Blu's new project "FINLEY" is cheap, modern, sweet and charming. ONLY $100.00 (does not include hosting with BLU or a one time fee of $100.00 if you choose to host elsewhere)
VIEW FINLEY HERE FINLEY is our first site with lots of versatility ... many placements for
your logo and thumbnails and menu ... all controlled from your admin.
NEW FEATURES ON FINLEY
1. custom pattern bar per section (we designed 42 patterns for you to choose from or upload a custom pattern)
2. 12 different menu/logo position combinations
3. 2 thumbnail positions - left, right
* video is an add-on for an additional $100.00
* dual portal option for an additional $100.00
* flash- indexed
* 3 text sections - drop down menu or single text page
* 3 main gallery sections, each with 10 galleries for a total of 30
galleries
* unlimited featured galleries
* 4 link splash page
* unlimited jukebox
* shopping cart + client proofing (latest version)
* color shifting per image
* custom site background upload option
VIDEO dimensions
standard: 400x300
widescreen: 500x280
standard large: 480x360
widescreen large: 675x378
BLU hands over it's classic prizes to some creative and silly blog readers ... who would do just about anything Lucy instructs them too do! Congratulations + as always it's never easy being a judge!
Email me to claim your goodies!
1. Congratulations to Aimee Payne for spelling LIAM creatively. We loved the detail!
www.aimeepayne.net
2. Congratulations to Kristen Haufschild for spelling BAYLEE which was FINLEY's original name! Love this!
www.khphotography.net
3. Congratulations to Becky Castillo for spelling FINLEY! Love how she drove around town with her daughter to find letters to make FINLEY! Super creative!
www.becka-lynn-photography.com
4. We are giving a $100.00 gift card to Jennifer Detar for her amazing alphabet gymnastics caught on camera!
by www.jenniferdetar.com
5. Congratulations to Rendy Tucker for the now famous "back" shot! I saw this idea in a trendy new bar, tons of back shots of people hung behind the bar. This shot would have made that wall!
6. Congratulations to Tracey Hedge and these adorable children for doing yoga poses! So so precious!
www.firefly2u.com
7. Congratulations to Alisa Greig for collecting all of my favorite drinks and photographing them in a way that is so refreshing!
WE DREW ONE BLOG OUT OF HUNDREDS OF NOMINATIONS AND THE WINNER IS MONIQUE DUKE WHO NOMINATED:
taza-and-husband.blogspot.com!!! THE WINNER!!!! READ!!!
(email me to claim your prize)
Blu's new project "LIAM" is cheap, modern and chic. ONLY $100.00 (does not include hosting with BLU or a one time fee of $100.00 if you choose to host elsewhere)
LIAM is our first site with lots of versatility ... many placements for your logo and thumbnails and menu ... all controlled from your admin. Here a few!
* This version has menu top right - logo top left - and thumbnails to the left
LOOK #2 of LIAM
* This version has menu top right - logo bottom left - and thumbnails to the right
LOOK #3 of LIAM
* This version has menu top right- logo on bottom- and thumbnails to the left
LOOK #4 of LIAM
NEW FEATURES ON LIAM
1. the background can stretch to the full width of the screen or it can be contained within an interface block which you can size to any dimension you want. The size of the interface is completely in your control, this ensures that your images will not be stretched beyond their optimal dimension and there is therefore no image distortion.
2. custom background per section - left, right and stretched-across alignment
3. 12 different menu/logo position combinations
4. 3 thumbnail positions - left, right, bottom center
5. main display options for colored background bar - stretched-across or constrained
6. configurable image area - adjust site to use large or smaller images
* video is an add-on for an additional $100.00
* flash- indexed
* 3 text sections - drop down menu or single text page
*10 galleries
* unlimited featured galleries
* 4 link splash page
* unlimited jukebox
* shopping cart + client proofing (latest version)
VIDEO dimensions
standard: 400x300
widescreen: 500x280
standard large: 480x360
widescreen large: 675x378
BLU FEATURES SOME AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHERS WORK ON LIAM
Thank you for inspiring us!
Angelica Glass
Jennifer Skog
Boudoir Divas
Teri Fode
Tess Johnson
Tracy at Three Heart Photo
Tess Johnson
Ellen Ho
JUST A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE CONTEST ENTRIES. STAY TUNED TO SEE WHO WINS!
