designShrine » Mama Ty’s Personal Baggage http://designshrine.net Your Source for Interior, Web & Style Design Via RSS Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:52:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Autumn http://designshrine.net/2011/11/autumn/ http://designshrine.net/2011/11/autumn/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:16:09 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/2011/11/autumn/ 20111114-061323.jpg

I am always devastated by the end of summer... But at least the colors of autumn have cheered me up.

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]]> http://designshrine.net/2011/11/autumn/feed/ 0 Occupy T-Shirts Inspired by #OWS http://designshrine.net/2011/11/occupy-t-shirts-inspired-by-ows/ http://designshrine.net/2011/11/occupy-t-shirts-inspired-by-ows/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:52:13 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=10901 So sorry that I haven't been around much lately. I've been spending a lot of time at Zuccotti Park before helping start the Occupy The Hamptons group, which has been a very fulfilling new direction in my life. It has given me a lot of hope for the first time in my life for the future of the country and environment. I decided to start wearing Occupy Wall Street gear, but didn't like a lot of the styles or t-shirts on the market at the moment, so I made my own. I have kept the price at cafepress as low as it goes, so if you would like a generic OCCUPY tshirt or mug or whatever, do consider my design!

]]> http://designshrine.net/2011/11/occupy-t-shirts-inspired-by-ows/feed/ 0 Anonymous – Hackers With A Conscience http://designshrine.net/2011/06/anonymous-hackers-with-a-conscience/ http://designshrine.net/2011/06/anonymous-hackers-with-a-conscience/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:57:46 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=10607 As an American Turk, I just wanted to personally thank Anonymous for addressing the insane Internet censorship going on in Turkey. How do they think they can wear the coat of Democracy by blatantly censoring its citizens?

So today, I dedicate my Facebook profile to Anonymous. THANK YOU!

ANONYMOUS FACEBOOK PROFILE

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Cool building, NYC

Cafe Angelique, West Vilage, NYC

I usually don't process after one run with an app.  For ever picture, I usually start with one app, then bring it over to another app until I find the right blend to get that special look I'm going for.  The apps I use are:

If you're looking to find the "photographer" in you, these are the easiest ways to find your voice in the darkroom!

-- Ty Batirbek-Wenzel

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My iPhone 3G is totally boring. I'm thinking of trying one these cool Ed Hardy sleeves.

Ed Hardy iPhone 3G and iPhone 3Gs Sleeve - Love Kills Slowly

I have allergies... and the allergy to mold is particularly insidious. I think this little gadget could really help me out!

P3 P3IP0270 Digital Thermo-Hygrometer Mold Alert

Ever find yourself at Starbucks and some creepy guy is sitting a little too close for comfort? Then you realize that he's reading whatever you're surfing on the internet - with you? This little film that goes over your notebook screen could really come in handy to keep creeps away when you're trying to drink your latte and update your status at the same time.

3M GPF13.3W Widescreen Gold Notebook Privacy Filte

I heard these earbuds won't fall out of your ears while jogging, which is a major problem for me. And I'm a girl, so naturally, I love pink!

Sony MDR-EX36VPNK Earbuds

I love making short little films for my Youtube , Facebook, Vimeo accounts.  That being said, my camera is not HD, and generally sucks. Thinking about moving up to this cool Sony number:

Sony MHSPM5/V Bloggie HD Camera

Hell yeah, 15 MPs will have a dramatic effect on the quality of your photos. This Canon is touted as one of the best. The point-and-shoot is nice, but does not compare to the quality of shots you'll get with this:

Canon 3818B002 EOS Rebel T1i & Canon Lens Bundle

I've been jonsing for a projector for a while. This is one that I think merits a closer look.

PowerLite S7 Multimedia Projector, 2300 Lumens, 800 x 600 pixels, 1.35x zoom

I am so ready for this baby... Can you imagine playing Halo Reach or CoD Black Ops on this monster?

Samsung LN60C630 60 LCD HDTV

If you've got kids, then you know how badly they want their own computers. These netbook bundles are a real bargain and they come in fun colors too.

