inspiration picture for april 11th

thanks to all who participated in the april 4th challenge. it was so fun looking at all the posts to see how people were inspired by alexa! next monday's inspiration is the beautiful diane kruger.

to see how inspiration monday works, click here. to see the april 4th post, click here.

thanks for participating! be inspired!!

xoxo,

megan bird

love*birds: 4.6.11

happy wednesday, all! we have been so busy sorting and hanging and taking pictures of the two birds items, that we almost forgot it was our new post day! luckily, neither of us has a shortage of beautiful things we love...so, here goes.

megan bird's picks

minnesota pillow cover

i love all things minnesota. i try to display a few things around the house without making it look like a tacky minnesota lover house. i think this would work.

babushka ring

i saw this on another blog recently, and realized that i had to have it. i have always had a strange fascination with babushkas...and this one is a ring, people. can't get much better than that!

teapot plaque/thermometer

what a random mix of cuteness! this plaque is calling my name!

animal clocks

i already own a pink cuckoo clock, so i might get vetoed on these. they are are cute, though!

swinging bed front porch

just the thought of sitting on a front porch – no lying on the front porch, reading a good book with the sun shining down on you...doesn't it sound nice?

nora bird's picks

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this photo honestly gave me butterflies. it is just so beautiful and romantic. i want to be there.

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wedding invitations hand printed onto vintage handkerchiefs and postcards of new york and paris. *sigh*. i am a little teary eyed. i wish i had done this for my wedding! these are gorgeous!

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i am in need of some nude wedge sandals for this summer. these sam edelman's are so gorgeous! i would wear them every day! a bit out of my price range though...

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mojitos are good for you! this article proves it! okay, maybe not good for you, per say...but whatever. i think this will be my summer drink. i am already picturing sitting on megan's patio with our hubbies (after a long run, of course) and sipping a few while the kids run around in the yard! hurry up, spring! i'm getting thirsty!

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i am loving this mini linen saddle bag for spring! and it is under $15! too bad it could never store all the diapers, wipes, toys, snacks and other baby paraphernalia i have to lug around these days. oh well. i think i might just buy it anyway...

xoxo, megan bird and nora bird

two birds remix

we're doing a little something different for the remix today! as most of you know, megan and i own a small business doing vintage pop-up sales. we started it two years ago out of megan's home and have since branched out to different venues around the city. we, along with amanda of Salvaged Strawberry, set up a small vintage boutique somewhere around the city for one weekend only and sell our collections of vintage clothing, art and housewares. we pop up up every few months or so, and there is a sale coming up on may 14th and 15th! megan bird and i wanted to showcase some of our great vintage pieces in a fun way! we decided we would each take a two birds item, style it and then swap items. it was a lot of fun! we couldn't get through all of our pieces (you guys should have seen the piles and piles of clothing we had to choose from! so. many. clothes.), so we just selected a few great items to show you! we are planning another photo shoot with amanda in a couple weeks and we will showcase the rest of the pieces then! stay tuned for that. but for now, let's remix!

two birds items ~ shirt, belt

two birds items ~ vest, white blouse, skirt, belt

two birds items ~ dress/tunic, both necklaces, belt

 two birds items ~ shorts, skort, blouse, skinny belt, gold necklace/belt

 two birds items ~ dress, skirt, both belts, necklace

 two birds items ~ blouse, skirt, both belts

 two birds items ~ skirt, tee, sweater, both belts

 two birds items ~ both skirts, vest, both belts

 two birds items ~ dress, skinny belt, necklace

 two birds items ~ skirt, gold belt, blouse, vest

 two birds items ~ blouse, skirt, gold necklace

 two birds items ~ skirt/dress (with belt), blue tank, both necklaces

 two birds items ~ skirt, blouse, necklace/belt

 two birds items ~ pants, tank, sequin top, white and black belts, pearls

 two birds items ~ sailor shirt, red blouse, belt

two birds items ~ skirt, blue tank, belt, bracelet, necklace

fun, right??? i am in love with all of the great pieces we have for this sale. if you are in or around the minneapolis area on may 14th or 15th, we would love to see you at the sale! stop in, say hi, grab a glass (or two!) of champagne and shop 'til you drop! and while you're there, megan bird and i would love to style an outfit or two for you!

happy tuesday!

xoxo, nora bird

How To Choose The Best Hairstyle

There comes a time in anyone's life when they start looking at their hairstyle and thinking it could be a good idea to go for a little change. This may be a prime opportunity to think about how to choose the best hairstyle. There are some things to consider before making a change.

Getting a good idea of what a person's hair can do is a the first start. If it's a certain type it may not lend itself to some styles. Also think about face shape, as that may be one way of deciding whether to go short, or to add some angles. Look through pictures in magazines, and on websites to get an idea of what is liked in styles. Think about color, which can be one of the best things to consider when looking at how to choose the best hairstyle. Lighting hair up for spring and summer is quite fashionable, as is adding low lights for the fall or winter.

