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Audible Innovation Cathedral next to Rutgers University - Newark 15 Washington Street in Downtown Newark,New Jersey
I bought this darling apron on Etsy from Georgia Peachez. It's made from vintage fabrics and trims The apron was originally flat across the front but I added two tucks to the front. I also folded the waistband over to make it a little shorter.
With regular piggyback traffic moving to stack trains, these old articulated flat cars have found a new use. IAIS 705/719 are shoving another cut of cars in the old Intermodel yard here at Newton for wind blade loading by TPI Industries.
The top , florals, glitter, pink., text from a vintage book and a crystal knob.What more would you want ?
This site is a rather long site which has been home to several businesses including Wheatsheaf Garage as it is known today but formerly known as Wheatsheaf Service Station, this was one of two Texaco sites on Parkgate Road although fuel sales had ended here quite a while before the other Texaco site a couple of miles away.
In the earliest street view two Texaco branded pumps were still standing as well as the former name in the Texaco style decals above the shop although two pumps had been taken out some time before and the totem/canopy had repurposed for Budget Rent a Car who were also trading from this site.
In 2012 all the Budget branding had gone, even from the canopy which was plain blue.
By 2016 the Texaco branded Dunclare pumps had been replaced by two Gilbarco Euroline pumps which were plain white and a large chunk of the garage was trading as a taxi company.
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I found this wonderful horse carriage bench hiding under horrible, dated upholstery. It's now happily living as a bench in my entryway!
For the before and during photos, please visit www.poetichome.com/2009/06/17/repurposed-from-a-horse-car...
Trusses from the Cider Mill Road Bridge (circa 1914) were erected on the Nipmuck Trail in 1997. One of my favorite hikes ever. Just gorgeous.
ODC - REUSE / REPURPOSE - Got this table for $5. it was five inches higher and painted black and peeling, repainted it grey and cut it down 5 inches and it works perfect for my Surface.
A friend and I found this abandoned steel mill being turned into a park similar to NYC's High Line on a trip to Pennsylvania. It was a marvelous find that rewarded us with countless great shots of rusty old metal, shapes and textures, and plenty of colors that kept changing as the light changed.
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An boarded up property in Southern Harbour, Newfoundland. I'm not sure what the story is here. Looks like it may have been a house at one time and was later used as a fishing store, as this place is standing on piles party in the water. I would not be surprised if some of the properties in this community were floated over from resettled communities. Either way, a great old building.
A couple more from last night's evening with the brothers T in a disused railway tunnel near Sheffield. Shot using various tools and techniques from a www.Facebook.com/camerarotationtool rgb orb tool and Chris's new dlw. Sooc as per. Nice 1
Before crews take down the big girders, columns and crossbeams of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, they demolish the upper and lower roadway decks and use excavators like the one here to build a rubble pad to protect utilities under the viaduct.
Learn more about the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program at www.alaskanwayviaduct.org or follow us on Twitter @BerthaDigsSR99.
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Orlando Dominguez, the GIN Art & Design company’s founder and creative director, bases his work on the belief that a synthesis of consciously made and conceptually designed furnishings can create a style that is reflective of the individual while still being of the highest quality, cutting edge and fun. It is this belief, coupled with an unending dedication to environmental consciousness and sustainable design that gives GIN Art & Design its unique blend of global influence and urban energy.
"Funky Chictorian": Recycled Chair w/ Repurposed Leather, Repurposed Hair on Hide, Repurposed Suede, Metal Tacks & Acrylic Paint
"Pink Chictorian": Recycled Chair w/ Repurposed Leather, Repurposed Hair on Hide, Repurposed Suede, Metal Tacks & Acrylic Paint
"Bluesy Chictorian": Recycled Chair w/ Repurposed Leather, Repurposed Hair on Hide, Repurposed Suede, Metal Tacks & Acrylic Paint
++ More information at GIN Art & Design website !
North façade of Hohenaschau Castle, Aschau im Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany
Some background information:
Hohenaschau Castle is a palace, which has its origin in a medieval hill castle. It is located in the municipality of Aschau im Chiemgau in the Prien Valley near the German-Austrian border on a ridge standing 50 metres high.
