J H I Blog

As J H I’s official Toy Demolition Specialist, Onyx is an efficiency expert and particularly enjoys removing the squeaker. This cute little hedgehog sent by Aunt Danielle lasted about 10 minutes…

Onyx feels very strongly about animal rights and recently purchased this T-shirt online. If you would like to buy one just like it, visit www.all-lifeobama.com. Note: it’s organic cotton! If you or your dog don’t want to wear the message, your car can: it’s also available as a bumpersticker.

I love springtime in Richmond, for so very many reasons. All the cheerful people in their cheerful outfits, walking down our cheerful streets that are lined with the first cheerful blooms of the season — it just makes me feel so… glad.

Another reason for my spring fever is the return of in-season local produce! Today marks the official re-opening of Oregon Hill’s Byrd House Market, my favorite place to visit after work on Tuesdays from May to October. The market hosts dozens of vendors, with gobs of fresh and local fruits, veggies, meat and dairy (if you’re into that kind of thing), as well readymade food and breads, flowers, plants, arts and crafts. (Designers’ Bonus: there are beautiful colors as far as the eye can see!) The market is conveniently open from 3:30 to 7pm, so you can stop by on your way home from work to pick up glorious goodies for dinnertime and the rest of the week. For details and updates on what to look for at the weekly market, check out their blog right here.

Some people believe dogs cannot watch television. Well, I’m here to prove that wrong, at least in my case. Jemie is definitely watching something on both the television AND computer screen. This is one reason I do not bring Jemie to work. She will insist on sitting on your lap (or desk) to look at your monitor – kind of hard when you’re trying to work! Here’s the proof:

Jemie loves television… from jhigoodidea.com on Vimeo.

Does your pet watch tv?

This time it was my turn!

The Dandy Warhols: Bohemian Like You

Girls’ Choice:

Rehab, Amy Winehouse.

After all it is February, the longest month of the year….

Attention those of you looking for a unique gift, or an unusual ornament for your garden or house, and who prefer to go green with your purchasing choices: here is a website worth visiting – www.birdtiques.com. Local artist Alison Auth creates one of a kind birdhouses using salvaged materials. While these whimsical beauties look like “pure” art, each is carefully constructed to appeal to a specific species. Purchase online or visit the Shops at 5807 on Patterson Avenue. But beware: in person, the individual charm of each is irresistible. You could end up with a whole flock.

In keeping with the theme of tardiness with my posts, my Dance Music selection for the month of January is…

 Outta Space, Billy Preston

 Click here for the past selections.

We have a new ritual here in the office. On the first workday of the month, one of us will randomly boom (to the best of our computer’s ability) a dance song of our choice across the office. Our inaugural Dance Music Day was John’s doing, in October, and today we celebrated Dance Music Day 3. Here’s what we’ve heard so far:

1. October: John; Macarena, Los Del Rio
2. November: Lindsay; It Takes Two, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
3. December: Maya; I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’, Scissor Sisters

So, any suggestions for kicking off the new year?