Do You Baggu?

courtesy Baggu

I shop as much as possible at the Farmer's Market and shop in the bulk section of markets & health food stores to avoid packaging. I bring bags with me when I go shopping. And my favorite bag is a marine themed blue & white striped one by Baggu.
The very sturdy Baggu bags come in several sizes and in many many colors -- and fold up small enough to stuff in my purse, so I always have one handy.
My favorite Baggu is a marine inspired blue & white striped Big Baggu (note to self: get one of these for Chad).
Coolhunting has a great video with Baggu founder & designer Emily Sugihara.
Watch it below:


courtesy Coolhunting/Baggu

You can purchase Baggus at: www.baggubag.com.

Also my friend Adelka makes bags out of recycled clothes, checkout her blog: www.reinventyourpants.blogspot.com.

Versus @ Hous

it didn't just grow by itself courtesy Hank Willis Thomas

Ruben Natal-San Miguel, auteur of Art Most Fierce, in conjunction with Hous Projects presents:

Versus
Brian Ulrich Vs. Alex Leme
Mickalene Thomas Vs. Nadine Rovner
Hank Willis Thomas Vs. Cara Phillips
Amy Elkins Vs. Molly Landreth
Matthew Pillsbury Vs. Kris Graves
Phil Toledano Vs. Elizabeth Fleming
Zoe Strauss Vs. Ruben Natal–San Miguel
Jen Davis Vs. Eric Ogden
Michael Wolf Vs. Gina LeVay

Curated by Ruben Natal-San Miguel

Hous Projects
31 Howard Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10013
www.housprojects.com
Opening Reception: Thursday January 7, 6 PM

Fierce line-up, Ruben - Congrats!
PS: Head over to Culturehall to see Ruben's feature there: www.culturehall.com.

Viviane Sassen

Really intrigued by the work of artist Viviane Sassen. You can see some of her photographs at www.vivianesassen.com. Ms. Sassen will also have her first New York Solo show at Danziger Projects this March.

Ahoi 2010!

Sailing on the Elbe River (boat built by my dad!) © Buesing

This holiday season reminded me of the comfort ritual and tradition (in moderation!) can provide.
And in that spirit I bought some flowers for the house last night, cooked a favorite vegge meal for the husband, cleansed & blessed our home & family with some sage and greeted the year in a very conscious way.
Then this morning my parents, the husband & I spit into the East River to greet the New Year (It's a family tradition. The Elbe river in Hamburg is preferred but any body of water will do, even the loo).
I am blessed or lucky or whatever and I hope good fortune stays with us in 2010. And I wish you the same:Happy 2010 & smooth sailing to you!