http://garrychan.com Art is my life and photography is my best friend. daily 1 http://garrychan.com/800584-Furniture-Design-by-Alesandro-Mendini.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:57:49 -0600 Alesandro Mendini, who should have been named Mendini the Great, was born in Milan, Italy in . He is one of the leading Italian designers in furniture and architect. He was the founding member of the Free School of Individual Creativity. He has also been linked to the success of the foundation Casabella -, Modo founder in - and Domus magazine in -.He is also the principal author of Zanotta since. Mendini has also played a great role in the development of the Italian design.Alesandro Mendini has ... http://garrychan.com/800584-Furniture-Design-by-Alesandro-Mendini.html http://garrychan.com/237658-Create-A-Gift-Basket-For-A-Cat-Lover.html Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:39:29 -0600 The choice of what gift to give your family and friends canoften be a difficult one. One of the best gifts that you cangive is a themed gift basket. A gift basket is that one presentthat comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. Agift basket can also be a new arrival gift idea for that familypet. The diversity of gift baskets is never-ending. You can give acat gourmet food gift basket make sure they are good qualityproducts to ensure the feline doesnt reject the food! or abath and... http://garrychan.com/237658-Create-A-Gift-Basket-For-A-Cat-Lover.html http://garrychan.com/296876-Scrapbook-Photographs-How-A-Picture-Can-Be-Worth-A-Thousand.html Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:28:21 -0600 For many people, photos are at the heart of their scrapbooks --and for a very good reason. We all treasure photgraphs offriends and loved ones, and many of us carry some with uswherever we go in a wallet or locket or keep photos on our deskat work. And if disaster were to strike and you had to evacuateyour house, many people say they would save their photo albumsbefore any other possessions!So most scrapbooks will contain photographs. Even the mostdisinterested reader of your scrapbook will look... http://garrychan.com/296876-Scrapbook-Photographs-How-A-Picture-Can-Be-Worth-A-Thousand.html http://garrychan.com/541020-Brand-Branding-and-All-That.html Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:06:57 -0600 Lately, I have been persevering to unravel and record more and more of branding and the prominence of Logo as the first step towards effective brand building. At this juncture of time, I am pretty sure of certain ideas about brand and brand building. . The foundation of a brand is the logo. . Website, packaging and promotional materials--all of which should integrate your logo--communicate your brand. . Brand strategy is how, what, where, when and to whom you plan to communicate and deliver y... http://garrychan.com/541020-Brand-Branding-and-All-That.html http://garrychan.com/187338-American-Blinds-Wallpaper-and-More-Partners-With-Brushstrokes-Fine-Art.html Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:57:41 -0600 American Blinds, Wallpaper and More Partners with Brushstrokes Fine Art. Joel Levine, CEO of American Blinds, said, Brushstrokes will provide American Blinds customers with a revolutionary new art form that fully and uniquely captures the exquisite color, shadows and every stroke of the artists brush in three dimensional detail. In a side-by-side comparison, even the most discerning eye will be hard pressed to pick the original. I took the challenge and couldnt find the difference between a Brus... http://garrychan.com/187338-American-Blinds-Wallpaper-and-More-Partners-With-Brushstrokes-Fine-Art.html http://garrychan.com/791344-GETTING-YOUR-PHOTOS-READY-FOR-SHARING.html Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:01:02 -0600 One of the main reasons people buy digital cameras is so theycan share their photos with others. Even if you are just goingto print your photos for yourself, you will want them to looktheir best. Here are some tips on getting your images ready forsharing or printing.. ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOSDelete the ones you don't like or those that are near duplicatesof others. No sense in clogging up your hard drive or CDs withjunk. Use a good photo management software program like ACDSEE, Adobe Photoshop Albu... http://garrychan.com/791344-GETTING-YOUR-PHOTOS-READY-FOR-SHARING.html http://garrychan.com/477197-SHOULD-YOU-PRINT-YOUR-DIGITAL-PHOTOS-AT-HOME-OR-USE-A-PHOTO.