The castle was the seat of several major noble houses for more than seven centuries. It was first mentioned in a document in 1170, after the Lords of Hirnsberg had relocated their ancestral seat from Hirnsberg to Aschau. Subsequently the Lords of Hirnsberg, who used to be the administrative authorities of the Prien Valley at that time, renamed their own House of Hirnsberg House of Aschau. The Lords of Hirnsberg resp. Aschau were vassals of the Earls of Falkenstein-Neuburg, but after the House of Falkenstein-Neuburg had died out with the death of Siboto IV in 1272, the House of Aschau succeeded in keeping the sovereign right in the area.
At the beginning of the 14th century the House of Aschau got into economic difficulties, which the last Lord of Aschau tried to overcome by marrying his daughter off to the wealthy Friedrich von Katzenberger. But after the family von Katzenberger had also died out in 1382, the estates were acquired by Baron Konrad von Freyberg who was related by marriage to the family von Katzenberger.
The noble House of Freyberg was rather powerful and prosperous. Under the rule of the Barons of Freyberg between 1382 and 1606, Hohenaschau Castle was enlarged extensively in the Renaissance style. However, having no male offspring, also the House of Freyberg died out. By marriage of Benigna von Freyberg with Johann Christoph von Preysing the seignory of Aschau and the castle entered into possession of the Earls of Preysing then. In 1704, Hohenaschau was stormed by Austrian forces. Shortly after, the House of Preysing accomplished some building alterations in the style of the high baroque, but for the Earls of Preysing Hohenaschau was just one castle among many ones. Despite all the building refurbishments the old knight’s castle obviously did no longer correspond to the taste of the time at the end of the 18th century.
After the House of Preysing had died out in 1853, Hohenaschau Castle changed hands a few times. In 1875 it was acquired by Theodor von Cramer-Klett. He was a noble and wealthy industrialist and banker from the city of Nuremberg, whose family used Hohenaschau as a country estate. The castle was modernised again and during Word War I converted into a military hospital. At the end of the war it found a use as an asylum for the cripples. Hohenaschau Castle was still in possession of the family von Cramer-Klett until 1942, but in that year the family had to sell it to the German Reich due to financial problems. From then on until the end of World War II the castle served as a recreation home for the German Navy.
After the war it passed into the possession of the Federal Republic of Germany. Since 2005 it belongs to the Institute of Federal Real Estate. However, parts of Hohenaschau Castle are open to the public and can be visited within the frame of guided tours.
Unfortunately the north façade of Hohenaschau Castle was covered by scaffolding when I took this photo. Nevertheless the building’s basic architecture is still visible.
Aschau im Chiemgau is a municipality of about 5,600 residents in the Upper Bavarian adminisitrative district of Rosenheim. It is located in the Prien Valley, just 12 km (7.5 miles) away from the Austrian border, and surrounded by the Chiemgau Alps. Aschau’s well-known backyard mountain is the Kampenwand (1,669 m resp. 5,475 feet).
Aschau was already populated by the Celts under Roman rule. Around 500 AD the Baiovani settled there. Subsequently their christianisation by Rupert of Salzburg took place. Around 700 the first churches were built in the area and in 927 Aschau was first mentioned in a document. After the castle had been built, different craft businesses followed and Aschau underwent an economic upturn. In the 16th century there was also an ironworks, a hammer mill and an armoury. In 1549, the castle’s brewery was founded and in 1555, the first Aschau cattle market took place.
In 1878, the railway line between Aschau and Prien was opened, which eventually led to the beginning of tourism in 1904. Today tourism is still the major source of income for many Aschau residents. Aschau im Chiemgau offers about 2,300 hotel beds and faces around 320,000 nights’ stays every year.
I cut a tshirt in half & treated the edges like the edge of a quilt. I sewed together several of my fav Jennifer prints & attached to the edge. The yoyos in the middle are hot glued to a safety pin that holds & cinches the shirt.
Found an old, beat-up travel guitar at a garage sale for $5.00. Painted it up, new bridge, nut, and set of strings. Now it's beautiful-sounding baritone ukulele. Total cost: $16 and 3 hours of "work."
and worth fighting over.
When you're migrating, there's nothing like a fresh bath, even if it's in a repurposed satellite dish on a chilly 32° morning.
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A brief break in the trip photos. It's nice when you reuse something for a totally unintended purpose and find it being enjoyed by those you reintended it for.
The slope is perfect for wading into and bathing and best of all, it's shallow enough (the slope, that is) that it shouldn't crack when it freezes so it can be used well into the winter, just lift out the ice and refill.
Satellite reception may suffer, though.
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Natural light is a generator of health and cheerfulness: most people can vouch for that. Rooms flooded with natural light are highly sought after, because their brightness raises the spirits and enhances decor.
