Mod & Scooter Scene

Mod is a subculture that began in 1960s Britain and spread, in varying degrees, to other countries and continues today on a smaller scale. Focused on music and fashion, the subculture has its roots in a small group of London-based stylish young men in the late 1950s who were termed modernists because they listened to modern jazz, although the subculture expanded to include women. Significant elements of the mod subculture include fashion (often tailor-made suits); music (including soul, ska, and R&B); and motor scooters (usually Lambretta or Vespa). The original mod scene was associated with amphetamine-fuelled all-night dancing at clubs.

Faerie Cottages Summer Vacation

Every year, a large number of tourists flock to coastal beaches. In fact, you may be one of those individuals. Vacationing at the beach is nice, but many beaches are overcrowded and limited on privacy. Do you ever wish that you could just rent a romantic cottage? Many only dream of renting a costal cottage, but that dream can easily become a reality.

In England, cottage rentals are popular vacation destinations. They do not have to be right in the middle of the excitement to be considered a popular vacation “hot spot.” You may find that number of cottage rentals that are within a short drive or walking distance to many public facilities and activities. These activities may include, but are not limited to, swimming on a public beach, fishing, or sightseeing.

Before booking a reservation, you are encouraged to request pictures. These pictures should come from the specific cottage that you are interested in renting. Cottage pictures may be able to determine the exact cottage location, when compared to the coast. They may also enable you to determine which rooms and services can be found onsite. Determining whether or not the cottage has a kitchen, dining room, or laundry room is important, especially when preparing for your vacation.

Magical Flower Desserts

These magical flower desserts are welcoming spring. It’s Easter, the flowers are blooming, the snow is melting and the weather is warming up nicely. This dessert is so easy to make and looks stunning served on a table. You can choose from eatable flower pots until filled cupcakes topped with sugar daisies. If you are looking for springtime then check out our cool inspirations.

Easter Egg Hunts in London 2016

Do this Easter something a little more exotic! If you don’t mind searching for hidden Easter eggs, then you should take a trip to London. Easter egg hunts are brilliant entertaining for people of all ages. The annual Easter Art Eggs are placed in different places in the city of London. All you need to do is spot the brightly coloured eggs as you take a trip around London.

25 March 2016 to 28 March 2016

Easter Basket Ideas

What does one place in Easter baskets for different age groups? Does it have to be candy and chocolate rabbits? Does it have to eggs and jellybeans? According to modern times, the answer is No.

Taking a poll of people is always interesting because you never know how it will turn out. Here are some of the answers received when I asked “What do you place in an Easter basket?”

Butterfly Jewelry

These fine jewelry pieces are designed by Derya Aksoy from Istanbul Turkey.

Butterflies are often seen as very graceful and delicate insects, and in many parts of the world they are considered good luck charms. In China people believe that the butterfly brings good luck and in Greek mythology the butterfly connects to the soul. Butterflies symbolize new life. Seeing that the color black is a strong yet subtle color, the black butterfly symbolizes the new strong but subtle life after a period of transformation. There is also an Irish saying that refers to the symbolic meaning of butterflies.

“Butterflies are souls of the dead waiting to pass through purgatory” Butterflies also symbolize: Resurrection, Transition, Celebration, Lightness, Time, Soul. There is a small town in Mexico that also associate butterfly with souls. It is to this town that Monarch Butterflies migrate every year, around the holiday known as the Day of the Dead. The people of this town see these butterflies as the returning souls of the deceased.

Coca-Cola for Marvel Fans

The heroic Marvel characters are now featured on the Coca-Cola cans. The powerhouse Coca-Cola and Marvel have teamed up to create for a 60 second commercial for the annual Super Bowl event. The campaign features six “Easter Eggs” with details on the chance to score one of 30,000 Marvel-themed six-packs of Coca-Cola Mini Cans featuring Hulk, Ant-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man and Falcon. Unfortunately the cans are not available for purchase in stores.

Do Bunnies Really Lay Eggs?

Apparently, the Easter Bunny can. He brings baskets of eggs to all the good little children. Along with the basket, Mr. Bunny adds some other candy and gifts for the special child. There is also a colorful assortment of eggs – Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Speckled, Chocolate, Creme-Filled, Marbled, and Rainbow.
How did this whole story start? What made the Easter bunny keep laying eggs? How does the hare fit into the story at all?

According to ancient legend, the Easter Bunny was once a large beautiful bird that belonged to Eostre, a goddess. She was symbolic of spring and fertility, and a festival was celebrated on the Vernal Equinox in her honor. Eostre decided one day to change her beloved bird into a hare. Because the hare is still a bird at heart, he continues to lay eggs in a nest. Hares and rabbits also serve as representations of abundant new life in the season of spring. It is actually a hare that symbolizes Easter.

Jakob Grimm made a correlation in 1835. He made a connection between Osterhase (Easter Bunny) and Easter Eggs to the goddess Eostre. Critics say that there is a etymological relation between the words Eostre and the word for East. They also say it could mean something other than the goddess herself. So it is anybody’s guess.

Some stories also say the hare is a representation of fertility. Religions from around the world associate the rabbit with the moon because of human and lunar rhythms.

There are other bunnies just as famous as the Easter Bunny such as Brer Rabbit and the Briar Patch, Peter Rabbit who was created by Beatrix Potter, Bugs Bunny created in the late 1930’s, and Peter Cottontail which was written in the 1950’s. None of these are as well known or eagerly awaited for each Easter morning.

The Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong opened recently the Almas Caviar Bar. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong invites all food connoisseurs with its exquisite gourmet menue. With its latest culinary addition – Almas Caviar Bar on Level 102 offers a luxurious pre- or post-dinner rendezvous serving an ultimate selection of the world’s finest caviar, the famous Balik salmon fillet as well as champagnes and vodkas at the highest hotel in the world. Sea, while the Almas caviar bar is the only place it can be eaten all across Asia. The luxurious dining space allows seating for only seven, limiting the meal to a small number to keep the highest class and suaveness to the experience.

Designing Your Easter Eggs

Boil, Boil, Boil your eggs first. Did I mention boiling the eggs? If you don’t, the yolks can become hard, dry and green-tinged. That makes for a very ugly egg, so boil them first.

When coloring your egg, you can buy a coloring kit or make your own with food coloring. It depends on how adventurous you are and how much time you have.

First, cover the table with plastic or paper so the dyes don’t stain the wood. Don’t forget you need one cup for each color, extra if you are planning on mixing colors together. After you paint the first coat, give the egg plenty of time to dry before adding a second coat or design to the egg. Empty egg cartons can be used for drying or a dish rack where you set plates out to dry. Paper towels and rubber gloves are optional, but they can help with getting less stain all over the table and the kids.

After they are dry, apply design or second coat of color. If using design, find all kinds of different stamps or stencils, flowers, pieces of wire, leaves, pine cones, and lots of color. Make sure no two eggs are alike. The vibrant colors of the eggs symbolize the sunlight of spring. Make your eggs sparkle with glitter or other shiny beads. Some kids like to color or design on a piece of paper and then wrap the egg in the paper. It is really up to your own imagination as to what you can do with your egg.

After you get them designed, let them dry completely and then hang them on your tree or get them hid in preparation for Easter. Pack them away carefully for use with next year’s fabulous creations.