WIN both NEW sites + a year of free hosting + a $200.00 gift card to your favorite store! Be CREATIVE and spell LIAM or FINLEY with anything you wish. Creativity is a must. Take a photograph * size to 660 pixels wide! DUE by midnight tonight MST. Send to bludomain@gmail.com
** More contests due by midnight posted in last post
WHAT ARE YOU DOING WHILE YOU WAIT FOR LIAM? SEND US A REAL LIVE SHOT. bludomain@gmail.com
You will WIN something! 660 pixels wide.
April 24, 2009 THIS MONDAY - BLU LAUNCHES 2 NEW SITES **
COMING MONDAY - The launch of BLU's two new sites lets you shop luxe without spending hardly any $$ at all! Cheap Monday ... we warned you!
ENTER CONTESTS TO WIN FREE SITE ON MONDAY - Send your entry to bludomain@gmail.com by Monday April 27th at midnight MST.
1. WIN both NEW sites + a year of free hosting + a $200.00 gift card to your favorite store! Be CREATIVE and spell BAYLEE or LIAM or FINLEY with anything you wish. Creativity is a must. Take a photograph * size to 660 pixels wide!
2. WIN a site by BLU + a year of hosting + a $100.00 gift card to your favorite store! Take a photograph of someone from behind. Mid back up to their head. We do not want to see their face. The photograph must be black and white. Something old school. No children allowed. Wear something or go topless. The photograph must be 500 pixels high.
3. WIN a site by BLU + a $100.00 gift card to your favorite store! Take a photograph of a can of Red Bull + a bottle of Aquafina + a bottle of Vitamin Water + a can of Root Beer! Lucy's choice of drinks! Nothing more should be in the shot. Photograph should be 660 pixels high.
4. WIN a site by BLU+ a $100.00 gift card to your favorite store! Send us your VOTE for best BLOG. Which BLOG do you stalk more than you should? This will be a drawing. The BLOG owner will also win a $100.00 gift card.
5. Take a photograph of 4 kids or more in a YOGA pose! Looking for a FUN and colorful photograph. WIN a $100.00 gift card + any BLU site! The photograph should be 660 pixels wide.
April 23, 2009 MONDAY APRIL 27th - BLU LAUNCHES 2 NEW SITES
Thank you for the outpouring support for Harald ** due to the amount of emails today wishing him well for surgery I thought I would post an update
* He is in the recovery room as I type * thank goodness for WI-FI when you are just sitting around! The doctor said he had a pretty bad break to the right orbital medial wall and the doctors are confident they have fixed this. Due to his need to rest - Harald will be out of the office until Monday.
The launch of BLU's two new sites lets you shop luxe without spending hardly any $$ at all! MONDAY APRIL 27th ** Cheap Monday ... we warned you!
WIN both NEW sites + a year of free hosting + a $200.00 gift card to your favorite store! Be CREATIVE and spell BAYLEE or LIAM or FINLEY with anything you wish. Creativity is a must. Take a photograph * size to 660 pixels wide and send it to lucy@bludomain.com by Monday April 27th at midnight MST. NOTE: due to the amount of entries we can't reply with a "WOW that is amazing!" email so THANK YOU for being creative and good luck!
* You never really aimed to be different. You simply disregarded the rulebook. You were tired of the everyday bicycle.
THESE ARE FUN!!
* If you loved stealing your boyfriend's jeans ... take a peek at these chic, well-worn pair of Joe's!
TIPS : The boyfriend jean should sit low and slightly loose on the hip. The butt and the thigh area should have room but not too much! The leg should be straight or tapered. Pair the jeans with a A-line tank or tee!
CUTE FOR SUMMER!
* The man who defined the 80's, Prince releases his new album Lotus Flower.
DOWNLOAD!!
* Are you bored of your haircut? Here are summer's top 5 haircuts for me: A Caesar + A buzz cut + A flattop + A crew cut + A faux-hawk. Pictured is a faux-hawk!
* Celebrate Saving the Earth! POP Earth Champagne is made from sustainably farmed grapes, the bottle is lighter than usual and the label is made of recyclable paper. The perfect hostess gift!
GET TIPSY!
* Wolverine, inspired by a real classic graphic novel, hits theaters May 1st! Don't get left out, buy tickets in advance.
THE MOVIE EVERY MAN IS WAITING TO SEE!
* RETRO SUNGLASSES ** The classic aviators from Ray-Ban are destined to turn heads. Inspired by the sunglasses made for aviators during the second world war.