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:00:22 -0600 There are lots of options available for getting your digitalphotos printed, but which method is the best and most economicalchoice for you? Let's look at some of the options and the prosand cons of each.PRINTING YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS AT HOME Convenience and instantgratification are two popular reasons for printing your digitalphotos at home. Depending on your printer, you can printdirectly from your camera or from your memory card in mostcases. Or if you want to touch up your photos first you can... http://garrychan.com/477197-SHOULD-YOU-PRINT-YOUR-DIGITAL-PHOTOS-AT-HOME-OR-USE-A-PHOTO.html http://garrychan.com/446828-Top-5-Beginner-Photo-Editors-for-Windows.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:52:07 -0600 Are you looking for a good photo editing program for yourdigital photos? A good photo editing program should offer yougood image editing features at a reasonable price. For digitalphotography enthusiasts, good image editing features includered-eye removal, noise removal and other photo enhancementoptions. Ive personally tried out many of such programs myselfand have compiled a list of the top beginner photo editors forWindows. Lets have a look at that list Adobe Photoshop Elements . Adobe Photo... http://garrychan.com/446828-Top-5-Beginner-Photo-Editors-for-Windows.html http://garrychan.com/541039-Wilton-Armetale-America-Inspired-Cook-and-Serve-Ware.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:08:07 -0600 Wilton Armetale is a new material based on an aluminum alloy, developed by the Wilton Brass Company in . The material has the look of pewter and silver, and is capable of being cast into different forms with intricate, embossed designs.The US Food and Drugs Administration have also approved the material for food service.All these makes the material eminently suitable for making cook and serve ware suitable for different environments such as Americana, Artistic, Traditional, Classic and Natural.W... http://garrychan.com/541039-Wilton-Armetale-America-Inspired-Cook-and-Serve-Ware.html http://garrychan.com/711929-Find-Joy-in-Your-Photos-Again-Simple-Steps-to-Regain-Control.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:26:47 -0600 Photographs are intended to bring us joy. Instead most peoplefeel anything but joy when it comes to their photographs. Mostpeople feel challenged, frustrated, and overwhelmed by theirphotographs! The average person has shoeboxes and dresser drawers full ofphotos that are a jumbled mess. Many people have years andyears worth of photos that have never even made it out of thefilm developers envelopes! Even worse, some people have evenstopped taking pictures because they feel so guilty about theiral... http://garrychan.com/711929-Find-Joy-in-Your-Photos-Again-Simple-Steps-to-Regain-Control.html http://garrychan.com/885778-The-Excitement-And-Satisfaction-Of-Well-Crafted-Wood-Turning-Review.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:15:46 -0600 Wood turning has had a definite place in the commercial world for a great many years. It is used in various forms in making furniture and furniture parts, building trim, tool parts, toys, athletic paraphernalia and many other useful and beautiful articles in common use.When properly taught in the schools it is one of the most valuable types of instruction. It appeals to pupils more than any other type of manual work, as it embodies both the play and work elements. It is very interesting and fasc... http://garrychan.com/885778-The-Excitement-And-Satisfaction-Of-Well-Crafted-Wood-Turning-Review.html http://garrychan.com/579422-Landscape-Designs-and-its-Benefits.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:35 -0600 Landscape is a picture representing a section of natural, inland scenery, as of prairie, woodland, mountains, an expanse of natural scenery seen by the eye in one view. Landscaping should be a means of creating an environment that enhances a person's lifestyle and enhances the area in which they are actually doing this enhancement, which might encompass many different things. Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture is the art, planning, design, management, preservation and rehabilitation o... http://garrychan.com/579422-Landscape-Designs-and-its-Benefits.html http://garrychan.com/948473-Photo-Software-for-Your-Digital-Images.