Moving and Packing

We're moving!

And with moving, comes packing. Ugh. Not one of my favorite activities. We're not moving very far, just a few blocks down, so we've got one U-Haul, some furniture and some boxes. Also, because we don't have a lot of furniture, we dont really need to stack boxes. We also don't have too many boxes. So we thought, let's make the most of it and give our boxes some extra space.

The bigger boxes containing the tv and other fragilities will be boxed and sealed for cushioning. But we figured some of the others could remain top-open. This works exceptionally well for flatter boxes with less depth, like a Flat TV box, which can instantly get up to three times its original depth (see Picture #3 below). 

A simple tip for those moving, or when/if you move. Take the top open panels of your box and stick them together, standing up, with some tape. It'll give the box at least twice the depth needed for bigger things that don't have their own boxes or for stacking lots of easy access food while you're moving (and cleaning the kitchen).

 {3x more space in a flat TV box}

{Tape up around the edges}

~ Gayatri ~ 

Photo Credits and Copyright: All photos have been taken by Gayatri Kumar and belong to Look who's Wearing (LwW)

A Good Cause: reCAPTCHA

I love helping out, so much so, that sometimes people have to push me off and say, "You're helping too much!". I don't necessarily think thats a bad thing, but yes, I would love to help out and get others to help out too once in a while, without being told off. Ahem. 

Anyway, if you have the time, do watch this (embedded) brilliant TED video about "reCAPTCHA". Some may already know about CAPTCHA. It was an attempt to block spammers and spam bots from leaving ludicrous and irrelevant comments and links on your webpage or website.

But then, the people at google came up with reCAPTCHA. The thought behind it was, "How about while people write those silly words in word verification forms, they also help translate scanned books which the computer can't do." What a great idea!

What is reCAPTCHA?

"reCAPTCHA is a free CAPTCHA service that helps to digitize books, newspapers and old time radio shows." -- Google.

"reCAPTCHA asks commenters to read two words from a book. One of these words proves that they are a human, not a computer. The other word is a word that a computer couldn't read. Because the user is known to be a human, the reading of that word is probably correct. So you don't get comment spam, and the world gets books digitized. Everybody wins!" 

Apparently, hundreds and thousands of people type in word-verification forms on a daily basis. By typing in that second and "extra/unnecessary" word (while you're cursing the double amount of work you need to do to get to that page, your "attempt"at transcribing that extra word just helped properly scan and transcribe a paragraph from an old book. 

Wouldn't it be amazing if this very small self-less act of ours helped translate millions of books which are being digitized right now? This is a major step forward for libraries all around the world, digitizing forever old books that may rot away and allow us easy access to them. What a lovely good deed for the day, don't you think?

Lend a hand, just 10 seconds of your time. If you come across reCAPTCHA (as you will on my blog if you comment) fill in those two strange words and help digitize a book.

PS: If you want to have a go, or just help out because you feel like you want to contribute click on the "reCAPTCHA" button on the right sidebar and it will take you to their site and you can start helping out right away!

A Stylelist Home Feature and New Ventures

Hello lovely people!

I am so excited about my new project! Its a new move-in, so I'm doing up the place from scratch. You can follow my inspirations for it on Pinterest, here.

Talking about Pinterest, guess who made the "Top 5 Pinners to Follow" list this week on Stylelist Home? You're looking right at her blog page.

Thank you Stylelist Home for including me on your great list with such amazing pinners! I feel honored.

PS: Watch this space for more sneak peaks of Project: Bachelor Pad. 

Photo Credits and Copyright: All photos have been taken by Gayatri Kumar and belong to Look who's Wearing (LwW)

LwW Loves: The Koolaburra

{Via Koolaburra Blog}

{Via Koolaburra Blog}

LwW is loving the Koolaburra boots! Watch out UGGs, you have some serious competition. 

Although they look similar (the Koolaburras are easily mistakable as UGGs to the untrained eye) the Koolaburras are sassy yet casual, edgy and very symmetrical. They dare to go beyond the regular UGG and are not for the faint of heart.

My favorites include the Haley, Savannity, the Taylor and the Sadie Studded Buckle Boot (no longer available!). When I say they're not for the faint of heart, I meant be prepared to shell out $300+ on a pair of boots. That's a little steep considering you can get a sturdy pair of UGGs for half of that. But like I said, Koolaburras are the next UGGs and are taking the scene by storm. If you're a GILT member make sure you check out the Koolaburra sale for what's left! ($119+)

On a side note, LwW is also loving Kate Hudson rock the red pants!

*Sigh* 

Valentine's Day Wishlist

Its the lovey-dovey time of year again! Even though some may say (sometimes, including me) that V day is just a money-making holiday for card companies and whatnot, it's just another excuse to show them you're thinking of them and love them dearly. You may say it everyday, and you may say it in a special way, but why not on Valentine's day too, huh. You know what else, some say its been linked with love since the 14th Century (Wiki it!). Now if that isn't reason enough to celebrate love, just do it to make your partner happy! Another reason to celebrate is an amazing offer LwW has for you! Keep reading to find out more.

On my wishlist this year (hopefully some clueless boyfriends will google this!):

Red-velvet Mini Cupcakes

{Breakfast in London}

This one's for the boys: Forget chocolates! That's way old school. Grab some mini red-velvet cupcakes. They're red and she'll love them more than the box of chocolates you pick out at the groceries. If you're in the NCR area, you can contact these lovely ladies who could whip up a batch of red velvet goodness for you!

Addicted Cupcakes. Find their menu here.

Remember the offer I was talking about. Well, Addicted Cupcakes has very graciously offered a 10% discount to all LwW readers ordering a batch of their cupcakes from now till 14th of February!

All you need to do is quote that you're an LwW reader (or that you read Look who's Wearing) and you'll get a 10% discount on your order! Thanks Addicted Cupcakes!

You can even order cupcakes from Baking From My Heart.

*Make sure though you call them at least a day in advance!*

Write A Note!

Whatever you decide on doing, remember its not what you get them, its the effort you put in to put a smile on their faces that counts! Even if that means writing a simple letter and placing it in their lunchbag, file or coat pocket.

Other ideas:

DIY Valentine's Day goody bags

Fun Valentine's Day cards

Surprise Breakfast - Egg in a basket

A Toothy surprise

If you haven't already, do check out last year's Valentine's Day Wishlist! Very applicable this year as well! Its got a heart cake and cookies (if you like baking), peonies to give to the ladies, and a link to some fun fruit stickers (Orange you glad!) that will put a smile on your loved ones faces as they reach out for breakfast or a snack. 

Photo Credits and Copyright: All photos have been taken by Gayatri Kumar and belong to Look who's Wearing (LwW)