Poladroid for Windows

I first heard about Poladroid a few months ago, but only the Mac version was available for download. But I checked back today and they've got the Windows version ready too. I immediately downloaded it and have already been testing out the software with some of my favorite photos.

To download it for yourself click here.

Poster Children : Free Downloads

ReadyMade asks five artists to reimagine the populist poster art of the first Great Depression. Click each poster to take you to the PDF download.

by Christoph Niemann
“Even though you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, a good cover makes a good book more interesting. I think art in a society often works similarly. I like all of the original posters, but one of them—’Fantastic and Abstract Art’—I find remarkably weird.”

by Nick Dewar
“I hope that America is entering a post-’greed is good’ period. I can’t think of a single step that would change the nature of our society more than everyone abandoning their automobiles and cycling instead. There would be less dependence on oil, obesity levels would drop dramatically, and reflective bike clips would replace fancy ladies’ purses as the current must-have fashion accessory.”
by Christopher Silas Neal
“Solving the world’s energy and food problems would do a great deal to strengthen the global economy, prevent disease, and reverse the effects of climate change. The original Victory Garden program was designed to ease pressure on the public agricultural supply and support the war effort by encouraging families to grow their own food. I wanted to expand this idea to the broader concept of buying and eating local food.”

by Open
“Since the WPA was about helping people understand concepts that can help make life better, we took a different approach to war and defense. Communicating with an open mind is the first step toward understanding and avoiding conflict. The ‘know other people’ caption refers to the ‘know other lands’ phrase on some of the original posters.”

by Mike Perry
“I really responded to the original WPA phrase ‘let it grow’—it seemed much bigger. I wanted to make something that lifted spirits. It seems like the program should have never stopped. I know so many brilliant artists who could have used some government funding even while the economy was booming.”

via Ready Made Magazine

2009 Calendar : Free Download

Just in time for the New Year...a free downloadable 2009 calendar.

Print on 8.5 x 11 paper (I recommend a heavy stock) and cut to size. When finished, calendar will measure 4.25 x 11 and use 6 sheets of paper.

Please print as many as you'd like, but do not sell this product.
Download January and February here

Download March and April here

Download May and June here

Download July and August here

Download September and October here

Download November and December here

A Great Monday Night

Seeing an early movie complete with a small and buttery popcorn.

After movie drinks...a martini (or two)

Spending time with friends.

My 3 friends are hiding from me...one of them not very well.

Happy New Year

The last few moments of 2008 are upon us! Here is to a great new year with more adventures and fun times. See you next year!

For Dinner Tonight : Turkey Quesadillas

What to do with leftover turkey

Ingredients:
a touch of butter (or oil)
2 flour tortillas
1/4 pound turkey (cooked, shredded)
2 tablespoons cranberry sauce
1 jalapeno (chopped)
1 green onion (chopped)
1 handful cilantro (chopped)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar etc.)

Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a pan.
2. Place a tortilla in the pan and rub it around in the butter to coat.
3. Heat the tortilla until air pockets form, flipping a few times.
4. Repeat 2-3 for the second tortilla and leave it in the pan.
5. Place the turkey, cranberry sauce, jalapeno, green onion, cilantro and cheese on top followed by the other tortilla.
6. Cook the quesadilla until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted flipping once. (You can place a plate on top of the quesadilla in the pan and then flip it onto the plate and slide it from the plate back into the pan to easily flip it without loosing the contents.)

photo and recipe via Closet Cooking

Crown Bookplates : Free Download

Today my neighbor is turning 3. And like a huge majority of 3 year old girls, she is obsessed with Disney princesses. I got her a book of stories and stickers about all her favorite royals and thought I'd make a nice bookplate to put in the front.

If you'd like this bookplate for yourself, click here to download. When you download you will get a PDF file containing 6 of these cuties. Print onto label paper, cut out, and stick into your little princess' library.