Toshiba Mini NB205 Netbook & Sleeve & Mouse Bundle

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Perfect Pink Super Slim Back Case Cover Skin for Apple Iphone 4 4G 4S YBJ Perfect Pink Super Slim Back Case Cover Skin for Apple Iphone 4 4G 4S YBJ Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 15m
Soft S Line TPU GEL Case Cover Skin for iphone 4 4G 4S Verizon in Black Boxed Soft S Line TPU GEL Case Cover Skin for iphone 4 4G 4S Verizon in Black Boxed Paypal US $5.99 15m
Snap On Hard Cover Case Skin Skull pattern for Apple iPhone 4 4S 4G 4th Gen 32GB Snap On Hard Cover Case Skin Skull pattern for Apple iPhone 4 4S 4G 4th Gen 32GB Paypal US $3.45 15m
New White Deluxe Leather Chrome Case for Apple iPhone 4S 4 4G ATT Verizon New White Deluxe Leather Chrome Case for Apple iPhone 4S 4 4G ATT Verizon Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 15m
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Black Aluminum Metal Hard Frame Bumper Cover Case For Iphone 4 4G 4S Tool New Black Aluminum Metal Hard Frame Bumper Cover Case For Iphone 4 4G 4S Tool New Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 15m
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]]> http://designshrine.net/2010/07/alberts-landing/feed/ 0 Just when you think… http://designshrine.net/2010/06/just-when-you-think/ http://designshrine.net/2010/06/just-when-you-think/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:29:18 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/2010/06/just-when-you-think/ Just when you think life sucks, it rears its beautiful head again. I am blessed.

]]> http://designshrine.net/2010/06/just-when-you-think/feed/ 0 Invitation / Membership Only Shopping – My newest obsession http://designshrine.net/2010/04/invitation-membership-only-shopping-my-newest-obsession/ http://designshrine.net/2010/04/invitation-membership-only-shopping-my-newest-obsession/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:24:17 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=9165 Do you salivate when you hear the following words:  BCBG, GUCCI, COACH, CALVIN KLEIN, MAXMARA, MOSCHINO, RALPH LAUREN, ETC. ETC. Then we have a lot in common.

So you want this $1,235.00 MaxMara dress for $389.00?

MaxMara Dress

You probably haven't been able to avoid it, unless, of course, you live under a drab rock, but Invitation-Only shopping has gotten wildly popular, largely because of the Facebook ad network. Every time I click on any link, whether it's to play Farmville (another obsession, albeit less glamorous), or to troll some ex-boyfriend's page, I look to the right and there it is: another ad for an "exclusive" membership to a fabulous shopping club offering up to 90% off of retail prices.  At first I thought, puhleeease, that'll be the day.  But then I went ahead and joined one.  Then another, and another.  Now I check them EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY DAY.

So I've compiled all of the most wonderful ones, almost all of which I've purchased something gorgeous off of at about 80 - 90% off of retail. You've heard it before, but it's true: You never need to pay retail ever again!  Here are my favorites in the order that I obsessively check them every morning at 11 a.m., which is when most of them start the day's sales.  In some cases you can join a "front row" membership for a fee and get in on the sale an hour before it starts.  After the list, I will explain the Pros and Cons of this new obsession of mine (and I suspect by the intensity of merchandise selling out just when I click the damn link, an obsession of millions of other style-conscious women - and men).

Members Only Invitation Only Shopping

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Invitation Only Membership Only Shopping

Fabulousness I've purchased from ideeli.com:

ellen tracy TIE BELT COATpeople's liberation GEORGETTE DRESS blaque label RUFFLE HALTER DRESS for joseph LEATHER PANTS Black

Fabulousness I've purchased from Gilt.com:

Tracy Reese Ballerina Dress

Fabulousness I've purchased from Beyond The Rack:

Was $135  -  I got this all leather pump for $49 including the $10 signing up credit.  :) ))

Serious NON-MEMBERSHIP-ONLY Shopping honorable mentions coming tomorrow, so stay tuned! ;-)