The source of natural light in most homes is, of course, the windows. As a result, the window is a vital aspect of interior design and decoration: when handled correctly, a window can transform a dull, oppressive interior into a welcoming oasis of calm. It makes sense to optimise and maximise the natural light in any home, but how can this be done?
DIY approaches
Fortunately, there are many quick and simple ways to get the best from a window. The first is to look at the room as a whole: are the walls and accessories light and bright or dull, oppressive or cluttered? Natural light can be bounced around a room to great effect using light coloured paints or wallpapers, and a few well-placed mirrors can ramp up the effect even further.
Bottle base curtain
The next thing to look at is the window dressing. Heavy curtains in rich colours and fabrics such as velvets and heavy satins can be great for keeping in the warmth but are the enemy of sunlight, so if light is needed it may be better to seek an alternative, or at least find a way of keeping the heavy curtains well away from the window glass during daylight.
Needless to say, a translucent or light coloured and textured curtain fabric is best if light is a priority. However, these do not always have to be shop-bought, nor made from standard curtaining materials. Many creative homeowners have had great success making curtains from upcycled items such as saris (the metallic threads and mirror inserts in Asian fabrics can work wonders with light, giving sparkle and interest), or even vintage clothing.
Alternatives
Of course, there are plenty of alternatives to curtains. Shutters, and in particular custom measured wooden shutters, are increasingly popular because they give the homeowner so many options. Shutters come in various forms: plantation shutters, particularly those with adjustable slats, can be a great way of allowing light into a room while retaining some privacy. Another option is to fit solid wooden shutters that can be thrown open during in the day, letting in ample light, and closed at night.
Wood is a great option for window dressing because it is renewable, and so environmentally friendly, and long lasting. It can also be painted (and later re-painted): in parts of Europe, the Caribbean and central America the locals take great pride in painting their shutters in joyful, bright colours and designs - why not have a go?
Finally, it is always worth considering whether a window actually needs much dressing during the daytime. It may be that if shutters are used at night, there really is no need to obscure the window at all while the sun is out, especially if the room in question does not demand privacy, or tend to over-heat. Sometimes, the best option is simply to let the light shine in.
This brick building, probably dating from the 1930's, has been a unit operator's building, a storage building, a maintenance foreman's office and is now an operator's shelter again. The concrete structure in the background, left was once the base for a very tall steel structure for a catalytic cracking unit, replaced in function decades ago by a more modern processing unit located elsewhere on the plant.
Happy Truck Thursday!
I took this at the entrance to the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, which overlooks the southern bank of the Wisconsin River, across from the Village of Spring Green. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this building in 1953, intending it serve as a gateway to his Taliesin Estate. It was principally a restaurant, but it also included a meeting room for his potential architectural clients. It was not completed before his death in 1959, but his former architectural apprentices completed it in 1967. It operated as The Spring Green, a restaurant independent of the Taliesin Estate, for 25 years. Taliesin Preservation purchased it in 1993, renovated it, and converted it to serve purposes similar to those originally conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright. It includes a visitor center, a Wright-themed bookstore, the Riverview Terrace Café, and the departure point for tours of Taliesin.
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Handmade bench seating perfect for the man cave or garden. Made with recycled salvage and repurposed materials. Tthe back was taken from an old vintage Chevrolet truck.
Dimensions: 51-in x 21-in deep x 48-in tall
Features:
Chevy Tailgate Red
Reclaimed Wood
Welded
Custom Made
Clear Coated at 2 Coats of Lacquer
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Usually only pretty-footed people take photos of their feet.
You will find an abundance of them here on flickr.
Pretty little feet in pretty little shoes that always come in their pretty little size.
It almost makes us believe that everyone has pretty little feet.
Well.... I just wanted ya' all to be aware: that is not the case.
And so I am bravely posting a photo of my Fred Flinstone feet.
Not because I think they are at all glamorous,
but in an effort to provide some clarity on the subject,
as well as offset some of those pretty-little-feet pictures.
This is real life, People!
There are a lot of us (5 feet 11 inches) tall women out there who need large feet in order to balance our frames, much less walk properly!
(the big huge flowers and rusty can are supposed to make you forget that those
feet are big and ugly, along with the wisconsin-winter legs...)
Someone get me a pedicure, please?!?
*not only do I NOT have a green thumb, but I also tend to cut off flowers in my pictures....