Showing posts with label The White feather foundation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The White feather foundation. Show all posts

Friday, November 21, 2014

Julian Lennon Everything Changes Signed Box Set (Review)

Julian Lennon Everything Changes Signed Box Set (Review)







Julian Lennon Photographer/Philanthropist/Musician has release the Everything Changed Signed Box Set. I was very fortunate to have a sweet friend gift it to me for Christmas. When I opened the box set it becomes immediately apparent Lennon’s meticulous attention to detail, in his assembling this multimedia feast for the music geeks soul. 


The beautifully bound booklet houses the box set. Each section is gorgeously illustrated.   When I went to play the vinyl record seemed almost like sacrilege taking sliding out of its sleeve. Vinyl is meant to be played, Everything Changes sounds killer in all the right ways on vinyl. The Butterfly artwork throughout the box set is gorgeous. Each with its own theme, I see something different every time in the butterfly illustrations. The acoustic version of the album is gorgeous in sound and quality. 

The DVD is rich with interviews, music videos including the documentary called Through the Picture Window. The documentary really ties in all the facets of this box set in my opinion.

 When you visit  www.Julianlennon.com he gives you the opportunity to Preview the set via a  Virtual Book   Which walks you through the box set via a slide show. 

"Behind Julian's music I discovered a story that's never quite been told; of constant collaboration, quiet perfectionism, fierce loyalty, frustration and sabotage then humble brilliance, and the steady facing down of mis-conceptions, of which there are many"
-Dick Caruthers  ( Quote via   www.Julianlennon.com )



My conclusion is that even though you may think this box set is a bit pricey Julian Lennon gives you a lot of value for your money. Including the fact it is hand signed its amazing. I recommend this set for all my fellow music geeks out there. This truly will keep you happy for years to come. 




Saturday, September 22, 2012

The White Feather Foundation



Julian Lennon Musician/ Photographer
Founder of The White Feather Foundation  




The White feather Foundation was founded by Julian Lennon in 2009 . I’ve taken an excerpt from the website explaining about how the name of the foundation came to be



Julian has been focusing on ways that we can all make a difference in what has become a rather sensitively-balanced world.Symbolically, a white feather has personal meaning for Julian and therefore it became a natural name for his new Foundation – The White Feather Foundation.



“Dad once said to me that should he pass away, if there was some way of letting me know he was going to be ok - that we were all going to be ok - the message would come to me in the form of a white feather. Then something happened to me about ten years ago when I was on tour in Australia. I was presented with a white feather by an Aboriginal tribal elder, which definitely took my breath away. One thing for sure is that the white feather has always represented peace to me.”  Julian Lennon via whitefeatherfoundaion.com


So what does  The White Feather Foundation do ? 

They act on behalf of environmental and humanitarian organizations. Providing them with funding to proceed in doing the good works. These organizations run the spectrum so when you give to WFF your money is being spread out  into  variety of Organizations. I decided to show you two of these charities that WFF helps .


The Children of New Hope  via changesfornewhope.org 



Changes for New Hope  was founded by Jim Killion who gave all of his life savings to help the children of  the Andes.  With an open heart of a true humanitarian he set forth to improve life for these children focusing on these areas  in recent days branched out
  
   “    Lacking in everything from a decent place to live, food on a daily basis, healthcare and emotional support, Changes for New Hope began the long challenging process of connecting with the indigenous families, learning what they needed most, and focused on the most vunerable and destitute children. Teaching self esteem, values, English, art projects, inter-personal and communication, the project was underway.”  Via WFF

There good works caught the attention of the White Feather Foundation . Who proceeded to  fund many programs that helped broaden the scope of Changes for New Hope . Enriching the lives of the indigenous children of peru ensuring a brighter hopeful future.  To see more about  Changes for New Hope  visit them 


Bees Action Network




"BAN believes that bees are suffering, like humans, from agrichemical overload, modern monoculture farming, GM crops and even mobile phone masts which interfere with the bees homing ability. This results in a depressed bee immunity and malnutrition is the result. These findings are backed up by the U.N. Environmental Programme report into the global dangers facing honey bees."