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Rainbow Zebra Striped Beach Towel 60` X 30` Rainbow Zebra Striped Beach Towel 60` X 30` Paypal US $29.99 38m
Hermosa Beach Yellow Embroidered Surfboard Beach Towel Hermosa Beach Yellow Embroidered Surfboard Beach Towel Paypal US $19.95 40m
Hermosa Beach Pink Embroidered Surfboard Beach Towel Hermosa Beach Pink Embroidered Surfboard Beach Towel Paypal US $19.95 43m
1994 Jurassic Park Beach Towel New for Kids Children Nerds Hipsters Swim Summer 1994 Jurassic Park Beach Towel New for Kids Children Nerds Hipsters Swim Summer Paypal US $22.50 46m
DOLPHIN BEACH TOWEL100 COTTON DOLPHIN BEACH TOWEL100 COTTON Paypal US $14.95 52m
GOLDEN TIGERS ANIMAL PRINT COTTON TERRY VELOUR BEACH TOWEL GOLDEN TIGERS ANIMAL PRINT COTTON TERRY VELOUR BEACH TOWEL Paypal US $14.95 1h 4m
New York Yankees 30x60 Fiber Reactive Beach Towel MLB New York Yankees 30x60 Fiber Reactive Beach Towel MLB Paypal US $21.99 1h 10m
Lot of 12 Padi Bubblemaker 22x44 Bath Kids Size Beach Towels Lot of 12 Padi Bubblemaker 22x44 Bath Kids Size Beach Towels Paypal 1 Bid US $12.99 1h 10m
Beach Towels Gwen Stefani HaraJuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties 2 New with Tags Beach Towels Gwen Stefani HaraJuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties 2 New with Tags US $14.00 1h 12m
NEW Thomas Train Bath Beach Body Towel LOOK NEW Thomas Train Bath Beach Body Towel LOOK Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 1h 13m
San Diego PADRES Baseball 1992 All Star Game Coca Cola Beach Towel Set of 2 New San Diego PADRES Baseball 1992 All Star Game Coca Cola Beach Towel Set of 2 New Paypal 0 Bid US $17.99 1h 21m
Chelsea FC Official Football Beach Swimming Bath Towel Chelsea FC Official Football Beach Swimming Bath Towel Paypal US $24.52 1h 22m
West Ham Official Football Beach Swimming Bath Towel West Ham Official Football Beach Swimming Bath Towel Paypal US $19.77 1h 36m
NEW Boston Red Sox Beach Combo TOWEL Flip Flops M Adult NEW Boston Red Sox Beach Combo TOWEL Flip Flops M Adult Paypal US $19.99 1h 38m
Ralph Lauren Beach Towel 35 X 66 In Sunrise NEW Ralph Lauren Beach Towel 35 X 66 In Sunrise NEW Paypal US $28.00 1h 43m
NWT DolceGabbana beach towel NWT DolceGabbana beach towel Paypal US $110.00 1h 47m
NCAA NWT BEACH TOWEL 30x60 TEXAS LONGHORNS NCAA NWT BEACH TOWEL 30x60 TEXAS LONGHORNS Paypal US $21.75 2h 4m
Zumba Vibe Tribe Beach Towel Zumba Vibe Tribe Beach Towel Paypal US $16.49 2h 5m
]]> http://designshrine.net/2010/04/maidstone/feed/ 0 Check out some of my tiny teeny weeny itty bitty movies… :D http://designshrine.net/2010/04/check-out-some-of-my-tiny-teeny-weeny-itty-bitty-movies-d/ http://designshrine.net/2010/04/check-out-some-of-my-tiny-teeny-weeny-itty-bitty-movies-d/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:20:39 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=9257

I put videos I create on Vimeo. You can see my profile.

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Portable Professional Helmet Camera Sport Camcorder Portable Professional Helmet Camera Sport Camcorder Paypal US $198.88 6h 18m
Sony HVR Z7U HDV Professional Video Camcorder Sony HVR Z7U HDV Professional Video Camcorder Paypal US $4,990.00 6h 54m
RCA PRO 8 8mm PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDER VIDEO CAMERA 12x ZOOM w CASE ACCESSORIES RCA PRO 8 8mm PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDER VIDEO CAMERA 12x ZOOM w CASE ACCESSORIES Paypal 20 Bids US $86.00 9h 1m
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LVG MAX115B 61 Professional Aluminium Monopod Unipod For Camera Camcorder Video LVG MAX115B 61 Professional Aluminium Monopod Unipod For Camera Camcorder Video Paypal US $44.92 14h 58m
Professional Video Camcorder Camera ★ Portable Tripod ★ Professional Video Camcorder Camera ★ Portable Tripod ★ Paypal 0 Bid US $9.97 16h 12m
Sony DSR 250 Professional Camcorder Nice Condition Hours Listed DVCAM Sony DSR 250 Professional Camcorder Nice Condition Hours Listed DVCAM Paypal US $1,400.00 18h 41m
53 Professional Video Camcorder Camera Portable Tripod 53 Professional Video Camcorder Camera Portable Tripod Paypal 0 Bid US $24.99 19h 51m
Professional 96 LED Video Studio Light For Sony JVC Canon Camcorder DV HDV Z96 Professional 96 LED Video Studio Light For Sony JVC Canon Camcorder DV HDV Z96 Paypal US $54.99 20h 8m
Sony DSR PD150 Camcorder MiniDV 3CCD NTSC Professional with extras Sony DSR PD150 Camcorder MiniDV 3CCD NTSC Professional with extras Paypal 2 Bids US $611.00 20h 45m
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