HOT MEN WEAR AVIATORS!
* SNEAKERS ** As everyone knows this season, New Balance Classic sneakers aren't just shoes, they're the ID card for being hip!
RETRO RUNNING!!
April 22, 2009 MONDAY APRIL 27th - BLU LAUNCHES 2 NEW SITES
The launch of BLU's two new sites lets you shop luxe without spending hardly any $$ at all! MONDAY APRIL 27th ** Cheap Monday ... we warned you!
WIN both NEW sites + a year of free hosting + a $200.00 gift card to your favorite store! Be CREATIVE and spell BAYLEE or LIAM with anything you wish. Creativity is a must. Take a photograph * size to 660 pixels wide and send it to lucy@bludomain.com by Monday April 27th at midnight MST. NOTE: due to the amount of entries we can't reply with a "WOW that is amazing!" email so THANK YOU for being creative and good luck!
BECOME a VENDOR on bludomain.com! Email lucy@bludomain.com ** ONLY $25.00 a month **
HAPPY SAVE THE EARTH DAY
* Are they up to their old tricks again? Feed their passion! S.S. Adams Squirt Camera + Squirt Calculator are just a few magic tricks you can purchase. The creative packaging is enough for me!
www.magicmakersinc.com
* I only have one book in my hands ... The Girls from Ames! The story of 11 women who grew up together in Ames, Iowa and the exploration of long-term female friendships. Recommended by Lucy ***** (that is five stars!)
READ ME!!!
* Viva Mexico! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican Martini!
Tuesday May 5th!
* Scientifically advanced laser treatment to help reduce unwanted cellulite. The NEW quick fix!
www.smoothshapes.com
* Get to know Chauncey Billups who has left indelible points on the basketball court! The Denver Nuggets increase their lead to 2-0 with a win against the New Orlean Hornets in the NBA Playoff Conference Quarterfinals. 108-93! BLU's hometown is Denver, Colorado! Go Nuggets!
* The dark undertones in my work originate from ... my view of the world alive with pointlessly serious people.
* Silent Moan came from ... an idea that we project a false face onto the world so we rarely see the truth in each other
* How I define beauty ... A moment that I know will not last no matter how much I wish it would.
* If not a photographer, I would have been ... a sad depressed, cynical person, that wandered through life wondering what I should do.
* A subject I have yet to photograph, but on my list ... hmmm... I guess whatever comes in front of the lens.
* Things I enjoy doing in my spare time ... golfing and fishing and beating my good friend berry at both ;) And hanging out at my farmhouse with a cocktail in hand, bbq on the grill, and good friends and family to share it with.
* Something that is overrated ... digital cameras... I mean it's just a box with a hole in it, what's all the fuss.
* How I want to be remembered in life or death ... As a fun good guy that if you were around, your day was a little better with an extra laugh, and an idea that provoked some extra thought.
* My favorite musical artist ... Black keys, beatles, willie, cash, waylon, hank jr.,
* Do your images represent your personality ... Yes, about 2 years ago I felt I was really starting to get my own vision, it has been something that I struggled with and still do, but when I look at a image that i pick I can see myself in it.
* Have you ever seen a movie that touched you in a life altering way ... I love all movies they say so much in a short period. My favorite though is field of dreams... I know a cliche guy movie, but it has the classic struggles. A man that has determination against the popular belief and prevails, then he is able to confront his past and reconcile with it. And the final scene when he has a game of catch with his dad... Niagara falls. Been there, yea niagara falls but also the field of dreams in Iowa, it is amazing!
* What I had for breakfast ... Cinnamon pop tarts, a staple for a creative start, and coffee to help with the night before.
* Where I see myself in five years ... Printing for my darkroom company, and making art up at my farmhouse along with my dog bocephus which I still need to get. A boxer of course.
* Something I must have for Spring ... A new Nikon dxxlll3000 and a 200 terabyte hard-drive with 300 squids of ram and a flux capacitor... Naa kidding, I just want to get my darkroom up and running and make some new images.
* Who my artistic influences are ... Goya, Modigliani, Munch, Meatyard, Mann, along with every photograph, painting, movie, conversation, and experience I have
* Three things you do not know about me ... I don't have a tv, I like sleeping on the floor, and I listen to records only.
