#WordlessWednesday - Out of Africa Quilt Festival, w linky!

So, I have been kinda MIA from my blog for approx. a 10 day span...

I was involved in the Out of Africa Quilt Festival with my work (the organizers).

There were approx. 225 quilts on display (at the Hilton here in London) from various countries in Africa!

It was an incredible event to be a part of! Even if you aren't into quilting, you can just appreciate the art that they are...the stitching, the beading, the colours(some of them took at least a YEAR to make!)!! It was absolutely awe-inspiring!

 

*click to enlarge*

 

 

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Rad Books for DAD! Fathers Day Boutique with DK Canada!

It's that time of year where the dads get celebrated for all that they do!

DK Canada has some REALLY cool books for you to gift that special dad in your life!

And for a limited time they're 30% off!!

 

 

 

I snagged 2 awesome books to review that I KNEW would excite my man!

 

 

 

Tracing the history of the automobile, from the first prototypes to the super cars of today, Car covers the technological developments and manufacture of cars, the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose, and the enduring impact the car has had on society as an object of curiosity, symbol of luxury, and item of necessity.

 

The most lavishly illustrated treatment of the subject on the market, featuring the most noteworthy cars of each decade in beautifully photographed catalogs, Car is truly an international view of the automobile through time, with histories of the men and machines that created brands which are now household names.

 

So I was bang-on with this book! My car-lovin' man totally drools for hours over this one! ;)

This book REALLY is 'The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile'!! Over 1200 cars from around the world are displayed in decade-by-decade catalogs! This BIG 360 page book even appeals to my girls, 8 and 12, BUT they've been warned to look CAREFULLY at it and wash their hands first! (true story!) He also VERY much appreciated that one of the 2 exclusive prints the book contained was of the 1963 Aston Martin DB5...you know this one is going up in the mancave, we just need a frame for it first!

 

From global wars to the digital revolution, this visual guide showcases the century that changed everything. Stunning historic photographs, illustrated timelines, artifacts and first person eyewitness accounts capture the drama of history in the making and showcase the most significant events, people and cultural milestones that have shaped our world today.

• Features over 1250 photographs
• Includes timeline of key Canadian events from 1900 to the present day

This book was also a well-received choice! My man is also a news and history buff too, so this comprehensive 320 page book is now a welcome addition to our coffeetable. EVERYONE seems to flip through this book when they see it! This was also a great educational pick that my fact-loving daughters will certainly learn a LOT from!

 

 

Be sure to visit the DK Canada Fathers Day Boutique, and then tell me what books you would choose for the dads in your life?

Killing Lincoln - Available Now!

BASED ON THE #1 BEST-SELLING BOOK BY BILL O’REILLY & MARTIN DUGARD

 

KILLING LINCOLN 

The Suspenseful Thriller that Will Take You Behind the Bullet that Killed America's Greatest President Debuts on Digital HD May 21 and

Blu-ray and DVD June 11

 

Narrated by Oscar winner Tom Hanks* and produced by Tony Scott (Unstoppable, The A-Team) & Ridley Scott (Prometheus, American Gangster), KILLING LINCOLN delivers a thrilling perspective into the criminal mind of John Wilkes Booth and his co-conspirators. Watch the conspiracy unfold on Digital HD May 21 and Blu-ray and DVD June 11 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment – just in time for Father’s Day!

 

Based on The New York Times best-selling novel, KILLING LINCOLN is the suspenseful, eye-opening account of the events surrounding the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. While some aspects of the plot to slay Lincoln and cripple the newly forming union are widely known, much more of the history unfolds in this insightful thriller. As John Wilkes Booth becomes increasingly obsessed with removing Lincoln from office, a secret faction of conspirators forms, and ultimately empowers Booth to carry out an event that will change America forever. Narrated by Oscar® Winner Tom Hanks* and produced by Tony Scott and Ridley Scott, this historical masterpiece stars Billy Campbell (TV’s The Killing) in a spectacular turn as President Lincoln.

 

KILLING LINCOLN recounts one of the most dramatic events in American history and details how one gunshot changed the country forever. The movie premiered on the National Geographic Channel and was seen by 3.4 million people, making it the most-watched broadcast in the network’s history. This epic chronicle is the first in a trilogy of books written by Bill O’Reilly and his researcher and partner Martin Dugard that will be adapted for the screen with National Geographic and Scott Free Productions. The second in the trilogy is “Killing Kennedy,” a riveting chronicle of the shocking events surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The final installment in the trilogy is “Killing Jesus,” which follows the events leading up to the crucifixion.

 

The KILLING LINCOLN Blu-ray and DVD are loaded with extra features and additional content that takes the viewer deeper into the shocking events surrounding the unthinkable tragedy.

