Monday

Crouching Lion

It astounds me how dreamlike familiar places seem in photos when they were taken so much for granted growing up. In hindsight, it makes me realize just how special those places really were.

Sunday

Shadow Sculptures by Tim Noble and Sue Webster

Saturday

Palette

And so I join the ranks of countless other design blogs that seem to always have food show up amongst the other stuff..

Thursday

PROPER ISLAMIC CLOTHING FOR KIDS!

Proper Islamic Clothing For Kids!

Now you will know how to dress properly and please Allah! There's Ayats, Hadith, and Facts take a look!

Boys:

There are similar, yet less obvious requirements for a Muslim male's attire, then there is for the female.

What to cover:

He must always be covered from the navel to the knees.

What not to wear:

A Muslim man should similarly not wear tight, sheer, revealing, or eye-catching clothing. The prohibitions against wearing clothing of the opposite sex or distinctive clothing of other faiths is also the same. In addition, a Muslim man is prohibited from wearing silk clothing (except for medical reasons) or gold jewelry.

Some Hadith:

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Wearing silk and gold has been made unlawful for the males of my Ummah and lawful for their females.

Yahya said that he heard Malik say, "I disapprove of youths wearing any gold because I heard that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, forbade wearing gold rings, and I disapprove of it for males old or young."

The Prophet forbade us to drink out of gold and silver vessels, or eat in it, and also forbade the wearing of silk.

Girls:

Here are two Ayahs from the Qur'an that Allah talks and tells us how and what to wear.

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent, and to draw their outer garment over their bosoms” [TMQ An-Nur: 31].

O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies. That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful” [TMQ Al-Ahzab: 59].

Here is a saying of the Prophet:

In one tradition, the Prophet Muhammad is quoted as saying: ...If the woman reaches the age of puberty, no part of her body should be seen but this --- and he pointed to his face and hands.

Here is some simple facts about proper clothing:

1) Clothing must cover the entire body, with the exception of the face and the hands.

2) The clothing should not be form fitting, sheer or so eye-catching as to attract undue attention or reveal the shape of the body.

3) Clothing cannot be similar to male clothing or to the distinctive clothing worn by people of other faiths.

4) Clothing must not suggest fame or status.

Tuesday

Channels

Compress

Sunday

Light Slices

Kind if a mix between Gordon Mata Clark and James Turrell.

Saturday

Manny Caro

Jay getting it straight from the man.

Monday

Beauty and Make-Up Party

Nothing gets kids more excited for a birthday party than a fun theme. INKPRESSIVE INVITATIONS has a wide selection of options for you to choose from, or we can customize for you! Below you can find wording examples for some of our favorite kids birthday party themes.

CHILDREN'S BEAUTY & MAKE-UP BIRTHDAY PARTY INVITATION WORDING

Take a little color, add a little shine
Come help Alexa celebrate turning nine!

Mani's, pedi's, massages and more
What else could a girl ask for?

Alexa’s 9^th Birthday

Saturday, September 15^th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
44 Berkshire Drive
Raleigh, NC

RSVP to Alexa’s Mom
Kate 555-8596

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It’s time to get spoiled
& pampered all day
Please join us as we “spa” for
Alexa’s 8^th Birthday!

Spa Day Birthday Party

Saturday, September 15^th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Twinkle Toes Spa
44 Berkshire Drive
Raleigh, NC

Confirm your appointment by September 10^th
Kate 555-8596

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We’re off to Twinkle Toes
to dour our make-up & our hair
It’s Alexa’s 7^th Birthday
and we really want you there!

Come get beautiful
with Alexa

Saturday, September 15^th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
44 Berkshire Drive
Raleigh, NC

Confirm your appointment by September 10^th
Kate 555-8596

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Get dolled up in a
fancy dress and pearls
We’re having a Fashion Show
with all of the girls!

It’s
Alexa’s 6^th Birthday

Saturday, September 15^th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
44 Berkshire Drive
Raleigh, NC

RSVP by September 10^th
Kate 555-8596

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There is a birthday girl you know
who wants to get glam
and have a fashion show!

Alexa’s 9^th Birthday

Saturday, September 15^th
Models, please arrive at 12:00 PM
Show starts promptly at 1:00 PM

Sassy Fashion
44 Berkshire Drive
Raleigh, NC

Confirm your spot on the catwalk
by September 10^th Kate 555-8596