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:56:31 -0600 If youre just starting out in digital photography, you may beworrying a lot about which digital camera to get. While that isimportant, do remember that there is another element imageediting. After digital photos are taken, they can and shouldbe cleaned up using an image editing program. In this article,well take a look at the various types of photo softwareavailable in the market. Beginner Photo Editing Software Ifyoure new to editing digital photos and images, a basic photoediting software is ... http://garrychan.com/948473-Photo-Software-for-Your-Digital-Images.html http://garrychan.com/837957-CREATING-PRINTABLE-PHOTO-GREETING-CARDS.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:55:30 -0600 STAY CONNECTED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.Making your own digital photo cards and personalized holidayphoto cards is a lot easier than you think. All you need is yourfavorite photo or photos to get started. Soon you will have yourown customized set of digital photo cards to send off to yourfamily and friends for Valentines Day, Easter, birthdays andmore.Printable greeting cards are a great way to keep in touch withfamily and friends and show off your digital photos. Most onlinedigital photos servi... http://garrychan.com/837957-CREATING-PRINTABLE-PHOTO-GREETING-CARDS.html http://garrychan.com/800222-With-a-Compact-Camera-Your-Photography-Becames-Considerably-More-Enhanced.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:01:15 -0600 I still remember the first compact camera I had. My dad gave it to me for my fourteenth birthday, and I have to say that it was the pride and joy of my life - for exactly five months. After that I have no idea what happened to it, and frankly I have to say at that time I wasn't really all that bothered about it either. The joys of photography still hadn't caught my attention and there were more interesting things for me to do at the time. However, it must also be said that when I finally did gai... http://garrychan.com/800222-With-a-Compact-Camera-Your-Photography-Becames-Considerably-More-Enhanced.html http://garrychan.com/650893-Designer-Jeans-From-Gold-Rush-Blue-Jeans-to-Devine-Denim.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:04:19 -0600 Copyright c Abby LawalWhat would Levi Strauss think if he were around today to see the transformation of the blue jeans he supplied during the gold rush in California? Blue jeans have developed from the rugged pants gold miners wore into the denim designer suits of today.It's hard to believe that pants created to be functional, rugged, and resistant to tearing with riveted pockets would be a high fashion item today.Levi Strauss added rivets to his line of jeans when miners complained that their... http://garrychan.com/650893-Designer-Jeans-From-Gold-Rush-Blue-Jeans-to-Devine-Denim.html http://garrychan.com/947037-Say-Bah-Humbug-To-Holiday-Debt.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:31:09 -0600 Ah, the holiday season! Turkey and dressing, pumpkin pie, officeparties, jingle bells, and lots and lots of eggnog make theseason a delight. But all fun and reindeer games aside, you haveto be careful to make sure you don't wind up as poor as TinyTim! Americans can spend as much as , a year on gifts forfamily, friends and business associates. That is a big chunk ofmoney that can hit you pretty hard come January if you don'tplan ahead. There are some tips and tricks you can do to keepyour holiday... http://garrychan.com/947037-Say-Bah-Humbug-To-Holiday-Debt.html http://garrychan.com/330916-Shopping-For-The-Perfect-Gift.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:07:01 -0600 bSpecial sales, super discounts and the sounds of bell ringingfill the malls just as much as they fill our ears andeyeballs. Shopping for that perfect gift can be extremelydifficult during this time of year. So many things to considerthat simple shopping can turn into an overwhelming task. There are gifts of needs and gifts of want. Then there are thosewe shop for in which we have no idea what to give. Slow it down, relax and think a moment. What's the rush?How much do you really know of the per... http://garrychan.com/330916-Shopping-For-The-Perfect-Gift.html http://garrychan.com/678920-How-to-Shop-for-Designer-Clothing-at-Great-Prices-Try-These-Time-savers.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:56:44 -0600 Copyright c Abby LawalRemember the old Yellow Pages commercial that said, Let your fingers do the walking...? The point was how easy it was to shop from the Yellow Pages instead of walking all over town or the mall to find what you wanted. Well, the same is true of online fashion stores for men, women, and children.Shopping Made Easy with an Online Fashion Store!Not only can you let your fingers do the walking, but you can see the designer fashions in the comfort of your own home, get a detaile... http://garrychan.com/678920-How-to-Shop-for-Designer-Clothing-at-Great-Prices-Try-These-Time-savers.html http://garrychan.com/805291-How-to-take-Great-Photos-of-your-Child.