personally for your generous support; we raised just under £200,000 over the winter and are proud to be delivering vital aid to those in need.
Last week, I was invited to speak at a parliamentary event hosted by Dr. Phillipa Whitford MP to highlight the work we do at Interpal in delivering vital aid to Palestinians in need. The question of how to take action is particularly important in 2017, as we look forward to a year of important anniversaries.
Finally, I am delighted to announce that The Vision Project has been completed successfully in Gaza. We partnered with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to equip over 200 blind and visually impaired students with cutting-edge digital technology to supplement their education. You can read more about the project by following the link below.
Amethyst, February’s Birthstone
Peter Pan(1953)
This is a Movie Health Community evaluation. It is intended to inform people of potential health hazards in movies and does not reflect the quality of the film itself. The information presented here has not been reviewed by any medical professionals.
Peter Pan has a severe but very brief strobe effect as an explosion happens. There is a frequent effect of sparkling glitter, which may create a very mild strobe effect.
A few sequences involve flight at extreme heights.
Flashing Lights: 4/10. Motion Sickness: 2/10.
TRIGGER WARNING: This film contains extensive caricatures about Native Americans, including slurs.
Image ID: A theatrical poster for Peter Pan(1953)
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Daredevil(2003)
This is a Movie Health Community evaluation. It is intended to inform people of potential health hazards in movies and does not reflect the quality of the film itself. The information presented here has not been reviewed by any medical professionals.
Daredevil has several scenes from the point-of-view of a sonar effect, which creates frequent strobe effects. Dark environments are lit several times by machine guns, flashing cameras, and lightning, all of which create moderate to severe strobe effects.
There are several overhead shots of a big city, many of which move unnaturally fast several blocks at a time. The camera shakes gently during some action scenes.
Flashing Lights: 10/10. Motion Sickness: 5/10.
TRIGGER WARNING: One scene in a courtroom shows gaslighting of a rape victim. A sound meant to simulate a ringing in the ears is heard several times.
Image ID: A theatrical poster for Daredevil(2003)
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Imbolc ritual
#imbolc #oimelc #imbolcblessings #imbolcritual #pagan #paganism #brigantia #brigid #birgid #milk #magic #sabbat #celebration #wheeloftheyear #february #witch #witchcraft #traditionalwitchcraft #ivy #imbolcaltar #ritual #magicritual #esoterism #runes #norserunes #futhark #blessing #offering #devotion #devotional
Baume Imbolc @aura.alchemia
☕️ Tasse œuvre d’une amie potière (qui n’a toujours pas de site internet)
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Imbolc altar
#imbolc #oimelc #imbolcblessings #imbolcaltar #imbolg #sabbat #brigantia #wheeloftheyear #pagan #paganism #altar #paganaltar #witch #witchcraft #witchaltar #brigid #birgid #brídeóg #candles #candlemass #candlemagic #skulls #vultureculture #traditionalwitchcraft #snowdrop #perceneige #february #offering #devotion #celebration
Baume Imbolc de chez @aura.alchemia
Carte : Les Tarots celtiques, Laura Tuan
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When February thaws come around, sometimes Celia gets a touch of mischief in her veins. She likes to startle patrons by appearing to stand upon watery snowmelt that looks fathomless in its depth…
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