1. Ceeeeeeeelebrate Earth Day, Come on!!

    Tomorrow is Earth Day - It’s a reminder it’s time to make your earth day resolutions— Mine is to take my recycling to the next level. My apartment doesn’t recycle, (mine does tho!) and I really want to make it happen!!  

    What’s your resolution?! Let me know what your Earth Day resolution is by commenting on this post!! 

                      ******What is Earth day for?????*****

    Each year, Earth Day — April 22 — marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.

    The height of hippie and flower-child culture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”. Protest was the order of the day, but saving the planet was not the cause. War raged in Vietnam, and students nationwide increasingly opposed it.

    At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. “Environment” was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news.  Although mainstream America remained oblivious to environmental concerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller Silent Spring in 1962.  The book represented a watershed moment for the modern environmental movement, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries and, up until that moment, more than any other person, Ms. Carson raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and public health.

    Earth Day 1970 capitalized on the emerging consciousness, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and putting environmental concerns front and center.  (taken from earthday.org)

    GOOOOOOOOOOO EARTH! 

    (Source: earthday.org)
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  3. I’m so excited for the rest of 2012! The year started pretty rough for me- it was like a little reminder to be strong through adversity, to think positively despite all the negativity, and to continue kicking ass, (when needed). :)  It’s now March—-And my plate has never been so full (and happy!) I’m currently designing a small collection that I will present at “Beyond the Pattern” - the FIRST wearable art fashion show for Somerville Open Studios 2012 (May 6th- more info to come). And—- I will also be participating in the daytime Open Studios by showcasing my art— not just my clothing and accessories, but my other artistic endeavors as well! As well as my continuous designing for my online shop/local market/events, organizing/leading a theme camp for Firefly, annnnd- will be planning my first ever Figment project/interactive art— which is in Boston June 2 & 3.  This picture here is my newest design— or rather, redesign? I upcycled a cute green tank that would of otherwise gone to the landfill, and gave it a new life!  It’s for sale in my online shop!! www.iamjoolienn.com Stay tuned for more event details and thank you for your support!! ♥

    I’m so excited for the rest of 2012! The year started pretty rough for me- it was like a little reminder to be strong through adversity, to think positively despite all the negativity, and to continue kicking ass, (when needed). :)

     It’s now March—-And my plate has never been so full (and happy!) I’m currently designing a small collection that I will present at “Beyond the Pattern” - the FIRST wearable art fashion show for Somerville Open Studios 2012 (May 6th- more info to come). And—- I will also be participating in the daytime Open Studios by showcasing my art— not just my clothing and accessories, but my other artistic endeavors as well! As well as my continuous designing for my online shop/local market/events, organizing/leading a theme camp for Firefly, annnnd- will be planning my first ever Figment project/interactive art— which is in Boston June 2 & 3. 

    This picture here is my newest design— or rather, redesign? I upcycled a cute green tank that would of otherwise gone to the landfill, and gave it a new life!  It’s for sale in my online shop!! www.iamjoolienn.com

    Stay tuned for more event details and thank you for your support!! ♥

  4. Making jewelry using recycled candy wrappers- How-to-do»

    OMG I can’t wait to try this!!

  5. ecouterre.com»

    I love DIY tutorials using recycled materials! Here’s to a new year full of crafting using recycled materials!! Go earth!

  6. Celebrate Your SPRING FEVER!!

    Hi! It’s been a while, but all I can say is that I have been BUSYYYY!

    From going to Opening Day for the Red Sox, to celebrating my loves birthday— April is just FLYING BY!


    Celebrate spring’s arrival by shopping my etsy shop with FREE SHIPPING from April 11-15th! Use the code: FREESHIPPING when checking out!!!

    _________________

    Tip for spring jackets:


    Do you have a button down coat that’s a bit snug, and pulls when you button it closed? Instead of keeping it in your closet or wearing it open, take a needle, thread, scissors, and a ruler, and move the buttons closer to the center front seam to give you more room to breathe!

    Most coats have an extra 1-2 inches of fabric that you could move the buttons over, making the jacket have the little extra give you need!

    Don’t know how to sew?! Ask a friend to teach you how to thread a needle and teach yourself this simple trick! Don’t forget to measure with a ruler so that the buttons match up again to the button holes!!!

    WOO HOO! Now get outside and enjoy the day!

    Happy Spring Everyone!!!!!!!!!

    <3 <3

    Joolienn

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  8. Looking Out for Our EARTH»

    Look! I’ve been featured in BorrowedJewel’s etsy treasury list with a set of my upcycled hair pins! It features many recycled/one-of-a-kind designs! Check it out!

    Thank you BorrowedJewel for adding me to your treasury!