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:57:57 -0600 Children are naturally photogenic. Ive worked in studios andchildren are so easy to photograph. What I hear from parents isthat they dont think that their kids are that easy tophotograph. Thats only because they dont know some basic tips.. Young children especially infants take beautiful photos whilethey are asleep. Keep the light natural avoid flash if at allpossible. Keep the image tight on the child and crop outdistractions. For infants when theyre awake youre better offhaving another person ... http://garrychan.com/805291-How-to-take-Great-Photos-of-your-Child.html http://garrychan.com/514580-Album-Cover-Art-Part-Two.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:59:52 -0600 Album cover art software allows you to explore this pop phenomenonIn the last article, we discussed some of the elements of album cover art and I would like to continue the discussion with some more details and an album cover finder that is a must for any fan of album cover art.As I stated previously, many famous artists have been commissioned to design and produce album covers. For example, the Rolling Stones and pop artist Andy Warhol are famous for the cover art on the Stones' album Sticky Fi... http://garrychan.com/514580-Album-Cover-Art-Part-Two.html http://garrychan.com/509324-What-Are-the-Most-Popular-Types-of-Designer-Frames.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:10:06 -0600 Eyeglasses used to be a burden to people. They were not very stylish, they felt like they weighed a ton, and they were extremely large in size. Unfortunately, those individuals could do nothing about it because they needed the glasses to see. There were children trying to get out of wearing their glasses, but they would have to wear them while they did their studies. At the same time they were humiliated as the other kids called them Four Eyes and Geek.Times are definitely not like that. Billion... http://garrychan.com/509324-What-Are-the-Most-Popular-Types-of-Designer-Frames.html http://garrychan.com/952774-No-Reason-Gifts-on-the-Cheap.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:08:23 -0600 We've all heard the saying, It's the thought that counts, andthis is especially true when giving a gift in a relationship.The right gift at the right time can help cement a goodrelationship. Simple gifts given to a loved one, don't have tobe for any reason other than to let them know that you care andare thinking of them and these gifts don't have to be expensive.With a little creativeness you can give your loved one a giftthat shows how much you love them and value your relationshipfor under . ... http://garrychan.com/952774-No-Reason-Gifts-on-the-Cheap.html http://garrychan.com/164970-Abandoning-Your-Film-Cameras-for-the-Power-of-Digital-Photography.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:21:25 -0600 My introduction to digital photography was probably a bit more dramatic than most people's. To get the full picture - so to speak - let's travel back in time to the salad days of my life as a fledgling photographer: six years ago! Although digital photography was available even then, they had as yet to come into their own, or rather into my hands. Naturally enough, this meant that I was still lugging around my film SLR - that's single lens reflex to all those out there who're sitting around scra... http://garrychan.com/164970-Abandoning-Your-Film-Cameras-for-the-Power-of-Digital-Photography.html http://garrychan.com/577210-Digital-Photography-Tips-for-Beginners-and-Experts.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:10:05 -0600 Do you own a digital camera? Have you started to make the most out of it? Without really starting the features of a digital camera, one can start using his or her digital camera to take beautiful pictures because of the technology embedded into that small little device.A digital camera can help movies like me to autofocus I do on a mountain view, or a small little beautiful flower. When I first bought my camera, the salesman was very persuasive. And I quote, all you need to do is point and click... http://garrychan.com/577210-Digital-Photography-Tips-for-Beginners-and-Experts.html