When considering changing a hairstyle it is a good idea to discuss it with a professional stylist. They can offer advice on upkeep, on how it will look, and if the hair can lend itself to a certain style. Having a good discussion with them will also let a person have some insight to their experience before going under their shears. Ask a few questions about their credentials, how long they've been working, and the duration they keep clients. All these thoughts can set a person on the right track for a great new hairstyle.

versatile blogger award

what a fun day! nora and i got a very nice versatile blogger award from ev at mozzarella & make-up! check out her blog. she likes fashion, make-up and food...all great things, right? she can put on make-up like nobody's business, and she features these mouthwatering recipes, complete with yummy looking pictures! so, thanks, ev!!

 

so here's the rules:

when you get the versatile blogger award...

thank the person who gave you the award (thanks, ev!) and link back to their blog in your post. tell seven things about yourself and award seven recently discovered bloggers and contact the bloggers to let them know they received the versatile blogger award.

seven things about me...
1. i have been a vegetarian for 22 years.
2. my favorite pizza toppings are pineapple, jalapenos and mushrooms.
3. i once ran a marathon. once.
4. i will watch any law & order show, any time of the day. and i never get sick of it.
5. i just recently discovered that belts pretty much make anything look better.
6. i have always wanted to be a high school counselor.
7. i will only move out of minnesota if my whole family (and by whole, i mean sisters, parents, in-laws) moves with us.

seven bloggers that we nominated:
1. Dressed to IL
2. Paperdoll Vintage
3. The Wrinkled Dollar
4. vintage pretty
5. twitch vintage
6. Babes in Thriftland
7. Bleubird Vintage

nora bird got to answer the last tag, you're it post, so i got to do this one. maybe someday soon she will share seven fun facts about herself. although i will tell you that 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 would be very similar on hers. except i'm older, so i've been a vegetarian longer!

xoxo,
megan bird

Belajar bahasa korea

>>> Huruf konsonan akhir
Dalam satu suku-kata, huruf konsonan Hangul dapat dipasang di depan atau di belakang huruf vokal.
19 huruf konsonan termasuk semua konsonan ganda dapat dipasang di depan huruf vokal secara keseluruhan tetapi di belakang huruf vokal, 16 huruf konsonan saja kecuali 3 konsonan ganda, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅉ dapat dipasang.
Menyusul huruf vokal untuk membentuk konsonan rangkap disebut 받침(bachim).
받침 mempunyai 7 nilai kata yakni ㅇ, ㅁ, ㄴ, ㄹ, ㅂ, ㄷ, ㄱ 
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TATA BAHASA

A. Perbandingan struktur kalimat B. K dan B. I
1. Struktur frase nomina dlm B. I berpola D - M, sdngkn B. K berpola M - D (menerangkan dan diterangkan)
contoh:
Tas itu ==>> 그 가방 (Geu Kabang)
Gadis Cantik ==>> 예쁜 여자 (Yepeun Yoja)
:: Samapai sini sudah pahammmmm???^^ klo sudh lanjut.....

2. Perbandingan struktur klmt sderhana

a. Kalimat berpredikat nomina (P nom)
Contoh: Pola B. K = S+P nom, Pola B.I = S+Pnom
* 저는 학생입니다. (Jo neun haksaeng imnida) = Saya adalah siswa / murid.

b. Kalimat berpredikat adjektiva (P adj)
Contoh : Pola B.K = S+Padj, Pola B.I = S+Padj
* 디나씨가 예쁜니다. (Dina ssiga yepeun ida) = Nona Dina cantik.

c. Kalimat berpredikat verba intransitif (tdk brobyek)
Dalm B.K ketrngn tempat biasanya diletakan sblm subyek kalimat, sdngkn Ket. waktu biasanya diletakan sblm subyek kalimat.

Contoh: Pola B.I = S+P+Ket. tempat, Pola B.K = S+Ket. tempat+P
* 우리는 학교에 갔니다 ( jri neun hakgyo e kamnida) = Saya pergi ke sekolah.
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:: Sampai sini dulu yah chingu, bsk kita lanjutin lg....
Met baca n blajar ya...^^

inspiration monday: the polka dot skirt (and our first group participation!!)

hey all! today is a special day. it's our first group participation for inspiration monday!!! we couldn't be more excited. so make sure to check out the links below for everyone's own interpretation of this lovely outfit. without further adieu...i present this week's inspiration.

yep, i love her. you will be seeing plenty of alexa chung on mondays to come!

and here is my inspiration

tank/belt ~ thrifted
skirt ~ Target (kid's section)
cardi/earrings ~ Kohls
shoes ~ $9.88 store
tights ~ Marshalls

ok, your turn...show us your style!

happy monday, all!

xoxo,

megan bird