* One website I surf daily .. Mary Virginia Swanson
www.mvswanson.com
April 21, 2009 MONDAY APRIL 27th - BLU LAUNCHES 2 NEW SITES
The launch of BLU's two new sites lets you shop luxe without spending hardly any $$ at all! MONDAY APRIL 27th ** Cheap Monday ... we warned you!
WIN both NEW sites + a year of free hosting + a $200.00 gift card to your favorite store! Be CREATIVE and spell BAYLEE or LIAM with anything you wish. Creativity is a must. Take a photograph * size to 660 pixels wide and send it to lucy@bludomain.com by Monday April 27th at midnight MST. NOTE: due to the amount of entries we can't reply with a "WOW that is amazing!" email so THANK YOU for being creative and good luck!
* Just think sore muscles + sweat-drenched ponytail hair! No more excuses, this 90 day workout is made for you to do in the comforts of your home! HOT PRODUCT ALERT!
GET RIPPED IN JUST 90 DAYS!
* Everyone's talking about the film - but is it worth checking out? In theaters this Friday!
www.soloistmovie.com
Not all that tastes good is for humans! Treat your dog to gourmet treats! HOT BRANDING ALERT!
* BUY YOUR DOG SOME TREATS!
* Another brilliant idea from Starbucks! Coffee you can prepare by just adding hot water!
JUST ADD WATER!!
* I NEED THIS ** I WANT THIS ** I MUST HAVE THIS ** Ultra slim and compact!
PowerShot SD780 IS
* The NEW PoGO and a lot of instant gratification. The first digital camera/printer!
SPRING MUST-HAVE!
RANDOM FACT : Men love woman who are confident + have good hygiene + a great smile + defined muscles + strong fashion sense! Woman love men who have good hygiene + confidence + a great smile + strong fashion sense + a tough or macho look!
* RECIPE : BANANA PUDDING : 1 box (3.5oz) of jello instant pudding mix + 1 can of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk + 1 tub of extra creamy whip cream + 1 box of nilla wafers + 3 bananas + 1 lemon. In a large bowl mix jello and condensed milk, add 1 1/2cups of cold water. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes until set. In the meantime slice 3 bananas, squeeze lemon over bananas. Remove pudding from fridge, fold in whip cream. Layer wafers, bananas, pudding and repeat. Refrigerate about 2 hours! INDULGE!
* Isn't this called crack? If you are a fan, Red Bull is launching Red Bull shots in June! At a gas station near you!
* I think I am in love + her name is PINK LEMONADE SPRITZER!
1/2 cup citron vodka + 4 tbsp. pink-lemonade mix + 1 12-oz. can of lemon-lime flavored soda + pink sanding sugar for garnish and 8 cups of crushed ice! Put in your favorite pitcher and serve!
PRETTY PITCHER FOR SUMMER!
April 20, 2009 MONDAY APRIL 27th - BLU LAUNCHES 2 NEW SITES
The launch of BLU's two new sites lets you shop luxe without spending hardly any $$ at all! MONDAY APRIL 27th ** Cheap Monday ... we warned you!
WIN both NEW sites + a year of free hosting + a $200.00 gift card to your favorite store! Be CREATIVE and spell BAYLEE or LIAM with anything you wish. Creativity is a must. Take a photograph * size to 660 pixels wide and send it to lucy@bludomain.com by Monday April 27th at midnight MST.
BECOME a VENDOR on bludomain.com! Email lucy@bludomain.com ** ONLY $25.00 a month **
Diet without the denial of delicious sweets!
* The new popular Vitamin Water 10, the new low calorie drink
* Jell-O Sugar- Free Gelatin with Antioxidants, Strawberry Acai or Raspberry Goji
* Beautifully drizzled with chocolate, the Skinny Cow Truffle Bars are only 100 calories each!
* An Ethiopian man, Deriba Merga, and a Kenyan woman, Salina Kosgei, win Boston Marathon titles! Congratulations! A mere two hours out of their day today to complete 26.2 miles! Merga (2:08.42) + Kosgei (2:32.17)
Congratulations to Stephanie Castillo + Raegan Turner the winners of our latest contest. We could NOT just give out 1 prize. We loved both of these entries and there was a tie ... so why break it! Email me girls to claim your goodies! A BIG thank you to everyone that enters my silly contests. In the hundreds is pretty impressive!
THE RULES - Take a photograph of 4 people standing in a straight line! #1 person should be sporting a SPRING look! #2 person should be sporting swimwear! #3 person should be sporting a tee and denim jeans! #4 person should be in workout gear!
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