Bubblewrap - time killer

We go through a ton of bubble wrap to package our chalkboard products so I went and researched who the genius was that invented the material.

It turns out that bubble wrap was first marketed as wallpaper but it proved unsuccessful. The company then turned it's focus on packaging and voila - the rest as they say is history.

Since it's invention in 1960 alot of people have found alternative uses for the product. The first being stress relief.

A friend told me that she bought her son a very expensive dvd and instead of watching it with her he played with the bubble wrap for the rest of the evening.

Have a look at some of the clever uses people have found for bubble wrap.

 

Outdoor advertising campaign: no more cellulite

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Bubble wrap calendar

 

 

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The ultimate time killer

 

 

 

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Eco beauty for Vogue magazine

 

 

Picture credit: Eco beauty by Thomaas via  www.pinterest.com

 

Read more on the subject: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Wrap_(brand)

 

 

Enjoy your own company

It has been such an amazing journey to get to the point of having tested our product and how having registered as a Pty Ltd.

Although it seems that with the official title a heap of paper work appeared from nowhere. I have signed my signature more times in the past two weeks than ever before. Luckily I needed the practice and think I've now perfected it.

We have started doing viral campaigns and have had great response so far but hats off to OLX that's still our biggest portal for gaining new customers. From wine farms to butchers have been contacting us from this awesome site (or maybe it's our great pictures?).

Currently we are working on developing five new products to our range. Exciting new designs not currently avaliable in the market place.

The big reveal will happen at the 'Wellington Huismark' at Napier Winery, Bainskloof from 25 to 28 July this year.

Hope to see you all there!

Market day!

We will be having a stall at the Just Horses Market Day on Saturday 27 April 2013 in our little farming town of Joostenbergvlakte.

This will be the first time we join our comunity that consists of a few farmers, alot of small business owners on the small holdings, and the rest 'the horsy-types' as we lovingly call them, in a venture to show off the wonderful gems we have to offer.

We will be featuring new designs in all colours and have fun activities for the kids.

Market day @ Just Horses Equestrian Centre
Date: 27 April 2013
Time: 9am - 14:00pm
Place: Just Horses Equestrain Centre on Warburg Road, Joostenberg Vlakte

Hope to see you there!

Emily A. Clark: A Little Boy's Bedroom with Big Style

Emily A. Clark: A Little Boy's Bedroom with Big Style:

A Little Boy's Bedroom with Big Style

When we moved into our house a a year and a half ago, I quickly put together my little boy's room using most of the things from our previous home, in an effort to get it "finished" for him:

In the back of my mind, I've always planned on eventually changing the whole scheme of things--bedding, paint, bed, etc.. However, after seeing Janell's son Max's room, I'm having the urge to work on it a little sooner.

Janell, who writes the always-inspiring blog Isabella & Max Rooms, started the design process for her little boy's room re-do by interviewing the client himself, as any good designer would do. Turns out 5-year-old Max had some great ideas, including a chalkboard (she incorporated a large chalkboard "stripe" around the walls) and maps of the world (which Janell drew herself!).

I also like that she challenged herself to complete the room using mostly accessories from IKEA--some of which she transformed once she got them home.

And, if you like Max's room, her daughter's room is just as wonderful! HGTV.com recently took notice of her talents and published her first design article entitled "10 Creative Yet Simple Projects for Kids' Rooms" on their site. Congrats, Janell, on the article and a great job on Max's big boy room.