Hello MAST!

May 25, 2012
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Happy Friday!

The Mr. and I just returned from a whirlwind road trip around the Southwest! It was exciting not knowing where I’d be staying until minutes before arriving some days and rejuvenating to drive down open highway through deserted back roads surrounded by mesas and deserts (even if down one such lonely highway we forgot to bring water–oops!).

Sometime during the middle-ish of the trip we floated through Tucson and ran across a little reminder of home! In a cool warehouse district (think-Castleberry Hill in the middle of the desert)      I came across MAST.

Combining found vintage items and handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, etc.  artist owners Sofie, Tasha, and Mellow have created a space that is eclectic yet cohesive, with a strong point of view. And what a lovely view it is! Check out some of my favorite things!

Love the burlap covered furniture and handmade light pendants!

I need this horse lamp in my life! And look at that mirror!!!

Mast is a must-visit if you find yourself in Tucson!

And definitely go with enough time to have brunch at Tooley’s Cafe next door!

The mexican wedding cookies are worth it on their own!

XO,

Rebecca

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Sweet tea is a nectar to my southern bee !

April 17, 2010
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Ok tell the truth…you looovvve tea.
Tea can heal, comfort, and get the spirit jivin!
I know most of the people I know are coffee freaks, but I prefer the leaves man.
Tea has been consumed since before Mother Isis. And there is good reason for it.
It has shown through time that tea can actually heal the body and spirit.
Research suggests that women who are tea drinkers are 60% less likely to develp arthirits than those who do not drink tea. If you drink tea for many years there is a higher-bone mineral density in your spine. Drinking tea has even been linked to reducing several types of cancer.
The mixture of plants, herbs and antioxidants does a body good.

“The big class of chemicals in tea are flavonoids — a natural class of antioxidants that are found in many natural plant-derived foods,” explains Dr. Kenneth Mukamal

Here is a small list of healing herbs that one can use in their tea!

Health benefits of ingredients put into herbal teas

  • Chamomile: Soothes the stomach, Calms the nerves, Induces sleep, Eases cold symptoms.

  • Cinnaman: Improves circulation, Eases cold symptoms, Relieves stomach upsets, Reduces menstrual cramps, Regulates blood sugar and insulin.

  • Feverfew: anti-pyretic

  • Ginger: Improves circulation, Relieves cold and flu symptoms, Eases stomach cramps and nausea, Reduces menstrual cramps, Regulats blood sugar.

  • Horehound: severe congestion, as it promotes mucous production and soothes the muscles of the bronchus.

  • Mint: Eases many stomach and digestive problems, Helps relieve headaches, Relaxing.

  • Raspberry: Antioxident, Eases diarrhea, High in many vitamins and minerals, Menstrual aid.

  • Rosehips:Source of vitamin C, Antioxidant, Prevents bladder infections, Eases headaches.

  • Stinging Nettle: Cleanses the blood, High in vitamins A and C, Improves liver and kidney functions, Eases coughs and other respiratory problems, Relieves diarrhea and constipation.

  • Strawberry Leaves: Relieves diarrhea, Soothes the stomach, Helps ease arthritis and rheumatism.

  • Tyme: Improves immune system, Promotes perspiration, Eases sore throats and coughs, Antiseptic.

Another great aspect of tea is the tea pot. When you walk into someones house and they are a tea enthusiast , you can see their style just by looking at their tea pot. Below are some tea pots that inspired me. What does yours look like?




Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company. ~Author Unknown


Not only does young blood have those amazing new tea pots ( shown below in Stephanie’s post) but Young Blood has also received special ” Young Blood” mugs with your logo on them. Great for the avid coffee or tea drinker. Young Blood currently has the home grown eco-friendly teas from good4you.

So come in to Young Blood and join us for a cup o tea!
Peace and Chicken Grease,
Haley

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Birthing the Dodekababie!

April 11, 2010
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Hey Doodles!

Haley Here,

I hope everyone’s weekend is going superb. Just wanted to share a few things.

Last night the Atlanta art Cooperative DODEKAPUS!!!! Had their “Collective Concious Event”. And man….was it MIND BLOWING! There was a bike race, interactive art, circus performers, thai food, bands and pretty much a clusterbunch of mad art! It was an emotionally charged spiritual celebration of every person that put their energy and love into that building. I am honestly proud to be a part of the dodeka fam. Below are some pictures from our family and the event.


Just like all the people in Dodekapus inspire me everyday I get to go to my job, Young Blood, where hundreds of artists also inspire me with their amazing work. I am so stoked on the artists we have here. Here are some that we have at Young Blood that I am in love with !

http://nogutsandnoglory.blogspot.com/

Tamara Waite-Santibez

http://www.gemmacorrell.com/

http://www.larissaeringreer.com/

These ladies have all have extremely different styles but they inpsire me more than they know :)

Peace and Chicken Grease,

Haley





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Be the Change!

March 31, 2010
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Hey Guys! Haley here, I wanted to put a quick update. :)

Young Blood is an amazing gallery and boutique and I know it has changed the lives of not only artists but the people who have interned/worked there.

Young Blood strives to help its community and show love to the people in it :)

I know that recently Young Blood has supported Atlanta’s MondoHomo!
An amazing Homolovin festival for Atlanta to show the ultimate pride! MondoHomo has workshops, shows, and builds unity down in the dirty south. For more info for this years MondoHomo you can visit their facebook ! http://www.facebook.com/MondoATL

Another great community building showdown that is comin to down is the ” Be the Change Youth Convergence”. The Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition alongside the AFSC is putting on thsi convergence to promote peacemaking, sustainability, and radicalsharing. While honoring people of allbackgrounds and faiths the convergence strives todemonstrate a way of life that is an alternative to materialism, militarism and racism. For more information about the convergence you can go to the GPJC web site :
http://www.gpjc.org/more/index.cfm?Fuseaction=more_51864&section=more_51864

and here is the brochure :
http://gpjc.org/uploads/gpjc/BTC%20Promo%20Brochure.pdf

Jut wanna promote some great things going on :)

I will be from now on updating on Saturday so you then!

Haley

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How do you doo doo?

March 17, 2010
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Hello Young Blood Lovahs,
Haley here. The only blonde at young blood representin!
Wasn’t is gorgeous outside today? I am so ready for spring I could burst.
I had to go out and buy new herbs for my garden. I am also very excited about a fairly new veggie co-op right here in metro Atl! They are called ” Artichoke Bliss” and I hope other fellow atlantians will get involved. Here is the link to their facebook :

Speaking of spring I wish everyone would look up and appreciate the waxing crescent of a moon above us. Gods little toenail.

Sorry I am on a spring kick but I am totally stoked about the colors chosen for spring/summer fashion.
Pastels and Creams shine through and thank the goddess NO MORE BOHO!
Other trends are sheers, prints, and blazers. Tailored outfits are now in for men and women. I am seriously tickled pink.
Here is some inspiration !




I hope everyone has gotten a chance to check out the bike show. I am so inspired by the variety of unique vision of each eartist. Check back for all the other lovely ladies of the young blood :)
goodnight and sleep tight!

hal

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