[Acupuncture+Seitai therapist/London]

Posted by JAMIE on November 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

When it comes to lifestyle, well-being sits at the top of ORDINARY’s list. Japanese Seitai is a method of body work that uses acupressure points along the bodies energetic meridian to strengthen + restore underlying disharmony within the body’s system/internal organs. Literally translated, the word Seitai means ‘to bring the body into order’. An invigorating … Continue reading →

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[Mod.Fab / D.I.Y college dormitory]

Posted by JAMIE on November 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Created + constructed by students of Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in Scottsdale Ariz. Mod. Fab is the result of a 70 year running tradition at the school, where students design, build + occupy  their own living space for their time spent in college. The 1 bedroom, 600 sq-ft prototype can run on/off the … Continue reading →

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[Winter tricks / Pai lip balm + Weleda skinfood]

Posted by JAMIE on November 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

As the days are getting colder that little bit of extra coverup for the lips + hands, really does the trick. By ORDINARY standards these two products get 10/10. Skin food by Weleda is an intensive nourishing hand cream that helps avoid dry rough hands with completely natural ingredients. Pai bergamot lip balm produced + … Continue reading →

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[TOP 2010 Diaries]

Posted by JAMIE on November 24, 2009 · 1 Comment 

1. RHODIA 2010 – Weekly 4″ x 6″ on left / grid notes on right. Jan – Dec, 7am to 8pm schedule on *Claire Fontaine 64g paper + **PEFC / FSC 2. DELFONIC’S 2010 – Cotton + Linen covered in 4 colours, week-to-view. Oct-Dec 2010. A5 3. MOLESKINE WEEK-TO-VIEW 2010 – acid free, 140 thread … Continue reading →

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[Natural retreats/Yorkshire Dales]

Posted by JAMIE on November 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Natural Retreats awarding winning design residences are set in the hills of Yorkshire UK. Each 3 double bed/3 en-suite timber clad cabin sleeps 6 + has been designed to integrate pure sustainable technologies wherever possible. Recycled insulation, rainwater harvesting, natural spring water hydration, solar glazing, 100% renewable energy, local wood burning + low energy lighting … Continue reading →

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