    Happy Monday and Valentines Day everyone! Don’t forget to floss! ;P

  9. What I felt like when I woke up this morning&#8230;..completely unrelated to work or anything that has to do with red, white, and blue spandex sale posts, but&#8230;.commmon! Dylan Morris! letmeeatpears: Black Books 1x02 - Manny’s First Day

    What I felt like when I woke up this morning…..completely unrelated to work or anything that has to do with red, white, and blue spandex sale posts, but….commmon! Dylan Morris!

    letmeeatpears:

    Black Books 1x02 - Manny’s First Day

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    OH! AND THE PICTURE IS OF ME AND MY LOVE PERFORMING A DOPPLEGANGER SHOW/DANCE FOR MISS FIREFLY COMPETITION THIS PAST SUMMER—- he dressed as an old lady pretending to be myself and the other half of Miss Firefly 2009. We dressed like old ladies too and came out singing “thank you for being my friend” from the Golden Girls….it’s on youtube if you are REALLLLY that interested in seeing it….. :)

  11. I AM JOOLIENN’S Feature Youtube video for Chicktrepreneur!!
    They are giving away one of my designs this Friday after an online scavenger hunt—— gotta watch to see what’s going on!!! Thank You Matriarcmedia for featuring my start up company!!!


  12. Have clothes that fit you strange? Or that you never wear, but won’t get rid of?

    Make it better!

    Being someone who doesn’t like being wasteful, nor do I have the wallet for buying new—- I’ve become more inventive/creative with my wardrobe. First— I’ve stopped buying new. Fact: There are already more clothes produced in the world, that we can give GIGANNNNTTIIICCCC wardrobes to each and EVERY person in the entire world! Can you believe we continue to manufacture clothing ? What’s worse—- to combat the decline in economy, new fiber/textiles have been created in replacement of natural ones— which now make the clothes you find in Forever21 or H&M cheaper (no not yay), but cannot biodegrade and fill landfills!!! What the heck is happening?!?!  Enough politics for now, but just remember that instead of buying something new next time—- look in your closet to see if you can make something new outta something old.

    First pic: random found pic of altered jeans with eyelets, stretchy ties to make jeans more fitted

    Second pic: Me and one of my upcycled designs— a ruffle scarf!

  13. FREEE SHIPPING ON ALL OF MY ETSY SHOP BECAUSE IT&#8217;S SNOWING! When I get snowed in, I like to surf the internet for good deals. And what is better than free shipping?              THAT&#8217;S RIGHT &#8212; Nothing! So I took off all shipping fees from my etsy shop. Feel free to browseeeee my new feather hair pins!!!

    FREEE SHIPPING ON ALL OF MY ETSY SHOP BECAUSE IT’S SNOWING!

    When I get snowed in, I like to surf the internet for good deals. And what is better than free shipping? 

                THAT’S RIGHT — Nothing!

    So I took off all shipping fees from my etsy shop. Feel free to browseeeee my new feather hair pins!!!

  14. SUPPORT ME! SUPPORT SOMERVILLE!! SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT!!!»

    So excited I can barely contain myself!!! 

    I have been asked to be a part of a silent auction— where local artists will have multiple designs for guests to bid on. Half of the proceeds will be given to Groundworks Somerville, and it is being held at the Center for Arts at the Armory.

    I am so excited to be a part of this—- please support your green community and local designers. Buy a ticket—— and join me in a night that will be unforgettable!!

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    Blurb from Greenworks Somerville webpage about the event:

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    This year’s event will include music by local musicians (including the Go-Flo Casuals!), a silent art auction highlighting local artists, great raffle items, a MILKSHAKE bar, organic wine, local beer by Pretty Things, interactive spraypaint art and MUCH MORE!

    When: Friday, February 18th, 7pm-10:30pm

    Where: Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville

    What: Benefit to support Groundwork Somerville’s amazing programming

    How: $40 general admission and $55 VIP*; $35 general admission or $50 VIP* Early Bird special online until February 4th

    “Tables” available: Ten tickets for the price of nine! $360 for ten tickets

    * access to VIP mezzanine wine tasting and goody bag

    _______

    Let me know if you are planning to come— I will have a special recycled gift made just for you!!!

    <3 <3

    joolienn

    One of my recycled designs from my etsy shop

  15. Have it's a gray f*ckin Saturday $2 Sale for I am Joolienn»

    That’s right!!! All sale items have been turned to being only $2!! The sale will continue until I either remember to change it, or until all items are gone!! If purchasing more than one item—- shipping is free!

    Take advantage of this shitty day in Somerville, MA and of my awesome deals!!

    <3 <3 I am silly, but I am also: i am joolienn.

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