 

*Actor: 1994, Forrest Gump; 1993, Philadelphia.

 

 

 

 

If any of my readers have seen this film, I would love to know what you thought of it!

Please leave me a comment :) 

The Last Ride - Out Now!

I recently had the chance to watch The Last Ride (The Story of Hank Williams) on bluray. I had absolutely no knowledge about Hank Williams before watching, other than knowing that he was an extremely famous country singer who had passed many years ago. This was a very interesting movie! I watched it with a girlfriend for our weekly movie night, and it definitely kept our interest the whole time. It was a bit depressing because this movie is literally about the last few days of his alcohol-filled life, but nonetheless there is quite the story to go with it (ie. Silas his driver has no idea who is passenger even is!), there's even a bit of love tossed in for good measure!

 

 

Based on the controversial life story of singer-songwriter, Hank Williams, THE LAST RIDE tells the powerful tale of country music's original bad boy. The man, the myth and the music come together when Williams travels from Alabama to a series of New Years shows in West Virginia and Ohio. This remarkable journey leads straight into the heart and soul of the legendary performer...as he takes one last shot at redemption. Featuring all-new versions of Hank Williams' greatest songs, this emotional tale of hope and truth is one you'll never forget.

 

Ride off into the sunset with the most legendary country artist of all-time when THE LAST RIDE arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 4 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Featuring an all-star cast including Henry Thomas (E.T.), Jesse James (Jumper), Kaley Cuoco (“The Big Bang Theory”), Fred Dalton Thompson (“Law & Order”) and Stephen Tobolowsky (“Californication”), this powerful film retraces the final days of a true American icon.

 

THE LAST RIDE IS AVAILABLE NOW!

Be sure to check it out!

 

 

*Disclosure: I received a copy of the movie, for free, in exchange for my honest review. No further compensation was or will be received.

12 Rounds 2 Reloaded - out now! Great for Fathers Day!

We weren't really sure what to expect because it was from WWE studios and we'd never watched anything from them, but we LOVED 12 Rounds 2! Read more from me below the promo info!

 

 

WWE® SUPERSTAR RANDY ORTON® FACES A DEADLY CHALLENGE IN THE EXPLOSIVE THRILLER

 

 

12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED

Arriving Just in Time for Father’s Day, The Action-Packed Sequel Comes to Digital HD™ May 21 and Blu-ray and DVD June 4

 

A twisted genius and a good man are going head-to-head in the ultimate game of cat and mouse! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and WWE Studios unveil a brand new chapter in its thrilling action franchise with 12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED. The second installment, starring WWE Superstar Randy Orton, debuts on Digital HD on May 21 and on Blu-ray and DVD on June 4 – just in time for Father’s Day.

 

As paramedic Nick Malloy, Orton jumps into overdrive in this pulse-pounding, thrill ride filled with gripping suspense! Malloy receives a terrifying call from a vengeful psychopath connected to his past, and the maniac (Brian Markinson) threatens to unleash a murder spree unless Nick can complete a series of 12 challenges without involving the cops or missing a single deadline. With no time to spare — and his own wife’s life on the line — Nick must piece together cryptic clues and hunt down the killer before it’s too late!

 

The 12 ROUNDS 2: RELOADED Blu-ray and DVD is loaded with extra features including three making-of featurettes, audio commentary and more.

 

 

 

 

THOUGHTS FROM OHM:

So before watching 12 Rounds 2, we borrowed 12 Rounds...we kind of hate jumping in on a sequel. 12 Rounds was absolutely fantastic, and we couldn't wait to watch 12 Rounds 2 the next night! The sequel was  a bit different in the way the killer orchestrated the game itself, my man said that immediately after watching, how the killer seemed a bit more 'twisted' or a bit 'sicker' this time...but it was SOOOO GOOOOOD!! The action was non-stop, your heart is totally racing! We definitely recommend!

Disclosure: We received a copy of the movie, for free, in exchange for our honest opinion. No other compensation was or will be received. 

#wordlesswednesday - Mini Merida! w Linky!

Over the weekend we had the chance to take a big 4 hour family roadtrip up to Muskoka to visit Ontario Pioneer Camp. While there we tried our hand at archery!

 

Much to our surprise Orangie (8 yrs)  absolutely ROCKED it! She just kept hitting the board!!
Must be a red-head thing! ;)
 

Have you tried out archery before?
It's HARD!! (I only hit the board ONCE!)
 

#WordlessWednesday - Blogger-in-Training w Linky!

It's not very often that I post a pic of Hero...mainly because I can barely get one!

Tweens, I tell ya!
 

But I did finally manage to snap one, and I love it. I may even frame it, because it's THAT rare!

 

Here is my...Blogger-In-Training! :)

 

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