How can I give to WFF  ?  

One thing most charities will tell you . If you cant donate spreading the word is so very important . WFF  has made it easy and cost effective to give. The t-shirt is extremely comfortable , high quality , doesn't shrink . I get this from Julian Lennon's very own fans . For your donation of 20 £   you get this stylish t-shirt . It comes in black or White . I even have a model . Maggie Bridges is a big supporter of WFF all of its good works . She raves about the t-shirt which got me to order one.  Many of Lennon's fan's take to social media to spread the word about WFF 

"Well he said in an interview once he formed WFF to help give a voice to all the small causes that are normally forgotten and for some reason I related to it as how many voices are forgotten in life ignored unless already on a greater scale. Hope it makes sense to you so the Tshirts for me represent a great way to help all who cannot help themselves  "
Maggie Bridges - WFF supporter / Julian Lennon Fan 





Please visit The White Feather Foundation to learn more about the various groups they support. The post was a brief over view of there good works.
Here is the link to there shop  The White Feather Foundation Shop 



Sunday, August 26, 2012

Big Week for Pop Trash Beauty

We have a very big week coming up here at Pop Trash Beauty and Beyond. Side B Magazine has done a piece on this blog which will come out this week. I am over the moon excited and thank them for the opportunity. We also have some exciting news I just joined the team at Total Radio UK . Come by and like us on facebook. I am a  fan and member of the team.First mission was to help put together a fan requested 2 hour special of Duran Duran.( September 2 ,2012 on our facebook page)  If you are wondering if there was a geek out. Well but of course there was. Id like to thank my boss for the opportunity learning allot. My mother is pleased that I'm using my media training.  I will post The White Feather Foundation post this week. My model for the article won't let me flake on this one. Julian Lennon founded this wonderful foundation. You will be inspired and moved by this foundation. He has made the giving easy too. It has been allot of adjustment for me over the past two weeks. One foot in ( GMT )  one foot in ( EST ) . Though I love every minute of it . I wanted to touch base with all of you see how you have been?  Thank you always for your support . Without your love and support over the past few years non of this would have happened. Sending hugs and love to all of you. Will post a couple times this week . XOXO

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Lemon Lime Twisted Beauty ( DIY)






I was inspired to do this post by two things. I got this Lime-ish colored top at the vintage store. I also read a great piece on Lemon Peels on Julian Lennon's facebook page. I've been eating allot of fruit this summer. Its been hot here in the Northeastern United States. With so many great local fruits in abundance its hard to pass them by. Though we have to our friendly neighbors from the sunshine state too send us lemons and limes. With the numerous health benefits to these fruits you also know they can make you beautiful.


I got this one from the Doctor's show it really works. Though be warned your going to want a tall glass of lime aid when your done.


Limes are chock full of antioxidants, which help fend off cancer, and the acid in lime juice can help brighten your skin! Use once a week to maintain a healthy glow. 


3 tablespoons olive oil 
1 tablespoon brown sugar 
½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
A pinch of sea salt 


Combine ingredients in a bowl, apply to face and let sit for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water – and voila – your face will be exfoliated, moisturized and brightened all at once! 
( via The Doctors check your local listings to watch )









Lemon Facial Cleanser

I got this recipe from the Dr Oz show ( thank goodness for DVR )  he really has the best DIY home beauty on his show. I tried this one out too , he is right you must use it right away. I used it this morning on this hot day it was refreshing. I bought my lemon essential oil at my local health food store.


Ingredients
1 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice

Directions
Mix all ingredients together. Soak a cotton wool pad in mixture and remove makeup. Repeat with fresh cotton wool pads until make up is removed.

Note: This mixture will not keep, so it should be used immediately





I almost done with my The White Feather Foundation post . The one thing is I need all of you. If you have a The White Feather Foundation T-Shirt Id like to feature you in a blog post. I have one sassy model lined up. Show us how you rock it out . Be as creative as you like . Message me on the Pop Trash Beauty facebook page if your interested in participating.  Id be honored please submit by August 18th 2012.